Florists Directory
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Renny and Reed Design for Entertaining
505 Park Ave., nr. 59th St.; 212-288-7000; rennyandreed.comLandscaping consultant Renny Reynolds is a master of fantasy. Best known for his wild, Midsummer Night’s Dream–ish floral designs, he’ll sometimes use tropical trees brought from his nursery in Pennsylvania. The company also does modern and chic, using a minimalist but bold architectural style. Centerpieces start at $225; bridal bouquets at $275.
Robert Isabell, Inc.
410 W. 13th St., nr. Ninth Ave.; 212-645-7767Robert Isabell does not advertise, but his work for spectacular gala events has included the weddings of Harvey Weinstein and Aerin Lauder. For his imaginative designs—he has been known to recreate a famous palace or old masters tableau—Isabell prefers not to quote prices but says he can work with any budget. His team will plan all parts of a wedding except the catering.
Ron Wendt Design
245 W. 29th St., nr. Seventh Ave., fifth fl.; 212-290-2428; ronwendtdesign.comWendt, who works to craft an event that reflects his client, designed an exotic South African wedding where he mixed orchids and tropical flowers with faux–leopard prints and artifacts for a contemporary look. Bouquets start at $300; centerpieces at $350.
Seaport Flowers
214 Hicks St., nr. Montague St., Brooklyn Heights; 718-858-6443; seaportflowers.comA favorite among downtown Manhattanites and Brooklyn yuppies looking for a sweet, low-key, clean feel, Seaport uses seasonal textures mixed in with flowers. Selections for fall might include: berries, grasses, scented geraniums or fiddle-head ferns; for winter: redwood berries, evergreens and conifers, magnolia leaves and boxwood as well as amaryllis, narcissus and other large-headed blooms. Centerpieces and bouquets from $150 to $175.
Shelley Bello Designs
640 W. 28th St., nr. Eleventh Ave., eighth fl.; 646-747-5334; sbdnyc.comIt didn’t take Shelley Bello long to move from two small boutiques in Chicago to assisting the floral design for the weddings of Liza Minnelli, Laurence Fishburne, and Gabriella Karan (Donna’s daughter). Bello and her team like to work with the natural shape of the flowers, creating striking sculptural bouquets and centerpieces (from $275).
Soirée Floral
917-710-2144; soireefloral.comFlorist Dawn Kelly adds unique additions such as fruits (apples, pears, cherries), vegetables (artichokes, Brussels sprouts), beads, ribbons, and feathers to her arrangements. Soirée Floral’s designs are dramatic, which can mean either minimal and modern or lush and full. Individual centerpieces start at $250; bridal bouquets at $200.
Spruce
C-22 Eighth Ave., nr. 21st. St. 212-414-0588; spruceup.comGaige Clark’s clean arrangements—made to look like New England garden flowers actually growing in the vase—have attracted a devoted West Village crowd. Containers range from Champagne buckets to martini glasses. Centerpieces from $85; bouquets from $125.
Stonekelly Events/Florals
736 Eleventh Ave., at 52nd St.; 212-245-6611; stonekelly.comDesigners Jennifer Stone and Marco Olmi were among the first to remove filler from arrangements. Their vibrant bouquets are packed with hydrangea, roses, and berries and often anchored in vases of fruit. Centerpieces start at $200; bouquets at $125.
Studio Artiflora
120 W. 28th St., nr. Sixth Ave., third fl.; 212-645-1177; studioartiflora.comStephanie Gueldner’s arrangements range from modern to classic with serious attention to color and shape. She uses only seasonal flowers bought daily at the market (e.g., poppies in the winter) and adds textural elements like coconut bark, twigs, and dried seeds and pods. Centerpieces from $125; bouquets from $100.
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