Gorgeous and affordable! Zenia's selection of colors and texture is truly magical. And she's a truly lovely person. The service is exceptional! read more

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Dear Yelp, it is unacceptable that I can't give Flor Del Monte one million stars! Zenia and her entire team helped create the wedding of my dreams. Every time we met with her it felt like I was talking to a friend because Zenia was so excited about making our vision a reality. I really appreciated that Zenia took the time to ask us all the right questions. When the day finally arrived, our bouquets were absolutely magical. The second they were delivered to the hotel we were in shock at their beauty. They were so lush and had the exact colors I had imagined and I'm not sure how Zenia got in my brain and figured out exactly what I was picturing! And somehow, it only got better after that. The venue completely transformed with the flowers! Everyone is still raving about how beautiful they were. I would hire this team in a heartbeat. They were kind, professional, and make dreams come true. read more

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It's been several years since I have logged into Yelp to write a review, but I simply had to write one for Flor Del Monte. My husband and I recently got married at Salvage One, and three months before our wedding date, we still hadn't selected a florist. Our friend recommended Zenia at Flor Del Monte, and I'm so happy she did. From our first phone call, Zenia was a pleasure to work with, and, though we had some unconventional ideas (we were commissioning a potter-friend to make the vases for our centerpieces), she was the only florist I spoke with who seemed genuinely excited to work with us, and could work within our budget. My general rule when planning my wedding was "let the professionals do what they do best," and that definitely was my approach with the flowers; aside from telling her we wanted fall colors, and for the flowers to look a bit "wild" we really gave her free reign when it came to her designs. A few weeks before the wedding we met and she showed me a few flowers she had in mind, and my husband and I were both delighted. She came to the venue on the day of the wedding with the most gorgeous arrangements I had ever seen: roses, succulents, ranunculus, and lots of flowers I can't even name. We had so many compliments from the guests. I'll post a few pictures, though they don't do the flowers justice. I wholeheartedly recommend Zenia to anyone looking for event flowers. She's a creative and kind person, and is very easy to work with. Thanks Zenia! read more

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Zenia did a great job on my wedding. I preferred simple but intimate and elegant feel. Zenia was able to deliver everything exactly as i wanted, the center pieces, the arch, the candles and the bouquet. She magically designed everything so beautiful and graceful. Not even mention she decorated my wedding cake free of charge and made it so pretty. I highly recommend her! read more

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Zenia provided all the flowers for my wedding day last July 23. I found her on yelp and from the moment we corresponded she was a joy- professional, prompt, knowledgeable and the sweetest thing. It was tough because I live in NJ but the wedding was back in my hometown, Chicago. But that wasn't a problem.. we did everything via email- with photos, phone calls and one live meeting only weeks before the wedding. She got my vision and fit it all into my budget. She made our wedding magical.. from the bridesmaids bouquets, to the mens boutonnieres, to the actual reception centerpieces with drizzled crystals and mazania branches.. and best of all my bouquet.. it was amazing. Thank you Zenia! read more

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Zenia from Flor del Monte did the flowers for my wedding on 9/26/10 and everything was sensational. I met with two other florist before meeting with Zenia and we instantly clicked. She was really good at listening to my ideas and then taking them and making them one step (or sometimes 10 steps) better. From start to finish my experience was awesome. Calls were either picked up right away or returned within a couple of hours. She always responds to emails right away and no question is too small or dumb - she never makes you feel like you're bothering her. And as for the flowers- WOW. They absolutely exceeded my expectations! My bridal bouquet was better than I thought it would be and my bridesmaids flowers were EXACTLY what I wanted. All of the arrangements at the church and venue (Newberry Library) were unreal - my biggest piece of advice is just to go to Flor del Monte. Don't waste your time at other florists - working with them is fun, very low stress and an overall great experience! read more

ZENIA IS AMAZING! We hired Flor Del Monte for our August wedding floral - reception, bouquets and boutonnieres. She was prompt, organized, professional and most of all super talented! Even when I changed my mind a few times, she was happy to accommodate the changes. The flowers turned out to be exactly what I had envisioned. They were so lovely! I highly recommend Zenia and Flor Del Monte for any of your floral needs. read more

