Village Florist & Events

tion whether it was a fire hazard, and she delivered. To save some money, I purchased my peacock and ostrich feathers and delivered them to her shop in Stony Brook the week before. I wished I bought more to be in the bouquets, but overall, it looked beautiful and elegant, and classic.

g our special day that much more special by having such beautiful arrangements. They are responsive and professional and don’t push things you don’t need. Very reasonably priced and can work with you. They have plenty of beautiful arrangements to view and we felt they exceeded our expectations! Thank you!

ty florals, some fireplace garlands, a couple large floral arrangements for the foyer, fresh cake flowers, and we rented our moongate arch and added florals all on/around that – which was used during our ceremony and reception. Our meeting with Amanda was super thorough and fun, I described what we were envisioning for every component of our day and provided as many inspirational photos as possible (flowers play a bigger role than you think) and she delivered! Our flowers were lush, elegant, romantic, classic, and dreamy. Even though we had our wedding day on March 26th (technically a spring day), the day before that it was cold, rainy, and miserable. You’d literally never know it with the sun shining and our beautiful flowers surrounding us the whole day. Our sample arrangement that I picked up in February was lovely… our day of florals were even more beautiful and true to our vision. Village Florist will literally make your floral dreams come true.

house and I had photographs I forgot to provide to Amanda to hang from my bouquet. Her staff on the spot made it work and pinned my photos to the bouquet, which I truly appreciated. On the church pews, Amanda made beautiful floral winter arrangements that were even better than any picture I showed her. She took those and brought them to the venue. She did an event the night before at our venue and left Christmas trees and garland, which looked extraordinary. The centerpieces were even better than I could have imagined. People still rave about the floral arrangements to this day. Amanda goes out of her way to make everything work and am so happy I found her. Thank you for making my dream floral arrangements and bouquets - it was a winter wonderland!

re to work with. I can’t thank them enough for helping my dream come true!

y nice and friendly. In all these ways, I cannot complain. Despite these things, I was a bit disappointed with the end product I received. Amanda and I had spoken in March, which I understand is some time before the wedding. Between then and the wedding, we exchanged a few emails but not much more than that. In the end, what we agreed to and what was on the contract was not what was given to me. We agreed to "free-form" bouquets for myself and the bridesmaids, and instead I received stiff and round bouquets. The groomsmen were also supposed to have peach boutonnières and instead they were pink. Furthermore, at our initial meeting, I shared photos of what I would like for the mantle, which was a simple garland. Admittedly, we did go back and forth with the mantle, but it was still meant to stay as a garland. Instead I received a large bushel-style flower arrangement. I did receive a lot of compliments on the flowers so I cannot say they did not look good, but many parts were not what I had ordered which is where my issue lies. If certain flower colors were not available, I would have understood if I had received an update ahead of time instead of finding out on the day of. As for the mantle, if by some chance the photos we had gone over during the meeting and in our emails were lost or forgotten, it would have been nice to have been contacted to double check what was decided upon. In the contract I can see how the mantle would be overlooked, but the bouquets especially the bridal bouquet, at the very least were noted in the contract for what shape they should have been.

to the reception centerpieces, it was so dreamy and perfect. All of our meetings were organized and all of my sporadic emails asking for help were always answered. They made my vision come to life!

from them, as well as all of the other flowers needed. Everything was beautiful and reasonably priced. They seemed very organized with having us fill out a document and chatting with us on the phone. However, the bouquets were wrapped in silk and I really wanted them wrapped in burlap. I did not love how it looked in the pictures and it did not match with what I wanted.

able and was so helpful and attentive throughout the whole planning process. Everything went smoothly day-of, and turned out just as we were hoping!

. Amanda was great to communicate with and share my vision beautifully. So many guests told me how much they loved the arrangements and my bouquet.

sweetheart from the beginning and such a pleasure to work with. I showed her a few generic pictures of bouquets I liked and she ran with it and turned my inspiration pictures into the most amazing bouquet I could have hoped for along with bouquets for my bridesmaids and flower girl. Our centerpieces were immaculate thanks to John who helped put them together. I am so thankful I will always have the pictures to look back on! I loved my bouquet so much I took it to a shop to have it preserved!

ed after taking the time to discuss our ideas and wishes.

as big and bright; they were perfect. They also recommended viking mums for our boutonnieres and corsages because they look like little sunflowers and they absolutely nailed it. I highly recommend them!

de it very easy. The flowers, gazebo decor, bouquets, table scapes were all amazing! So beautiful. I highly recommend this florist for any affair!!

te change (covid) and at the last minute made little flowers for our dogs to wear during the ceremony. I can't say enough great things! Do yourself a favor and use Amanda!

ens and they complemented everything so well. Between the centerpieces, our bouquets and the boutineres, every vision we had came to life. When it came time to postpone, they were nothing short of helpful. We even added some last minute table numbers and it was no stress at all. Everything was delivered and set up on time and perfectly. Highly recommend Amanda and her team for all your floral needs!

