The Best Wedding Florists in Browns Valley, CA

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98 Wedding Florists in Browns Valley, CA

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Mama Mak's Florals 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

Hi, I’m Makayla (Mak) — a mama of two turning my passion for florals, art, and creative styling into a meaningful career. I provide florals, decor rentals, and my signature Boozy Minis beverage burro experiences for weddings, engagement parties, bridal showers, and special events of all kinds. Based in the greater Sacramento, CA area and available for travel, I love helping bring each client’s vision to life in a way that feels personal, beautiful, and unforgettable.

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Mama Mak's Florals provided exceptional service and beautiful floral arrangements for our wedding. Their communication was great - they always responded to our questions and requests in a timely manner. Mama Mak is clearly very intentional and passionate about her work, creating elegant, high-quality arrangements that perfectly matched our vision. She crafted a stunning bridal bouquet for me, lovely bouquets for my 5 bridesmaids, and added lovely floral details to the chairs at our ceremony. Mama Mak really cares about what she does and puts in maximum effort to ensure her clients are thrilled. Her work is absolutely beautiful and she was able to work within our budget to create the florals of our dreams. We highly recommend Mama Mak's Florals to any couple planning their wedding!
Holly F., 6 months ago
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Flowers by Heather 
Rating: 5.0 (22 reviews)
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

After serving the Bay Area for years, I've moved to Lincoln and looking forward to serving our new community. A little about me: Always lived in the country raising cattle and horses. Grew up learning from mother about all things florals. Worked in vet med for years while also doing wedding flowers with my mother. Now that my husband and I have moved to Lincoln I decided to start my floral business full time.

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When looking for our wedding florist, Flowers by Heather was a consistent recommendation from the community. Heather was a dream to work with from the first email! She was a fantastic communicator, helped walk us through the entire process, and created the most beautiful arrangements within our budget. We gave an open concept and let the artist do her work, and she delivered above and beyond! Thank you, thank you, thank you Heather!!!
Sherene T., a year ago
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The Wild Olive 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

The Wild Olive is a wedding floral design studio nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas of Northern California. We create and specialize in organic, garden-style floral designs inspired by nature. Each arrangement, from bridal bouquets to large-scale installations, is crafted with care and purpose. With over ten years of experience, we work with you to bring your floral visions to life. Your day is incredibly special and we would be honored to be considered as a part of it.

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I highly recommend The Wild Olive for all of your floral needs! Chelsea created beautiful bouquets, table arrangements, and corsages for my wedding last year. I gave her our colors and she created arrangements that were beautiful and lasted! She made the whole experience so easy and stress free which is a must on your wedding day! Thank you Chelsea!!
Jessica D., 4 years ago
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Timeless Arches, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

I grew up in a florist shop and always loved flowers. When faux flower became so good they were fooling gardeners and bees, I knew this business would be good for everyone. I can help save the environment as well as make wedding ceremonies absolutely stunning! I specialize in making the ceremony site dazzle with large floral pre-made instillations. These florals can be moved, for a small relocation fee, to your reception to make a dynamic sweetheart, cake table or entryway. I do not offer centerpieces or bouquets. I have found most brides want these fresh. I do however carry single rose bud centerpieces in white, pink or red only.

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Timeless Arches for an event in Reno, and I can’t say enough about their exceptional service and breathtaking work! From start to finish, they exceeded every expectation. I reached out with a specific request for floral arrangements, and despite the tight timeline, Timeless Arches delivered with remarkable speed and precision. The turnaround time was nothing short of impressive, ensuring everything was perfect for the big day. Heather’s creativity truly stood out—she’s a visionary! The floral designs she crafted were not only stunning but also perfectly captured the essence of the event. Each arrangement was a masterpiece, blending elegance and originality in a way that elevated the entire event. The vibrant colors, thoughtful compositions, and meticulous attention to detail made the venue in Reno absolutely magnificent. Guests couldn’t stop raving about how the flowers transformed the space into something magical. Timeless Arches, led by Heather’s extraordinary talent, made the event unforgettable. Her professionalism, quick delivery, and unparalleled artistry deserve every bit of this five-star review. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for floral perfection! Bravo Heather
Nicole, 2 months ago
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Elissa Dunn Floral Studio 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

Welcome friends! My name is Elissa, and I own Elissa Dunn Floral Studio. I provide floral designs for weddings and events in Northern CA. I currently reside in El Dorado Hills with my husband and our two dogs, Cash & Cooper. When I am not flowering, I enjoy fly fishing, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. I’ve always had a creative and entrepreneurial spirit, however upon graduating school I had no idea what I wanted to pursue. A close friend helped me to secure an office admin job at an amazing floral design company in the Bay Area.

