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Oleander, a Boutique Floral & Event Styling Studio, is the brainchild of Floral Stylist & Freelance Photographer, Cynthia Manchester. Her fine arts background, passion for the botanical, and keen sense of environmental design have established Oleander as New Jersey & Bucks County’s newest avant garde floral & event studio.

Cynthia has trained under some of New York and & Philadelphia’s most established floral designers & event stylists prior to opening her Millstone-based studio.

While she finds inspiration in well known designers like the celebrated Constance Spry and organic maven Francoise Weeks, she also draws upon bits of her client’s loves and lives. From a bride’s favorite decor piece to a family heirloom to a texture which conjures a comforting memory, she seeks to create thoughtfully detailed, highly personalized floral works & environments.

With an appreciation for both the classic and quirky, Cynthia’s floral aesthetic ranges from the simple and tailored to the loose and organic; sometimes romantic… sometimes sculptural.

Always a photographer, her passion lies in creating detailed pieces which celebrate the beauty of the fleeting. But best described by her clients as both floral stylist and “friendor”, her real ability rests in translating each client’s personal vision into truly timeless floral works.

Cynthia’s favorite bloom and texture: Her daughter Norah and that ever wild, wispy curly hair!

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Lois Sent on 07/12/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Cynthia is such an artist. Her creativity, talent and enthusiasm are unsurpassed. My daughter's bouquet was nothing short of spectacular. What a pleasure to work with such a professional. I would highly recommend her if you don't want the ordinary! Loved her and her crew...
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Kelly Sent on 12/31/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Cynthia met with my mom and I at the venue to get the creative juices flowing. We told her the style of the wedding and what we were looking for and she ran with it. She was full of so many creative and spectacular ideas for the space that we never would have thought of! We ended up with the most beautifully romantic setting for our wedding day! Our guests cannot stop talking about how amazing everything looked! The flowers were perfect and the lighting installations were exquisite. Cynthia did a stellar job and we could not be happier with choosing her for the décor! Thank you, Cynthia!
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Elizabeth Sent on 12/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My daughter and I knew immediately that Cynthia was the only floral designer that would bring our vision to life! She had such a natural ability to listen to our ideas, provide creative suggestions, and designed the most Beautiful Wedding! Upon entering the venue at the Horticulture Center, we were all transported to a Moment in Time!!! Cynthia's attention to detail was Amazing! From the hanging lanterns that lit up the live bamboo wall and rustic wooden altar, with candle lit lanterns along the aisle......the Perfect Bridal Bouquet and attendant florals.......the lovely calligraphy mirror seating chart.....the wedding party farm tables canopied with greenery and florals.....the hanging lantern covered dance floor.....the Fairmount Park Horticulture Center came to life!!! We feel very fortunate that Cynthia Loves what she does....and Shared that Love with us! Thank you Cynthia!
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Mackenzie Sent on 10/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Cynthia and her husband of Oleander are incredibly talented and true artists! They took my ideas and vision and made it so much more than I ever could have dreamed. Outside of marrying my husband, seeing my venue transformed by florals was the highlight of my wedding day! It was truly magical.
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Sara Sent on 06/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Cynthia and the whole Oleander team are SO incredible! From the very beginning, when Cynthia suggested we have our first meeting at our venue, I knew I could trust Oleander to be a professional, invested vendor (and I was right). But more than that, Cynthia is just a creative magician when it comes to florals. She completely understood the vision we were hoping for and elevated it to a higher level.

My bouquet was out-of-control incredible, all the centerpieces were so lush and each blossom was perfect, and somehow she made a huge wreath of cherry blossoms for the canopy during our ceremony into a revolving chandelier strung with Edison bulbs during the reception.

Everyone was so floored by the flowers, and all of the credit goes to Cynthia & her great team. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
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Christina Sent on 02/25/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Of all the things I was unsure about throughout the wedding planning process, I was sure I wanted to work with Oleander from the beginning. I loved working with Cynthia not only for her unique and not so "traditional" style, but she was able to bring my vision and ideas to life without even being able to fully describe what I wanted myself! She is super flexible and works with your budget to incorporate as much as she can. This is a super rare thing to find in the "wedding world" and her work speaks for itself. Hands down amazing.
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User1986000 Sent on 12/27/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Cynthia and Dave of Oleander Florals and Events are one of the most personable, innovative, and creative couples that we have met. We feel so blessed to have had Cynthia and Dave compose the most unbelievable and inspiring elements for our wedding.