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recommend her!

courteous, professional, and very helpful with styling suggestions. The best!!

eneral color scheme of dark reds, blushes and whites but had no idea on any flower names. She was able to make my very vague descriptions into the most beautiful bouquets. I couldn’t get over how gorgeous my cascading bouquet was! Our ceremony arch was so lush and the rest of the florals were perfect. She was very thorough and made sure we covered all possible family members and bridal party members would have the correct flowers. Rates were very reasonable and if I ever need a florist in the future I will definitely go back to her.

ng, warm personality along with her talent and vision made her the ultimate florist for us and an easy choice! She understood exactly what we were looking for and translated it into arrangements and a chuppah that far exceeded our expectations! She made everything easy – from innovative suggestions and imaginative solutions to her flexibility and responsiveness as we modified our vision through the process. The day of the wedding she and her staff truly delivered everything we hoped for and more! The posts, texts and compliments from our guests said it all. Thanks, Amanda, for everything.

ng for. We highly recommend them to anyone. - Evan & Ginny

extremely flexible with working within my budget. I highly recommend Village Florist.

ing process, Amanda was patient with changes and provided feedback to what styles/arrangements would work best for our budget and wedding day vision. Amanda was recommended through our wedding package with TVI and I couldn't be happier with our decision to move forward with her! Our Lessing’s package included: 1 Bridal Bouquet, 1 Groom Boutonniere, 1 Maid of Honor Bouquet, 1 Best Man Boutonniere, and 10 center pieces. We made a few upgrades but Amanda and her staff were so friendly and easy to work with throughout the entire process! She is quick to respond and puts your wedding day mind at ease! When I saw the flowers on our wedding day, I was absolutely in love with them! They were PERFECT! All our flowers were absolutely gorgeous and so fresh! Our family took home centerpieces the day after our wedding bc they loved them as much as we did!

eautiful color palette and flower assortment. All our flowers were absolutely gorgeous and so fresh! Amanda was super quick to respond to any questions we had throughout the entire process! Our Lessing’s package included: 1 Bridal Bouquet, 1 Groom Boutonniere, 1 Maid of Honor Bouquet, 1 Best Man Boutonniere, and 10 center pieces. We made a few upgrades: We added flowers for our ceremony, 2 additional centerpieces, additional bridal party bouquet and boutonniere. Corsages for mothers and grandmothers, and additional boutonniere’s for family members.

work. She helped make our wedding day a precious memory we will treasure forever!

we just wanted to keep things simple but elegant. Amanda was the only florist we met with. We told her our color motif and that was all she needed in order to help us brainstorm and create a vision. She pulled up a bunch of pictures of arrangements and we pointed to the ones that we liked. She made things so easy! During our final meeting we had a few changes to make and Amanda was more than accommodating. On the day of the wedding, the deliveries went smoothly and the flowers were more beautiful than we could have imagined. She had created a sample centerpiece for us during our final meeting and the actual centerpieces turned out to be even more vibrant on the day of the wedding! Amanda also recommended Don’t Toss the Bouquet for bouquet preservation. I didn’t think I’d want to preserve my bouquet, but I felt so sad when I saw the flowers in my bouquet starting to wilt the next day...now I can treasure the bouquet that Amanda made for my wedding day forever! Thank you!

want to put it down(I got very attached🤷‍♀️) . I shared my inspiration photos with her and the day of my flowers were even more beautiful than I could have imagined. Literally gorgeous. We also got married on the hottest day of the year and all of my centerpieces stayed vibrant and beautiful and even fragrant for a few days after the wedding. She was very reasonably priced, easy to work with and very talented. Highly recommend!

nted and brought it to life.

