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Gabriele's Hand Designs
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About this vendor
A professional wedding florist in Meriden, Connecticut, Gabriele's Hand Designs is dedicated to artfully designed ceremonies and receptions. Owned and operated by Gabriele Defrances, the company is committed to providing couples with ecologically friendly flowers and plants. A successful part of the Connecticut wedding industry since 1992, Gabriele's Hand Designs is ideal for creating the wedding day ambiance you have always dreamed of.
Services Offered
Gabriele's Hand Designs offers a variety of floral services for couples to choose from. Said options include:
- Consultations
- Venue visit
- Setup
- Cleanup
- Delivery
- Event design
Other Services
Gabriele and her team also provide couples with a wide range of fresh floral arrangements. Options include:
- Table arrangements
- Chuppah décor
- Flower girl baskets
- Flower crowns
- Boutonnieres
- Flower petals
- Aisle decor
- Altar decor
- Bouquets
- Corsages
Areas Covered
Gabriele's Hand Designs proudly offers wedding floral services to couples located in Meriden, Connecticut. In addition to the local area, services are also extended to those throughout New England and New York.
What You'll Love About Gabriele's Hand Designs
Couples who book Gabriele's Hand Designs for their wedding flowers are amazed by their ability to transform a venue with their beautiful and fragrant pieces. They love the florists' attention to detail and how they can perfectly match the theme and color palette of the celebration. Check out the Real Weddings section to see examples of their floral designs.
Experience
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34 years in business
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We speak English and German
Weddings with this vendor
Samantha & Robert
54 photos
FAQ
What is the average price for a bridal bouquet?
$140
What is the average price for a bridesmaid bouquet?
$85
What is the average price for a boutonniere?
$14
What is the average price for a low table arrangement (per arrangement)?
$70
What is the average price for an elevated table arrangement (per arrangement)?
$150
Which of the following are included in the cost of your floral services?
Consultations
Event Design
Set Up
How would you describe your floral designs?
Classic
Country
Eclectic
Glamorous
Romantic
Rustic
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
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Reviews of Gabriele's Hand Designs
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Gabriele's Hand Designs delivers stunning, romantic floral arrangements that consistently exceed expectations and bring couples' visions to life. Reviewers praised professional, responsive communication, timely delivery and setup, attention to detail, and budget-friendly pricing. A few noted minor issues (missing boutonnieres and an arch-size mixup), but overall the florist is highly recommended.
Abby Sent on 06/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful Wedding Flowers
We worked with Gabriele for our wedding this past June and her work was absolutely stunning! From the start she was responsive and timely with communication and very easy to work with. We had a few phone conversations to discuss flowers and details. I knew some of the flowers that I wanted to include but relied mainly on inspiration pictures. Gabriele was able to combine my inspiration photos and ideas with her professional knowledge to create beautiful pieces. She designed our bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, arch pieces, and all of the centerpieces. The flowers were beautiful and went with our colors perfectly. The bouquets were well arranged and photographed beautifully. Gabriele did all of the set up day of, and made sure that everything was set just like we discussed. She made it so stress free for us the day of and the arrangements really tied all of our decorations together. We would recommend her to anyone in need of a florist!
Photographs by: Rachel Girouard Photography
Photographs by: Rachel Girouard Photography
Deanna Sent on 01/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful service and great value
It was such a pleasure working with Gabrielle for my wedding. Her professionalism was unmatched. She made sure that my vision came through. Her communication was always prompt and feedback was thoughtful. She communicated throughout the whole process. The flowers arrived fresh, wrapped, and lasted all night. At the end of the night none of the girls wanted to part with their flowers. I am very pleased with the experience and would recommend Gabrielle for your big day!
Kaleigh Sent on 01/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful, Polite, Kind
Gabriele was the best for our wedding flowers. She did an amazing job helping us create our vision come to life!
Nicholas Sent on 01/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful Flowers!
We had a wonderful experience with this florist. The entire process was simple, clear, and stress-free from start to finish. Communication was straightforward, and they understood exactly what we were looking for. On the day of the wedding, the floral arrangements looked beautiful and exceeded our expectations. Everything was delivered on time and perfectly set up. We highly recommend their services to anyone planning a wedding or event.
Veronica Sent on 07/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful Florals!!
Gabriele did the florals for our wedding back in April and we’re so happy with her designs. She really captured my vision. Throughout the process she was very responsive to questions that I had and was patient when I wanted to change some things around. On our wedding day she not only delivered our bridal flowers to the hotel, but she also set up the florals at our venue. Thank you, Gabriele, for your amazing work! I would recommend Gabriele’s Hand Designs!
Bano Sent on 02/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Professional!
Professional,helpful,flexible and flowers were perfect! Absolutely love her!
Emily Sent on 02/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful Flowers that Captured our Vision at a Reasonable Cost
Gabriele was great at looking at our reference images, listening to our vision, and creating flower designs that met our hopes. We were also keen to stay on budget but really wanted a few key elements, like a cascade bouquet for the bride. She was able to help the event feel full of beautiful rich color without an exorbitant cost. The cascade bouquet was gorgeous, the boutineers and corsages for the family were just the perfect touch of color and the tables felt bright without being overcrowded. She was efficient and didn't require a ton of follow up. Would definitely recommend for your wedding or event!
Olivia Sent on 01/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Fairy tale perfect wedding flowers
It was great working with Gabriele's Hand Designs! I had a very specific vision for my wedding and she executed it perfectly. The flowers looked like something out of a fairy tale. Gabriele was very flexible in helping work with me to make my vision come true.
Kylie Sent on 12/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely amazing
Understood my vision from the very start and made it happen while remaining in my budget.
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