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A Gala Affair

Delivery
Set Up
Event Design
Non-Floral

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Venue Setup
  • Understanding Couple's Vision
  • Attention to Detail
  • Flowers Quality
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

A wedding florist and event designer in Stonington, Connecticut, A Gala Affair: Event Design & Decorating prides itself on offering couples gorgeous and unforgettable wedding blossoms. Owned by professional event designer Deborah Dempsey, the company provides the knowledge and talent necessary to make each couple’s wedding dreams come to fruition. Adding its own unique and detailed special touches to your special celebration, A Gala Affair: Event Design & Decorating is the perfect option for creating stunning floral wedding memories!

Services Offered
A Gala Affair: Event Design & Decorating and Floral prides itself on providing its couples with an array of cutom floral, event decor along with unsurpassed attention to detail and creative ideas. For a truly customized celebration, said services include:

  • Consultations
  • Venue visits
  • Event design
  • Delivery
  • Setup
  • Cleanup

Other Services
Whether your wedding is eclectic or modern, Deborah and her team provide couples with a variety of fresh floral arrangement options. Said options include:

  • Chuppah décor
  • Table arrangements
  • Flower girl baskets
  • Boutonnieres
  • Flower petals
  • Flower crowns
  • Single flowers
  • Aisle decor
  • Altar decor
  • Bouquets
  • Corsages
  • Custom decor
  • Draping

Areas Covered
A Gala Affair: Event Design & Decorating is conveniently located in Stonington, Connecticut. Proudly offering floral wedding services to couples throughout the local area, the company extends said services to those in New York, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts.

Features

Woman-owned

Just me

Experience

  • 10 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

What is the average price for a bridal bouquet?

$350

What is the average price for a bridesmaid bouquet?

$150

What is the average price for a boutonniere?

$25

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

$150

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

$250

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

Clean Up
Consultations
Delivery
Event Design
Samples
Set Up
Venue Visit

How would you describe your floral designs?

Classic
Country
Eclectic
Glamorous
Modern
Nautical
Romantic
Rustic
Tropical
Vintage

Which of the following services do you provide?

Clean Up
Consultations
Delivery
Event Design
Set Up
Venue Visit

What types of arrangements do you provide?

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

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Reviews of A Gala Affair

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A Gala Affair is praised for stunning, high-quality florals and cohesive, thoughtful event design. Reviewers note clear communication, detailed proposals, budget-minded flexibility, and seamless setup and teardown. The team consistently goes above and beyond—adapting plans, moving arrangements, and adding extras like a take-away flower bar.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

A Gala Affair is praised for stunning, high-quality florals and cohesive, thoughtful event design. Reviewers note clear communication, detailed proposals, budget-minded flexibility, and seamless setup and teardown. The team consistently goes above and beyond—adapting plans, moving arrangements, and adding extras like a take-away flower bar.

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Zachary Sent on 04/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Stop your search. A Gala Affair is amazing. Incredible people who genuinely care and provide above and beyond service and florals.

Choosing A Gala Affair was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.

From the very beginning, it was clear we were working with not only incredibly talented florists, but people who genuinely care about their couples. Deb and her team took the time to meet with us on video calls to talk through ideas, thoughtfully brought our vision to life, and even walked through our venue with us to ensure every detail was carefully planned.

They also clearly invested a significant amount of time into creating beautiful, thoughtful proposals for us. They even provided a detailed breakdown of the specific flower varieties they planned to use, how those flowers would hold up in our August weather, why they were a great fit, and how they tied into our overall theme. Each proposal included photos that perfectly matched our vision, easy-to-read breakdowns, options that aligned with our budget, and additional ideas to elevate certain areas even further. This made it incredibly easy for us to make decisions and truly visualize how everything would come together. Deb and her team created several renditions of our proposal along the way and were extremely patient throughout the entire process.

One thing that meant so much to us was how they collaborated with my grandmother, who is a florist herself and really wanted to be a part of our day in that way. It wasn’t always easy, but Deb handled it with so much patience, kindness, and flexibility, and helped us honor something that was really important to our family.

On the wedding day, they went completely above and beyond anything we expected. Deb came in with her full team and absolutely transformed the entire venue. They built us a stunning broken arbor that created the perfect backdrop for our ceremony, and designed incredible cascading florals at our outdoor bar. When we chose the venue, the reception space felt a bit bland, but they completely elevated it with gorgeous centerpieces and a beautifully designed sweetheart table. Every space felt intentional, cohesive, and thoughtfully brought together.

Despite the brief rain, they stayed to ensure everything remained perfect—including keeping all of the outdoor candles lit, which speaks volumes about their dedication. We purchased a custom neon sign of our last name separately and rented a boxwood backdrop from them, and they seamlessly set everything up together for us. It was a huge hit, with guests constantly taking photos in front of it throughout the night.

The quality of the flowers was unbelievable—fresh, vibrant, and absolutely stunning. Our guests couldn’t stop commenting on how beautiful everything looked. Deb and her team also did an amazing job tying in our powder blue and gold theme throughout every detail—from the florals themselves to the candles, vases, and overall design elements.

Beyond their talent, Deb and her team are just amazing people. What started as working with a vendor truly turned into building a friendship, which made the experience even more special.

We cannot recommend A Gala Affair enough. If you’re looking for a florist who will go above and beyond, genuinely care about your day, and create something unforgettable, this is your team.
Emma
Emma Sent on 03/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Floral Team!

