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Kate is an award-winning floral designer living and growing her own flowers in Big Sur, California. She specializes in weddings.

As a boutique farmer florist, twigs, sprigs, flowers and fruits are the craft and passion of Kate’s art. Growing up in a creative and artistic Big Sur family, Kate chose floral design as her medium. A lifelong resident of Big Sur with English roots, Kate has provided floral arrangements for weddings and special events for over 25 years. She has worked with thousands of clients – from large, exclusive inns to private venues, intimate elopements, celebrities and locals alike. Kate knows the Central Coast well, often guiding clients to the location best suited for their event, whether large or small.

Kate’s love affair with flowers began as a 10-year-old in her aunt’s sixteenth century English cottage garden with a small child’s bundle of fragrant lavender tied with a string. Since that day, she has never looked back. Today, as a connoisseur of all things botanic, she grows much of what she uses in her award-winning designs on her Big Sur ridge top.

Specially chosen during her days as a vendor at the famous London antique street markets of Portabella Road and Camden Passage, she has an extensive collection of vintage glass, silver plate, brass, and copper containers. She also has a large variety of handmade redwood boxes, all of which lend her designs originality and timeless beauty.

She studied with both the Constance Spry and Jane Packer Schools of Floral Design and believes flowers are the ultimate accessory to any event. She is an artistic free spirit, mixing her garden flowers with foraged Big Sur wild flowers, all with the guiding mantra of…Simple, Elegant, Whimsical & Wild. Working closely with her clients, she creates designs that are within their budget and that are the style desired…vintage elegance, rustic chic, or minimalist contemporary designs are all possible. Intimate elopements or grand and lavish affairs are all part of what she provides. She believes flowers mirror the beauty of love and inspire joy at all celebrations.

Please call (831) 667-2649 for a free personal consultation.

Kate Healey

Big Sur Flowers

kate@bigsurflowers.com

(831) 667-2649

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Frequently asked questions

How would you describe your floral designs?

Classic
Country
Eclectic
Glamorous
Modern
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 Petals
Single Flowers

Reviews of Big Sur Flowers

Lindsey
Lindsey Sent on 08/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

I don't know flowers well and Kate helped create a flower-scape of my dreams!

Kate with Big Sur Flowers was great to work with. I sent her a few photos of the "vibe" I wanted and told her I really didn't know anything about flowers and just to make it feel wild, magical, and boho. Kate totally delivered and brought me the perfect flowers for my bouquet and tables. We also had a wedding tree and wanted marigolds for an Indian-American fusion wedding. Kate brought these awesome garlands that really made the ceremony site pop! She also brought flowers for my hair which was lovely.
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Anastasiya Sent on 09/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Florals!

We absolutely loved my bouquet and boutonnière that Kate created for our intimate wedding ceremony in Big Sur! She pinned down the exact colors and florals that I had described to her, and the bouquet matched the vibe of our day perfectly - we got endless compliments on it from friends and family. Highly recommend Kate if you’re looking for stunning florals for any occasion!
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Kirby Sent on 08/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Kate Will Reflect All of the Most Beautiful Elements of Big Sur on Your Wedding Day

We loved how beautifully Kate executed the florals for our Big Sur wedding! Due to COVID, we ended up postponing our wedding THREE times over the past two years. Kate was always enthusiastically in our corner and happy to remain flexible throughout the entire process. I was never one of those brides who was combing Pinterest for editorialized tablescapes; I really just wanted to reflect the natural beauty of Big Sur with florals that were local and in-season. I kept my questionnaire responses pretty high-level, with my only specific request being that things not lean too boho. I really leaned into my intuition and was completely hands-off, having faith that Kate would know exactly how to reflect the landscape back to our loved ones. To say I was blown away by her execution would be an understatement. Kate and her team didn't just produce decor for our special day: they told a story. Our out-of-town guests were absolutely taken in by the beauty of everyday plants like wild oats, lavender, ferns, and even freshly cut citrus woven through the dinner tablescape. The best part of working with Kate is that she has given me the gift of these plants far beyond our wedding. I walk around this ecosystem I love so much (east bay) and get to see kangaroo paw and lavender growing across my neighborhood -- the very same varieties Kate arranged for my hair accessories on my wedding day. I see ferns and wild oats growing like weeds and think back to my bouquet, which still hangs upside down for drying in my garage. To be surrounded by these small gifts and be reminded of our wedding is so special. Thank you for everything, Kate!
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Denise Sent on 05/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Big Sur Flowers

