Mark and his team completely captured the vision we wanted for our wedding day! All I had to do was give the colors we wanted and an outline of our vision and he did all the rest! He is extremely talented and personable, all it took was one in person meeting for him to perfectly produce what we wanted! Would highly recommend
Andrea B. Married on 05/13/2023
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So much more than a florist!
Mark and his team are INCREDIBLE! We booked him for our wedding after he provided a perfect experience for my friend at her wedding. His process starts with your vision and then he has a magic way of producing your vision within your budget! If you’re getting married, look I further for your go to person for designing and making your day beautiful!
There truly is no other florist I would recommend for a wedding, event, or any special occasion. Thank you for making our day absolutely GORGEOUS! - The Fishburns 💜
Courtney K. Married on 10/15/2022
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Florist Dream Team
Creative Occasions helped make our wedding beyond beautiful and so romantic. Mark is a dream to work with and could not have asked for a better person to take part in making my vision come to life. They really care and make an effort to make things easy and fun along the way.
Courtney, thank you so much!! It was such a pleasure working with you and your mom on this amazing day! I'm so honored to have been part of it and value your kind words! Sharing your experience in this review is very much appreciated! Take care and please stay in touch! Mark
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Stacey C. Married on 10/01/2022
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Florist extraodindare!!
We used Mark and his team as our florist for our wedding on October 1st at Natural Bridge, Virginia. Since we live in North Carolina, we had to coordinate everything remotely. We met with Mark only once and ironed out all the details. We spoke by phone and emailed back and forth several times just to be sure all the details were tied up. Mark was incredibly accommodating with last minute changes and even offered to pick up a vegan dessert for my son and his wife to bring to the reception venue since the bakery was right across the street from his shop. That saved me a trip into Roanoke and the stress of having to worry about it! His work far exceeded my expectations! My bouquet was absolutely stunning and the table arrangements were just as beautiful. Not only is he an artist, but he's a wonderful human being and I'm so thankful he was available. I would highly recommend him for any of your floral needs.
Stacey! Wow, thank you so much for this AMAZING review! It was totally my pleasure to be able to work with you and Jeff to bring your floral vision to life! I'm so glad you were pleased with our work! Best wishes to you both and many, many thanks!! Mark
Diane H. Married on 09/10/2022
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Fabulous - nothing less
Well, first let me begin by saying it is my complete privilege to post review for Creative Occasions. I am a designer in my own right an can not give higher praises to Mark Fry and his staff for the EXCELLENT job he did foe my own daughter's wedding. He is not only a spectacular floral designer but I am so happy to now call him my friend. I have referred him to other clients and they too have raved about his vision and his work. No one will EVER go away disappointed when using his EXPERTISE. I promise you!!! His talent is unmatched and his attention to detail and kindness goes far beyond a business sense. He takes your event personally as his own and makes the experience one in a million. Trust me please -- you will NEVER regret the relationship you build with this man and this business, He will rock your world and your event and is worth every penny you spend for your special day!!!Read Less
Lindsay D. Married on 06/18/2022
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Beautiful Flowers, Great Service!
Mark Frye was an absolute joy to work with! I wasn't sure of my vision for my for my wedding when I came into Creative Occasions. Mark used his expertise and crafted BEAUTIFUL flower arrangements. We could trust him with everything from start to finish! On the day of the actual wedding, he came to the venue twice because it was so windy he wanted to make sure my arch flowers stayed put for the wedding. If you are thinking about booking Mark for your events for decorations and/or flowers, do it! You will not be disappointed!
Lindsay, thank you so much for this Wonderful review! i am so glad we had the opportunity to work together and am especially pleased that you enjoyed your flowers!! It was an honor for me and my team to be part of your day! Thanks again for choosing Creative Occasions! Please stay in touch and best wishes!! Mark
Tammy S. Married on 05/27/2022
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Florals? You need Mark at Creative Occasions
I could not have been more pleased with Mark and his staff from Creative Occasions! Mark has exquisite taste and vision and his work shows it! Classy is an understatement. I knew things would look beautiful but trust me I was blown away when I entered the venue as it was beyond my expectations. If you are looking for florals look no further contact Mark today, you will not regret it. He and his staff were professional and on time and so very easy to work with. It took so much stress and headache off my plate while planning for my son's rehearsal dinner. I can't say enough about just how pleased and over the moon we were and are! Thanks Mark!!!