Cynthia was so passionate about understanding the vision of our Spanish Fiesta Wedding and executed it beyond my wildest dreams. I never imagined that an abundance of creative and beautiful elements could be blended with such confidence and excitement. After viewing her work online and conversing with her about my dream wedding I knew that I wanted nothing other than her artistic touches all throughout our wedding day.

Cynthia took time to understand our vision and embraced it full force. Matt and I could have not chosen a more capable husband and wife team to bring together the most stunning color pallete, most beautiful bouquets and boutonnieres and amazing ceremony canopy. They worked with the barn elements to create the perfect table and chandelier décor and even installed our festive ceiling drapes! Our expectations were exceeded far beyond belief!
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Jennifer Sent on 11/25/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Cynthia was absolutely amazing to work with! Throughout the entire process she was extremely helpful, responsive, professional, friendly and easy to work with and not to mention - has phenomenal taste/style and vision that was exactly what we were looking for. We received numerous compliments on how beautiful our flower arrangements were for both the ceremony and the reception. If I have another big occasion I will definitely hire her/Oleander again!
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Leslie Sent on 11/23/2014
5 out of 5 rating
When I became engaged, I knew that the two things that would be the most important to me would be photography and flowers. Early on in the planning process, I came across Cynthia's work online and was blown away by her brilliant use of color, texture, and unexpected, creative arrangements. When my mother (who is an avid gardener and incredibly passionate about plants and flowers) and I met with Cynthia, I immediately knew that there was no better person to be an important part of such a special day.

Using exceptional creativity to cultivate a stunning vision, her attention to detail and ability to create without mental restraints delivers a finished product that exceeds expectation. We were astounded at how she interpreted our vision into a stunning reality. Quite literally, our guests gasped when they entered our reception space and saw the world she created for us. Her finished product was astonishing. The concept was achieved perfectly...far better than I could have imagined.

On top of being a true floral genius, Cynthia becomes a trusted friend. She is passionate and loves what she does, and it shows in every aspect. You trust her as you would trust yourself, and you have no problem being confident in her aesthetic and direction.

Whether on the phone, in person, or via email, Cynthia makes you feel like you are her only bride. She's also incredibly conscious about working within your budget, and is open and honest when something may push the bounds. The whole team at Oleander is kind, fantastic, and incredibly talented. They transformed our entire venue, including multiple spaces, without missing a single detail. I could go on and on about how much we loved working with Oleander Florals & Events - they made our wedding elegant, romantic and exceptional. We are so blessed to have worked with them. We will truly and deeply miss Cynthia and her team!
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Gillian Sent on 10/22/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Cynthia made our wedding better then we could have ever imagined! She far exceeded our expectations and did so much more than flower arrangements and bouquets (which were literally perfect)! She found vintage pieces that matched our venue and vision perfectly even despite my lack of ability in describing that vision. Our true and honest advice to anyone a planning any event is to work with Oleander Botanicals. You will be amazed!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
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Cynthia of Oleander Florals & Events is a true artist. Her unique vintage style shows through in every piece she creates, whether she's using roses or mushrooms, her work is absolutely breath-taking. Flower are her passion and creating the setting of your dreams with flowers is her gift, placing each bud precisely where it belongs. Cynthia is a pleasure to work with; her bouquets and center pieces are inspirational. I'd highly recommend her to any bride.

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We are looking forward to seeing Oleander's fabulous creations at Samantha Mochel and Taylor Evans' wedding ceremony & reception on September 22, 2013! I haven't stopped thinking about the last wedding Oleander did at Northampton Valley Country Club in the Spring. They were some of the most beautiful centerpieces I have ever seen! Oleander has a unique way of using flowers to create works of art.Can't wait to see what you have in store for Samantha and Taylor's Fall wedding!

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Oleander creates absolutely gorgeous floral pieces! Cynthia is great to work with, we highly recommend Oleander!

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