Best experience I have had with a florist! I ordered flowers for a friend's birthday, knowing that she would not be home to receive them, and hoping they would be left somewhere safe enough for when she returned home. Amy went above and beyond to make sure they were! While delivering the bouquet Amy called me and talked through where they could be safely left on the back porch and sent a photo confirming it was the right location. The flowers were absolutely beautiful (I got the florist's choice, which I am often hesitant of due to a bad experience in the past) and my friend was thrilled with them! She kept sending pictures in the following days and they seemed to get more beautiful! Thank you so much Amy, I will order from you anytime I need flowers in the areas you cover! read more

Parker Florist - Florists Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

Found this by chance for some last minute Mother's Day arrangements. I don't know what the "going rate" is for last minute choose and go arrangements with included vessels, as I'm not the resident purchaser in our home, I usually am the receiver... my husband also got me an anniversary bouquet along with the Mother's Day flowers we got- they're lovely and (so far) long lasting I was very pleased to find that we were able to (though it was late in the day, nearly brunch time!) grab three very unique yet similarly sized and priced arrangements with all the same sort of 'vibe' and color scheme which was nice. The store has lots of little stones and gems and smudge sticks and other little items that you could gift. The service was great, and very friendly. They packed the flowers up nice and safely for our quick car ride. I'd never noticed the storefront before but now it's on my radar I won't forget it's a good option when in need of a host gift or similar occasion to Mother's Day. read more

Parker Florist - My anniversary bouquet after several days- everything opened up beautifully! (Lighting is terrible, please excuse!) - Florists Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

The customer service that Parker Florist offers is simply first rate. The owner Amy goes above and beyond for the customer. I recently had an experience there were my order got messed up due to a computer order process issue. Amy went out of her way to resolve the problem and more than correct for it. 5 star service and another reason why people should shop local. read more

I send my mom flowers 3 times a year. I always get them from Parker's and they are always beautiful! The flowers are fresh and long-lasting and the designs are stunning! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Parker florist!! I ordered boutonnieres for two separate proms my daughter. I picked up the boutonniere for the first event and it was just beautiful. The second palm I completely forgot about it and Parker florist called to remind me. She knew I was running late & she met me at the door and said just take it!! I said no!! She insisted & said just go! Enjoy! It was a wonderful gesture to a stressed mom who was trying to make it all work!! I truly appreciated it!! read more

Amy at Parker Florist , thank you for your patience and care today. You made one of the difficult tasks of saying goodbye to my dad easy. I can't wait to see the arrangements! read more

The staff here are amazing and very knowledgeable. Thank you for the speedy and fantastic service. The orchard arrangement you put together was beautiful. This will definitely be my go to place for future occasions when flowers are needed. I highly recommend Parker Florist. read more

Parker Florist - Florists Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

It does not matter what occasion, whether a wake, mother's day, or for that special someone, this place delivers, literally. I do not think anyone I know has ever complained about their flowers. They have some of the most beautiful flowers around. They have great service and the delivery is always on time. The prices are reasonable and fairly standard with most other places. If you are looking to pick up, you can't beat their location with some good parking. For Wakefield, this is the place that you want to use. I have used them many times and they always come through for me. read more

Bunny and whimsical themed 1st birthday party. Parker Florist did not disappoint with their adorable creations! read more

Parker Florist - Jelly Bean Filled vase with buttercream colored roses - Florists Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

Parker Florist is hands down the best florist on the northshore . Not only do Amy, Stella, and Jim provide outstanding arrangements they are always a breathe of fresh air that brightens my day every time I walk through the door ! Amy is an artist and can turn anything into a masterpiece. For valentine's day as well as all my holidays she always goes above and beyond. Her new lotus healing section is my favorite and brings in all the good new age vibes ! It is truly a magical shop you would find in rockport or salem. Such a gem found in wakefield center read more

My family and I cannot say enough about the unique and beautiful funeral arrangement for my 93 year-old mother designed by Parker Florist. Blue hydrangeas and dozens of white roses - both my Mom's favorites - were displayed artistically and with the class that my Mom deserved and would have loved. It was grand. The owner, Amy, could not have more compassionate, competent, or professional. The overall service level in all of its dimensions was off the charts: an A+++! read more

