The Best Whimsical Wedding Florists in East Baldwin, ME

The Best Whimsical Wedding Florists in East Baldwin, ME

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50 Wedding Florists in East Baldwin, ME

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FLORALIA Design Studio 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

FLORALIA Design Studio is a full-service floral design company inspired by the earth and its beauty. We are available for weddings and events in New England and beyond. We have over 10 years of experience in design and hospitality.

Awarded Best of Zola
Tess is an unbelievable florist and artist. She completely executed my vision for our wedding day and went above and beyond my expectations! She was extremely thorough to work with, making sure she knew exactly what I wanted in terms of style she worked on so many different floral versions for me throughout the planning process until we got to the one we thought was best for the space. Our arbor was absolutely incredible, way beyond what I imagined it would be. My bouquet tied in every aspect I had talked about with her and even more! I truly cannot suggest Tess enough, hire her!!
Amanda, a year ago
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Laurie Andrews Design 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

"I believe every moment should be celebrated in style" Laurie Andrews is the founder and CEO of Laurie Andrews Design and is a premier wedding planner and floral designer in Maine. She had dedicated here career to bringing glamour and style to every celebration for over thirty years and is highly regarded as one of the leading experts in the wedding and event industry on all things celebrations.

Having a Wedding Planner and Florist to handle all our details is what we were looking for. Living in DC and planning from away, we had no idea what we wanted and needed someone to trust. Laurie and Melissa made me feel so comfortable and informed throughout the process. I highly recommend them. Look no further. Thank you both! Helene and Michael
Helene, a year ago
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Petals Flower Farm 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

Petals Flower Farm is a small flower farm that grows, harvests, and curates flowers for you. Our passion for growing flowers is why we love showing off these blooms on your special day. Every element, from the soil, the sun, and the tender loving care, is where your flowers begin. Our team has been digging in the dirt and playing with flowers since they were girls. Our designers know the seasons and the flowers and can complement each piece uniquely. Our 'fresh from the garden' floral designs will complement your day perfectly.

Petals Farm & Garden Design was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Lyndsay was very prompt with communication, responding to all of our questions and requests in a timely manner. The flowers they provided were absolutely beautiful and well put together - they made beautiful bouquets and boutonnières and provided us with great flowers for our bud vase centerpieces that really elevated the look of our reception. We highly recommend Petals Farm & Garden Design to any couples planning their wedding!
Haley B., a year ago
Wintertide Floral 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

My foundation in floral design began on a small flower farm in Vermont over 10 years ago, where I immersed myself in the full lifecycle of the work—planting, harvesting, and arranging blooms directly from the field. That experience shaped my style: deeply seasonal, textural, and guided by an intuitive understanding of form and color. My aesthetic is loose and intentional, layered with luxurious texture and touched by a sense of intentional wildness. A steward of sustainable design, I avoid floral foam and plastics, and aim to use local materials wherever I can to have the lightest footprint on our planet possible.

Jenny’s florals for my wedding were an absolute dream, she completely nailed my vision within my budget and I couldn’t have gone with a better florist. Her work is stunning and I received non-stop compliments on her beautiful and unique arrangements. She totally understood my color scheme and vibe, and everything, especially the bridal bouquet, was perfection!! And to top it all off, Jenny is a wonderful and kind person to work with. 110% recommend!
Nim P., 4 months ago
Cold River Florals 

5.0

  • Starts at $500
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

Hi, I’m Kate, the heart behind Cold River Florals, the floral design studio rooted in a small flower farm in beautiful Bridgton, Maine. With a background in wedding photography for the past three years, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the meaningful details that make a wedding day truly unforgettable. From seed to centerpiece, I grow many of the blooms I use—bringing a personal, seasonal, and locally-inspired touch to each arrangement. Whether you're dreaming of something wild and whimsical or romantic and refined, I’m here to help you bring your floral vision to life with heart, care, and creativity.

Cold River Florals made our wedding day unforgettable with the most beautiful arrangements! Everything was fresh, thoughtfully designed, and exactly what we envisioned. Highly recommend them to any couple getting married in Maine!
Brett B., 10 months ago
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The Faux Bouquets 

5.0

  • Starts at $175
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
The Faux Bouquets was an exceptional choice for our wedding flowers. From the very first interaction, their communication was efficient and professional, making the planning process seamless. The team at The Faux Bouquets was highly detail-oriented, crafting extraordinary, beautiful floral arrangements that perfectly complemented our wedding day. Having a first look allowed me to see the flowers ahead of time and make any small tweaks I wanted. The end result was simply stunning - my bouquet and the ceremony decor were absolutely breathtaking. I cannot recommend The Faux Bouquets highly enough for their top-notch service and exquisite work.
Brittany S., 5 months ago
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Little Blooms 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

I started my business in 2018, after I finished floral design classes from Cass School of Floral in Watertown, MA. I have had hands on experience from Floral Arts in Westford, MA and have completed over 75 weddings in my time as a floral designer. I have a little intern named Larry, a corgi-pit mix, who is the model for Little Blooms, who you will see a lot of on Instagram. I love using locally grown flowers as much as I can in my work, to really showcase 'farm to florist'.

