I initially thought Urban Rootstock must be a mythical place, given that I could find no street address listed. You know, I do like to be able to stalk a business before committing to much. (Pun totally intended... stalk... we're talking floral here, do I have to explain everything?!) ANYways, a friend assured me they existed, so I persisted. I called the number listed (don't be fooled by the NYC area code, they are a local business, darn tricky cell phones trying to fool me...) and had a delightful chat with Randy, one of the owners. He explained they don't maintain a storefront location, instead meeting with clients where it's convenient for them or at your venue space. I translated that to: my floral budget is not subsidizing rent for a flower shop or for loads of inventory that may or may not be purchased on a daily basis by passerbys. That works for me, no doubt! In working with Urban Rootstock I found them to be honest and fair, making an effort to understand our personal taste and budget and not trying to pressure us into anything. Phew! They also were able to offer knowledge beyond the flowers, given their many years of working with vendors and venues around Chicagoland. It was great to be able to hear their thoughts on the pros/cons of different event space being considered and get ideas about other vendors we could use. Being both personable and reliable, I had a lot of fun working with this duo. They were flexible and creative, tossing around all sorts of interesting ideas. Would highly recommend! read more

As a wedding and event planner, my clients are always looking for recommendations on a great florist. I love recommending Randy at Urban Rootstock! He is always thinking outside the box and each centerpiece he does is unique. Urban Rootstock's business model allows them to set-up a consultation at a location near you, which is great! My clients love working with Randy and I would highly recommend you contact them not only for bridal but other events, too. read more