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OMG! Where to start on how absolutely STUNNING all of our wedding florals were! Elissa knows no bounds on how to make a girls dreams come true when it comes to the most magical of flower arrangements. From the beginning Elissa helped hone in our vision for light bright spring wildflowers and the whimsical boho vibes we were going for. Every step of the way Elissa was so sweet, listened to our desires, and executed exactly what we’d always dreamed of. Every guest we’ve talked to has asked who our florist was as she created such a beautiful vision for our day. I cannot recommend Elissa enough for all your floral needs. An absolute dream to work with! Thank you Elissa for doing the most amazing work and making our dreams reality!!
Jen and H., a year ago
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Scarlett & Sage Floral Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

My name is Genna Ewing, I’m a wife and mama who has decided to take her love of floral design and experience in the wedding industry and turn it into a career! Working for myself still gives me the opportunity to get to do my favorite job of being a mama while also getting to do something I have such a passion for, flowers and people! My love for floral design began over a decade ago - I had the opportunity to work as a wedding coordinator at a local winery. It was there that I learned and trained in the art of floral design. I fell in love immediately!

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Scarlett & Sage Floral Co. was a pleasure to work with for our wedding flowers. Genna was quick to respond to all of our questions and provided helpful feedback throughout the planning process. She was flexible and worked closely with us to match our vision, creating a beautiful color scheme and selecting the perfect floral types. On the day of, the arrangements were exactly what we had imagined - elegant and vibrant. We were thrilled with the quality of Genna’s work and felt it was great value for the price. Scarlett & Sage Floral Co. played an important role in making our wedding day so special.
Marisa M., 6 months ago
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I Do Floral 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

Ido-Floral is a wedding florist in Woodland, California, that travels anywhere within California. We create full-service floral arrangements for your wedding and have 16 years of experience. Ido-Floral brings your vision to life and acts as a beautiful accent to your wedding theme and colors.

Kathy and the team at I Do Floral were an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Their communication was stellar - they responded immediately to all of our questions and made the entire process a breeze. Kathy was able to deliver even more than what we discussed, and her fullness of support from the initial meeting, to the follow ups, to the ceremony and reception was invaluable. Kathy is a God-send! She's so amazing in so many ways and most of all I wasn't disappointed with how beautiful the venue turned out to be. She listened to our vision and she turned it into reality.
Vivien G., a year ago
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Something Borrowed Blooms 
Rating: 4.9 (91 reviews)
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

Something Borrowed Blooms is the premier rent-and-return floral and décor company in the U.S., offering beautifully curated premium silk floral collections. Couples who choose to rent typically save up to 70% compared to the cost of traditional fresh flowers. Our collections include everything you need for your wedding day, from bridal and bridesmaid bouquets to boutonnieres, garlands, centerpieces, aisle markers, cake flowers, swags, flower combs and crowns, wedding décor, and more. Each design is thoughtfully curated to create a cohesive, elevated look from ceremony to reception.

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Something Borrowed Blooms was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. They were quick to respond to emails, calls, and live chat, making the process of selecting and ordering our flowers a breeze. The quality of their work and overall value was exceptional - their products were lovely, and they made sure to have the flowers arrive with plenty of time to spare before the big day. We couldn't have been happier with the final result, and our guests raved about the beautiful arrangements. Something Borrowed Blooms truly went above and beyond to contribute to our special day.
Jacqueline S., 2 years ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.9 (78 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

In 2013, 8-year wedding veteran Amy McCord Jones realizes she wouldn't be able to afford to hire her own floral services if she was a bride. Then, Amy discovers that there is basically zero help available for DIY brides. No flower recipes. No instructions. No access to florist-grade blooms. Rude. So she launches Flower Moxie! Flower Moxie remains a humble, tucked-away small business out of Oklahoma City. We don’t zoom around on scooters in some fancy high-rise. We stock an average kitchen with canned wine and Aldi chips and listen to true crime podcasts while photographing curvy ranunculus. Join us. There’s cake, hugs, and acceptance here.

