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Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea

Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea

New Bern, NC
4.8 out of 5 rating, 88 Reviews
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    Meg M. Sent on 01/24/2022
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    Amazing service from start to finish

    From the very first phone call, I was so glad to have hired Tildy Floral Designs. They were thoughtful, responsive, well-organized, and incredibly professional! We received many compliments on their work at our wedding.

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Meg ~ It was such an honor to have been able to Design for your Wedding. I know the important role flowers have in your life because of your Grandmother thank you for trusting me with your Wedding Floral Design ~

    All the best for the future

    Rachel
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    Tiffany M. Sent on 06/16/2021
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    The best!!

    Rachel was amazing from start to finish. I was pretty much clueless when it came to wedding planning but she took as much time as I needed to answer any questions I had and give me some fantastic ideas. The bouquets and boutonnières were AMAZING!! I could not have been happier with them. She managed to take my colors and turn them into the perfect addition to our wedding. Highly recommend!!

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Awwww thank you so very much you are so kind ~ it was such and amazing honor to be a part of your Wedding!!!! You were such a joy to be able to plan with and Design for all the best in your Marriage and future!

    Rachel 💕
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    Madi M. Sent on 07/19/2021
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    Beautiful and Thoughtful!

    Rachel of Tildy Designs was a joy to work with. From our intial consultation, she and I clicked! She totally understood my vision, worked within our budget, and maximized our quantity and quality of florals. She did beautiful work- we were thrilled with our florals and her personal touches. She was so kind and called in frequently to see how wedding planning was going- asked if we needed anything, etc. She was an absolute joy to work with! So grateful for her

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Sweet Madi ~

    Thank you so much! It was so wonderful to be a part of your Wedding, I just can not begin to say enough of how we so enjoyed being along side you during the process as it all unfolded, and then seeing your vision come to life on "The Big Day"

    Thank you again...wishing you the best for the future!

    Rachel
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    Samantha Sent on 10/10/2019
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    I do Tildy!

    Absolutely loved my experience with Tildy Designs! When I first started working with Rachel her business was down town MHC but moved to New Bern unexpectedly but it did not put a damper on my experience. She was more than willing to work with me & my budget. Not to mention she helped deliver the flowers @ low cost since she moved. Highly recommend

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Oh my goodness Samantha ~ How could I have not replied ...I know that I sent you an email, but thank you for your kind review!

    Best,

    Rachel
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    Jessica Sent on 08/04/2014
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    My flowers turned out just like I had wanted them to. They looked great and I couldn't have been happier! Thank you Rachel!

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Jessica ~

    It was truly our pleasure

    Best,

    Rachel
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    Brittany Sent on 10/31/2018
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    Made my dream wedding florals come to life!

    Rachel was AMAZING. Friendly, professional, great price, and incredible work. I could not be happier with how our wedding florals turned out. She truly made my dream wedding florals come to life. I mean, just look at these photos!

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Awwww thank you so very much Brittany it was wonderful to be a part of your wedding!!

    Best,

    Rachel
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    Katie Sent on 06/25/2018
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    I walked into Rachel’s store on a whim back in February to window shop some bridal and maid of honor bouquets. Rachel greeted us immediately and told us she would answer our questions right then even though we didn’t have an appointment. I am the worst kinda girl. I don’t know anything about flowers. All I knew was I wanted coral colored flowers and that I loved daisies. Even with my vague answers to all of her questions, Rachel absolutely KNOCKED IT OUTTA THE PARK with my bridal bouquet, maid of honor’s bouquet and the small flower bracelets for my husband’s and my mother, as well as the boutonnieres for the guys. I had no idea what to expect, and was so blown away by how beautiful everything turned out. I got so many compliments on our wedding day regarding the flowers!
    Not only did Rachel do an awesome job with my flowers, but she also introduced us to Mike with Beaufort Photography. They were both wonderful to work with and I can’t thank Rachel enough for everything she did to help us on our wedding day! Thank you Rachel!

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Katie ~

    Thank you for your kind words, it was our pleasure to help you with your wedding! Rachel & team :)
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    Morgen Sent on 07/25/2017
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    My mom and I did not have an appointment, but went in hoping to see if this was a place to consider. Rachel happened to be free, so she just met with us. We were there for 2 hours. I had a good "general" idea of what color flowers I wanted, but nothing more than that. Rachel is so talented and I love her style; she made my wedding flower vision come to life.I genuinely loved the flowers used,the little accents of greenery, etc. Up to the week of the wedding, she did a wonderful job of communicating with me to make sure we were on the same page for setup, delivery time, etc. My wedding day came and the flowers were GORGEOUS!!! Everything was perfect! My bridesmaids loved their flowers, and we used greenery accents for the groomsmen which looked really good as well. We also had this absolutely beautiful arch of flowers that wedding party and guests all commented on how beautiful it was and that it just fit with the venue perfectly. Rachel did a wonderful job and is so incredibly sweet! I would absolutely recommend her!!

