Weddings Winter 2017 > Planner

Jane Packer Flowers

A floral designer in Britain since 1982 (she did Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson’s wedding), this trendsetter brought her straightforward approach Stateside 13 years ago. Since her passing in 2011, a team of Packer-trained designers has brought her timeless vision to New York weddings. Centerpieces from $100; bouquets from $150. (good value)

JMVisuals

JMVisuals is known for simple elegance, showcasing clean lines and balanced elements. It has designed for both large-scale fêtes and intimate destination weddings. It also offers lighting, location sourcing, and custom fabrication services. Bouquets from $150; centerpieces from $250.

Kat Flower

Kathleen Hyppolite, a Brooklyn Flea veteran with a background in event planning, fashions her bouquets from seasonal and organic elements whenever possible and often works with vines. She’s known for incorporating herbs and fruit into her creations­. Bouquets and centerpieces from $200 and $250 respectively. (ecofriendly)

L'Atelier Rouge

The geniuses behind L’Atelier Rouge have produced events and served as floral decorators for a long list of high-profile clients such as MoMA or the Lifetime network. Designs range from jaw-dropping bouquets draped with gold leaf to large-scale blooming chuppahs. Prices upon request.

Lewis Miller Design

Miller, a native of California farm country, scours the flower market for unusual specimens, creating stunning scenes with floral and event design. He leans toward the moody, dark, and dramatic but is happy to accommodate any vision. Prices upon request. By appointment only.

The Little Glass Slipper

Owner Cary Pereyra-Imbert specializes in the use of exotic herbs, fruit-bearing branches, and textured pods. She loves creating nontraditional centerpieces that tell a couple’s story, such as a wedding where a glass vase housed floating ranunculus flowers and fiddlehead ferns to reflect the interests of a woodsy biologist and an architect. Pereyra-Imbert even makes herbal packets filled with elements such as lavender and chamomile for potential wedding favors. Centerpieces and bouquets start at $150. (good value)

L'Olivier Floral Atelier

Well respected among high-fashion types, Olivier Giugni worked at Pierre Cardin before opening this floral atelier. His signature is modern, architectural arrangements that often consist of monochromatic flowers wrapped with philodendron leaves. Bouquets from $175; centerpieces from $225.

MagnaFlora

Brazil-born Mauro Gomes has spent 30 years creating modern and eclectic flower arrangements. Gomes, when he was co-owner and creative director of Magnolia Flowers, decorated the MTV Video Music Awards, the U.S. Open, and Rainforest Alliance galas. Bouquets from $200; centerpieces from $250. By appointment only.

Mark Rose Flowers & Events

Drawing on a background in design, Rose, the former floral director at the Pierre Hotel, can transform any venue into a self-contained world with his floral installations and sculptural centerpieces. He’s adept at elegant, traditional, and modern designs, as he’s proven through his sophisticated work at some of the city’s most prominent venues. Prices upon request.

Opalia Flowers

This Brooklyn shop’s rustic setting calls to mind a beautiful, abundant garden. The florists here have a knack for seasonal, fresh creations, or those that pair complementary colors. In winter, arrangements are created using seasonal blooms like anemones, amaryllis, and ranunculus. Bouquets and centerpieces from $150. (good value)

From the Winter 2017 New York Wedding Guide