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Working with Flower Moxie - Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers was a fantastic experience. Their communication style was encouraging, clear and direct, and consistently positive throughout the process. The quality of their work and value provided was exceptional - the flowers we received were absolutely gorgeous, and their helpful tutorials made it easy for us to prepare everything for the wedding. My daughter loved her beautiful wedding bouquet and the way all the centerpieces for the reception turned out. We did have a few minor glitches with the delivery, but Alexa was *so* responsive and helpful, providing tracking information and overnighting replacement flowers when the colors weren't what we expected. Her fast response time and practical support made the whole experience really positive. We're very grateful for the value and care we received from Flower Moxie!
Lori C., a year ago
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The Faux Bouquets 
Rating: 5.0 (42 reviews)
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

Believe it or not, we often have people ask if our pictures throughout our website are showing a mix of fresh and faux and…no they aren’t! Although fresh florals are pretty, we are totally in love with poser-blooms all the way here and that’s what we design 100% of our orders with.

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Use The Faux Bouquets! I know there are a lot of options out there for faux florals, but this company really stands out. Absolutely gorgeous selections. We chose one of the more basic options because of our color scheme but there were so many more stunning, fun and colorful options out there as well! We used them for the bouquets and boutonnieres and it made life so easy. No need to worry about the flowers staying alive or getting water stains on your dresses. We had everything in bins ready to go before wedding day. Great pricing. The bouquets are so full and you can see the thought that goes into choosing the colors, type, and placement of each flower. The company communication is quick, kind, informative, and they are just all around amazing!
Caley, 5 months ago
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Wood & Word Blooms, sola wood floral designs (faux not fresh) 
Rating: 5.0 (36 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA
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🌹 WE ARE NOT FRESH FLOWER FLORISTS. WE WORK WITH WOOD & FAUX FLOWERS. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THIS IN YOUR REPLY. 🌹 Wood & Word Blooms is run by a Jen Angle, former teacher of 20+ years and specializes in using hand-painted wood flowers along with a faux, dried and preserved florals (nothing fresh here) to bring your wedding vision to life not just for that one glorious day but forever. Besides designing for you, I also offer DIY Wood Flower Experiences to create your wedding florals alongside me in person or virtually and 1:1 sessions to help DIY brides learn to do it themselves.

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Jennifer at Wood & Word Blooms was amazing to work with, and everything looked stunning! We got so many compliments on our arch swags, corsages, boutonnieres, and bouquets! The ability to completely customize the flower colors to perfectly match the wedding colors really ties the whole look together and makes everything flow seamlessly. Beyond the colors, there’s so many unique flower shapes and sizes to choose from, there really is no limit to what can be done to suit your wedding. Jennifer was great at providing us with design aid in order to help create our vision and bring it to life. The best part is that now we have them to keep and display forever, looking as good as the day we got them!
Brittany D., 10 months ago
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Autumn Marcelle Design 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA
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Autumn Marcelle Design is a Full-Service Wedding & Event Florist serving the San Francisco Bay Area, Carmel, Napa Valley & Santa Barbara. From luxury, deeply-personalized weddings to stylish corporate events, we are curating a vibrant experience and designing every occasion with care, intention and refinement for our clients around California. We work closely with you to embrace and enhance your vision, translating it into a visual masterpiece through maximalist floral design and curated styling.

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Autumn Marcelle Design was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, their communication was efficient, knowledgeable, and creative. They were so dedicated and driven to bringing our vision to life, and the quality of their work was truly exceptional. Autumn and her team basically polished the entire event, making all the designs flow seamlessly and cohesively. I had seen Autumn's work at my sister's wedding, and I knew right away that she was the perfect choice for us. She was an absolute rockstar, following up directly if I went silent to ensure all our expectations were met. Not only did Autumn meet our expectations, but she delivered the most perfect arrangements, identical to the example photos we had booked. Thank you Autumn Marcelle Design for making our fairytale wedding come true!
Mia B., 7 months ago
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Vita Fiori 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

Vita Fiori creates flowers that evoke feeling and tell stories. We create art. We believe in celebrating the one life you get to live. This is your wedding, babe. Let's make it unforgettable. Our style is whimsical and romantic; we like to create florals so breathtaking, your guests stop and say, "Wow. I've never seen anything like this before."

