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Designs By Jody, Inc is a specialty floral designer in Lake Bluff, Illinois. This group of talented designers and floral experts creates beautiful event designs for couples of all styles and budgets. They help design, plan, and execute event decor creation that is personalized just for you. Designs By Jody, Inc creates not just a design, but an unforgettable experience. Whether your wedding is intimate or grandiose, casual or elaborate, Designs By Jody, Inc will help you create the ambiance and decor you’ve always dreamed.

Experience
Jody, principal designer and owner of Designs By Jody, Inc, is a highly educated and locally renown florist. She studied at the Parsons School of Design, then pursued a teaching career at Lake Forest Country Day School until opening her shop in 1979. She also rewrote curriculum for Ryerson Woods for the Lake County Forest Preserve, providing students an immersive experience to learn about local flora and fauna.

Services
Designs By Jody, Inc provides custom floral and event designs. They use a variety of flowers as well as event decor pieces and rentals to create a coordinated space to reflect our ideas and visions. All floral arrangements are individually created and priced to fit your expectations.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Clean Up
Consultations
Delivery
Samples
Set Up
Venue Visit

How would you describe your floral designs?

Classic
Country
Eclectic
Glamorous
Modern
Nautical
Preppy
Romantic
Rustic
Tropical
Vintage

Which of the following services do you provide?

Clean Up
Consultations
Delivery
Event Design
Samples
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
Single Flowers

Reviews of Designs By Jody

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Jennifer Sent on 01/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Jody, Mary and Peggy were the absolute best! They were incredibly accommodating and creative and even kept smiles on their faces when I scrapped my original floral design for something different a few weeks before the wedding.

Thank you for everything ladies!! From the chuppah to the centerpieces, everything was absolutely perfect! You helped make this special day truly magical and I really appreciate everything you did for us!

You guys are the best! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
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Linda Sent on 10/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Took our ideas and made them even better !
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Whitney Sent on 10/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I worked with Peggy on my wedding flowers and they were absolutely perfect. She listened to everything I said and made suggestions to keep me within budget. The team was so amazing to work with, I would highly recommend them!!
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Tscharner Sent on 10/20/2017
4.9 out of 5 rating
Designs by Jody did an exceptional job every step of the way - from ideation to day-of execution for my wedding. Everything came together beautifully and I would highly recommend!
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User1717718 Sent on 06/13/2014
4.9 out of 5 rating
The flowers for my wedding were beautiful!!! Dana was able to execute my vision to perfection! All of the flowers were so fresh and beautiful. Thank you so much for making my dream come true!
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Kaitlin Sent on 11/07/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Flowers and Decorations

Designs By Jody did a great job with the flowers and decorations for our wedding. I worked with Peggy and she took the time to sit down with me a couple times to go over my vision and make sure it came to life! I received a lot of compliments the day of and I really loved how everything turned out. I would recommend them to anyone!
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C Sent on 10/20/2017
4.8 out of 5 rating
Dana Strothman is a remarkably gifted professional. She designed and executed perfectly stunning flowers for our wedding and I couldn't be more pleased. She is also a delight to work with. Thank you Dana!
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Trixia Sent on 10/27/2017
4.5 out of 5 rating
Flowers were really pretty. They did well with the design and set up
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Renee Sent on 10/30/2017
4.3 out of 5 rating
The ladies at Designs by Jody were so helpful and accommodating. We walked in on a whim one afternoon right before closing time and the ladies sat down with us for a full consultation. You could tell they wanted the business and they were happy to work with us (even on our very modest budget). After the initial meeting, the staff sent me numerous emails back and forth ensuring that we had all the looks in place. On a peak season Saturday, they certainly didn’t need our little $600 order of personals, but they didn’t treat us any differently than a wedding booked with centerpieces and all. There was one small error on our order—the father’s boutonnières were supposed to have a rose and did not. Luckily, after a last minute change earlier in the week (in which they graciously accepted) they had thrown in one extra corsage for a grandmother who couldn’t attend. I simply pulled apart the extra corsage and used the roses from it for our father’s boutonnières. Everything worked out and the flowers were beautiful!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Froggy's Catering Froggy's Catering Wedding Caterers

After many weddings and parties with Designs by Jody, a review is over due. With many years of expertise, Jody and her team are very creative and attentive to detail. As a florist and a wedding planner with an unbelievable vendors network, she can make your vision become a reality. Highly recommend!

Watermark, by Shully’s Cuisine and Events Watermark, by Shully’s Cuisine and Events Banquet Halls

We have been working with Designs by Jody, Inc. for almost 30 years and have loved every minute of it. Can't sing high enough praises for their professionalism and stunning creativity! Here is to 30 more years! Fondly, All of us at Shully's Cuisine and Events

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