Florists Directory
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Ed Libby & Company
22 Central Park S., nr. Fifth Ave., Ste. 6C; 201-666-7776; edlibbyco.comA former art student, Libby now runs salons in New York and New Jersey catering to celebrities and CEOs. His outrageous designs, often incorporating crystals and feathers, recall the Ziegfeld Follies. All events are illustrated first, then planned and modeled by an in-house architect. Prices from $300.
Elan Flowers
148 Duane St., nr. W. Broadway; 212-240-9033; elanflowers.comElan’s imaginative arrangements appear at the Saint Regis Hotel, the Metropolitan Club, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Known for their excellent blending of color, contrast, and texture, these bouquets combine indigenous species with delicate exotics. Smaller bouquets start at $65.
Elizabeth Ryan
411 E. 9th St., nr. First Ave.; 212-995-1111; erflowers.comOver the past 25 years, Ryan has worked her way up from sweeping floors in a flower shop to designing centerpieces for everyone from Paris Hilton to the Dalai Lama. Her original, poetic arrangements incorporate uncommon touches like feathers, vegetables framed in wooden boxes, Japanese teacups, and cone-shaped pots. Prices from $150.
The Experiential Agency
646 W. 28th St., nr. Sixth Ave., ninth fl.; 212-625-9191; experientialagency.comMark Musters got his start making costumes and stage sets on Broadway, which explains why he has both a wood shop and a welding station for constructing elaborate environments, like the ones he does for Revlon’s showrooms. Even so, his bouquets (from $225) are tastefully simple and monochromatic.
Fleurisa
212-352-8677; 917-815-3351; fleurisa.comDesigner Isabelle Bosquet-Morra’s work is full and intense with color and variety; she delights in the “limitless palette” of floral design. She finds alternatives to overly constructed arrangements, for small, bucolic weddings and over-the-top events alike. Centerpieces from $165.
Fleurs
728A Macon St, nr. Howard Ave., Brooklyn; 646-436-6420; fleursnyc.comDesigner Jessica Wolvek’s training in Japanese flower arranging is reflected in her gorgeously constructed bouquets. Many arrangements sprout from driftwood and logs rather than traditional vases—she draws inspiration from diverse vintage styles ranging from French countryside to Art Deco. Her studio is in Brooklyn, but she often meets couples in Manhattan for wedding consultations. Centerpieces start at $125; bouquets from $175.
Fleurs Bella
8 E. 12th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-675-0280; fleursbella.comArtistic director and founder Bella Meyer earned a Ph.D. in art history at the Sorbonne and approaches each project as an art installation. Meyer meets with clients to get to know their tastes and vision of the event; no two weddings she designs are ever the same. Fleurs Bella works to accommodate a wide range of budgets; prices upon request.
Flora New York
72 Thompson St., nr. Spring St.; 212-274-1887;florany.comDesign specialist and owner Jeff Chen’s “feng-shui chic” bouquets, accents, and centerpieces add a vibrant touch to weddings in Manhattan and beyond. Couples can schedule an appointment to meet with the designers in their Soho shop to create the ideal arrangements and bouquets. With flowers like phalaenopsis orchids and circus roses, almost nothing is out of reach.
Floralia Decorators at the Waldorf-Astoria
301 Park Ave., nr. 49th St.; 212-759-6910; floraliadecorators.comCouples seeking the floral equivalent of Rome’s Piazza Venezia in an upscale ballroom need look no further. Not afraid of large-scale, grand events, this innovative hub of Peter Grontas’s flower empire will do parties for up to 2,000 people without blinking an eye. In a word, opulent. Prices upon request.
Floralies, Inc.
122 E. 55th St., nr. Park Ave.; 212-755-3990; floraliesinc.comTraditional, romantic designer Kostas Panagopoulos uses viburnum, lilac, and hyacinth in such abundance, it’s as if the blooms were sprouting from the table. He never takes on more than one wedding per weekend (about twenty a year). And while his main clients are big-money types who can pay $125 to $400 for a centerpiece or $200 to $400 for a bouquet, he’ll also work with brides of varying budgets.
Florisan
212-426-9886; florisanllc.comLynn Jawitz’s passion for flowers shows in her dense, richly colored bouquets and arrangements. Jawitz is known for her striking arrangements and for working closely and patiently with clients to help them realize their vision. Prices start at around $2,000.
Florisity Floral Gallery
1 W. 19th St., nr. Fifth Ave.; 212-366-0891; florisity.comFormerly Utowa Floral Gallery, Florisity continues its forbearer’s tradition of floral arrangements with a sculptural sensibility. Katsuya Nishimori constructs large, geometric rectangles of wisteria, dogwood, or bamboo that tower eight feet above the table. Handheld bouquets of lush garden flowers like peonies, hydrangea, and orchids come wrapped in their signature brightly colored nylon cords. Bouquets start at $100; centerpieces start at $100.
Flowers by Daye
404 E. 88th St., at First Ave., Ste. 3G; 212-410-1750; flowersbydaye.comFans of simple, elegant Japanese-style arrangements will love the tasteful creations of floral designer Ritsuko Daye Deura, who studied at Musashino Art University in Tokyo. She’s happy to create basic floral bouquets and centerpieces, but also has ideas for incorporating innovative elements, such as obi kimono sashes and fruits. Centerpieces and bouquets start at $150.
Flowers by Richard
316 W. 53rd St., nr. Eighth Ave.; 212-582-3505; flowersbyrichardnyc.comWith over 29 years of experience under his belt, Richard Sonnick specializes in designing full-scale wedding arrangements with flowers mostly imported from Holland—particularly calla lilies and orchids. Prices start at $85 for centerpieces and $125 for bouquets.
Flowers of the World
150 W. 55th St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 800-582-0428; flowersoftheworld.comKnown for contemporary arrangements that combine traditional elegance and modern sophistication, Flowers of the World continues to be a driving force in the industry through innovative designs tailored for each event. In addition to studios in midtown and downtown, this floral group is the exclusive designer for the Waldorf-Astoria. Bouquets from $225; centerpieces from $175.
Glorimundi
120 W. 28th St., nr. Second Ave.; 212-727-7090; glorimundi.comOwner Priscilla Schaefer is known for her wild combinations of textures and colors—purple with celadon, green with apricot. Word-of-mouth has spread far: She once filled a Saudi Arabian palace with flowers for the royal family’s 3,000-guest wedding. Bouquets run $200 to $225.
Gotham Gardens
325 Amsterdam Ave., nr. 75th St.; 212-877-8908; gothamgardens.comWith a client list chock-full of art-industry types, unusual flowers and unexpected botanical elements are the rule at the gorgeous shop. Owners Dan Dahl and Kevin Esteban bring a quirky sensibility to the work, and easygoing manager Brian Bowman has saved more than one bride from a wedding meltdown. Bouquets start at $250; centerpieces at $200.
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