Parker Florist is great if you need to send a same-day arrangement to someone. They are cheap and I've always been happy with their results. Unfortunately I had an awful customer service experience with them recently. I'm getting married next May 2013. I didn't realize when scheduling my wedding that is falls on the Friday before Mothers Day Weekend (May 10th). Anyway, a few weeks ago I walked in to Parker Florist inquiring about my wedding. Before they knew anything they tell me you need an appointment and took my phone number saying they would call me. TWO WEEKS go by with no phone call, so I call them. This lady comes on the phone and says she was "avoiding me" and that she was "hoping I found someone else" and "maybe I should do the flowers myself" because it would be a tough weekend for her. ARE YOU SERIOUS?! ITS MY WEDDING! All I want are small hydrangeas & rose centerpieces and then 3 bouquets for my bridesmaids - nothing big and complicated. I was shocked. They blatantly turned down my wedding business - and I would've paid them thousands of dollars! All because it fell on a FRIDAY NIGHT before Mothers Day Weekend. If I ran that business I would NEVER of let that happen. I would never want to lose business, especially business from a formerly loyal customer. I am disgusted & disappointed that they would talk to a customer like that and I will not return to Parker. read more

Parker Florist - cell phone pic.. but only $32.95 + shipping.. great deal! - Florists Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

I called in a last minute flower arrangement and picked it up a few hours later. The flowers were stunning, bright and healthy. Great value for money, fast and pleasant service. Thank you very much! -Rebecca read more

My (relatively last-minute) wedding was scheduled during that vicious crunch time called "PROM"... what a nightmare - ALMOST. I went to Parker's and told them my story, and despite the huge amounts of orders they were already filling, they made time for me and let me know I was still very important. I had a small budget, but despite that they helped me come up with a gorgeous array of centerpieces for my tables. They were beautiful, crisp, fresh and vibrant - everyone at the wedding complimented me on them! It's all in the work done and expertise, and Parker didn't let me down. On top of that, my red rose bouquet was absolutely stunning and lasted for weeks! Don't ask me how they did it, it was nothing short of amazing. I also had smaller bouquets for the bridal toss and maid of honor, plus corsages. With the reminder of my budget, I was able to give each wonderful lady in attendance a single red rose to take home with them, including the caterers. If you're looking for a professional who is passionate about their work and is willing to do whatever it takes to accommodate you, then I highly recommend Parkers. They will work with whatever budget you have and treat you equally as important as anyone else. On a side note, its also a great little shop to pop into for any last-minute floral gifts. The flowers are always fresh and beautiful! read more

I called Parker early on a Saturday morning to order a get-well arrangement for a co-worker. I was ordering on behalf of my office mates and for whatever reason it had taken me a while to actually get around to making the call, but I figured that so long as Parker could get it out that day we would be good. Well, when I called the woman who answered let me know that they weren't taking additional orders for that day because they had a wedding, so the earliest my flowers could get out was Monday (they were closed on Sunday). I was clearly bummed until she told me that ok... she would try and get them out, but it wouldn't be until the end of the day after work! I was thrilled they were being so totally accommodating. The flowers ended up getting to my co-worker that evening and she was so surprised and absolutely loved the arrangement. I didn't see the flowers, so I cant take that into account in my review (my co-worker did seem happy with them) I would use Parker again based solely on their excellent customer service. read more

Recently we had a passing in the family. Being new to the Wakefield/Stoneham area, we didn't have our resources yet. A family member suggested Parker florists and we had them do the arrangements. We can't say enough how beautiful the arrangements were. Each looked unique, yet complimentary to each other. Thank you for your attention to detail. We will be using Parker for all floral needs. LaVerde/Denaro Families read more

I spoke with Jim at Parker Florist this morning regarding my need for two bereavement arrangements. When I asked him about his pricing comparative to other area florists, he snickered and replied "I'm not going to comment on that hon". He was rude, condescending, disrespectful and clearly lacking in customer service skills. I used Parker Florist for years when Sue Qualters was the owner and it saddens me that all her hard work and investment in providing a caring, creative service to the community is being ruined by someone with so little class. read more

I called Parker Florist for a simple table arrangement for a wedding party. Jim who answered the phone was curt: "Parker Flowers", "yup", etc. (Doesn't anyone say 'Good morning/afternoon.." anymore. He's been there too long. I wish I could post a picture, because while in fairness, the flowers were very nice, they weren't worth the almost $70 I paid. There were no roses and I would estimate the arrangement would be a reasonable and realistic value at $50. Suggestion: Always reference a specific picture on the website and confirm they'll use the actual flowers in the picture. Don't go by their word that "they'll do something nice". read more

Parker Florist is great! I used them for my wedding flowers last year, and did not have a long engagement (my husband and I wanted a small wedding). So things were moving relatively quickly, since we didn't have to wait for 200 RSVPs. As some of the previous reviews mention, the staff can seem laid back - but I consider this a good thing. They kept everything calm and running smoothly- exactly what I needed! The flowers were gorgeous and I couldn't have been happier. They were flexible with our timing and accommodating with last minute requests. I was especially impressed because I didn't have a specific type of arrangement I wanted. I went in and said "I want it to look like a fall flower arrangement and I want these colors". The results exceeded my expectations. I've used them again since then, and they've been consistently great! read more