Awarded Best of Zola
Danielle was an absolute pleasure to work with! She took our very rough ideas and transformed them into the most gorgeous arrangements that added bright colors and textures to our day. Throughout the process, Danielle was a professional and timely communicator, worked within our budget, and was flexible with changing/adding items to our floral plan as our wedding vision solidified. We’re very happy we chose her!
Serena L., a year ago
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First Time's the Charm 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

We are two best friends, Sophie and Lauren, who turned our shared love of flowers into a true passion project! What started as creative fun has grown into a business rooted in trust, collaboration, and thoughtful design. We specialize in florals that feel joyful, personal, and inspired by nature. Once you decide to work with us, the planning shifts fully off your shoulders and onto ours. Our goal is to be the easiest and most supportive vendor you work with, while creating designs that feel impactful and true to you. We can’t wait to meet you! We love hearing your ideas and collaborating together to find the perfect fit for your day!

Sophie and Lauren were excellent partners in making our wedding vision come alive. We had a rough idea of what we wanted in terms of a vibe for our wedding (elegant and coastal Maine but with a colorful coastal Italian twist) but had no idea in terms of how that would translate to florals. Sophie and Lauren came to our where our ceremony and reception would be, and helped us evolve what I’d initially envisioned for flowers to something far more fit for the theme. Planning a wedding takes up an incredible amount of mental energy, and I told them to run with what I’d given them —and boy did they deliver. From initial mood boards they had pulled together, they created the most beautiful arrangements in silver chalices a family member loaned to us, a stunning flower pik floral aisle, and gorgeous simple tablescapes with varying ivory and green textures and clementines that still left plenty of room for our family style dinner. Sophie and Lauren were so excited to bring my rough vision to life and fielded plenty of questions on my end around how to create a cohesive theme (who knew choosing napkins would take up so much of my brain space?) with decisiveness and enthusiasm. We highly recommend these ladies to deliver unique and original florals for any event!
Margo L., 2 months ago
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Nectar & Vessel 

5.0

  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

At Nectar & Vessel our ethos is sustainability + bliss-forward designs. We specialize in arrangements that are full of texture, unique and lush. We crave the weirdo flowers, the heirloom varieties and mixing in contrasting natural elements. We don't try to be on-trend, rather we are intuitive with the flower and our clients and let the flower speak to us.

Awarded Best of Zola
When I started planning my wedding, I had a general vision that I was going for, but did not have exact ideas on wedding florals. I knew was that I wanted my wedding to look timeless, sophisticated and organic. From my first meeting with Naomi, I knew she understood my vision. When I received the proposal, I was blown away that she took my ideas and made them even better than I imagined. She was creative with my vibe and budget, suggesting things like tall organic vessels around the ceremony versus a traditional arch and instead of just white flowers, suggested sophisticated neutrals. The day was that much more stunning because of Naomi's florals. They were truly art and my guests were raving about the design. I couldn't recommend N&V enough. Thank you so much again Naomi!
Casey J., a year ago
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White Birch Floral Studio 

5.0

  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

Jessica is a floral designer and event stylist born and raised in Southern New Hampshire. Like most passions in life, Jessica’s love for flowers and plants started at a young age. From making fairy houses out of rocks, branches, and moss in her backyard to planting her own garden with her grandmother each summer. During college Jessica had the opportunity to work for a few florists in her home town as well as her college town. It was there she realized what she grew up loving so much could become a career. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire in 2018, Jessica opened her first studio out of her home to pursue her passion.