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Vita Fiori was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding! The team was quick to respond to all of my questions and incredibly helpful throughout the entire planning process. Their arrangements were absolutely stunning - beautiful and timeless, perfectly complementing our venue and vision. The team was so accommodating, even when we had very specific style requests. Johannah and the Vita Fiori crew went above and beyond on the day of the event, making sure everything was set up beautifully. I highly recommend Vita Fiori for any couple looking for a talented, responsive, and professional wedding florist. Everything was perfect!
Danielle F., a year ago
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Maria Schendzelos Design 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

We are a boutique floral design studio located in Northern California/Sacramento. We love to design locally in beautiful California and all across the country! Maria began her floral design business in Charleston SC - so we definitely love to do destination weddings also! We have a passionate commitment to creating your unforgettable event through floral design. We find the perfect floral selections and color palette and bring your dream to life through our creative expression. Our aesthetic is a classic, elegant and romantic yet modern. We only design one wedding per week, so your wedding is our top priority!

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From start to finish, Maira made our daughters vision come to fruition on her wedding day. Maria listened intently to our needs and logistics for our day. We had several locations and all deliveries and floral arrangements were timed perfectly. We felt like Maria was our new best friend! We will, for sure, use Maria for our future floral needs.
Amy P., 3 years ago
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Bupp Woodworks & Designs - Flower Preservation 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

***Pricing, options, and the process can be found on our website.*** Welcome to our award-winning flower preservation company, the nation's leading expert in heirloom keepsakes- meticulously handcrafted in small batches. We offer professional flower preservation services so you can cherish your wedding bouquet flowers forever! Accepting fresh, dried, and artificial bouquets from across the USA. All couples welcome. Let us turn your special flowers into a cherished piece of art. Limited availability, book your spot today!

I was referred to Bupp Designs by my wedding planner and they absolutely did not disappoint! Tina does such beautiful work and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to preserve my flowers! She was also very communicative and made sure I liked the arrangement before pouring. So many options to choose from as well! I know there’s another added expense, but truly you won’t regret preserving your flowers especially with Bupp!
Kat, a year ago
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Bloom Culture: Do-it-yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.9 (11 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

Bloom Culture helps couples DIY their wedding flowers with confidence — even if you’ve never arranged flowers before. We ship wholesale flowers to your door and provide a full plan that shows you what to order, how much you need, and how to put everything together. You’ll know exactly how many stems go into each bouquet, centerpiece, boutonniere — and how to assemble them step-by-step. Choose one of our DIY flower kits or get a custom plan based on your colors, style, and budget.

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Bloom Culture: Do-it-Yourself Wedding Flowers was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first inquiry, their communication was prompt, kind, and professional. They answered all of my specific questions with personal responses, making the DIY flower process so easy and stress-free. The quality of their work was consistent, thorough, and truly showed how much they cared about making our day special. We saved so much money going the DIY route with Bloom Culture, and it allowed us to create so many wonderful memories putting the arrangements together with our wedding party. I highly recommend Bloom Culture to any couples looking for a reliable, affordable, and caring florist for their wedding. I wanted to do my own flowers to honor my grandmother who was a florist. She passed a few months before the wedding and I just know she would have absolutely loved it and we got to honor her in this way.
Madden H., a year ago
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Hutson Floral Design 
Rating: 4.6 (9 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

Hutson Floral Design specializes in custom, unique designs for weddings, events and daily floral occasions. We have been designing beautiful weddings and events for over a decade, sharing our passion and love of flowers across the country. From mountain to tropical destination weddings, we bring unique and custom designs to the couple’s special day. Always listening, paying close attention to details and offering guidance to enhance the best wedding day experience.

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Hutson Floral Design was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first interaction, their communication was kind, professional, and incredibly helpful. The quality of their work was simply amazing - the bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony arrangements were all beautifully creative and made our special day feel even more magical. Hutson Floral Design truly helped me feel relaxed and able to enjoy our wedding day to the fullest. We couldn't have had a better florist, and we're so grateful for their contributions to making our wedding day perfect.
Sue T., a year ago
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Bent Creek Bouquets 
Rating: 4.9 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

We are a husband and wife duo who share a passion for connecting with people and reflecting the stunning beauty of God's creation. Our mission is to create arrangements that are as unique as the stories and lives we are blessed to be part of. We handcraft each piece with meticulous care and attention to detail, ensuring it’s perfect for your special moments.