I used Parker Florist for my wedding flowers. Let me start by saying flowers were not a high priority for me--I like them but didn't want to spend a fortune on decor that dies so quickly. Still I felt that there was a minimum amount of fresh flowers that a wedding requires. I did centerpieces myself, but wanted simple but pretty bouquets, bouts, and corsages as well as a couple of altarpieces. I settled on hydrangea as the most cost effective flower, and the best one to use with my color scheme of blue and purple. I decided to contact Parker Florist since they were conveniently close to the church and where I was getting ready. From the first Jim grasped exactly what I was asking for, including the special request for my bouquet--white hydrangea with blue orchids intermixed. Jim's demeanor is one of extreme nonchalance, that can almost come across as apathy. But it comes from very long experience and having seen it all, rather than indifference; he doesn't worry because he knows his business. This may be a bit off-putting to the type A bride who wants reassurance and long discussion, but rest assured you are in good hands. Responsiveness is not their strong suit. After our initial consultation meeting about 8 months out, I was told he'd get a quote in a week, maybe 2. It took me calling back more than once and more than a month later to get the quote. After our follow up meeting in March, less than 3 months out, again, I was promised a final number in a couple weeks, and again didn't hear back until I followed up weeks later. It was a bit disconcerting to hear a month out from my wedding, "oh your wedding is still a long ways off", his refrain since October, because it didn't feel like it from my perspective. Still when Jim arrived the morning of my wedding with my bouquet, and those for my BMs, I was blown away with the beauty of the flowers and how perfectly they fit with my vision, especially for the reasonableness of the cost. If you're willing to put yourself in Jim's hands, you won't be disappointed! read more

Parker Florist - My beautiful bouquet courtesy of Parker Florist. - Florists Near Me - Wakefield, Massachusetts

The team at Parker are always friendly and willing to help.! We recently moved to Wakefield and I wanted to decorate our home with some larger potted plants. Amy helped me pick some plants and had them delivered the day we moved in. The plants are beautiful! Thank you! read more

Sue did an absolutely BEAUTIFUL job with my wedding flowers. When I saw the dirt under her nails, I knew I was getting a florist who knew her stuff. She was kind, took her time and spent a lot of time going over options with us, including explaining what was in season, what was economical but pretty, etc. Highly recommend. read more

In the good old days, this place was great. The flowers were top notch and the service good. That, sadly, is no longer the case. The last two orders from Parker were disappointing at best. I just received the July 4th arrangment today. I sent the person who ordered them a thank you and a photo. He was very dissappointed. He told me it looks nothing like the on-line photo and has far less flowers. Where are the roses, he said? I looked on-line, and the arrangement is very skimpy compared to the advertised arrangement. Also, the flowers are looking a little beat up. Not quite as helathy looking as one would expect. Long story short, he called to inquire about it and was given the cold shoulder. They could only refund a portion for the missing roses but would not do anything more. When you send flowers, it is supposed to be a joyous occasion! None of us are happy this time around and there will not be another. Too bad, I lived in Wakefield for 10 years and now Reading for 15 and always purchased flowers from Parker - no more. read more

My daughter just got married and Parker Florist did an OUTSTANDING job on the flowers. I've worked for an excellent florist in the past during my college days and I can tell you from experience that Parker (and expecially Jim) exceeded all expectations with unbelievable centerpieces that had exactly the right colors and textures for the occasion. Jim LISTENS. and boy , did they deliver -- hats off to you Parker Florist read more

The good: I had my wedding flowers down at this shop and liked the way the turned out. Sue, the owner seemed very nice during the process and although the centerpieces were a little smaller then I envisioned, they were nice. After that we ordered flowers several times from Parkers. The bad: when my mom had a problem with a delivery of flowers, they died within 2 days, she immediately called the florist and was given an attitude. The woman on the phone, not Sue, began to blame my mom for the flowers dying, "so what did you do to them," she asked. WHAT, poor, poor customer service. My mom proceeded to bring the flowers back to the shop to show them to this woman and when she was leaving the employees, including Sue, the owner, yelled to my mom, "see you next Tuesday." My poor, innocent Mother didn't even know what they meant. I was infuriated when she told me the story. Super unprofessional!!!!!!! Never will return again. If a florist will not stand behind their product, and yell and berate a customer, they are not worth going to! read more