Flowers For Dreams

We worked with Flowers for Dreams and Mae for our April wedding, and they exceeded all of our expectations. Our florals were stunning—and that may be an understatement. Mae and the team were wonderful to work with, we could not be more thrilled with the outcome, and we cannot thank the team enough!

I used the FFD drop off delivery service for my wedding flowers last weekend and their spring bouquet and centerpieces were so gorgeous. I got so many compliments on the floral and people were so excited to take some home after the wedding. Their self service option is so easy to use and they are super responsive if you have to make changes on your order. Everything went off without a hitch and I highly recommend using this option for a budget friendly and stunning floral option.

Flowers for Dreams was incredible. Communication was super quick, and they worked closely with us to make sure we were getting exactly what we envisioned. Everything arrived exactly when and where it needed to.

We went with bud vases, and they provided a beautiful, cohesive variety. My bouquet was stunning—bold, colorful, and exactly what I hoped for. They were honestly one of the more affordable options we found and we love supporting a company that gives back to the community, so it was an easy choice! Couldn’t recommend them more.

The first thing we heard from our wedding guests is that our flowers were the most beautiful they’d seen. Flowers have always been an important part of our vision for our special day. My wife and I are very much in love with plants and flowers, and having someone who could so effortlessly and beautifully carry out our vision was an absolute gift. When we first met with Lilly, it was clear that she was friendly and a talented florist. She was more than willing to collaborate and organized a dry run of a few different options for us to choose from. She cultivated gorgeous and dynamic tablescapes, and took a few key words we’d used and created unique, magnificent, trailing, bouquets. We were over the moon with the final results, and have already used Flowers For Dreams for another event after the wedding as well.

I could not be happier with the way my wedding flowers turned out. Amanda and her team were so easy to work with and really listened to my vision and made it come to life. They worked with me to come up with a plan that both followed that vision but also fit in my budget and in the end it was perfect. Walking into the main room and seeing the flowers on all the tables put such a smile on my face. The fact that Flowers for Dreams also started a non-profit and is dedicated to helping others, as well as composting their flowers, really drew me in. The flowers really made the day that much more perfect than it already was.

Jessica and Flowers for Dreams did an outstanding job for our daughter Emily’s wedding in October! From our first meeting, throughout the whole process, Jessica completely understood Emily’s vision and created the most magical and beautiful wedding with such gorgeous floral arrangements and bouquets. We love the mission at Flowers for Dreams giving back to local charities and thought Jessica was amazing to work with. She was responsive and helpful and I would highly recommend her and Flowers for Dreams to everyone. We are actually using them again for my son’s rehearsal dinner next

We had an incredible experience with Flowers for Dreams! Mae and the team were organized, creative, and so easy to work with. After a quick in-person review and a few calls back and forth, she brought our vision to life even more beautifully than we imagined. The arrangements were gorgeous and perfectly tied together our day. We also loved knowing that leftover flowers were donated and the proceeds supported a great cause. Highly recommend Flowers for Dreams to any Chicago couple!

We are SO happy that we booked Flowers for Dreams as our florist. Kaylee was the lead on our account and she executed our vision perfectly at a reasonable price. We asked for some last minute changes to our tablescapes and she was so helpful in making sure that we had everything we wanted. They were also the only company we asked for quotes from that didn't upcharge me for a smaller bouquet just because I was the bride. We are so pleased that we got to work with a company that not only provided amazing service but stands by their values in every facet of their business. Easily one of our favorite vendors of the day!

We worked with Flowers for Dreams out of Chicago, Casey Watters did such an amazing job! Our florals were so fresh and beautiful! She executed exactly what I wanted and more! The vases and candles were an added bonus! The flip from ceremony and reception went flawlessly as well! I think the value for what we paid for and pricing was extremely reasonable from other quotes I heard of from friends. Not to mention we and our guests took our florals home and they lasted another 2 weeks!! So amazing and can not recommend them more! USE THEM FOR YOUR WEDDING!!

Let me just start by saying: I didn’t want "wow", I wanted "OH, WOW!" — and Drew Hawley at Flowers for Dreams absolutely delivered. I sent him my Pinterest board as inspiration and told him to go with it. No micro-managing, no step-by-step instructions. I trusted his artistry, and he ran with it… straight into floral heaven.

The result? A wedding day so visually stunning that guests are STILL talking about the flowers — and not casually. I mean emphatic, jaw-dropping, “who-is-your-guy-I-want-to-renew-my-vows-just-to-hire-him” kind of talking. Here are just a few of the actual quotes from our guests post-wedding:

🌸 “The florals, OMG Erin, THE FLORALS!”
🌸 “Everywhere I looked – truly enchanting and so YOU.”
🌸 “Who did your flowers?! I’m already married but I’ll do it again just to hire him!”

Drew and his team created a world that felt like a dream — elegant but whimsical, refined yet romantic, and deeply personal. It wasn’t just decoration. It was storytelling. Every petal, every arrangement, every corner of our venue felt considered and intentional — like he had climbed inside my imagination and brought it to life, only better.

The ceremony arch? Showstopping.
The tablescapes? Magazine-worthy.
The bouquets? Like holding art in my hands.
Even the tiniest bud vases had people taking photos!

Working with Drew was a breeze — kind, communicative, creative beyond belief. He understood the assignment… and then nailed the extra credit. I felt completely taken care of, heard, and understood.

To say I’m a happy bride is an understatement. I’m over the moon. I will be dreaming about those flowers forever — and forever grateful to Drew Hawley and the entire Flowers for Dreams team for making magic on my wedding day.

If you are looking for a florist who goes above and beyond — someone who doesn’t just fill a space with flowers but fills it with emotion and wonder — look no further. Seriously. Look no further.

Drew, thank you. A million times over. You are a floral genius.