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Flowers and center pieces were all gorgeous! Zenia is a true Professional and very accommodating! She put her own creative twist on my requests and vision and I couldn't have imagined better result. The chuppah was breathtaking...I can't wait to see all the professional photos! read more

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We worked with Zenia for flowers at our wedding. It was a great experience. She was helpful, creative, talented, and reasonably priced. The entire process was stress free and the flowers were beautiful. Thank you for helping us make our day memorable and colorful! read more

Zenia at Flor Del Monte is a true class act and fabulous floral artist! I first met Z and the FDM team at a Yelp event about 3 years ago and was just waiting for the opportunity to call them. Finally, I got married! Reason for a florist. I contacted her to discuss some flowers for my wedding, and she spent quite a bit of time chatting with me, then put together some proposals (which were gorgeous). IN the end I didn't decide to go this route and did my own flowers (of course they couldn't have been as beautiful as hers would've been!) but I was so happy with the entire experience that I felt it necessary to pen a review. She can do a lot of creative stuff (I made a pinterest board and shared with her, which worked well) and can take ideas and turn them into reality. Even with the photos/quote she provided I knew she "got" what I was going for. She acted as a total professional when I told her it was a bit out of my range, and I really appreciated that immensely. read more

Flor Del Monte does an absolutely fantastic job! Zenia and her staff did the flowers for my wedding on May 14th, 2011 and everything was wonderful. They showed up to the venues right on time and all of the flowers were so fresh. I admit that I do not have an extensive knowledge of different flower types or what kind of flower goes best with another...but after I gave Zenia a rough outline of what I wanted our wedding to look like, she created the most beautifully romantic centerpieces and bouquets. They are also very budget-friendly and are willing to work with you to bring the costs down without compromising quality. If you book with Flor Del Monte, I promise you won't be disappointed! read more

I hate that overdone, cheesy stuff you get at the ftd places. this is the flower shop i have been looking for: family owned, awesome flowers, and a modern design aesthetic. i have used them for everything from something for my sweetie to flowers for a colleague at work who experienced a loss. every time the recipient has remarked on the quality of the arrangement. finally - and what a great find in pilsen. read more

Zenia did all the flowers for our recent wedding in July. I personally love flowers and was planning to do all but my own flowers myself. Zenia more than happily said she would do that, but after meeting her, I quickly wanted her to do ALL my flowers. So she did! I can't begin to explain how beautiful everything was. Zenia listened to my obsession of pink and all the flowers were in different shades of pink. Zenia also helped with extra set-up that I requested. I even bought candles and dropped them off to her to set up. Anything I wanted, she did! Thank you so much to Zenia for making my wedding so beautiful! read more

I would like to write a review about Flor del Monte based on the wedding proposal process alone. While I ended going in another direction with my decor for totally unrelated reasons. I wanted to comment on how fantastic and professional Zenia was to work with during our consultation, not to mention very kind and down to earth. Brides, go and meet with them! Zenia goes above and beyond to work with your budget and offers many creative suggestions. I will definitely keep this shop on my radar for future events and floral needs! read more

Went here to get mother's day bouquets for mom and 2 sisters. The flowers were incredibly fresh and healthy looking. They have on the go stuff you can pick up that they will take and dress up in 2 minutes or they will work on a bouquet for you for 30 minutes customized. Lots of flowers, some that I haven't even seen before. Vases and other little accessories are also available. Overall if you want a good modern flower shop at a great price that is local owned then definitely check this place out. They made my life easy and that helps when you are a guy who is trying to look good with his flower choices :) read more

