Susan was an absolute gem to work with for my April 2023 Wedding. It was my first time ever using a…read moreflorist and I had no idea what I was even looking for. All I really gave her was the location and colors I thought would look good and she immediately knew the venue and worked with me on my budget with what I'd need for the day and wouldn't need. She never tried to oversell to me or anything and made me feel comfortable like I was working with a friend. I was absolutely stunned when I received all of the bouquets. They were the first thing I received in the morning and they completely made my day before it even started.

I requested Susan to do a floral design for a surprise party that my cousin and I were hosting for…read moreour Mother's. Susan really captured our vision and was so very diligent in working with us. The design was so beautiful and really set the tables off quite lovely. I would highly recommend Cut1 Floral for your floral design. Susan was so professional and flexible!!!

Top Takeaway: Christa and her team are artistic geniuses. Christa has a vision and a mission:…read moregloriously beautiful & sustainable floral arrangement, and she has the acumen, heart, empathy, and consistency to execute that mission at the highest level. Our Reasoning: We felt uncertain about the level of potential waste in floral arrangements - not just in the number of botanicals used, but all of the vessels, votives, and tiny accoutrement that accumulates to make a ceremony, bar, and table arrangements. Christa's holistic approach means that nothing is wasted. Her values are on full display and deeply embedded in her practice, and she is at the vanguard of sustainable business practices. Prep Process: Christa has a very clear preparation process: an initial consult, a second consult, and a final in-person meeting. During our third meeting at her gorgeous Jersey City studio, we saw firsthand Christa's holistic approach. She and her team maintain a Michael's store-worth of vessels, stands, pedestals, vases, and so much more. Rather than purchase from Amazon again and again, she and her team have a deep stock from which to pull - and they have every variation you can think of - to develop floral scapes. During that visit, Christa and Brooklyn laid out a table setting in front of us multiple times over, allowing us to see in real time their artistic prowess. We developed two table scapes - one reflective of my tastes and one reflective of my husband's - and I left feeling completely confident that they would fully execute the spirit of the design we had in mind. They completely delivered. Investment and Value: During our very first call, Christa was extremely forthcoming about the investment and value in florals. We had submitted a brief on what florals we expected we would need, and she broke down each line item to make clear exactly what we were getting for our money. At the end of our call, she asked us how the final value felt with our budget, and she graciously made adjustments to the proposal in real time to get us to a place that respected both our vision and how much we could invest. We were overwhelmingly impressed with her professionalism, transparency, flexibility, and kindness. Creative & Execution: Artistically, we could not have been more pleased with our floral arrangements. Our floral palette was tough - we asked for blues in autumn! - and the final arrangements were exquisite, bringing so much warmth and brightness against stormy skies. Brooklyn and Christa expressed how exciting it was that we chose a bright, complex color palette to play with, and they made it sing. Everything was beyond our wildest hopes.

I cannot recommend Christa and the A Petal to Peddle team enough! We were lucky enough to work with…read moreChrista for our wedding this May and were blown away by her talent for floral design. We were not originally planning to work with a florist for our big day, but after one meeting with Christa that all changed! We felt instantly connected and supported by her, and trusted her vision completely. She was able to take our initial ideas and create a stunning design beyond what we could have ever imagined! The entire process was smooth from start to finish and very stress-free. Thank you, Christa!!

We are so happy with the beautiful, warm photos that Angelica took of our City Hall wedding. She is…read moretruly an artist! She captured so much life in every shot. Some people couldn't believe that the photos were taken at City Hall because she made everything look so elegant. She has an amazing eye. We had total wedding brain and were bumbling around when she was posing us, but she was very patient and professional. The turnaround time was also surprisingly efficient - I thought we'd have to wait a lot longer but it was just a month before we got a package with lovely prints and a DVD full of gorgeous shots that brought back the day so vividly. Can't recommend her highly enough!

Extraorsinary service and spectacular and very unusual flowers. highly recommend! I've used them…read moretwice now and both times the arrangements were the best we have seen!

