Bourgeon

Amazing work, amazing woman to work with! Amy and I sat down a few months before the wedding and had a drink and got to know each other. She is perceptive, warm and so reasonable. I don't know a thing about flowers, but just in telling her a bit about our lives and how we envisioned the wedding - outdoors, simple but classy - she somehow knew exactly what we wanted. Through the months leading up to the day she would email me about specific flowers that she had been thinking would be good for us, and tell me what she hoped would be in season by the wedding date. She was really up front and practical about how to stay within our budget - what we could leave, what we should keep - and knew how to make flexible arrangements that we could shift around if we needed to. On the wedding day, I didn't have to worry about a thing. Amy set up at the venue, then came by our hotel and dropped off our personals - quick, efficient, beautiful. I had to keep my cousins from stuffing all the floral arrangements (small AND large) in their clutch purses on the way out. I recommend this lady SO HARD.

Amy at bourgeon is a special person to me. We used to work together and would talk about our dream jobs. When she quit the industry to pursue her dreams as a florist, and I got married, there was only 1 person I wanted doing the flowers for the most important day of my life. I knew that she would put her heart and soul into making the flowers exactly how I envisioned them. And she exceeded my imagination. She is a true collaborator and really listens to what the bride wants. She has great suggestions but isn't pushy about them. We went to dinner to discuss my thoughts originally and met later at the flower market to look at what was in season. Her flowers are unique with a sense of vision and definitely not cookie cutter. If you want special flowers for your special day, go to Amy - someone who will think they are just as special as you will.

I don't think I could have ever imagined how in love I'd end up being with the flowers on my wedding day. Amy completely understood the vibe of my wedding and created the most perfect arrangements for every aspect of my wedding day. Each bridesmaid had her own unique bouquet to match the 3 different color dresses. Amy's idea. She helped me plan the perfect look for my table settings, incorporating the location (a barn) by arranging flowers in old ball jars. There wasn't a single detail that Amy missed, down to the smaller sweet flower arrangements for cocktail hour and the lovely lavender in antique medicine jars in the bathrooms. I kept those flowers around me for days after the wedding. They were all absolutely gorgeous. Amy will work with you to make your flowers one of the most memorable parts of your day by infusing her impeccable taste and careful eye. Amy is one of the most lovely people you could ever meet or work with. And a florist extraordinaire!

I was introduced to Amy through my film-editor brother. He told me a producer he worked with had quit her job to open her own business as a florist. Brave lady like that was someone I wanted to know! About five minutes into my first meeting with Amy, I knew I wanted her to design the flowers for my wedding. She listened to my wishes but also added her artistic and practical understanding of flowers. "That flower will cost an arm and a leg...these guys aren't available then...that one doesn't come in purple, but it does come in black...these guys look great together...etc." Amy respected my budget, and created amazingly beautiful and inspired centerpieces, boutonnieres, and bouquets. Everything she created looked exactly as I would have created it, had I an ounce of finesse with a flower. Conclusion: Hire Amy. Amy speaks flower. Amy listens to what you want, then puts it through her amazing flower brain and comes up with what you wanted, squared. She is kind and professional, and was in touch with my needs throughout the whole, harrowing wedding planning process. It was nice to have at least one thing that went perfectly. With many thanks to Amy at Bourgeon! -Elise Quagliata Treuiller New York, NY