During our first meeting with Zenia from Flor del Monte, we already knew that we wanted her to do our wedding flowers. From the very beginning, Zenia exuded a sense of warmth and comfort with full professionalism. She made us feel very comfortable as we went through all the details and how we envisioned our wedding flowers to look like. We met with another flower vendor just so that we have room to compare but we didn't get the same feeling of excitement and relief as we did after meeting with Zenia. That was when we knew we wanted Flor del Monte. I told Zenia about my color theme and what flowers I wanted and she also added in some of her own ideas which were fantastic. My bridal bouquet was just as how i envisioned it to be, if not better. I wanted something different for my bridesmaids and instead of mini bouquets for them, I got them pomanders. They were absolutely adorable and classy looking. My bridesmaids had such fun with their pomanders while calling it their "bowling ball" because it was a little heavier than it looked, but it was awesome! Now I wish I got a pomander for myself just for fun :) Don't ask me why as I don't have the answer to this but my husband is nervous about pins on his clothes. It has something to do with being nervous about how the pins might accidentally poke him when he hugs people on that day. Oh well, I guess they don't call it irrational fear for nothing! At our final consultation with Zenia, when he realized that his boutonniere would have to be pinned onto his lapel, he pointed out to Zenia his concern and she suggested that instead of using pins, she would use a very strong and secure magnet that would make the boutonniere stick to his lapel. I always knew that I wanted tall centerpieces for my wedding reception (it's one of those wedding "dreams"... lol) and I couldn't have been happier with Zenia's work: tall vase with white hydrangeas and overflowing willow branches. In lieu of a traditional guestbook, I described to her that we wanted a wishing tree and she executed it as well. When we walked into our reception venue, I couldn't believe what a fantastic job Zenia did. She pulled it all together and that was enough confirmation that we made the right choice with Flor del Monte. read more

I found Flor Del Monte by reading all the positive reviews on Yelp and I didn't look back. I absolutely enjoyed working with Flor Del Monte and Zenia. From day one I knew that I could trust her to create the perfect floral arrangements for my wedding. She made my vision a reality. Everything was gorgeous - the manzanita with orchid centerpieces, floating orchids, and lush bouquets were beautiful. I could not have been more happy with my decision to go with Flor Del Monte for our special day. Zenia is easy to work with, the prices are very reasonable and she is professional. I highly recommend Flor Del Monte - you won't regret it. read more

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I selected Flor Del Monte to provide floral for my November 2017 wedding and could not have been happier with their services! Zenia was one of my favorite wedding vendors. She made me feel that I, and my wedding, mattered despite that we weren't a big budget affair. PROPOSAL PROCESS The Flor Del Monte proposal process felt very personal, professional and simple. I met with Zenia in person and discussed our needs / color scheme. She seemed to quickly understand the vision for our wedding and was able to offer ideas on the spot for me to consider. She provided a formal proposal about 4 business days later. The proposal was very detailed and also very flexible, outlining optional ideas to plus up / reduce various elements. She also proposed 3 unique centerpiece concepts to add versatility to the room design (and to help balance the budget). During our initial meeting, we actually did not discuss an official budget; as a result, Zenia's first proposal was about $2K more than I had hoped to spend. I provided this feedback and she quickly provided an alternate proposal that met my needs. BUDGET By the time I came across Flor del Monte, I had explored many alternate florists, and had actually contracted with another company that proved to be very difficult to work with. I can genuinely say that Zenia provided more for our money than I had seen with any other florist - in terms of cost per centerpiece/bouquet and, more importantly, in terms of creativity. You will not get "cookie cutter" floral from Flor del Monte. PRE-WEDDING PLANNING Zenia and I held one additional meeting to discuss final details and had a few conversations by email. She is extremely professional - all emails were responded to promptly (within 48 hours). She definitely knows her flowers and I trusted her completely. You can let Zenia and her team do their thing without micromanagement. THE FLOWERS Our flowers - the bouquets, boutonnieres, cake flowers, centerpieces - were absolutely gorgeous! They were romantic and exuded simple elegance. I will let the photos speak for themselves (if I can figure out how to add photos to this review). Also, our bouquets were out of water for about 4 hours (for the ceremony and wedding photos around Chicago). They lasted perfectly (no browning or wilting) and we were able to re-use them for the reception as planned. My only sadness regarding the flowers was that we didn't consider a plan for giving our centerpieces away at the end of the night. We had rented the vases from Flor del Monte so it wasn't as simple as people just taking them off the table. The flowers were soooo beautiful that I wished they had ended up in guests' homes. My personal bouquet still looked absolutely perfect the next morning and dried perfectly (while we were on honeymoon). Thank you, thank you, thank you Zenia for being an important reason that my wedding day was absolutely magical! read more