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White Birch Floral Studio was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding. From our initial consultation, their communication was quick, receptive, and friendly. Jessica and her team fully listened to my vision for the flowers and then expanded on it in the most incredible way, bringing it to life in a way that exceeded all of my expectations. The quality of their work was astounding - the bouquets, centerpieces, and aisle arrangements were simply breathtaking and our guests could not stop complimenting them. Jessica truly made the most beautiful arrangements I have ever seen, and she went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was everything we dreamed of. I cannot recommend White Birch Floral Studio highly enough!
Mikaela D., 2 months ago
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Bupp Woodworks & Designs - Flower Preservation 

5.0

  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

***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!

We shipped our wedding flowers from Hawaii to Chicago and were blown away with what we received. SO grateful for Bupp Woodworks and the beautiful pieces they created from our wedding. Absolutely worth the wait, now we’ll forever get to keep those precious memories. If you’re thinking about booking with them, definitely do it. It’s more than worth it, they’re so good at what they do. We can’t thank you enough and love them so much️
Alex P., a year ago
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Bloom Culture: Do-it-yourself Wedding Flowers 

4.9

  • Starts at $350
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
The flowers (on our order) came in large boxes, but they were not labeled, so it took a minute to get the flowers both identified and properly set up. To be fair we were warned about the process, but not about the length of time due to our inexperience. As a note, it took my fiancé 5 hours to process the flowers when first receiving them. I also did not have any updates from them from the time I ordered till they were being shipped. They were beyond more affordable compared to other florists, and the flowers arrived alive and in good spirits. We were able to keep the flowers alive for over four days!! Many of the flowers that we chose did not have specific instructions, so we had to follow the general reference for the flowers and hope for the best. Additionally, some of the flowers that we wanted were not in stock, and they were replaced for us with substitutes but were not notified until we had all of the flowers already delivered to us. Also, as a note, bloom culture uses third party sellers for their flowers, so the quality may vary depending on location. Our flowers were in good condition, and the company we had clearly took good care of the flowers prior to delivering them to us. Would we do it again? Probably not, but it made for good laughs and bonding time and we have stories to tell from it!
Hannah H., 5 months ago
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Flower & Twine 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

We’re not just a flower shop — we’re a floral experience studio. Our team of five designs out of Glastonbury, CT, creating heartfelt, artful florals for 40+ weddings and events each year, along with classes, daily deliveries, and celebrations. We prioritize local blooms and buy in bulk, making us investment-friendly while offering luxe, refined design. Our team has crafted décor for the White House and created brand displays for Macy’s. We’re known for romantic details, flexible creativity, and thoughtful ways to extend and repurpose florals.

Awarded Best of Zola
Flower & Twine was a dream to work with for our wedding. Their communication throughout the planning process was beautiful, on point, and lovely. The team paid careful attention to every detail, creating gorgeous floral arrangements that truly brought our vision to life. We were thrilled with the end result - the flowers were the perfect finishing touch and we loved it all. Flower & Twine exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend them to any couple planning their big day.
Chelsea, a year ago
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Florio 

5.0

  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

Florio offers lush, whimsical and modern floral designs for weddings + events across New England. Based out of the North Shore, we are experienced in both local + travel events. We specialize in an organic and airy approach to floral design, drawing inspiration from how stems naturally grow in nature. In our design style, we lean towards a curated selection of blooms, a personalized approach + an ethereal flare.

Awarded Best of Zola
Abby was WONDERFUL to work with for my bridal shower flowers! Her communication was responsive, prompt, professional and friendly. I gave her a list of some flowers and colors that I love, and she included every single one. Abby recommended the shape and size of the arrangements that would best match the tables at my venue, and they were perfect. I mentioned that my theme was a farmer's market, and Abby brought fresh strawberries that she cascaded out of the arrangements! Abby arrived the minute she said she would for delivery with a cheerful energy. I was so blown away by how beautiful the arrangements were, and how perfectly they matched my vision. EVERY guest commented on how stunning the flowers were, and the employees at the venue asked for Abby's information. I cannot recommend Abby enough, and I can't wait to use her for my next event!
Cait W., 10 months ago
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Eastern River Farm 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

We are a regenerative specialty cut flower farm in Pittston, ME, about an hour north of Portland and 20 minutes south east of Augusta. We grow, harvest and arrange all our own flowers and foliage right here on our family farm using zero harmful chemicals. We are foam-free and work with Mother Nature to provide seasonal blooms for the highest quality wedding design.

