You've decided on a wedding gown, a veil and the shoes, and now it's time to devote your focus to the one accessory that will truly complete your wedding day ensemble: the bridal bouquet. Whether your style is boho or contemporary, count on these Philly wedding florists to turn your rose- and peony-dotted vision into a reality.
1) Falls Florist
Shop owner Peicha Chang and her talented staff can bridge the gap between budget and reality, no matter how lofty the bride's vision may be.
The specialty here? Textural, garden-style arrangements that incorporate sustainably sourced, organic stems whenever possible.
- Location: 3421 Conrad St.
- Phone: (215) 888-1754
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, remaining open until 8 p.m. Wednesdays
2) Pure Design
This high-end home decor boutique-meets-flower shop on the corner of 22nd and Lombard is perhaps best known for its luxe custom arrangements that run the gamut from lush and compact to leggy and sculptural. However, the talent of Pure's employees shines brightest when the staff is supplied with minimal direction. Simply relay your vision and budget, then allow them to take care of the rest.
- Location: 500 S. 22nd St.
- Phone: (215) 545-6666
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays
3) Carl Alan
Best for the bride with champagne taste, Carl Alan has been amassing a loyal clientele for more than 50 years. This nationally recognized "couture" floral design studio does it all, from showstopping, dramatic arrangements that play on proportion to a simple raffia-wrapped boutonniere.
- Location: 1700 Market St.
- Phone: (215) 246-0171
- Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays
4) Almeidas Floral Designs
Floral design with a European flair is the focus at Spruce Street's Almeidas Floral Designs. Customer service is reportedly top-notch here, a serious perk for the bride or groom with months of planning ahead of them.
- Location: 1200 Spruce St.
- Phone: (215) 545-5555
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays
5) Sullivan Owen
The eponymous floral design studio from former retail environment designer Sullivan Owen, this studio is popular among brides seeking an untamed, organic aesthetic for their wedding day flowers. Her vintage-chic, architectural designs are well-suited to being tucked into a mason jar; however, Owen also excels at creating arrangements with a modern, contemporary flair.
- Location: 1639 N. Hancock St.
- Phone: (215) 964-9790
- Hours: by appointment only