I had the absolute best experience working with Deb and Debbie at A Gala Affair for my wedding florals and decor. From the very beginning, they were incredibly detail-oriented and truly listened to everything I wanted. They were very thoughtful about working within my budget while still bringing my vision to life in the most beautiful way.

We had several planning calls throughout the process, and they were always patient, organized, and full of great ideas. They made what could have been a stressful part of wedding planning feel easy and collaborative.

Even with all the planning we did, I was still completely overwhelmed with joy when I saw how everything came together on the day of the wedding. The flowers were stunning and exceeded my expectations in every way. Deb and Debbie clearly care so much about their work and their couples, and it truly shows.

I can’t recommend A Gala Affair enough to any couple looking for a florist who is talented, professional, and genuinely invested in making your day perfect.
Perry
Perry Sent on 12/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded every expectation

Deb and her team are so much more than florists, they really take time and effort to create an entire event. With less than 2 months lead time, A Gala Affair managed to put together the romantic vibe I was looking for. Jill made wonderful suggestions that I would not have considered myself but they turned out to really make our wedding extra special and memorable. They also worked with me to transfer bouquets from the ceremony to the reception to keep the costs reasonable. On the day of the wedding, Deb and her team worked tirelessly to ensure a perfect execution of our vision, including an impeccable breakdown of everything after the wedding was over.I highly recommend A Gala Affair for an exceptional wedding or event, they are true professionals.
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Jenna Sent on 12/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Deborah and her team at A Gala Affair did a beautiful job for our wedding. Deborah is a true botanist and knew every flower we could imagine and what would be in season for our date. She also had beautiful vessels for us to choose from and priced things out clearly in advance. She was very helpful working within our budget and making sure we ordered everything on time to get it for the wedding. We received so many compliments from our guests on the flowers, and she really understood the whimsical vibe we wanted. The bridal bouquet in particular was breathtaking. I felt like a real fairy! I’m so grateful to the Gala Affair team for everything they did to make our day special. Also, I definitely recommend doing the flower cart add on. Our guests really loved being able to take smaller bouquets home rather than a few giant centerpieces.
Emily
Emily Sent on 11/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Surrounded by flowers!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about A Gala Affair and their incredible team! From start to finish, they went above and beyond to make my wedding floral dreams come true. We met and had phone calls multiple times before the big day, and they created a fantastic proposal that was beautifully detailed.

At first, I envisioned all-white flowers and greenery, but I later decided on a vibrant summer floral theme. They embraced my change of heart effortlessly and brought my vision to life in ways I couldn't have imagined. Guests couldn’t stop raving about the florals, with many saying they were the best they had ever seen!

The A Gala Affair team was amazing as well, setting up everything perfectly before the ceremony and wedding. They even moved arrangements to the reception so that every moment felt fresh and gorgeous. The attention to detail was impeccable—there were flowers everywhere! From cocktail trays to the cake, every corner was beautifully adorned.

Thank you, A Gala Affair, for making my wedding day unforgettable and filled with stunning blooms! 🌸🌿
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 11/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further!

What can I say, Deb and her girls did an AMAZING job for my wedding. I gave Deb some of my ideas and let her do her thing and boy am I happy I did. It came out better then I could have imagined. I had so many compliments from the guest at my wedding. If I had to do it all over again I would have her change a thing!
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Brandy Sent on 11/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

Just WOW! The florals were STUNNING & Deb was beyond kind in every interaction. The setting was absolutely breathtaking. I highly recommend!
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Dd H. Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Magical French Garden Reception! Oui! Oui!

There are no words to describe how amazing Deb and her team are. They are so professional, creative & caring. The bridal bouquets, the table center pieces and all the beautiful flower decor/draping at the reception were "out of this world" gorgeous! The best part was the "Take Away Bouquet" Flower Bar at the end of the night. Deb and her team deconstructed the flower centerpieces towards the end of the reception and prepared HUGE bouquets at the "Flower Bar" station for my guests to take home. It was such a lovely surprise gift to send our guests home with! We had been told by everyone that the flowers (and smiles) lasted almost 2 weeks after the wedding! Deb brought our Versailles inspired French Garden Wedding Reception fantasy to life & we will be forever grateful! Thank you!!
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Alison Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

These are your people!

THEEE one stop shop for flowers, signs, pre aisle decor, decorations etc. You name it and they’ll make it happen. They have the most incredible flowers and decoration team. Deb & the team literally MADE our wedding. They were so easy to work with, were so organized and quick to respond. Truly, they went above & beyond and THEN SOME. We received endless compliments and comments on the flowers at our wedding. I will never be over it!!! These are the people you want at your wedding and they were well worth the money!
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Bridget Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Do not hesitate to hire!

Deb and her team are absolutely incredible! My expectations were high and they exceeded them beyond what I imagined. I was nervous about choosing florals because I did not know much going into the process, besides having a general vision and Pinterest photos of what I liked--Deb took my ideas and turned them into something magical. Not only were the florals stunning, the A Gala Affair team went above and beyond the day of the wedding, adding leftover florals to every area of the venue, moving (and re-designing) the florals from the ceremony to reception space, and organizing/taking everything at the end of the night. The team not only creates stunning floral arrangements, they have an incredible eye for design and knew exactly how to bring everything together to create a beautiful space. Deb was lovely to work with and truly captured my vision. I cannot recommend A Gala Affair enough!
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Deborah Dempsey
Deborah Dempsey
Owner

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