The Best Wedding Florists in Currie, NC

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53 Wedding Florists in Currie, NC

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Allure Bloom Creations 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Currie, NC

Founded by Anna and Justyna, Allure Bloom Creations has flourished from a hobby into a thriving career. At Allure Bloom Creations we strive to provide all our clients with professional work and a friendly demeanor. We enjoy sharing our floral designs and creative visions to elevate your special event.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot recommend Allure Bloom Creations enough! They did the flowers for my wedding, and every single arrangement was beyond beautiful. From the bouquet to the table scape, each piece was thoughtfully crafted and perfectly suited our wedding’s theme. Justyna and Anna were incredibly professional, listened to my vision, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. So many of our guests commented on how gorgeous the flowers were! If you want STUNNING, fresh, and elegant florals for your big day, this is the florist to go to. They truly made our wedding magical!
Breanna, 2 years ago
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Eco Chic Blossoms 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Serves Currie, NC

Many say they have one true passion. Eco Chic Blossoms has two: Flowers and Events. We have combined our passions to create unique, high quality fresh flower arrangements for events in the Cape Fear Region and Eastern NC. Wilmington-Based Eco Chic Blossoms brings your event to life with our floral designs and offers the utmost in quality and customer service. Our staff is made up of experienced and professionals who are ready to provide you with a wide variety of knowledge of flowers and reliability beyond your highest expectations.

From our very first conversation, Kristy absolutely nailed my floral vision. She listened to every detail, offered thoughtful suggestions, and was so supportive throughout the entire planning process. Her communication and professionalism made everything feel easy and stress-free. When I walked into our venue, I was blown away. The flowers transformed the space and truly brought everything to life in a way that exceeded my expectations. Every arrangement was stunning, elegant, and perfect. I received countless compliments on the florals, and I couldn’t have been happier. If you're looking for someone who is talented, creative, and genuinely invested in making your day special, I cannot recommend Eco Chic enough. She made our wedding feel absolutely magical!
Caroline J., 2 months ago
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Verzaal's Florist & Events 
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Currie, NC

As the proud owner of Verzaal’s Florist & Events, I’m involved in every step of the process—from hand-selecting fresh blooms to staging flawless event designs. Alongside my husband, we operate as a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional service, high-quality floral designs, and an experience that leaves a lasting impression. With over 20 years of experience in floral and event design, I proudly lead Verzaal’s Florist & Events—Wilmington’s trusted florist since 1931. I’ve designed hundreds of weddings and events, blending artistic detail with personalized service to bring each client’s vision to life.

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Something Borrowed Blooms 
Rating: 4.8 (175 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Currie, NC

Something Borrowed Blooms is the premier rent-and-return floral and décor company in the U.S., offering beautifully curated premium silk floral collections. Couples who choose to rent typically save up to 70% compared to the cost of traditional fresh flowers. Our collections include everything you need for your wedding day, from bridal and bridesmaid bouquets to boutonnieres, garlands, centerpieces, aisle markers, cake flowers, swags, flower combs and crowns, wedding décor, and more. Each design is thoughtfully curated to create a cohesive, elevated look from ceremony to reception.

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We used Something Borrowed Blooms for part of our ceremony and reception florals, and I can’t say enough good things about the experience! We chose the Jane collection floral meadows and added in some real colorful stems to match our theme—and the result was absolutely stunning. You would never know the base florals were faux! The entire process was incredibly seamless. Receiving, setting up, and returning the flowers was so much easier than I ever expected. Everything arrived beautifully packaged and ready to go, and it made decorating our space so stress-free. For any brides considering faux florals—do it! This was such an affordable, elegant, and easy option. I would highly, highly recommend Something Borrowed Blooms to anyone looking for gorgeous florals without the fuss.
Lindsey N., a year ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.8 (100 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Currie, NC

In 2013, 8-year wedding veteran Amy McCord Jones realizes she wouldn't be able to afford to hire her own floral services if she was a bride. Then, Amy discovers that there is basically zero help available for DIY brides. No flower recipes. No instructions. No access to florist-grade blooms. Rude. So she launches Flower Moxie! Flower Moxie remains a humble, tucked-away small business out of Oklahoma City. We don’t zoom around on scooters in some fancy high-rise. We stock an average kitchen with canned wine and Aldi chips and listen to true crime podcasts while photographing curvy ranunculus. Join us. There’s cake, hugs, and acceptance here.