Jennifer was a pleasure to work with from day one and you can tell she cares about the quality of her work even after it leaves her farm. She was so attentive to hearing my ideas for wedding bouquets, and was able to grow flowers specifically to meet the colors/vibes I was hoping for. I selected her a-la-cart florist services, and received bouquets, corsages/buttoners, and 2 large statement pieces for the altar. They all brought the color pallet of the wedding together in a cohesive way. I was absolutely stunned by the colors and creativity of my bridal bouquet especially. She provided clear instructions for pickup and preservation and I really feel I got the best life out of my flowers by following her instructions. As a bride conscientious of prices, I appreciated that she was willing to work within any budget without some absurd minimum order amount that I’ve seen from some wedding florists. I would recommend her as your wedding florist without hesitation!
Grace F., 7 months ago
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Pine and Petal Weddings - WOOD FLOWERS 

5.0

  • Starts at $200
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

WOOD FLOWERS that last a lifetime. At Pine & Petal Weddings, we believe flowers should endure as long as the memories they celebrate. Our handcrafted sola wood bouquets and décor go beyond fleeting blooms—capturing your story in pieces that last for years. From walking down the aisle to gifting a friend or gathering around the table, our wooden flowers are keepsakes that bring joy, comfort, and timeless beauty to life’s most meaningful moments.

I can’t say enough good things about Pine and Petal Wood Flowers! I had the absolute pleasure of working with Vanessa Ward throughout the entire process, and she was incredible. I was completely lost when it came to choosing colors and styles, but Vanessa helped me pick shades that perfectly matched my wedding color scheme and flowers that suited my taste beautifully. She was so communicative, kind, and accommodating—especially when I needed my flowers made and shipped on a tight timeline. Everything arrived on time and looked stunning! I would highly recommend Pine and Petal to anyone looking for elegant, timeless, and long-lasting floral arrangements. We plan to have our bouquet proudly on display as a beautiful reminder of our wedding day, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out!
Kayla J., 4 months ago
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Seaside Peonies 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

Seaside Peonies is a sustainable floral studio in Newburyport, growing and arranging flowers for weddings and special occasions in New England. We would be honored to help you tell your love story with beautiful, seasonal flowers. Our lush, garden-style arrangements are inspired by the natural, untamed beauty of the New England coast. We can provide all of your florals for your big day (Full Service option), or you can select just the florals you need from our A La Carte Flower menu. Either way, we offer complimentary consultations so we can help bring your vision for your special day to life!

Seaside Peonies was an absolute delight! From our very first conversation, Nancy demonstrated a warm, responsive, creative, attentive, expert, and talented approach. The quality of her work is truly stellar - the flowers perfectly complemented the quaint Inn, our colonial blue theme, and our overall style. The bouquets, boutonnieres, ceremony space, reception decor, were all executed with perfection, elegance and natural beauty. She knew just the right questions to ask to fully capture our vision, budget, and dream, delivering a superb and detailed proposal, creation, delivery, and set up. On the wedding day, the venue asked her to delay the set up a few hours, and she pivoted flawlessly to execute everything perfectly. We could not have been more thrilled with Seaside Peonies and highly recommend Nancy to any couple looking for an exceptional florist for their special day.
Carlene M., 2 years ago
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Geraniums Red Delphiniums Blue 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

At Geraniums Red, Delphiniums Blue we love working with couples to help them realize their wedding day dreams. Our goal is to see your vision and bring it to life. We have a strong commitment to the environment and use locally grown and sustainable flowers whenever possible. We recycle and compost everything during our process to create the least amount of waste possible, and we will be happy to use recycled glass or upcycled containers for your event.

Rue was so helpful and friendly! She looked at pictures of what I wanted and almost created the exact replica of what I sent her. She was so easy to work with and I highly recommend working with her and Geraniums Red Delphiniums Blue for any event that you would need gorgeous flowers for!!!
Becky P., 4 years ago
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Blushing Blooms Floral Design 

5.0

  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

Blushing Blooms Floral Design creates whimsical, free-form floralscapes to capture the delicate magic of a luscious garden. We use only the freshest seasonal blooms to bring to life the vision of our couple's dream wedding. Our services include: Full floral planning for wedding and events Large and small-scale floral installations Large and small centerpieces and compotes Personal flowers for bridal party and beyond Setup and breakdown Table styling And more Our custom designs are thoughtfully crafted to create a cohesive floral experience.

We absolutely LOVED having Samantha and her team be a central part of our day. She took our vision and ran with it - every detail was perfect, she handled the curve balls we threw at her with grace, and we had many guests ask who did our flowers because they loved them so much. She is reasonable, speedy, and extremely talented - not to mention a joy to work with!
Jane H., 4 years ago
The Bachelor Button 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME

The Bachelor Button is a small business located in New Hampshire. We travel through most of New England, including Vermont, Maine, and Massachusetts. Hannah is the founder and lead designer on our crew, and she loves all different designs. We have different packages available to help you estimate cost, but if your don't see what you are looking for we can accommodate to any of you floral needs. Just reach out and we would be happy to make adjustments to fit your budget. Please note that our package pricing may change based on flower selections and styles. Delivery is not included on our pricing.