Flor Del Monte was recommended to me by my wedding coordinator. First, I want to say that Zenia is very sweet and great to work with. She worked with my budget to create beautiful centerpieces and bouquets. I changed my mind a few times and had many questions, but she was patient and willing to listen to all my ideas. The Bride and BM bouquets were delivered to my house (where we were getting ready). When I saw the flowers, I was beyond happy. They were so fresh and beautiful. I was obsessed with my bouquet. I had sent her an image of what I wanted it to look like, and the bouquet she made was even better than the image I sent her. When I got to the Ceremony Space the flowers were all set up on the columns. Two workers were going through all of the flowers, making sure they looked perfect. They kept on turning and touching up all the pieces making sure that they looked fabulous from every angle. The flowers and draping made the space look so much better. Many of the guests complimented the flowers and draping at the ceremony site. Flor Del Monte also moved all the ceremony flowers to my reception space as well as set up centerpieces on each table. I brought 250 of my own candles and glass candle holders to the reception space a few days before the wedding. Zenia told me to leave everything (still in boxes) at the reception site and that they would be more than happy to set everything up. This was a great help! I also wanted to add that they decorated my cake free of charge! Thanks for everything Flor Del Monte!! read more

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What a great find. Zenia is a mind reader and she really takes the time to get to know you and she listens to every detail about your wedding. My flowers were everything and more. They were beautifully put together. She can really works with your budget and will do so much more. My wedding had flowers in every corner, and they were all beautiful. The colors just blended so well with my wedding colors that I choose. They even help with putting out all my candles that I purchase. She is someone I will continue to work with for other events and I am so glad I found this place. read more

Somebody loves me! Yes, I am the lucky girl! Exiting our building I notice a phenomenal arrangement full of intense hues of pink sitting on the doorman's desk. I comment, "That's a really beautiful arrangement!" It wasn't until later that evening that I would find out that arrangement was for me! Every inch of the opening on this glass cube vase was overflowing with beautifully vivacious lilies, roses, sweet peas, tulips and my absolute favorite voluptuous peonies! Absolutely opulent. Thank you, thank you, thank you Conti and Will! And thank you to Flor Del Monte for creating such an fabulous arrangement. read more

It has taken me a while to review this flower shop, but I have been meaning to do it since I ordered flowers for my coworker who had surgery this summer and she loved them! I live in Pilsen so I had seen the shop and walked by it, but had not ordered something from there before. When my boss asked me to send flowers to the hospital I called them and the two ladies I spoke with were friendly and very helpful. I don't know much about flowers so I could not tell them what I wanted exactly. I just said make it pretty and told them I wanted to spend $100 - the company allowance for Get-Well-Soon arrangements. I was told "Don't worry, we will make a beautiful arrangement that your friend will love." Man did they deliver! When I visited my friend the next day the first thing she did was rave about the flowers. The arrangement was BIG - about 2.5 feet tall, and very voluminous. It had beautiful white and blue flowers that were very fresh and GINORMOUS. I have ordered arrangements for the same price from other better know flower shops in the city and I think Flor del Monte blows them away when it comes to the value of what you get. And to top it all off they delivered to the South Suburbs without complaining about it. My friend's surgery was at St Francis Hospital near Calumet Park. I have tried ordering flowers for other coworkers who live South of Hyde Park and I've always had to call numerous places before someone agrees to drive that far for a delivery. I told everyone at my office to just call Flor del Monte from now on. The arrangement was spectacular, I got more for my money than I have gotten from the better known florist in the Loop/Near North and the women on the phone made it a snap to order. read more

I LOVE Zenia! My wedding is next week and this is just a preview of my review. We hired her last year and she's been a doll to work with. She's always thinking of great new ideas and you can totally tell she's passionate about what she does. Through out the planning process, I've stressed and worried about different aspects of our wedding/vendors but I never once worried about Zenia or the flowers. I trust her 100% and this coming from a picky, perfectionist person means a ton! Our wedding is a week away and I cannot wait to see all of Zenia creations. She's the perfect florist for a wedding!!! read more