Awarded Best of Zola
Punctual, enthusiastic, respectful communication. Excellent quality for the price. Flowers were gorgeous!!
Gretchen S., a year ago
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The Faux Bouquets 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Currie, NC

Believe it or not, we often have people ask if our pictures throughout our website are showing a mix of fresh and faux and…no they aren’t! Although fresh florals are pretty, we are totally in love with poser-blooms all the way here and that’s what we design 100% of our orders with.

Awarded Best of Zola
The Faux Bouquets were great at communicating throughout the entire process! They provided amazing, lifelike floral arrangements that were beautiful in our wedding photos. This was such an easy and convenient service - we simply received the pre-made package, used them for our special day, then packaged them back up to send off. We were thrilled with the quality and value of their work, which truly contributed to making our wedding day perfect.
Jade C., 2 years ago
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Wood & Word Blooms, sola wood floral designs (faux not fresh) 
Rating: 5.0 (40 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Currie, NC
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🌹 WE ARE NOT FRESH FLOWER FLORISTS. WE WORK WITH WOOD & FAUX FLOWERS. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THIS IN YOUR REPLY. 🌹 Wood & Word Blooms is run by a Jen Angle, former teacher of 20+ years and specializes in using hand-painted wood flowers along with a faux, dried and preserved florals (nothing fresh here) to bring your wedding vision to life not just for that one glorious day but forever. Besides designing for you, I also offer DIY Wood Flower Experiences to create your wedding florals alongside me in person or virtually and 1:1 sessions to help DIY brides learn to do it themselves.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Jen for our October 2025 wedding was AMAZING!! From the moment we sent in an online inquiry, Jen was attentive, responsive, thoughtful, and incredibly detail oriented. She got us set up with a project planning doc immediately, and she was SO patient with us even when we were annoyingly indecisive about our vision lol. She met with us via Zoom to answer all of our questions when we were struggling to finish the document (and she is just as thorough and helpful via Zoom as she is via email). Once we placed our final order, Jen was communicative and thorough about the process of what happened next in terms of pickup, payment, etc. When we picked up our flowers, we were ASTOUNDED by how beautiful they were. I mean, we knew they would be beautiful, but truly, WOW. Aside from bouquets & boutonnieres, we also got garlands to use as centerpieces for our guests’ farmhouse tables, as well as small wooden circle magnets with a flower on top (we wood burned the j c into them ourselves) to use as favors. And they all looked incredible. An employee at our venue said that our decor was “the best she’s ever seen this place look,” and a large part of our decor was these flowers. I cannot recommend Jen and Wood and Word Blooms ENOUGH!!! PS bouquet photo is from today (1/5/26)!! The longevity is insane!
Jamie W / C., 8 months ago
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VIIVI Floral Studio 
Rating: 4.9 (37 reviews)
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Currie, NC

Hello! My name is Sofya and I am a small business owner. I am NOT a larger floral company- what you see is what you get. You will have time to connect and build a relationship with me and I who will be there with you during your wedding day. Although I am not your typical neighborhood florist, my prices are still average but I create luxury with my skills. Minimal investment for full service wedding start from $5000 A-la-carte service minimum investment start from $500 I will be glad to make your wedding beautiful and magical!

