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Primarily serving the Hudson Valley, Three Notch is a floral & event design studio founded by Cara Schmidt that takes on a limited number weddings each year in order to work closely with each client and create a custom design for each one. At Three Notch Florals, the magic of your event design comes through capturing a fleeting moment in nature through locally grown, seasonal flowers and weaving it together with all the many other beautiful details of the day.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a bridal bouquet?

$225

What is the average price for a bridesmaid bouquet?

$85

What is the average price for a boutonniere?

$20

What is the average price for a low table arrangement (per arrangement)?

$250

What is the average price for an elevated table arrangement (per arrangement)?

$300

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

Clean Up
Consultations
Delivery
Event Design
Samples
Set Up
Venue Visit

How would you describe your floral designs?

Eclectic
Romantic
Rustic
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
Non-Floral
Single Flowers

Reviews of Three Notch Florals

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Cynthia Sent on 12/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Cara was a kind soul with a true vision

Cara is such a special florist. Upon having our first phone conversation with her, we knew we wanted to work with her. She was chill and very flexible to what we wanted in terms of florals. We picked a venue in the Catskills with a lot of natural beauty and we wanted to be minimalist in terms of flowers and create an intimate dinner party feel and she certainly did that and more. She also was fair and reasonable in how she priced and was transparent with costs, which felt like it was rare form compared to the many other florists we spoke to.

Cara volunteered to do a venue walkthrough when she heard we were visiting, and she talked through her ideas for the space and made recommendations based on what she saw. We loved all of her ideas, and then later did an in-person visit to her studio. She kindly accommodated us even though she wasn't planning on hosting in the studio the weekend we were heading up to the venue. She had cookies, chocolate covered strawberries and champagne waiting for us on the rainy day we went, and her studio exuded warmth and vibrance from all of the flowers and vases she had. We were able to see the centerpiece in person and select candles and vases with Cara, and it was so fun! Even my fiance was providing input and really got excited about the cozy vibe we were curating.

Throughout the process, Cara was responsive, kind, and made helpful suggestions all along the way. She used locally grown flowers, and made such a beautiful bouquet and fun textured boutonniere. The decor was so perfect and paired so well with the beautiful venue. She took great care to create an elevated dinner party feel in the barn and it was so lovely. Cara did such a stand out job, and puts so much love and time and effort into every client she takes on. We loved all of the beautiful flowers and decor she chose for us, and will remember it for many years to come.
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Faye Sent on 11/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Cara is an artist

Cara is an ARTIST and an absolute joy to work with. We felt lucky when Cara was able to take us on as her schedule was already packed when we reached out – but we had no idea how truly fortunate we were! She is full of creativity and enthusiasm - it was so easy to put our trust in her. It is abundantly clear that she cares about putting together the best possible set-up. Our venue was already beautiful on its own and she made it spectacular! You can tell from her social media that she cares very much about sustainability in floral design and that she’s a joy to work with. Cara is well organized and proactive, offering to meet in person at our venue months in advance during a wedding break period - she meticulously measured the walls, posts, etc. and was very respectful of the venue and venue manager’s time and wishes. She also encouraged us to visit her studio in person so we can see the mock-up arrangements in person. She is a true collaborator, and we loved hearing her creative ideas! We could not be more in love with the flower arrangement for our cake as well. TLDR: Cara was able to create magic and surpass our vision while being very respectful of our budget - I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves! Photos are credited to Alicia King Photography (https://aliciakingphotography.com/) with the exception of the last 2 photos.
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Emily Sent on 08/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Three Notch Florals!

We loved working with Cara! Her work is beautiful and she is also a joy to work with! From our initial phone call, she immediately understood what we were looking for, and created a proposal that incorporated personalized touches. She was great to bounce ideas off of, and I love how she was just as excited as I was discussing all the details of our wedding day! I also love her mission to source local flowers, and her dedication to sourcing specific tulips for my bouquet (which I am obsessed with!). Cara is a true artist, and we highly recommend hiring her!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 05/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Most beautiful flowers ever!