We hired Flor Del Monte to handle all the flowers and centerpieces for our wedding (Church & Reception). Right off the bat, Zenia (the owner) was just a pleasure to work with. She had great suggestions for the centerpieces -- we went with triple tier height vases with floating candles and embedded pedals, they turned out gorgeous. Zenia was very responsive to all our questions, worked with our budget, and made our wedding look spectacular. In short, we'd easily give our business to Flor Del Monte again for their superb job on our wedding day. read more

The personal florals (bouquets, boutonnières, and corsages) that Zenia created for our wedding this past weekend were downright stunning and one of the elements of our wedding that gave me the most joy. I would say Zenia "read my mind," but I think it would actually be more accurate to say she listened incredibly closely to what I wanted, to the point where she was able to make something that was an augmented version of what I had communicated to her during our consultation. I knew I wanted a color palette of soft pastels with certain kinds of flowers and greens (garden roses, anemone, eucalyptus, etc.), and Zenia took that as a point of departure to create something extraordinary. The way she juxtaposed color, texture, and shape in our florals was masterful - her creativity and talent blew me away. The beauty of my bridal bouquet, especially, was truly beyond anything I had envisioned. I got so many compliments from friends and family - and looking back, I think the florals are really what tied our event together in terms of the soft color palette and garden-inspired vibe. Maybe it's that those wedding emotions are still fresh, but I am literally tearing up writing this review because our flowers were so special and beautiful. They made me so happy, and I will remember them forever! read more

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My youngest daughter hired Zenia for her August 9th wedding. She had created bridal bouquets and floral arrangements for my other two daughters' weddings in the past. I have to say we were beyond pleased with the past work, but this time Zenia absolutely outdid herself! The arrangements were beautiful and made up of many recognizable blooms, they also contained many very unusual blooms which made them incredibly unique and one of a kind! Words to describe Flor Del Monte: artistic; creative, unique; professional; easy to work with; and most important of all - affordable. Thank you FDM staff, can't wait for the next event to work with you again. read more

Zenia and the Flor Del Monte team were recommended to us by another vendor we were working with for our wedding and boy are we glad they were! I went into our first initial meeting having no idea what I wanted for my bouquets. I am clueless when it comes to flowers. Zenia gave us so many great suggestions, showed us photos for color and style inspiration and helped us decide on the perfect arrangements. She is so sweet and easy to work with. We had some last minute changes a few weeks before the wedding and she had no problem helping to accommodate. When the flowers arrived the morning of, I actually squealed out loud. They were more beautiful than I could have imagined. In addition to their great work, Flor Del Monte is reasonably priced and worth every penny. Thank you again, Zenia! read more

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We hired Flor Del Monte for our wedding at the Wit Hotel on October 6, 2013, and I couldn't have been more delighted. Zenia was absolutely WONDERFUL to work with, and the flower arrangements far exceeded our expectations. She made our budget work so well, and since our ceremony and reception were in the same hotel, she also suggested we re-use our arrangements- i.e., the floral centerpieces that decorated the aisle and our two mazanita trees with tea-light candles, which perfectly framed the end of the aisle, were all used again as part of our reception decor, on our candy table and guest/family tables. Genius! I had a special vision for my own bouquet, I knew I wanted lots and lots of color. What she delivered was the most beautiful and creative arrangement I had ever seen. Zenia and her team were also very punctual with the deliveries; they were there early to set up for the ceremony, they transferred the arrangements from the ceremony to the reception area (our reception area literally transformed with her flowers), and they were on time to pick up at the end of the night. I couldn't have dreamed of going with anyone else. Thank you again, Zenia! read more

Flor del monte provided me with not only the best customer service but also the most beautiful wedding flowers I've ever seen! Will absolutely be using them again in the future. Thank you so much Zenia for helping make my day so special! read more

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Wow! I would absolutely recommend Zenia and her team. I had NO idea what I wanted for flowers and decor and she walked me through the whole process and presented mood board and options to help us build the perfect wedding. We were doing a fusion wedding with both Indian and Western cultures. She did an amazing job designing a backdrop for the Western ceremony that could be turned into a mandap for the Indian ceremony. She incorporated gold and color and gorgeous fabric across all the events. She even build us the flower garlands we needed for the ceremony! Her design combined both the Indian and Western cultures with a modern elegance. It all turned out even better than I imagined. read more