Amanda provided me a detailed quote upfront, and allowed me to make changes throughout the process. She created the most stunning outdoor ceremony arch I've ever seen, I couldn't be happier with my florals at my Old Field Club wedding! Amanda really understood my vision and brought it to life on my wedding day! She hand-delivered the bouquets and boutonnieres, even offering to put them on my husband and his groomsman at the hotel. She also did a sample centerpiece for me. I would highly recommend Village Florist and Events to any bride!

bridesmaids loved them. Centerpieces were absolute show stoppers and the ceremony and cocktail Hour flowers were gorgeous. Everything was vibrant and full of life. We could not ask for anything better. Trust her to do her magic and you will not regret it! She is unbelievably easy to work with, communication prompt and makes it appear effortless all the while making your flower dreams come true We are so grateful for her hard work and dedication to her craft, her love comes through in every arrangement!

for our wedding last month. She even provided me with a quote that same day, which no other florist did! We last minute made adjustments including an arch and additional floral arrangements and she quickly adjusted! The flowers were a highlight of my wedding, the centerpieces were gorgeous! The price is very affordable, and i would definitely use them again in the future. Thank you so much for understanding my vision and giving me the wedding of my dreams!

and had originally started looking for a florist, everyone kept saying "show us what you want" and I couldn't because we didn't know what we wanted. We had color schemes in mind and sizes for centerpieces we wanted, but we needed to be directed on what flowers to choose from. Amanda did just that. During our first appointment with Amanda she showed us so many pictures of different flowers and how they could be arranged and then she even went in the back and pulled flowers for us to look at. It was everything we needed. When we went a few months before the wedding to look at what our centerpieces would look like, I wasn't completely satisfied so she mixed some flowers up and then it was perfect. I highly recommend working with Amanda, she really knows what she is doing!

wers that lasted for weeks after!

d the bouquets even though I could barely verbalize it, and wanted to take pieces from multiple photos. She understood what I meant and the execution was on point. She also collaborated with my mom on a surprise and decorated a golf cart for my now husband and I to use for photos. It was perfect! She is wonderful to work with and is great at what she does!

eautiful. Several guests commented on how stunning the flowers were. Village florist worked with us throughout the whole wedding planning process and worked with us on creating the most beautiful wedding possible. I would highly recommend village florist for your wedding or any other special event!

e her again, even though I live pretty far from her shop in Stony Brook! Thank you, Amanda!

he way each of the centerpieces and bouquets were arranged and displayed at my wedding on August 11, 2018 at the View in Oakdale. Thank you so much Village Florist!

ay were beyond beautiful. I couldn't have been happier! I highly recommend Village Florist & Events for your big day!

uquet and it was just how I pictured it would be. The centerpieces were beautiful too. Amanda provided exceptional service from start to finish. Thank you!

ing job on our wedding and gave such attention to every detail. If I had to do it all over again I wouldn’t change a thing when it came to our flowers.

that Amanda put together were absolutely perfect. You can literally just show her a picture of what you want and she knows exactly what to make for you. I cannot recommend enough.

ew weeks before the wedding I decided to stop trying to do DIY centerpieces and she met with me to figure out what I wanted so it would all flow together. She's one of a kind.

n I started just listing all the beautiful flowers and everything I wanted she jotted them down with no comments. At the end she told me the price would be over $3,000, naturally I was like well why? Her explanation was that I wanted all these things and thats why. I would have appreciated if she broke down the cost of everything while I was listing items and/or even when I asked her why it cost that much. Instead it felt like she just wanted to make a sale out of me. It killed my experience but I stuck with her because she was grouped into the deal I had with the wedding location. When we figured out something that worked for both of us, I sent her pictures of EXCATLY what I wanted. Most florist will have a sample bouquet for the bride to see when they come make their final payment. That should of been a red flag for me but I was caught up with all other wedding items. The day of my wedding my bridesmaid bouquet were perfect.. my centerpieces although beautiful did not have all the flowers I requested to have in them. My bouquet was the worse of all, smaller than the bridesmaid 's bouquets and nothing at all close to the picture I sent her and with completely different flowers than we discussed. I was upset and they changed the flowers to what I had picked out but it was still tiny and nothing compared to the picture I sent her. After, the wedding Amanda never reached out to me with an apology or offer to refund any money. She was very expensive, not friendly or professional. I would not recommend her and if you can go somewhere else. You should. If you must work with this place, I would recommend being on top of them and seeing a sample before the wedding. Update: Amanda has contacted me and we discussed the miscommunication we seemed to have. She offered me a small refund if I added a nicer update about my experience with her. Which.. I did. Amanda was not satisfied with what I wrote because I refuse to add false information and did not send me the refund. Utterly a disappointing experience. As a professional you need to be comfortable admitting your mistakes and fixing them. It happens, you are human at the end of the day but the way Amanda continue to handle the situation after and try to put all the fault on me, THE BRIDE, just affirms my experience. Proceed with caution.