I will start off by saying I really hate having to leave this negative review because I thought I'd…read moreinitially be leaving a positive one. It started off well. I was speaking w/ what sounded like an older woman and it was my first time ever ordering a flower bouquet to be delivered so I had no idea what I was doing. She went over the different flowers she had available, the colors they normally come in, went over other options in case the ones we initially discussed weren't available, and the color scheme I was going for. I also insisted not having a certain color in the bouquet and I made that perfectly clear and mentioned it several times. I went over the message I wanted on the card and had her sign it off as "love Den". Everything was great and I had the date of the delivery set. Also, I should mention that this is for mother's day. The delivery day comes and my friend asked me if I delivered her some flowers to which I obviously responded yes. She said she figured it was me because the card said it was from "Dn". Ok, so I was a little bit annoyed at that but whatever, not a big deal. Then she mentions that 2 police officers were the ones who delivered the bouquet, and at this point I'm freaking out wondering what the heck is going on. I still continue to be positive about this and just happy about the fact that the bouquet made it to my friend but I was still WTFing about the whole police officers delivering the bouquet!?!?!!?! I told my friend to send me a photo to which she does the following day to get better lighting and that is when I lost it. Literally none of the flowers we discussed were there (ok maybe like ONE) and it seemed like all the backups that I chose didn't really make it in there either. What made me the most upset was that I asked and mentioned multiple times that I did not want PURPLE in the bouquet AT ALL. I mentioned I wanted white, mainly BLUE, and I okayed a SPRINKLE of some yellow/pink but wanted them on the lighter side or just WHITE. But the bouquet had a lot of purple and even the pinks had a purple tone and the bow was purple! That was the one color I had asked to not be present in the color scheme. The flowers weren't ugly or anything like that let me just make that clear. But it just wasn't at all what we had discussed and the whole police officers delivering the bouquet was just weird. She was really sweet but I'm sorry I wasn't happy with the overall ending.

I found Wilma on Yelp and am so glad I did! There are not very many florists to choose from in…read moreMarina so imagine my surprise when this new mom shop popped up on Yelp. It was so easy to order.. let her know the date, message on the card, what you're looking for, budget and expected delivery time. The only thing I didn't like was you couldn't see any of the arrangements before hand, and she doesn't send delivery confirmation receipts but alas there was nothing to worry about because my best friend received her flowers and they turned out gorgeous! TIP when ordering flowers - let the professionals be the professionals! Let them know what style you'd like and let their creativity run. The arrangements will always turn out amazing!

This has always been our favorite florist and we have been using them for decades. Even though…read morewe're no longer in the area, we order peninsula deliveries through Swenson and Silacci, as we know we can trust them. The staff is wonderful and can recommend what's it is you're looking for - even if you're not quite sure what it is. The shop is lovely and has a great supply of gorgeous blooms and small gifts.

Swenson and Silacci Flowers was at one time the premier florist. Over the last 3 years I have sent…read moreflowers, usually red roses, they have been below par and for the cost they should be premium. Very disappointed!

So I start to wonder if a business really exists if there are no Yelp Reviews, so when I found 3…read moreflorists in Marina - all unreveiewed, I was worried. Needing just a lil something for the wife, I stopped by here and got what I expected. It's in the El Rancho shopping center off of Reservation. It's a smaller store, probably doesn't get a ton of business so their on hand stock of flowers was minimal. It's a little over a week since Valentines and they had plenty of red roses on hand, but not much else. I found what I needed at a decent (not great) price but will probably utilize bigger florists in the future.

My fiance is overseas and wanted to surprise me with roses for my birthday, unfortunately he went…read morewith Marina Florists and now we're both disappointed. Instead of surprising me with the flowers they called to tell me that I had a flower delivery and asked where I wanted it delivered to. The roses were all black at the tips, the petals were shredded and creased, and the bouquet smelled BAD. My six year old nephew asked me if the flowers smelled so bad since they had come from all the way across the ocean, and I had to tell him no, they smelled bad since they came from a shop in Marina.

Expressions Florals was seriously one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. Lisa was amazing…read moreto work with--so attentive, easy to talk to, and really took the time to understand exactly what I wanted. We went back and forth a lot to fine-tune everything, and she was always patient and helpful throughout the process. On the wedding day, everything arrived right on time and was set up so beautifully. It honestly exceeded my expectations and made the whole space feel exactly how I had pictured it. I couldn't have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend them to anyone. I absolutely loved everything they did

Expressions Floral was fantastic. I told them the general idea I wanted (white flowers, lots of…read moregreenery on the arch, classic and timeless, etc) and they NAILED IT. I couldn't even imagine it being better. And they were super professional and accommodating, arrived perfectly on time, and worked within our budget!

Oscar and team were impeccable! They executed my vision for a "Under the Tuscan Sun" themed 40th…read morebirthday dinner flawlessly. Absolutely everything I could have imagined and much more. They literally turned my backyard into a picturesque Italian Villa. No detail was missed, and every step of the planning process, from vision boards, budgets, rental selections and personal touches were methodical and just a breeze. Oscar was very receptive to every idea, tentative, responsive and extremely professional. We loved him so much, he's literally like family now (on speed dial) and ready to plan our next event in October; our first baby shower! Thank you Oscar for your personable touch and exquisite demeanor.