Awarded Best of Zola
VIIVI Floral Studio did an absolutely amazing job with the florals for our wedding! Sofya understood our vision from the very beginning, was very communicative and understanding throughout the process, and offered us wonderful suggestions when we weren't 100% sure what we wanted. We were envisioning a field of wildflowers and she absolutely delivered - the florals she picked were so vibrant and beautiful and fit our venue and aesthetic perfectly. I would recommend VIIVI Floral Studio to anybody planning a wedding in the Charlotte area!
kyliemcfadden, a year ago
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Mad Florals 
Rating: 5.0 (30 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Currie, NC

Founded by florist and flower-lover Madeline, Mad Florals specializes in garden-inspired wedding florals that feel fresh, expressive, and deeply personal. Serving NC, FL, NJ, & beyond. Available for weddings near and far, Mad Florals blends soft, natural movement with meaningful details—creating florals that don’t just decorate a space, but transform it.

I highly highly recommend Mad Florals to anyone needing florals for their event, big or small! Maddie is incredible at what she does and made my dreams come to life with a bouquet people are still commenting on. She had no problem adding in some last minute color for me to match my husband's tux and was the kindest human during the whole process even in the midst of having a newborn! I can't wait to have something else to plan so I can hire her again!
Stephanie L., 2 years ago
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Bloom Culture: Do-it-yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.9 (13 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Currie, NC

Bloom Culture helps couples DIY their wedding flowers with confidence — even if you’ve never arranged flowers before. We ship wholesale flowers to your door and provide a full plan that shows you what to order, how much you need, and how to put everything together. You’ll know exactly how many stems go into each bouquet, centerpiece, boutonniere — and how to assemble them step-by-step. Choose one of our DIY flower kits or get a custom plan based on your colors, style, and budget.

Awarded Best of Zola
The flowers (on our order) came in large boxes, but they were not labeled, so it took a minute to get the flowers both identified and properly set up. To be fair we were warned about the process, but not about the length of time due to our inexperience. As a note, it took my fiancé 5 hours to process the flowers when first receiving them. I also did not have any updates from them from the time I ordered till they were being shipped. They were beyond more affordable compared to other florists, and the flowers arrived alive and in good spirits. We were able to keep the flowers alive for over four days!! Many of the flowers that we chose did not have specific instructions, so we had to follow the general reference for the flowers and hope for the best. Additionally, some of the flowers that we wanted were not in stock, and they were replaced for us with substitutes but were not notified until we had all of the flowers already delivered to us. Also, as a note, bloom culture uses third party sellers for their flowers, so the quality may vary depending on location. Our flowers were in good condition, and the company we had clearly took good care of the flowers prior to delivering them to us. Would we do it again? Probably not, but it made for good laughs and bonding time and we have stories to tell from it!
Hannah H., a year ago
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Bupp Woodworks & Designs - Flower Preservation 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Serves Currie, NC
  • Offer

***Pricing, options, and the process can be found on our website.*** Welcome to our award-winning flower preservation company, the nation's leading expert in heirloom keepsakes- meticulously handcrafted in small batches. We offer professional flower preservation services so you can cherish your wedding bouquet flowers forever! Accepting fresh, dried, and artificial bouquets from across the USA. All couples welcome. Let us turn your special flowers into a cherished piece of art. Limited availability, book your spot today!

I was referred to Bupp Designs by my wedding planner and they absolutely did not disappoint! Tina does such beautiful work and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to preserve my flowers! She was also very communicative and made sure I liked the arrangement before pouring. So many options to choose from as well! I know there’s another added expense, but truly you won’t regret preserving your flowers especially with Bupp!
Kat, a year ago
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Pick A Bloom-Preserved & Dried Florist-Shipped Nationwide 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Currie, NC

Pick a Bloom was founded on love and laughter in small-town Surry, Virginia by us, a mother daughter duo, who wanted to see our vision of fresh flower alternatives bloom to life. We work primarily with 100% REAL preserved and dried flowers and foliage.

