Having decided to have our wedding in Pine River, MN, I knew my options for florists were going to…read morebe fairly limited. The closest major city was Brainerd, MN - so that's where I began! There were two florists whose work I liked. I reached out to one, and she wasn't available to do a wedding the weekend I was getting married (April 6, 2019), so she referred me to Lily Grass Floral. Marci from Lily Grass got back to me right away; we started with a one and a half hour conversation about what I was looking for and what I thought I might want. It was a long conversation, but that's because there was a lot to go over! She asked for our budget ($2,000) and was realistic with what could be done with that amount. When I picked things that would put us over the budget, she would be great in finding a way to get what we wanted while keeping us on track (substituting fake greenery for real). We sent photos back and forth so she knew what I was looking for. And she was great about keeping in touch with me (the bride), so that my vision was clear. My advice is to always be clear with your florist; the best way to do that is by sending pictures. Just before the wedding, we had one more conversation that I believe honestly changed our centerpieces from something I would have not liked, to exactly what I wanted (all because I clarified with her/sent her a picture). On the day of, she arrived 4 hours before the ceremony and came directly to me to show me my bouquet and the bridesmaids bouquets (note: I did not get to see a mock-up of them beforehand, I was going on blind faith). And they were PERFECT. I was overjoyed. It was everything I had asked for: French countryside, sweet, soft, like what you might find out in a field but romantic as well. The arch for the ceremony, stunning. The staff at my venue ended up transferring the flowers from the arch to the head table for the reception (note: Marci and her staff do not stay past the ceremony to transfer flowers to the reception; you will need someone else to do this); this was another way we saved money, by using the same flowers for the ceremony and reception. For the centerpieces, we did lanterns with flowers spilling off of them. It really was a work of art. Marci was professional, confident, and responsive. She will get you what you're asking for, as long as you communicate it to her clearly. I was changing things on her up until a month before the wedding, and she took it in stride and made it happen. I definitely recommend her to all of you Brainerd-area brides!

Marci was absolutely amazing to work with. So attentive to detail and putting together our vision…read more We ended up having to cancel our wedding due to COVID-19 with our venue closing and she was so understanding with all the changes. If you're looking for a great florist in the Brainerd area, you found it!

The customer service and staff are always knowledgeable and present to help you with whatever you…read moreneed and there is always a unique plant you want to bring home with you. During the summer everything is colorful and well blossomed and even in the middle of winter you can walk through the greenhouse to find a cactus or succulent that makes the perfect gift. They are always priced to market value rounded up but not terribly expensive.

hands down best greenhouse around! friendly knowledgeable staff. great plants and supplies.read more

So cute! Many types of gifts and wonderful friendly service. I found pajamas, mugs, frames and…read morejewelry.

Value and variety, DEF QUICK service, as well as best selection you could request in that…read morescenario/situation/location! Comfortable ambiance!

North Country Floral was recommended to me by a funeral chapel in the area. Sadly, we had a…read morecolleague pass away, and his service will be later this week. When sending flowers to a location I'm not familiar with, a recommendation is the first thing I ask for, and I was directed to North Country. The representative I worked with at North Country was fabulous! We worked together to choose the style of the arrangement, color scheme, flower types, all while staying inside the budget I had to work with. Their website is really nice, too, showing lots of different arrangements, and options for Should you need flowers in the Brainerd area, call North Country Floral. You won't be disappointed!

I placed an order over the phone mid-morning for a get well arrangement to be delivered to my dad…read more The person who took my call was friendly, organized, and helpful, and said that the arrangement would be there sometime the same afternoon, which I thought was great. I texted my mom an hour or so later to let her know to expect it, and it had already arrived! It was a beautiful arrangement that featured exactly what I had asked for, and I feel that it was a good value for the price. Based on my experience today, I would definitely use/recommend North Country Floral again.

Excellent customer service! I don't live in the area and therefore had to give them license to…read morecreate something that would be a pick-me-up for someone in poor heath...and they knocked it out of the park! Beautiful arrangement-the recipient loved it! They were really thoughtful and considerate throughout the process. Great selection of flowers! Great value!

I live out of state and my parents live locally to Northwoods Floral. I called and asked them to…read moremake up a beautiful arrangement for my mom's 88th birthday. Northwoods came up with a gorgeous arrangement--bright, cheerful, unique. The were so easy to work with. Delivery was quick. Mom absolutely loved the flowers. I highly recommend Northwoods Floral.

The flowers were so lovely for my wedding! We were really pleased with how helpful and fun the…read moreSorvigs were to work with during the process. Thank you for making our day so beautiful!

From the owner: Here at Sunshine Flower Shoppe we offer beautiful and original floral and gift options. Whether you…read moreare celebrating a birthday, graduation, or anniversary, as an FTD Member Florist supported by FTD's rich, century-old heritage of quality and service, we strive to bring the best to your occasion. We make it easy for you to browse for handcrafted flower bouquets created by artisan designers, beautiful and lasting plans, and fun gifts. You can even place your order online and schedule same-day delivery. From lilies to roses, we are here for all your floral needs.

This is a great little spot to get real (loose leaf) tea and special coffee drinks as well as…read moreflowers and gifts. They have a limited menu as well. We enjoyed the breakfast sandwiches with our tea and coffee. Hubby is buying me roses for Valentine's Day and our anniversary, which we usually celebrate for a week at a time share near Nisswa. We always get friendly, prompt service here.

I used Petals and Beans for boutonniers and corsages at my wedding. When we first met with Dyana we…read morefelt very unwelcome. She didn't acknowledge us when we came in to meet with her until we had waited for quite awhile. While planning for the flowers I had to repeat information to her several times before she would get it correct. On our wedding we were given corsages and boutonniers that were wilted and in bad shape. They were very expensive and turned out to be a big waste of money. I could have done a better job myself and saved lots of money in doing so. Do not use Petals and Beans for your wedding flowers. It is too important of a day.

We had a family reunion at the Timberlake Hotel and Event Center the first week of August, 2019. I…read morefound that this florist was very close to the hotel, and I wanted something special for the tables, so I paid them a visit. I met with Kathy, who could not have been nicer. I explained my budget and the day of the event found the most beautiful floral arrangements with 2 balloons on each of the tables. We also had some loose flowers and greens for the cake table and a beautiful rose corsage for my mother. Everyone loved the flowers and wanted to take them home. Thank you for doing such a nice job!

Great little place, very helpful staff. Help our local businesses. This is a very worthwhile stop…read moreat all times of the year. Advice or plants, great place to stop.