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Stella Event Design is the premire wedding and event florist in Southwest Michigan.

Beautiful blooms & creative containers – a fresh approach to wedding florals!

From the perfect picked-from-the-garden bouquet to creative & unique centerpieces, we can help you to create the wedding day you’ve always dreamed of, whether it be rustic-chic, traditional, contemporary or beach-inspired!

As a special event florist, all of our orders are customized to fit your specific style and needs. We suggest booking your date 9-12 months in advance, and making your floral selections about 6 months prior to your wedding. We’re happy to sit down with you to help you turn your photos and inspiration into the perfect custom floral design!

In an effort to make the process as easy as possible, We have provided as much information about our policies & process as possible below. We're more than happy to answer any additional questions you may have!

  • We are an events-only florist and have a $1,000 minimum order. This is usually not an issue if you plan to use fresh flowers for both personal flowers (bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres etc) as well as ceremony and reception (centerpieces).
  • We are often asked about what is "average." This varies greatly, but our average floral order is $2500-$3000 for a wedding of 150 guests if you plan to use fresh flowers for both personal flowers (bouquets, etc) as well as reception (centerpieces). We've created everything from $2,000 to $15,000 designs, and can create something beautiful to meet almost any budget!
  • If you're early in the process (which you are), we just require a signed contract and $750 (non-refundable) retainer to secure your date. Pricing on the products change from time to time, so we do our actual designing (which determines your pricing) for you once we're 6 - 3 months before your wedding.
  • Once a quote is created (or 3 months prior to your wedding, whichever is first) a 50% deposit (less your initial $750 deposit) is required. Some brides are ready to sit down and put a quote together right from the start, and bypass the initial $750 deposit. Please note that the 50% deposit is what locks in individual pricing on each item, as those are based on current wholesale costs.
  • Your final balance and changes are due approximately 3 weeks prior to your wedding date, unless otherwise noted by your designer.
  • Setup services start at $75, depending on your order & location.
  • We design a limited number of events each weekend, to make sure your event gets the time & attention it deserves, and have very limited dates available each year. Providing a deposit and completed contract to us guarantees our service for you.
  • We have a large assortment of in-stock containers, including standard cylinders, cubes, and glass white cubes, corrugated zinc cylinders, mercury glass, pedestal bowls, vintage glass, etched gold & silver planter boxes, barn-wood boxes and planter boxes, and more. We also offer candle holders to coordinate with most designs!

Find out what makes us different—Ask for our questionnair to fill out and get a free quote!

info@StellaEventDesign.com

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a bridal bouquet?

$200

What is the average price for a bridesmaid bouquet?

$90

What is the average price for a boutonniere?

$15

What is the average price for a low table arrangement (per arrangement)?

$90

What is the average price for an elevated table arrangement (per arrangement)?

$150

Which of the following are included in the cost of your floral services?

Consultations
Delivery
Set Up

How would you describe your floral designs?

Classic
Eclectic
Glamorous
Modern
Romantic
Rustic
Vintage

Which of the following services do you provide?

Consultations
Delivery
Set Up
Wholesale/Bulk

What types of arrangements do you provide?

Aisle Decor
Altar Decor
Artificial
Bouquets
Boutonnieres
Centerpieces
Chuppah Decor
Corsages
Flower Baskets
Flower Crowns
Flower Petals
Non-Floral
Single Flowers

Reviews of Stella Event Design

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Stella Event Design provided outstanding wedding florals, exceeding expectations with stunning bouquets, arch, boutonnieres, and reception arrangements. The florist was patient, helped shape the vision, offered clear pricing, and worked within budget, with easy booking even from out of town. Delivery and setup were flawless and highly recommended.

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Stella Event Design provided outstanding wedding florals, exceeding expectations with stunning bouquets, arch, boutonnieres, and reception arrangements. The florist was patient, helped shape the vision, offered clear pricing, and worked within budget, with easy booking even from out of town. Delivery and setup were flawless and highly recommended.

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Cat Sent on 05/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Florals

Shaya at Stella Event Design exceeded our expectations for our wedding florals! She gave me an amazing first quote when I didn’t know what I wanted, and was so patient with me as I changed my mind a million times until I made my final decisions. I was so happy with the beautiful flowers she designed and delivered. I’m preserving my bouquet and I can’t wait to cherish it forever.
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 10/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Shaya was great to work with! Reaching out and getting a cost estimate and securing the booking was super easy, especially since I did not live locally. I did not come in with a specific vision for flowers other than a few inspiration pictures and my hope for dahlias to be incorporated. Shaya helped create a wonderful flower plan for the ceremony and reception, helping me consider multiple options to work within budget. The flowers were so beautiful and I could not have asked for anything better! The delivery and setup at the venue were also perfect. I would definitely recommend!
Denise
Denise Sent on 07/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded Expectations