Awarded Best of Zola
I had a wonderful experience working with the team at Pick A Bloom-Preserved & Dried Florist. They were easy to communicate with and listened exceptionally well to my unique needs after my mom passed away. The quality of their work and attention to small details was lovely. They created a special memorial for my mom by turning her corsage into an ornament that we could display at the wedding. The team sent photos throughout the creation process and everything arrived early, which helped make our special day run smoothly. I'm so grateful for their thoughtful service and beautiful florals.
Heidi N., 2 years ago
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Anthology On Main | Literary Flowers Handcrafted From Book Pages 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Currie, NC

Anthology On Main specializes in wedding flowers handcrafted from real book pages. I create each bloom from your favorite novels in the flowers and colors you love, with no seasonal limitations. Based in Kansas and shipping nationwide, I design meaningful florals that remain beautiful for decades.

Awarded Best of Zola
Katie was amazing to work with! She helped tailor our flowers to keep within our budget, and they came out AMAZING. I'm so happy I get to keep them as an amazing keepsake. Everyone at the wedding was floored that they were paper and not real. And having quotes from our favorite books to look at all day was just a memorable experience.
Joanna L., a year ago
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Miracle Bay Studios (a Sola Wood Florist) 
Rating: 4.9 (7 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Starts at $65
  • Serves Currie, NC
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Miracle Bay Studios is a father–daughter floral studio creating custom, hand-painted sola-wood florals that stay beautiful for months. What started with Kayla’s own wedding has grown into a full-service design studio offering bouquets, décor, and tailored color palettes that never wilt in heat or humidity. We’re here to make your wedding florals stunning, stress-free, and perfectly you — with pieces you can enjoy long after the day has passed. Estimated pricing is based on a variety of factors and needs, all quotes are considered custom and we are happy to create a floral plan that fits your budget.

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The Finest Details 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Currie, NC

At Finest Details, we specialize in wedding planning and coordination, exclusive wedding florist, and a full service design showroom for sophisticated couples who want a seamless, elevated experience from engagement to “I do”. We are located in Goldsboro, NC servicing all of eastern NC.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with The Finest Details was such a joy from start to finish. Sheila responded to every question and brought this playful energy to our whole planning process that made it fun to collaborate. She really understood my vision and wasn't afraid to push boundaries with bold florals that I wasn't sure about at first—but they turned out stunning. On the day of, my bouquet and all the arrangements were absolutely gorgeous and vibrant, exactly what I'd imagined but somehow even better. My husband and I felt so taken care of, and our guests couldn't stop raving about how beautiful everything looked. I'd recommend The Finest Details in a heartbeat to any couple looking for a florist who truly listens and delivers.
Jaslyne M., 8 days ago
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Zombie Flowers 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Serves Currie, NC

After the global zombie apocalypse, in the early winter of '24, I heeded the call, picked up my shovel and shotgun and headed out to the fields. Protecting this wide world from the pestilence that is the zombie flower is no small feat, but I've learned to survive. I've made it my mission to hunt these jokers down, wrangle them together, and to serve to you dead off the proverbial platter. In these post-apocalyptic times, the zombie flowers make for excellent mantle trophies, but some have said they make awesome wedding bouquets. Whatever your cup of tea, these zombie flowers are one of a kind prepared just for you.

Awarded Best of Zola
We contracted Zombie Flowers to provide bouquets for our runway models at Uncon Bridal Con. They were amazing at their communication leading up to the event and delivered the bouquets promptly according to our schedule the day of the event. Their punctuality gave our models enough time to rehearse the runway with their florals. Aside from their great professionalism, Zombie Flowers is a super creative company. Their floral arrangements can be described as wild, yet put together giving a very unique aesthetic that you can't find from Etsy. The best thing that brides say about their products is that their lightweight and already preserved for life. We cannot recommend them enough to add something special to your wedding day!
Philip, a year ago
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ASA Events 
Rating: 4.8 (4 reviews)
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Currie, NC

