To Michele and the amazing team at Ol'Thorn,…read more I don't even know where to begin because working with you was such an incredible experience!!! Michele, you didn't just bring my floral dreams to life--you completely exceeded every expectation and created something even more beautiful than I could have imagined!!! From our very first call, I knew you were perfect for my wedding. We just clicked, and it was such a joy getting to know you throughout this process. You understood my vision completely and made me feel so supported every step of the way. Flowers were such a huge deal for me, especially after having a tough experience with another florist who didn't quite get what I was looking for. But with you, it was the total opposite--you just got me, and it was clear you poured your heart into every single detail. You were so patient and always there for my (many!) questions, and your kindness and passion made the whole experience so much fun. When I saw the final designs on my wedding day, I was absolutely blown away. Every arrangement was a masterpiece--so creative, unique, and jaw-droppingly gorgeous. Over a month later, my guests are STILL talking about how stunning the florals were!!! Michele, it was such a pleasure to work with you and get to know you. You're not just an incredible florist; you're an incredible person. Thank you for everything you did to make my wedding so magical--I'll never forget it!!!

I recently had a great experience with Ol'Thorn that I felt compelled to share…read more Getting flowers for the event was a relatively last-minute decision so things had to move fast, but she was very attentive over the call and she just got the vision. The arrangements were stunningly beautiful and the flowers she chose were really unique, plants I'd never really seen before. Highly recommend!

I was in a panic mode because where I needed to purchase flowers from or shut down. My niece, an…read moreevent planner uses flowers by Emil all the time and swears by them. I went and Carmine and his staff were absolutely amazing. They came to the rescue and me set up the floral arrangements as I for my daughter's baby shower. They came out 10 times better than I envisioned they were professional, affordable, and great quality. They lit up the room when you walked in because of how beautiful they were. Exceptional , great prices, and courtesy beyond belief. Thank you guys for making my daughter's baby a great success and a beautiful one at that

Called carmine day before I needed an arrangement for a wake/funeral. I described what I wanted and…read morehe did an incredible job. Excuse the black bar - it wasn't on the ribbon but I added it for the family's privacy

Loved worked with Hanato for our wedding floral needs. They did great work, were extremely…read morecommunicative and had an ease about them that was great in the chaos of planning. The team dealt with my constant changes effortlessly, which i know is not something that takes little to no effort, were prompt on their day of delivery & create a beautiful end product. Would recommend to those in the Brooklyn or NYC area looking for wedding or event floral needs.

Hanato was a dream to work with and exceeded our wildest expectations for all of our wedding…read morearrangements! From the beginning, they were very receptive to our initial inquiry and gave us quick and thorough feedback on our inspiration photos and what they could provide. I finalized designs with Ivan, who made me feel very at ease, even though I was caught between several different design schemes. He listened and understood my goals, and ended up designing amazing, unique, and creative centerpieces and accompanying arrangements that stole the show. They have an amazing design team and really know what they are doing, and have access to a beautiful and wide array of flowers. And even though our wedding was in winter, they managed to source a gorgeous and exotic-feeling array. They are extremely fairly priced, flexible with orders, and are sure to deliver nothing short of spectacular.

Classic handmade floral design. The buds girls are super sweet and accommodated to my request. I…read morereally love the bouquet they designed for me! They source fresh flowers weekly for their orders and put together floral arrangements after consulting the buyer's likes and preferences. I ordered the mini bloom which was hand delivered in a mini mason jar. I had the option to pick out if I wanted the glass to be painted white, mercury, or left clear. I chose clear and it came out perfect. With my order I received instructions for suggested care to maximize the lifetime of my buds and a little card if my order was a gift for someone else. Although they are a small company, they have big visions and I can tell they are working really hard to expand and grow their company, so I'm proudly spreading the word about the buds!!

Buds did all of the flowers for my wedding and they did a truly amazing job. I was blown away by…read morethe quality and beauty of their designs. Plus, they are very responsive and reliable.