Megan A. Married on 10/30/2021
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Beautiful Flowers, Amazing Customer Serivce
We absolutely loved working with Mark. From our first video call we knew right away we wanted him to do our florals. He was personable and upbeat with every interaction. It felt like he was excited for our wedding too! I do not know a lot about flower names, etc. but he was able to interpret my vision and our flowers were stunning. Mark was easy to work with and is well respected among other wedding professionals. When we told our other vendors we were using Creative Occasions for our florals they were excited and had nothing but good things to say. I would highly recommend Mark to any bride looking for beautiful florals with no hassle!
Kelsie M. Married on 10/30/2021
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The most amazing service and product!
The moment I spoke with Mark on the phone, I knew I wanted to work with him. He is the sweetest person with the most positive attitude! I changed my quote so many times and he was so easy going about it the entire process. Our florals turned out BEAUTIFUL. One of my absolute favorites parts of the wedding were how amazing everything turned out. Mark was so easy to work with and so unbelievably humble. I don't live in the area but if I did I'd probably start a monthly subscription of getting florals from Mark! Definitely recommend him for any floral needs!
Kelsie!! Thank you so much for this AMAZING review!! You were such a wonderful client to work with and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity! You've been so great about tagging us on your social feeds, too! Please take care and my best wishes for a wonderful married life!! Mark
Kirsten S. Married on 10/09/2021
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Excellent Service
Mark at Creative Occasions was great to work with! He worked with us to create bouquets, corsages, and boutonnieres that captured our Fall theme and included our favorite flowers. We had a few changes along the way and Mark was able to accomodate those changes seemlessly. The flowers held up beautifully throughout the entire day. I would definitely reccomend Creative Occasions to any couples who are planning on having flowers at their wedding!
Hayley W. Married on 10/02/2021
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Fairytale Flowers!
Mark and his team created the most beautiful flower arrangements for our enchanted fairytale wedding back in October! After an in depth zoom meeting about our favorite styles and ideas from our Pinterest board, he tied it all together and brought our dreams to life! During the planning process, he was great with communication and answered all questions right away. His work was a huge part of our dream wedding and we are so thankful that we chose him as our florist!!
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Kimberly K. Married on 10/01/2021
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Best experience with Creative Occasions - HIGHLY recommend!
I can't thank Mark Frye and his team at Creative Occasions enough for making my wedding flower dreams come to life!! His bubbly personality, attention to detail, and the overall experience of working with him was so enjoyable throughout our entire wedding planning process. As you know, wedding planning can be super stressful, but Mark made the process fun and it felt so seamless from start to finish! I cannot thank the Creative Occasions team enough! I HIGHLY recommend using them if you're in the area!!
Liang L. Married on 08/07/2021
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Best choice ever!
So thankful for Mark Frye! He was always prompt, warm, and creative! He seemed to have read our mind and then some! The color, the arrangement, the placement, etc. etc., absolutely perfect! The work was stunning and beyond what we had expected! And not to mention, the roses were huge and O how lovely the fragrance!!! Mark's work celebrated our wedding, and made our ceremony and reception/one-year anniversary lovely and beautiful!
Hi Liang! Thank you so much for this wonderful review! I am so grateful to have been able to work with you not only for your wedding last year, but for the one-year anniversary celebration as well! Your kind words are greatly appreciated and I wish you all the best! It was truly an honor to be able to work with you! Please keep in touch! Mark
Pearl H. Married on 07/24/2021
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I LOVED my flowers
Mark went above and beyond creating the floral masterpieces for my big day. I had the most perfect flower crown, a stunning swag piece on the arbor, and the most beautiful bouquet. My girls flowers were also very lovely. Would recommend Creative Occasions to anyone looking for special even florals.