At ASA Events, we believe that every event is a story waiting to be told—a story of love, celebration, and unforgettable memories. Founded by Ashanti Alderman, a passionate event planner and floral designer, our business is rooted in the joy of creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind experiences for our clients. With a deep love for floristry, Ashanti turned her natural talent into a thriving business. What began as a personal endeavor, planning and designing her own wedding, soon blossomed into a sought-after service by friends, family, and clients who recognized her unique ability to transform any space into something truly magical.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with ASA Events was an absolute dream! From the moment we met, Ashanti understood our vision and turned every idea into a breathtaking reality. Her attention to detail, creativity, and organization made our wedding day seamless and stress-free. Every guest raved about the beautiful decor, and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day. If you want your wedding to be magical, stress-free, and beyond your wildest dreams, ASA Events is the one to call!
Doreen Grayson T., 2 years ago
The Southern Pines Floral Company LLC 
Rating: 3.0 (4 reviews)
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Currie, NC

My name is Keely Harpster and I am the face behind ‘The Southern Pines Floral Company.’ I am a floral designer, landscape designer, and a Certified Plant Professional in North Carolina. First and foremost, I am a mom of two and a wife. I am grateful to be a Southern Pines native and look forward to raising my children in this wonderful town.

The flowers that Keely provided for my daughter's outdoor wedding were gorgeous - she shared our vision right away, and the flowers she provided were fresh, arranged beautifully, and displayed with care. She was very communicative leading up to the big day, and was punctual and professional. We highly recommend her services - she is extremely talented and a pleasure to work with.
Cristi C., 2 years ago
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Pine and Petal Weddings - WOOD FLOWERS 
Rating: 4.7 (3 reviews)
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Currie, NC

WOOD FLOWERS that last a lifetime. At Pine & Petal Weddings, we believe flowers should endure as long as the memories they celebrate. Our handcrafted sola wood bouquets and décor go beyond fleeting blooms—capturing your story in pieces that last for years. From walking down the aisle to gifting a friend or gathering around the table, our wooden flowers are keepsakes that bring joy, comfort, and timeless beauty to life’s most meaningful moments.

I worked with Pine and Petal Weddings for their wood flower options and found the team to be helpful throughout the planning process. They took time to understand the wedding colors and created designs that matched what we were going for. The quality of their work was solid and delivered exactly what we discussed. Ultimately, we decided to go with real flowers for our big day, but that was just our personal preference it was a texture thing for me. If wood flowers are what you're looking for, I’d definitely recommend reaching out to them—they know their stuff and made the process easy.
Sarah M., 9 days ago
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Sparks & Sand 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Currie, NC

Hi guys! Mekai here, owner + founder of Sparks + Sand floral design. Originally from Palm Springs, California and now in Raleigh for a couple years, S+S has brought me the most incredible opportunities to share in the joy + wonder florals can bring to every person, every event, every meaningful moment. I am so darn thankful I get to connect with so many unique people with visions I cannot believe I get to bring to the table. Thank you for supporting me, + allowing me the space to be a part of your most special celebrations. I cannot wait to connect with you!

Mekai did the florals for my Feb 2023 wedding and I seriously cannot even begin to explain how amazing she was! Actually blew my expectations out of the water. When I saw what she had created the morning of our wedding she actually took my breath away. She took my vision I gave her and made something more beautiful than I ever could have imagined! I live in New York City and honestly, I was struggling for awhile to try to try to find a florist out of Palm Springs that just "gets it". Sometimes I find traditional florists to be a bit boring, stale, repetitive, or way over the top. The other florists out of palm springs felt a little too old school for me or were completely out of my budget. I really wanted something modern and artistic, yet playful, natural and fun. Mekai is a true artist! Not only is her work so beautiful, but she is also the sweetest person ever and a dream to work with! Super responsive and really takes the time to understand your vision. I know as a bride, it can feel a little risky to book a vendor with a smaller amount of reviews, but Mekai is so worth it! Mekai also has a lot lower minimums than a lot of other floral vendors in the area and is extremely affordable which I have never heard any of my friends who have gotten married say about their florals! Mekai's work is such a steal for the impact that she will make on your space and in all of your photos! Seriously run, don't walk, to book! I'm telling you, you will not regret it in the slightest.
Lindsey E., 3 years ago
Hillside Florist 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Serves Currie, NC