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Morgan
    Thank you so much, I loved being able to Design for your Wedding! Such a joy to be a part of your day and get to meet your family and friends ~ To be able to bring your vision to life is part of what makes me the most happy, so to hear that you feel that I was able to do that makes my heart sing!!! Thank you so very much.

    Rachel ~ Tildy Floral Designs
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    Maegen Sent on 10/24/2016
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    I chose Tildy Floral Designs for both my bridal portrait bouquet and wedding day bouquets/boutonnieres. The bridal portrait bouquet looked o.k, but just not what I had in mind. I emailed Rachel, the owner, and what changes I would like to make for my wedding day flowers...and boy did she listen! My wedding day bouquet was beautiful!! I had so many compliments on it. Even my husband couldn't get over how great they looked. I also had a huge cross that she did an amazing job filling with so many roses. It looked so good. I would definitely recommend Tildy for your wedding flowers!!

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    Meagen

    Thank you so much, it was wonderful being a part of your wedding! I loved being able to work on your cross, it had so much meaning. The design of your bouquet was amazing and I thank you for being open with me and sharing your thoughts and letting me give feedback as a Designer as to what would work and what would not, and mesh it with your vision!! I think your photographers did an awesome job with the images of the day and your attention to detail was lovely!! I hope that you both have a wonderful marriage ~ Thank you so much for your kind words and the opportunity to be a part of your day!
    Rachel ~ Tildy Floral Designs
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    Ashley Sent on 09/16/2016
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    I was lucky enough to find Rachel after a terrible dress shopping experience. I walked in her shop alone and within a hour I walked out of her shop with not only my dream dress but so much more! I had found a dress, a florist, a wedding planner, and most of all a calming spirt in the 9 months of wedding planning. As a bride to be all I knew is things that I didn't want in my wedding and no real plan. With her guidance I had a beautiful wedding and a stress free experience. Her flowers were amazing and provided the venue the feel that I was going for. We wanted to shop local for our wedding and in Rachel found a way to do that and more. She truly is the best!!

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Ashley ~ I can not say enough about being able to assist you it was such a joy "working" with your entire family ~ Thank you so much.

    Rachel
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    Dakota Sent on 07/03/2016
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    I cannot tell you how happy I was to work with Rachel. It was the BEST wedding planning decision I made. She was my wedding coordinator and florist. Ladies that is the best thing you can do for yourself on your wedding day is hire a wedding coordinator. They take all the stress off and you can soak in everything. The day goes by so fast anyways the last thing you want to do is worry about answering questions from the other vendors and worry if everything is set up, and the list goes on. The flowers and decorations at our wedding was exactly what I was wanting. I provided Rachel with some photos of flower arrangements that I liked and she took it and ran with it. Everything was perfect. She is phenomenal you will not regret working with her!

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Dakota & Landon

    Thank you so much it was such a pleasure, to be part of your wedding day!

    Rachel
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    The flowers for my wedding were absolutely beautiful and exactly what I imagined! Rachel listened to what my vision was and created beautiful bouquets and centerpieces for me!

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    Hayden ~

    Thank you it was such a pleasure to be a part of your wedding ~! We would love to see pictures when you get them back

    Best,

    Rachel
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    Absolutely loved our flowers! They were beautiful! Rachel captured my ideas and brought them to life exactly how I explained to her.

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you ....So happy that you are / were happy!!!

    Best

    Rachel
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    Jessica Sent on 12/13/2015
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    If you think you have the perfect floral designs pinned, wait until you see what Rachel creates!!! Each bouquet and arrangement is a pure work of art!!! Want to worry about absolutely nothing on your wedding day, then Rachel is your girl!!! All the planning that goes into the big day not only comes to fruition, but it perfection!

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Jessica Thank You so much it was awesome to be a part of your day!
    Wishing you the best for the future

    Rachel
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    Rachel did an amazing job on floral and decor for my October 2014 wedding. I couldn't be happier with the end result. It was so fun working with Rachel from start to finish - she had some amazing suggestions throughout the planning process to help me save money, identifying easy projects for me to take on while she did the heavy lifting. Our bouquets and boutonnieres looked amazing and just as I had envisioned. The ceremony space provided just enough decor to make my beach wedding special without taking away from the beauty of natural surroundings. The reception was breathtaking, with beautiful lanterns hanging from the rafters above and tables covered in candlelight to make the environment intimate and cozy. I would recommend Rachel to other brides in a heartbeat. Thank you for making our day so special!

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you for the kind words and allowing us to be a part of your big day ....wishing you much happiness in the future!

    Best,

    Rachel
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    Farrell Sent on 12/07/2014
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    Before finding Rachel, I spent countless hours researching my options in Emerald Isle. She seemed the most experienced, professional, and sophisticated in the area. Honestly I was a bit surprised when she agreed to help me plan a wedding in less than three months. Thankfully, she said yes.

    She also didn't flinch when I told her the wedding venue was a nearby cafe/coffee shop. In such a short period of time, she had to transform a cozy local breakfast nook into our dream wedding venue.

    While I just hired Rachel for floral design, she took the extra time to help connect me with other vendors (music, hair/makeup, cake) in the area and even talk me through the ceremony itself.