Shaya was a pleasure to work with. She enhanced the beauty of our venue and exceeded our expectations! When I entered the reception venue it was 100% exactly what I envisioned and I could not have been happier. I 100% recommend working with Shaya!
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Brandi Sent on 06/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Amazing

I couldn’t have asked for a better florist! The flowers were absolutely stunning, exactly what I wanted, and they were a pleasure to work with! I will recommend and refer them over and over again forever! Thank you again for such a beautiful display of flowers for our wedding arch, bouquets, boutonnières, and reception!
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Gracie Sent on 05/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful florals and accommodating to work with

I had an incredible experience with Stella Event Design! The florals turned out beautiful and right in my price range! She did my floral arch, bouquets, corsages and boutonnières and everything turned out even better than I could’ve imagined. She was so flexible and accommodating with a few changes to my vision. She was quick to respond to all my emails, helpful when I asked questions or tried out different ideas, and set everything up at my venue. She was amazing!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 10/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful arrangements and very flexible

We worked with Shaya at Stella Event Design and she was nothing short of amazing! Throughout the planning process she asked for ideas, what I envisioned and if there were any special requests. All of that was taken into consideration and they were even able to accommodate our request for hops and wheat to be included throughout the floral arrangements.
We decided, like many 2020 couples, to change our initial wedding plan for safety reasons. We ended moving from a large 250 person gathering in MI to a small, intimate gathering in WI. Shaya worked with us and had the arrangements completed early so we could pick them up 2 days before the event. She recommended some changes for flowers that would last a bit longer and be heartier since we were picking up earlier than day of.
Every single item we received looked amazing!
Overall working with Stella Event Design was a dream and the products they produce are well worth the cost.
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Christina Sent on 02/24/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely A-MAZING!!

Shaya was great to work with! Stella Event Design should be your ONLY place to go for flowers, event coordination, and decorations.
We could not have been more pleased. In fact, our centerpieces were so beautiful that we had guests asking us if they could take them home with them at the end of the night, and everyone kept telling us that they had never seen flowers more gorgeous than ours.
I truly cannot say enough about Shaya and Stella Event Design. They were amazing in every way - talented, flexible, thoughtful, and reasonably priced. Our experience was so good, we actually invited Shaya and her team to be guests at our wedding, that is how wonderful they are to work with!!
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J Sent on 06/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Jessica did an excellent job on decorating outdoor ceremony and indoor reception for my wedding in May. She was very professional, friendly and flexible to work with. I had customized proposal on how I would like to have the sites decorated to be within certain budget, Jessica made it happen and even more beautiful than I expected! I’m very happy with her amazing work and really appreciate it!
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Stefan Sent on 09/22/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Working with Stella Events was probably the most important decision we made in planning our wedding. Holden and Mary Beth went above and beyond any expectation we had. They gave wonderful suggestions and advice. They listened to our ideas and concerns and gave thoughtful and helpful responses. Stella also was our florist and they made the most beautiful arrangements for both our ceremony and our reception. We had an absolutely beautiful wedding and Stella Events had a HUGE part in making everything perfect!
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User2263967 Sent on 08/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I was completely blown away by Stella Event Design's work! We hired them for day of coordination services, and it was one of the best decisions we made. Throughout my planning process, Holden answered my millions of questions quickly, patiently, and thoughtfully. He coordinated with all my vendors leading up to the wedding. The day of the wedding, he (along with his team of Sidney and Lindsey) executed every detail flawlessly. My family and I spent most of the day relaxing, with nothing to do! Holden took my vision for both the ceremony and reception and made them happen as if they were his own, and we heard over and over again how perfectly the whole day unfolded. Being able to be present and enjoy every moment of your wedding is a gift, and I cannot begin to thank Stella Event Design, and Holden, enough for their talent and everything they did to make my wedding day the best day of my life. They will always be so dear to me as a huge part in making the whole day a success! I would highly recommend Stella Event Design, especially Holden, for wedding coordination services.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
CK Catering CK Catering Wedding Caterers

It is always a pleasure working with Jessica Groth Pennington, Holden Alee and Stella Event Design staff. Everyone is professional, timely, and extremely conscientious of every aspect of the brides special day including being attentive to the needs of her guests'. CK knows IF there is a "bump" along the way that together as a team we work it out. Stella's staff is quick to think on their feet and to take action. Honestly though when CK hears a bride has hired Stella Event Design we take a sigh knowing it is all good. Thank you for the opportunities to work with you now and in the future.

Laura Ford Photos Laura Ford Photos Wedding Photographers

Loved working with Stella Design! They are professional and so very organized!

Alexa Claire Boutique and Tux Shop Alexa Claire Boutique and Tux Shop Wedding Dresses

The planners at Stella Event Design always go above & beyond to make sure everything is spot on for their brides! We have no hesitation referring our brides to Stella because we know how great they will get taken care of!

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