I worked with Diane for my recent wedding 10/20/18 at the Hyatt Regency Jersey City - and I could…read morenot recommend her more highly. She is a beautiful person, with a lovely spirit and sense of humor - and a true passion and talent for flowers. I met with her three times, for an initial consultation and then twice closer to the wedding as the now-in season flowers began to arrive. Each time, I had her undivided attention and a relaxing experience, as if we had known each other a long time. Her husband was in the shop when I first went for a consultation, and though he didn't know me, didn't know if I'd be working with them, he congratulated me and wished me a wonderful wedding and marriage. As deliveries came in during my visits, everyone was happy and relaxed and seemed like a well-organized team. She really listens to preference and vision, and adds a beautiful flair that I couldn't have imagined. She worked within my budget, and included flowers I would have thought would be beyond it. Bouquets, boutonnières, wristlets and centerpieces were stuffed and fluffed full of countless varying roses, dahlias, ranunculus, lisianthus (had never heard of these but Diane was so right about how beautiful they are), and so many other flowers. They all smelled gorgeous. My guests were able to keep the centerpieces in their display compotes which I loved and had never seen before (usually you need to remove the flowers and return the compote/vase). As my church is very ornate, I didn't need flowers for the pews, and Diane completely agreed - she never tried to sell me on anything unnecessary. On the wedding day, she was prompt, prepared and sweet - everything was a breeze. She wrapped my grandmothers rosary into my bouquet beautifully. I so appreciated her integrity and enthusiasm for making my wedding even more beautiful and special with her flowers. She is a lovely person and great businesswoman - I highly recommend her, and look forward to working with her again in the future for all flower needs, big and small.

Service was great! Even during the mother's day rush the lady helped me find a great bouquet for my…read moregirlfriend at a reasonable price. I was also concerned about making it a manageable size so it wouldn't be cumbersome, and she gave me recommendations and offered to trim the stems :)

My bouquet was absolutely gorgeous and everything I hope it would be. They truly went above and…read morebeyond to create the bouquet of my dreams. It matched the image I provided, but was even more elegant and tailored to my tastes. The garlands for our tables were equally beautiful, but we had agreed to have two ceiling installations put in the space and at the last minute, it just didn't happen. They installed one installation BEHIND a couch so that no one could see it and the ivy that was supposed to go around a few columns was anemic at best. All cost quite a lot of money, for this reason they lose a star (contemplated on it requiring a loss of two), but truly my bouquet was what mattered to me most and it was just stunning. My biggest suggestion while working with them is to know that they are expensive and if you have a big budget, they can work wonders. If you are in a pinch, I would select one or two areas that you want to focus on and find cheaper options for everything else.

So cute and reasonably priced flowers!! walked in a day before mothers day and was still able to…read moreget 3 very pretty arrangements very nice staff!

Ariel and her team are experts. They are deeply creative, easy to work with and made my June…read morewedding feel absolutely magical. Her flowers are incredibly special and her ability to create sculptures out of the blooms is unmatched.

Ariel has a great eye, her flowers are always surprising and delightful. It's a pleasure to work…read morewith her!

Christina at Elegant Affairs was one of my favorite parts of wedding planning! I was not one of…read morethose brides who has been planning my wedding all my life, and the idea of talking flowers and and colors frankly didn't have me very excited at first. Whites vs. ivories? Roses vs. dahlias? Oh boy... However, Christina knew exactly how to listen to my muddled vision and translate it into the most beautiful, elegant wedding I have ever seen. From the perfectly simple huppah, to the tasteful bouquets, to the gorgeous candlelit centerpieces, it was all absolutely stunning. Not only that, but when I emailed her a mere two weeks before the wedding to ask if we could add a photo display with pictures of family weddings to the entry table, she immediately helped me to realize that dream as well. But while the flowers, menus, programs, seating chalk board, escort cards, and candles were all so perfectly lovely, what really stands out about Christina is how responsive and supportive she was through the whole process. She responded to all emails nearly immediately, a HUGE plus when you are trying to coordinate many different vendors. And the day of the wedding, she actually made a personal trip to my parents' apartment on the Upper West Side to drop off my bouquet and my husband's boutineer so we could have them for our first look photos. Not only that, but she had a second set of flowers waiting for both of us when we arrived at The Lighthouse since ours got a little wilted in the 97 degree heat! Christina and her team were absolutely fabulous. If you are looking for elegant and tasteful decor for your wedding and want the comfort of knowing you are working with someone who will personally ensure your day is flawless, you must work with Christina. She is truly amazing.

Christina & her team at Elegant Affairs were the best choice for my wedding at the Yale Club in…read moreAugust 2014. The bouquets of calla lilies and the centerpieces were exactly as I had hoped. She created a surprise, modern display for the altar too which I loved. Christina was very patient and organized during my couple of pre-wedding meetings with her. Everything looked gorgeous and I couldn't be happier. thank you thank you thank you!!