Fern Botanica did the florals for my wedding and did a fabulous job. Artistry and quality, chefs…read morekiss. I'm genuinely picky and have very particular taste, and Julia and SarahKay captured exactly what I envisioned. Our venue told us these were the most beautiful flowers they'd had all season, and honestly in a long time. Every single guest commented on the arrangements. If you're considering their "parties with Fernies" option for a wedding or event, I can't recommend it enough. Send your inspo pics to Julia and SarahKay and they will make your floral dreams come true!

Both Julia and Sara were very responsive to my specific requests for arrangements for my event. The…read moreblooms were fresh and gorgeous and perfect for the space. The vases were unique and complemented the flowers, and not your standard florist ware. I highly recommend Fern Botanica and appreciate their professionalism and service.

Jackie did the makeup for my wedding in October 2011. Her work was simply phenomenal. For me, she…read moredid an elegant, classic look that photographed and wore well. I looked and felt beautiful. For my bridesmaids she created looks that matched their styles and personalities wonderfully. She had no problem managing my large bridal party and getting everyone done within our time constraints. Jackie is a lovely person. She made me feel very relaxed and comfortable--a big plus on your wedding day. I would absolutely recommend Jackie to any bride. I would also suggest doing a trial beforehand. I liked being able to try different looks. However, with an amazing makeup artist like Jackie, it's probably not as issue to do everything day of. Jackie will make sure you are a happy, beautiful bride.

Jackie took the time in the consultation to really understand what kind of look I wanted. Through…read moreher experience and expertise with bridal makeup, she helped me to make some other decisions that I was unsure of. On the day of my wedding I was extremely happy with my bridesmaids makeup and overjoyed with my makeup. Jackie managed to make me look natural, elegant and beautiful. I felt confident and beautiful. I would recommend her to any bride looking for a makeup artist for her big day.

We hired Cheyanna for our April wedding in Saratoga Springs, NY. I had come across her work on…read moreInstagram and very quickly knew that there was no one else I'd rather capture this special time in our lives! From our engagement shoot a year prior to our wedding to the weekend of, we knew we were in the very best hands. My now husband and I are pretty camera shy and hugely appreciated Cheyanna's hands-on direction, her efforts to make us feel comfortable, and her overall fun, easy-going affect. For me personally, I can't imagine my wedding day without Cheyanna. I already knew that I loved her photography and that she would beautifully capture the day, but she went above and beyond that. She was so kind, supportive, and really was a much-needed calming presence for me throughout the day. Not only did I feel taken care of, I for once felt beautiful and confident, which meant more to me that I can attempt to put into words. Cheyanna's second shooter for the day, Jordan, was also fantastic and per my husband, helped to make the photography more fun. They made for a great duo! We are beyond obsessed with the sneak peeks that Cheyanna sent us (which she sent so quickly!) and are counting the days until we get to see the rest of the memories she captured. Cheyanna, thank you for everything.

We found Cheyanna through Instagram and were instantly drawn to her work! It was romantic,…read morewhimsical, and more natural than other photographers we had seen! We booked her for our December 2020 Wedding and it was such a pleasure working through all the details and timelines with her! The package included engagement photos which was such a nice way to get acquainted with each other prior to our wedding day. We ultimately needed to cancel our reception due to Covid-19.Cheyanna was flexible, understanding and provided great recommendations for hosting just the ceremony. Let me tell you, our photos ARE ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! She blew us away! Friends and family cannot stop raving about them as well! Cheyanna was so great to have with us on the day, she was a calming force on what can be a bit of a hectic day! We also got a sneak peak the day after our wedding to hold us over until the full gallery was ready! We can't recommend her more so go book with her!

I walked in today hoping to buy some flowers to surprise my husband for his birthday. I don't often…read morebuy flowers, so I was nervous walking in without an idea of what I wanted. Thankfully, the staff at Alcatraz were very kind, thoughtful, and patient. They walked me through the process of building a nice bouquet for an affordable price. Thank you so much!