Wife and I are super happy we found Flor Del Mont! We didnt really know what we were doing just browsing random Yelp reviews and we seriously lucked out. The flowers were gorgeous and everything went totally seamlessly on our wedding day. Rates are very reasonable makes me wonder where some of these other florists come up with crazy numbers. Zenia is the best and she was a calming presence during the whole process, helping us stay focused on enjoying our day. read more

Flor del monte, thank you, thank you, thank you! I just had my wedding this past weekend and Zenia and her team did the most exceptional job on my flowers and even went above and beyond and helped me with some of my additional decor setup which she didn't need to do. It was such a pleasure working with someone who you can just tell loves what they do and that is Zenia to a T. I will update this review with some of my pics but just couldn't wait to gush about how happy Flor Del Monte made this bride! I would highly recommend them for any event in need of floral decor, you will NOT be disappointed! read more

I used Flor Del Monte for my July 2014 wedding. I am SO happy with my wedding flowers. Just take a look at my pictures. She put my vision to life! We had two ceremonies--a Catholic and a Jewish ceremony, and she did the flowers for both ceremonies as well as the reception. Zenia and her team are great. Highly recommend. read more

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Zenia did a phenomenal job on both of my sister's weddings so when it was my turn there was no hesitation that I would also work with her on our floral arrangements, bouquets and boutonnieres as well. From our first meeting, she was very friendly and easy to work with. I brought a couple of ideas with me to the appointment and she was able to incorporate these as well as add her own creative flair. The flowers were EXTRAORDINARY! She used some a great mix of traditional flowers and some very unusual flowers that I have never considered. My bouquet was so unique and unlike any other I have seen before. I highly recommend her to anyone. You will not be disappointed. read more

Zenia is such a great and adorable florist. She is very professional and caring and she pays a lot of attention into details. She even sent out bobby pins with the flower crown just because she cares and she know what you may need. I did love her flower work, her precision and her level of professionalism. I do strongly recommend her if you are looking for a professional perfect florist. She responses to your email so quickly and so detailed and precise. I can't thank her enough. read more

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My boss wanted to have flowers delivered for his wife's birthday. Of course, I did a local search near her place of business on Yelp! After seeing the 2 previous reviews for this florist, I figured it was a good bet. The florist was very helpful on the phone and suggested some lovely flowers/colors to fit the occasion and budget. Well, his wife was THRILLED with the flowers/arrangement and says her entire office RAVED. So, my boss and I look like heroes. Will surely use again. Very reasonably priced and prompt delivery. I also like that it's a mom & pop. read more

My mom and I were searching for a perfect florist for my September 2013 wedding and came across Flor Del Monte online. It was our first consultation (had planned to check out a few other places) but ended up being our last! We walked into this adorable, quaint Pilsen floral shop and were warmly greeted by Zenia. She is amazing...super knowledgeable and has a niche for creating exactly the floral decor you want. She also worked within our budgeted and turned out to be extremely reasonably priced for what she delivered. Our flowers were AMAZING, even more wonderful and fuller than I had hoped. I'd recommend Flor Del Monte to any bride looking for great service, great value, and gorgeous flowers! read more

Zenia is amazing to work with. We didn't have to look further for a florist after talking to Zenia on the phone. The fact that she has an IG account which helped me get a sense of her style really helped seal the deal. She set up baby's breath for the table centerpieces and ceremony flowers and constructed beautiful bouquets for the bridesmaids and bride. I highly recommend her to any bride who's looking for both traditional and outside of the box flower arrangements. read more

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my highest recommendation... Thank you so much for taking such great care in creating incredibly beautiful flowers for our wedding. They were above and beyond what I hoped and envisioned. We received so many compliments so I know we were not alone in our admiration of the flowers. Simply exquisite! Many, many thanks! read more

I'm already a fan of Pilsen (I used to live there). So when I had to order flowers for a friend near there I went to Yelp and found this place. The most helpful, most courteous staff and I don't know I thing about floral arrangements. They told me what type flowers they thought I should include and the color scheme I should consider. They were also very flexible with the delivery time. Use them :) read more