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Bent Creek Bouquets was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. Their communication was detailed, timely, and descriptive throughout the entire process, which put our minds at ease. The quality of their work was simply lively, perfect, and real - from the vibrant centerpieces to the stunning bouquets and boutonnieres they created for our special day. We were thrilled with how everything turned out, and the flowers looked amazing. Bent Creek Bouquets is also very affordable, making them an excellent value. We highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Gladys S., 9 months ago
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Alba decorations 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $180
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

Welcome to Alba Decorations, where a legacy of six years in event design meets a commitment to crafting timeless moments. Specializing in exquisite floral centerpieces and enchanting decorations, we elevate events to unparalleled levels of sophistication. From weddings and vow renewals to birthdays, our expertise ensures that each occasion becomes a masterpiece. Explore the artistry and elegance that defines Alba Decorations - setting the stage for unforgettable celebrations.

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Alba Decorations was absolutely incredible to work with for our wedding, and we are so grateful for everything they did to make our day beautiful. From the very beginning, they were quick to reply, patient with all of our questions, and consistently communicative throughout the entire process. Planning a wedding can feel overwhelming at times, but Alba’s responsiveness and professionalism gave us such peace of mind—we always knew we were in good hands. The quality of their work was outstanding, and the value they provided was beyond what we could have hoped for. They worked thoughtfully within our budget, never making us feel like we had to compromise on our vision. Their strike team was worth every penny, handling everything seamlessly so that we could simply enjoy the day without worrying about logistics. It truly felt effortless, and that kind of stress-free experience is priceless. One of the things we loved most was how Alba captured our wedding theme perfectly. We had shared our Pinterest board, and they brought it to life in a way that felt even better than we imagined. Every floral arrangement, every detail, was so intentional and cohesive—it was like stepping into the dream we had been envisioning for months. They even went above and beyond by sending us progress photos along the way, which made us feel included and excited during the planning process. On top of that, they shared so much of our wedding on their Instagram, which was such a fun surprise and gave us another way to relive the day. What stood out most, though, was the genuine care Alba showed for us and our special day. It never felt like we were just another client; they treated our wedding with the same love and attention they would give to their own family. That personal touch made all the difference, and we couldn’t have asked for a better florist or partner in creating our celebration. We wholeheartedly recommend Alba Decorations to any couple looking for a florist who is not only talented and professional but also deeply invested in making your day unforgettable. They brought our vision to life, eased our stress, and added so much joy to the process. Truly, Alba was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.
Victoria D., 5 months ago
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Anthology On Main | Literary Flowers Handcrafted From Book Pages 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

Anthology On Main specializes in wedding flowers handcrafted from real book pages. I create each bloom from your favorite novels in the flowers and colors you love, with no seasonal limitations. Based in Kansas and shipping nationwide, I design meaningful florals that remain beautiful for decades.

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Katie was amazing to work with! She helped tailor our flowers to keep within our budget, and they came out AMAZING. I'm so happy I get to keep them as an amazing keepsake. Everyone at the wedding was floored that they were paper and not real. And having quotes from our favorite books to look at all day was just a memorable experience.
Joanna L., 6 months ago
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Asteria Florals 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

We will be here for you every step of the way, from he beginning stitches of your plans to the big day. We pride ourself on our communication and ability to be flexible. We know that your plans may change and we will be here for you through all the shifts in details.

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I loved working with these ladies! They are professional, reliable, and have great communication. They were able to make my flowers dreams come true! With the least amount of guidance from me (who doesn’t know much about flowers) they created a magical whimsical vision! Added bonus - women founded and run business! I can’t wait to have another event so I can work with them again.
Michelle A., 4 years ago
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Mintfloralstudio 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Browns Valley, CA

MintFloralStudio is a wedding flower boutique. It provides elevated services from wedding bouquets to floral constructions. Whether you're looking for modern-chic, elegant, classic, or tropical design, we are here to help, and we're highly experienced in many styles. At MintFloralStudio, we offer a free consultation to couples who order floral arrangements and bouquets for their wedding festivities. We are farm direct. Moreover, if you change your mind, you can still rearrange the design and the colors 30 days before the wedding day! We look forward to working with you!

We booked Mint Floral Studio after they were referred to us by our wedding planner. Liz and her team are amazing at creating beautiful floral pieces. We wanted bright, vibrant florals for our wedding. From our first meeting she completely understood our vision and everything she mocked up for us was perfect. She will send you a PDF with all of the looks and prices so everything is very clear. She also has I’ll create a real bouquet so you know exactly what your flowers will look like. They went above and beyond for our special day and I am so happy we went with them! We also lost the petals we brought for our floral girls and her team stepped in and provided them with petals. Everything was so stunning and came out even better than the mockup and trial. Our florals were complimented so much, they played a huge part in making our wedding so beautiful. You will not regret booking with them!!
Kati J., a year ago