Oscar is a raising superstar, saying anything less would be an understatement. Oscar and his team…read moreexecuted the wedding of our dreams. When I got proposed I knew I just had to have him. I probably told him that a million times, "it's either OscarbyOscar or no one". He is that good !!!! All I had to do was give him my theme "Twilight" and not only did he deliver, but everything was impeccable !! The decor was breathtaking, phenomenal, something straight from a movie. Every single detail was perfect, it was timeless. If I can say one thing about him would be OUTSTANDING. He is a delightful person to work with incredible talent. A persons wedding is something that will be treasured and remembered for years to come, and having Oscar and his team create and deliver that for a couple is the ultimate gift. Investing in Oscar is the best thing any couple can do, he seriously outdid my expectations. There are a million and one wedding coordinators/event designers out there, but no one will give you that comfort and ease like OscarbyOscar. Oscar, we love you forever. Our hearts are filled with such amazing memories and we owe all of that to you. Love, Genesis and Adrian Silva

I made an order early... with time... in advanced. I went the day of to pick it up and they didn't…read morehave anything for me stating their shipment didn't get there. I don't understand why they couldn't call me and tell me beforehand they weren't able to get what I had ordered. I was left empty handed and stressed because many other flower shops around also require you to order with time when it comes to a big order. I came back to edit this and just emphasize how furious this made me and all the and extra money I had to spend because of this situation. No call ahead of time whatsoever letting me know they did not have my order. They could've at least called the day of since they already waited and said they didn't have my order. They waited until I went mid afternoon to pick them up a day before my event to let me know.

Amo tanto ir a esta florería a comprar rosas para hacer mis ramos. siempre tienen lo que ocupo y…read moresiempre son muy atentos y muy muy amables con sus clientes. Muy buenas personas con muy buen carácter. Siempre prefiero ir aquí que a ninguna otro citio! English Translation: I love going to this floral shop to buy my roses to make floral bouquets. They are such good quality. They always have what I am in need of. They are very aware of their customers and have such an amazing attitude. I always rather come here before going anywhere else!

Great selection of plants and friendly staff to answer all your questions. I had a great time here…read moreand so will you.

This place and these staff are the best of the best. Great selection, knowledgeable staff, honest…read moresupport and trouble shooting regarding supplements. It's like walking into a dream. Additionally, these guys are supporters of local business, small scale ag, and genuinely committed to helping each customer find what they need to make their garden (and beyond) dreams come true. As an aside - I come in here with my two small children and they help foster the magic, encourage questions and curiosity, and always make me feel incredibly welcome. Always a pleasure and would highly recommend.

I wish I could give 1000 stars to this venue and team. I am blown away by my experience working…read morewith the team at Carmel Fields. Obviously, weddings are expensive and in our initial search for a venue I was so worried about finding somewhere beautiful that was worth the money. Carmel Fields is MORE than worth every penny. Alycia gave us our first tour of the property. She was extremely thorough and professional and answered all of our questions. During our tour, she informed me that they source the vendors to ensure a stress free day/experience. It sounded too good to be true, but it wasn't. After deciding to move forward, every interaction I had with the Wegdewood team was a world class experience. I do not say that lightly. They are all patient, kind, and so helpful. They go the extra mile to ensure your expectations are met and exceeded. Alycia was our coordinator for the event. She worked so hard to ensure that everything was perfect, and it truly was. I did not worry or stress about anything leading up to or during the event. Everything was organized and Alycia handled anything that came up. She was understanding and supportive and really helped with every aspect of the event. She is so professional and experienced and helped bring our vision to life. I am so grateful for her!! Moving on to the food... WOW. Out of this world. Every plate served was hot, fresh, and delicious. Our guests raved about the food. If you are reading this review and wondering if you should move forward with this venue, I highly recommend you do if you are looking to have a seamless, fun, and perfect event.

This venue is very beautiful. Thank you to Alicia for our virtual tour and Sophie for an even…read morebetter in person experience. Sophie would've been so wonderful to work with but we have decided to go with another venue. Despite that these ladies are truly amazing and the venue is pretty and the packages are great. I would highly recommend here for a Carmel wedding.

Anita was absolutely incredible to work with as my wedding planner. She consistently went above and…read morebeyond to help bring my vision to life, and my wedding truly wouldn't have run as smoothly without her. Throughout the entire process, she gave me so much peace of mind--she was reliable, extremely detailed, and always prepared. Her thoroughness with even the smallest details saved me so much money, which was especially important since I was planning a destination wedding from Florida to Big Sur. She stayed super organized, always made herself available for calls, and eased any worries I had along the way. On the wedding day, the presentation of the tables, linens & flowers were exactly what I envisioned. My jaw literally dropped seeing how beautifully everything came together. I've heard horror stories from other brides about planners who were unresponsive or added stress to the process, but I never experienced that with Anita. I trusted her completely, and you truly cannot go wrong by hiring her. Anita kept all my vendors organized, took the lead on everything, and made sure I could fully relax and enjoy my big day. She even found thoughtful ways to save on costs, like sourcing local fresh picked mint & for our bar service and recommending trusted partners. I highly, highly recommend Anita. You will not be disappointed--she is exceptional.

A STARR Events is excellent. I had the chance to work with Anita last year at a wedding in…read moreMonterey, which I photographed. She had great communication leading up to the wedding day, and I felt like the wedding day went by smoothly. Anita is very professional, friendly and approachable. Hope to work with you again in the future!