I cannot recommend Three Notch Florals enough! She is a miracle worker and makes the most beautiful arrangements. I wanted something slightly different and more organic than a lot of florists I looked at, and Cara was the perfect fit. She was so flexible as our wedding plans changed multiple times and even made me the most beautiful bouquet for our micro-wedding in 2020. Once we finally got to have our celebration in 2021, she created the most gorgeous personals and arrangements I've ever seen - our guests were raving about how beautiful the flowers were all day. I'm so thankful I decided to preserve my bouquet because now I'll get to enjoy them for years to come.
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Ma Fer Sent on 11/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience

I had the pleasure of meeting Cara when I dropped off vases I owned for her to use on wedding flowers. She was as warm and approachable in person as she had been by phone and email, and proved to be flexible and receptive to my ideas. The floral arrangements she designed for our wedding were lovely; they were elegantly relaxed and unfussy. I was pleasantly surprised that the small bud vase table pieces I had requested were a lot more interesting than what I had expected due to Cara’s vase selection and artful arranging. I strongly recommend Three Notch Florals for your flower needs!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 08/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing from start to finish!

We loved working with Three Notch Florals for our wedding flowers. From start to finish, the process was seamless, and we were so happy with the results. Cara was amazing and took the time to meet with us to understand our needs and vision. She sent us thorough summaries of the proposal and design, with updates each time we made a change, and the pricing was clear and transparent (and reasonable!).

Three Notch Florals helped us achieve the romantic, moody, yet classic vibe we envisioned and were a major part of making our day as special as it was. We HIGHLY recommend them!
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Dana Sent on 12/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Honing in on Your Personal Style

I cannot say enough about Three Notch Florals flexibility and professionalism. I was a bride without time, colors, or an idea of what I wanted. Three Notch Florals patiently worked with and helped me hone in on my personal style and seamlessly incorporated it with my husband’s style which is very different from mine. This resulted in an amazingly cohesive look which nearly a year later is still garnering compliments!
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Christina Sent on 10/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I wish I had 10 stars to give Kate & Cara! They were a delight to work with. They really took the time to listen to what I wanted, and they even put together mood boards to make sure they understood my vision for the color scheme. They also came up with multiple creative solutions to make sure I stayed within my budget (and they are extremely transparent with their pricing), which I really appreciated.

All the flowers at our wedding were an absolute dream! They nailed my “moody boho” vision and made the dreamiest, most gorgeous arrangements (especially my bouquet, which I fell in love with). They really exceeded my expectations -- they truly understood what I wanted and made my vision come to life. I wish their arrangements could have lasted forever!

I also really appreciated how organized, thorough, detailed, and thoughtful they were. I mentioned once in passing (months ago) that I liked proteas, and they remembered and snuck a few proteas into our arch. I also had a few special requests and last-minute changes/additions, but they took note of it all and executed everything flawlessly, even down to the tiniest detail.

And aside from their work, Kate & Cara are such lovely and warm people. From my very first conversation with them, it felt like I was talking to an old friend. You can tell they really love what they do.

These ladies are unbelievably talented! They have the vision to create anything you have in mind, and they are wonderful to work with. Highly recommend!
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Kaitlin Sent on 08/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We can't say enough wonderful things about Three Notch Florals!! From the start of the entire planning process they were so helpful in aiding us narrow down our ideas, choosing the arrangements that would make the most impact and working strategically with our budget. From all of our pinterest photos, they were able to create arrangements that were even more beautiful than we could have ever hoped for. Even when rain sidelined our outdoor ceremony to a separate covered area, Kate and her team were able to quickly regroup with our coordinator and create a new centerpiece for our altar on the pillars. Every single detail was gorgeously arranged - we are still looking back at the photos and wishing we could have preserved the flowers forever. We would 100% recommend everyone to book Three Notch to complete all of your wedding floral dreams!
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Emily Sent on 08/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Would highly recommend! They were so thorough and detail-oriented throughout the process, and really fulfilled the vision of our wedding within our budget. Three Notch Florals was our most reliable vendor at staying in touch and I really appreciated how reassuring they were, especially after having to accommodate changes to the table setup just a few weeks before the wedding. We got many compliments on the greenery and style of the florals and I very much fell in love with my bouquet. They added a really personal touch to their relationship with us, which made me so confident going into the day of the wedding that everything would look beautiful. Thank you so much!
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