    My review ends the moment I walked into that little cafe/coffee shop, which was now filled with soft market lighting, curly willow, and garden roses. It was more beautiful than I ever could have imagined.

    Happy wedding planning!

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Farrell....thank you so much I can not begin to express my joy in being able to assist you or in being a part of your wedding day! Wishing you all the best for the future

    Rachel
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    Ashland Sent on 09/21/2014
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    Delivered from Morehead to New Bern, beautiful flowers delivered in vases, and a toss bouquet included!

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you so very much .....it was a pleasure to be a part of your day!

    Best,

    Rachel
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    Aaron Sent on 10/27/2014
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    My husband and I live in Georgia but wanted to have our wedding in North Carolina because we have many friends and family there and we have a close, personal connection with the state. A friend of ours in New Bern suggested we consider the Emerald Isle area and that we contact Rachel Deere with Bridal by the Sea. This may have been the best suggestion we ever received. We flew to North Carolina to meet with Rachel and we had an instant connection. Even though we were meeting her for the first time, Rachel felt like an old family friend. She was so warm and welcoming. We knew instantly that we had found our wedding planner. Now, coordinating a wedding from another state is tricky - but Rachel made it so easy. Her rate was reasonable and she was available for us 24/7 if we wanted to talk through ideas, raise concerns, or just discuss the general wedding anxiety that many couples feel as they plan for their big day.

    Rachel and her team at Bridal by the Sea are so creative and imaginative. Rachel handled every element of our wedding; from venue to food to entertainment to lodging. She had every base covered. Rachel helped us bring the wedding of our dreams to life. We will always be grateful to Rachel and the Bridal by the Sea team for making our wedding day truly magical. I recommend her very highly. She is the absolute best!

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Aaron and Chris ~

    Such and amazing day with you both, thank you for all the wonderful memories and the color your both brought to our lives!

    Best,

    Rachel
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    Lyndsay Sent on 10/23/2014
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    Rachel was outstanding every step of the way. From initial planning, to recommending vendors, to coordinating the day of the wedding, Rachel was a joy to work with. I can't imagine my perfect day without her help. And my husband was highly impressed as well. I would highly recommend her services.

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Lyndsay and Jim ~

    Such a pleasure to be a part of your wedding day, you have a wonderful family and I have never seen a dance party like yours! All the best

    Rachel
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    Made my wedding day amazing!!!

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Thank you so much for the awesome review !
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    Jessica Sent on 07/16/2014
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    Rachel did an awesome job. I couldn't be more pleased.

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Jessica ~

    You are such a cheerful and happy bride...it was a pleasure to be a part of your day ~

    Best,

    Rachel
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    Leslie Sent on 07/17/2014
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    Rachel is fantastic! She made my vision for my wedding come to life! I was never nervous about my event because she was always one step ahead of me and made sure everything went perfectly. I would recommend her to anyone!

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Leslie ~

    it was so much fun to be a part of your wedding!!! I have never had that much fun in a sudden rain storm....you and your guests had such a great attitude about it all ~
    All the best to you in your new marriage
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    B Sent on 07/19/2014
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    Bridal By The Sea and Tildy Designs were lifesavers! In planning my daughter's wedding, I realized early on that I was in over my head with planning and details. Rachel to the rescue! She provided links to vendors that I would have otherwise never found from music to transportation! Not only did she provide the links, she actually worked with the vendors to ensure they delivered exactly what we wanted for our events. Throughout our 10 months of working together, Rachel consistently provided sound advice and information with a calm professional demeanor. In addition, Tildy Designs provided the most beautiful flowers and décor throughout the weekend. Rachel's designs are outstanding! She has a intuitive way of determining what type of designs are appropriate for events as well as those attending them. Thanks to Rachel, I was able to attend and enjoy all of the events without a worry that anything would go awry. Rachel and staff were always available and made sure everything ran smoothly. This was truly the best investment I made in the wedding! Thanks Rachel!

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Miss Beth ~

    Thank you, we had a wonderful weekend assisting with Julie's wedding~ I hope you were able to get some rest after the big day

    Best,

    Rachel
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    Angie Sent on 06/19/2014
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    Rachel and her team worked hard and FAST for our wedding, I called her with only a month to go till the wedding. I sent a picture of the flowers I wanted and she made the most beautiful bouquet. I had ordered loose flowers from her to place in vases but they realized that I was running out of time for the wedding and made my centerpieces for me!!!! What a welcome surprise. Many Thanks !!!!!

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Angie ~

    Thank you!!! it was a pleasure to be a part or your wedding day thank you for including us in your wedding

    Best,

    Rachel
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    Amber Sent on 07/24/2014
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    Rachel, from Bridal By The Sea, was so helpful when it came to planning our special day. For us, it was a destination location, & it couldn't have gone any smoother all thanks to her. She is wonderful!

    Tildy Design ~ Bridal by the Sea's reply:

    Amber ~

    Thank you so very much for your kinds words.....we all wish you the best in the future!

    Rachel and the BBTS team
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