We were married in September 2020 in Cape Neddick, Maine. Hannah was great to work with and she traveled quite a ways to deliver our flowers. I left the design mostly up to her and was very happy with what she came up with. Would recommend!!
Emily & E., 5 years ago
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The Dirt Empress 

5.0

  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME for additional fees

We started this floral design company to follow our passion for flowers and create the wedding of your dreams. We are based in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, but travel throughout New England to service our clients. We specialize in creative and detailed designs. Every client is unique and we love to showcase that through our designs.

Awarded Best of Zola
The Dirt Empress was a fantastic florist for our wedding. Their communication throughout the planning process was excellent - they were responsive, informative, and helped us bring our vision to life. The quality and beauty of their work exceeded our expectations. They arrived on time, were fully prepared, and executed the floral decor flawlessly. I received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful the flowers were, and I could not be happier with their services!
Alyssa M., 10 months ago
Harvest Moon Florals 

5.0

  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME for additional fees

Harvest Moon Florals is a small specialty flower farm and design studio specializing in seasonal, modern and whimsical design. Working with the mindful couple to create a sustainable and unique floral experience. We offer full service wedding florals with a minimum of $4,000 & a la carte with no minimum

Awarded Best of Zola
If you are looking for a florist in the Rhode Island area, look no further. Ayla did an absolutely amazing job with our wedding florals! Right from the beginning I loved her style and knew she had great instincts and vision. I told her what I was looking for generally, but she brought it to life in ways I never could have imagined. All of our florals were perfect for each space, and she was super helpful in thinking about how to use our budget for maximum impact. So many people commented on how beautiful the florals were and I am so so happy with how it all turned out. She captured our exact vibe we were going for - wild, not too fussy, summer, fun and was such a pleasure to work with. There are a lot of vendors out there and it can be really hard to wade through them all, but hiring Ayla and Shade Studio will truly be a no regrets decision!
Emi O., a year ago
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Blue Door Flower Company 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME for additional fees

Our signature floral designs are as timeless and romantic as they are whimsical and natural. We work with unexpected and unique color palettes to bring a luxe experience to you and your guests. ​ Our clients prefer individuality over simply going along with the latest trends. We work with the changing seasons and stunning landscapes to create a style that is truly inspired by nature herself. From seed pods and grasses to garden roses and fritillaria, we hand-select each bloom personally. ​ If you are seeking only bridal bouquets and personal flowers for your wedding, please don't hesitate to reach out to Emma.

Awarded Best of Zola
Blue Door Flower Company not only brought our floral vision to life at our wedding but also exceeded our expectations of what flowers can do for a wedding. We were genuinely amazed by the flowers at our ceremony and reception. Emma is very responsive, listened to us all along the way, and always offered multiple great ideas when we were making decisions. Emma and her team are SO talented, they assembled an unforgettable grounded floral arch at our ceremony. We keep hearing from guests at our wedding that it’s the most beautiful wedding they have ever been to, with many thanks to the flowers!
Molly M., 2 years ago
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Tipsy Tulip Designs 

5.0

  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves East Baldwin, ME for additional fees

Meet Emily from Tipsy Tulip Designs! She is a phenomenal and highly skilled florist who transforms dreams into breathtaking floral realities. With an exceptional blend of knowledge and creativity, Emily has earned rave reviews for her outstanding work. Clients praise her not only for her incredible arrangements but also for her genuine kindness. Emily's dedication to her craft is evident in every detail of her designs. She effortlessly brings visions to life while adding her personal artistic touch, ensuring each creation is a unique masterpiece.

Awarded Best of Zola
Wow is all I can say. I found Tipsy Tulips through my wedding venues instagram and saw many past brides had used Emily for their wedding florals. I was jaw dropped by how beautiful the pictures were and immediately knew I had to use her to do ours! Emily blew our expectations out of the water. Upon our first chat she was so personable and you could tell she really cares about making your day so special and providing the bride and groom with their exact floral vision. When I walked into our venue the day of the wedding I truly could not believe my eyes. Not only did she exceed our expectations but the florals were so stunning, reflected my dream wedding pintrest board I had sent her to a T, and you could really see the attention to detail and love for her craft in her work. Emily is not only an incredible florist but also so easy to work with, communicate with and truly will go above and beyond for you.
Lauren K., 8 months ago