We get it, finding vendors you're confident in, who have a trusted reputation, and make you feel comfortable, is a must. That's where we can help! After decorating more than 700 weddings, we've come a long way. Our team of experienced wedding professionals are dedicated to bringing you the best on your big day. Hillsides designs are rooted in originality and structured to be breathtaking. We will partner with you to transform your vision, goals, and dreams into a reality. We're located in Richmond County, however, we travel around parts of North Carolina and South Carolina.

It is not an overstatement to say that Will and Becky almost singlehandedly made our wedding happen. After the hurricane in WNC, we unexpectedly had to completely change our wedding plans with less than two weeks to go. Both Becky and Will pulled in favors, put in extra hours, and did whatever they needed to do to make our wedding happen. And amazingly, you never would have known come wedding day. The florals and other decorations were stunning, and the entire day went flawlessly. You never would have guessed that things had been put together on such short notice. It's a testament to how talented they both are, and how much they cared about making our day so special. We can't even begin to thank them enough.
Makayla S., 2 years ago
Westside Creations 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Starts at $1,849
  • Serves Currie, NC

Westside Creations is a full-service florist & home decor business located in Wallace, North Carolina. This florist and her team use fresh flowers, artificial flowers (or a combination of both), greenery, decor, and their unique special touch for every creation.

Westside Creations was a pleasure to work with for our wedding flowers. Their communication was clear, concise and effective throughout the entire planning process. The quality of their work was beautiful, simple and timeless. They took my vision for the bouquets and arrangements and made it even better than I had imagined. The bouquets were gorgeous, and the colorful arrangements they created added the perfect pop of color to our venue. Westside Creations exceeded our expectations and helped make our special day even more beautiful. I would definitely recommend them!
Taylor D., 8 months ago
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Aster & Bee 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Starts at $15,000
  • Serves Currie, NC for additional fees

Hi there, I'm Jessica! One of my favorite things about being a wedding florist is getting to create living art. This kind of art is never stagnant, never monotonous. The medium represents growth, connection and love- a perfect symbol to surround my beautiful couples on their wedding day.

Working with Jessica was a treat. She was an incredible listener and translated our inspiration into reality spectacularly. Her arrangements were dynamic, structural, cohesive and so intentionally crafted. We shared some specific elements/colors we wanted and she was able to run with our ideas and turn them into a full floral design vision board. Jessica had candles and votives, and sourced these gorgeous ribbons for the bouquets. She thoughtfully incorporated all our requests and was happy to adjust throughout the planning process. I can’t recommend her more highly!
Paige H., 9 months ago
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Tipsy Designs WOOD FLOWERS! 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves Currie, NC for additional fees

EDIT to bring more awareness, PLEASE email inquiries or go through my website. I have to pay to reply on ZOLA and they raised the price again. I am so sorry but please email or inquire on my website. PRICING is linked through my website under my logo photo I discovered wood flowers when I was planning my wedding in 2020. From that point I fell in love and Tipsy Designs blossomed! Since then, we have done several weddings, even was hired by the football hall of fame in Canton Ohio in August 2023.

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Ronna was our floral artist for our wedding on 9/27/25. She was the best vendor we worked with! She was so communicative with us, really making sure our color and flower design preferences were what we wanted. Not only that, she was a huge support system for me throughout the entire planning process. She drove 100 miles the day before our wedding to set up and install. She also designed our centerpieces! She went above and beyond, and I’m so thankful to know her. I will be a forever customer of Ronna’s and Tipsy! I can’t thank Ronna enough, and I will be forever grateful.
Mary Dee N., 9 months ago