I must have compared at least 15 florists before I met Marilyn, the woman behind Petals with Poise…read more When I reached out to her, I had given up hope that anyone would be able to bring my wedding vision to life here in Miami (an enchanted forest meets dark academia concept). I shared this with her and without missing a beat, Marilyn said "No wedding is the same, but we do this kind of thing all the time." I didn't need to give her much direction. Within minutes, she had created a sample tablescape using the unique pieces in her highly curated, vintage collection. It was like she had read my mind.
Marilyn just GETS it. Most florists will put together basic, cookie-cutter arrangements and centerpieces, but Marilyn is NOT like most florists. She does not put you in a box and she has incredible range and impeccable taste. She'll respect your vision, but she's not afraid to share her opinion and advise you so that your event is elegant and beautiful, which is refreshing.
Aside from sharing my Pinterest board and general moodboard with Marilyn, I didn't have to do much. She respected my budget, kept me informed throughout, and was flexible when I had changes here and there. When I arrived at my wedding, I was blown away. I had high expectations, but she surpassed them a million times over. She is a creative genius.
The photos I'm attaching (some professional, some from phone cameras) don't even begin to do her work justice.
I would definitely work with Marilyn again and would recommend her to anyone in need of florals, whether for a wedding, baby shower, corporate event, or anything in between.