Kate did an amazing job for our wedding. We provided our invitations/color scheme and she created the most beautiful bouquet and table settings. Would recommend for any wedding Big Sur area!
Alexis
Alexis Sent on 06/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wow -- flower fairy!

All I have to say is WOW. Kate's flowers are out of this world. If you want plain jane, don't go with Kate. She is a flower fairy. She mixes textures and colors. Kate can truly make any of your craziest visions come true. She made this beautiful moon arch for us -- it was so stunning. When it comes to Kate, dream big as she will make it happen.
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Cynthia Sent on 06/06/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful flowers for Big Sur Wedding

Kate from Big Sur Flowers was great! Super responsive and easy to coordinate. The flowers were beautiful and perfectly captures the beauty of Big Sur!
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Nancy Sent on 06/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Floral art!

I hired Kate for our daughter & fiancé's wedding at Loma Vista Gardens in Big Sur. She turned the outdoor venue into an enchanted fairy tale! The florals, candles and decor were absolutely gorgeous - from the bridal party bouquets to the table settings and everything in between! Kate was delightful to work with and I highly recommend her!
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Julianna Sent on 10/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Kate gave us the wedding of our dreams! She far exceeded our expectations and did so while staying within our budget. She quickly understood our vision for the wedding with just a short conversation and a few pinterest pictures and the final day turned out better than we could have ever imagined. From my insanely gorgeous flower crown and bouquet, to the beautiful rugs used for the ceremony, to the dinner tables overflowing with jewel toned flowers, garlands, and candles, to the decorations for the dance floor- i could go on and on about how stunning and tastefully done everything was. Kate is truly talented and the fact that all of the flowers come from her garden makes everything even more magical. She was a joy to work with and we cannot recommend her more highly.
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Jennifer Sent on 09/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Hello amazing flowers! A friend suggested that we not worry about flowers because no one really notices them at weddings, but this couldn't be further from the truth about Kate's flowers. So many people raved about how beautiful the flowers and arrangements were. Especially the dahlias! Our guests were even more in awe when they learned that she grows all of the flowers she uses. Did I mention how amazingly beautiful the dahlias were?

Kate was also able to take my erratic Pinterest board and help me incorporate all of my favorites into different centerpieces. and a beautiful archway. We had whimsical lights, lush garlands, and she has an amazing selection of vases and votives for you to rent.

Kate is a busy woman who's growing flowers for your wedding. Just trust that she will take your visions and bring them to life. She followed up with me a couple of weeks before the wedding for final counts and any changes. My day of coordinator has a great relationship with Kate and took care of much of the small details with her, so I really didn't sweat anything.

I absolutely recommend Kate for your wedding!
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Danielle Sent on 12/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Oh my gosh our flowers were unbelievable!!! Kate is an artist! She did an amazing job with our flowers. I told her our budget and the visions I had - I'm not super familiar with flowers so all I could tell her was the color scheme I wanted and she worked her magic! She also did an arch for our ceremony that was insane. I diy'd my own centerpieces and Kate was awesome about filling those. I received (and am still receiving) a TON of compliments about our flowers. I would definitely go with Kate for your wedding flowers. Her work is extra special because she grows everything herself! Thank you Kate!
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I've worked with Kate for many years and have always been happy to recommend her to couples, especially those who chose a venue in Big Sur for their ceremony. From a long-time Big Sur family, Kate knows the lay of that land so well and creates beautiful arrangements from the flowers she grows on her property. I highly recommend her!

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