Tabitha L. Married on 04/10/2021
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Hire creative occasions now!
I was a COVID bride. My original date was 5/30/20 and I had to make a last minute decision is March to postpone. Mark at Creative Occasions was nothing short of amazing and was so helpful through everything. I didn’t even have a vision when I met with him but he built the most beautiful floral pieces for me with all my scattered ideas. He was even able to accommodate last minute things that I decided to add with the new date. The weather was terrible for my outdoor wedding so it had to be moved indoors and he brought an arbor to hang all my altar florals on and it was BEAUTIFUL. He also made my Sheppard hooks work inside as well! He is a wonderful person and such a sweet soul. I can not imagine choosing any one else to help me fulfill my dream wedding.
Doris A. Married on 11/07/2020
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Mark Frye Amazing!!!
Mark Frye of Creative Occasions was so amazing. He and his staff were so creative and fun to work with-our son’s wedding was breathtaking and perfect. Thank you for your expertise and kindness during the planning of the wedding.
Hi Doris! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with me and my team! It was truly a joy to work with you in planning a beautiful event!! I'm so glad you all were pleased with our work! Let's plan another party soon!! Mark
Callie Married on 06/26/2020
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Beautiful!!
Mark did such an amazing jobs with the flowers for our wedding! He was a pleasure to work with during the planning process and was always very responsive. He really listens to what you want! We have had several guest tell us how beautiful the flowers were! The flowers were everything I could have dreamed of and more!
Hey Callie! First of all, congratulations!! And, thank you so very much for taking the time to share this wonderful review! It was completely my honor to be part of your day and I'm so glad you were pleased with our work! Best wishes to you and Shane and please keep in touch! Warm regards, Mark
Ashlee S. Married on 06/06/2020
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Best florist ever!
If you are looking for an amazing florist, you should go with Mark! He is such a sweet person and does awesome work! Mark was always helpful and worked with us when we had to change our wedding date and location due to COVID. Thank you so much for everything Mark!!
Stephanie W. Married on 03/10/2020
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Highly recommend!
I can’t say enough good things about working with Mark.
So that this review is helpful for others, I’ll frame our wedding. First off, it was in October of 2020, so it goes without saying that my husband and I were working with a LOT of uncertainty. My husband and I are Hokies located in Chicago, IL, so we were planning the whole wedding remotely and did not get to see anything until the day of. Mark went out of his way to understand our wedding vision, communicate with me, answer all my questions, and even hopped on Zoom appointments to walk through the details of each part of the wedding.
Many vendors we worked with shared their anxieties with us and drew attention away from the actual joy of the wedding to “how could you possibly be doing this right now?” Instead, Mark only shared enthusiasm and was empathetic to all the uncertainty. My matron of honor had to cancel 10 days before the wedding (covid complications), and we were changing the seating arrangements for the reception 48 hours before the wedding. Mark was able to take my matron of honor’s bouquet and turn it into additional boutonnieres and a table arrangement with very little notice. I was impressed with and so thankful for his flexibility when it felt like everything was spinning around me.
Additionally, Mark was able to take a Brooch that has been passed down to the women in my family for generations and incorporate it into my floral arrangement.
Luckily, my husband and I were blessed with a flexible budget for our wedding. When I first talked to Mark, I knew that we wanted to go with him. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and was willing to work with my requests. Therefore, I didn’t spend a lot of time comparing to other florists. So, I’m not sure how his pricing compared to others in the area. However, I believe he and his floral arrangements were worth every penny. If you are working with a budget, he is knowledgeable enough to recommend particular flowers that are in season or easier to come by to save some money. If your ceremony and reception are in different locations, he is also able to figure out the logistics to repurpose flowers from the ceremony at the reception location to save some money and resources there, too.
After the reception, he told us that he could leave behind arrangements for family members and guests. Something I did not do as effectively as I would have liked was communicated with family members that they could take these arrangements home. (Make sure you remember to do this! 😊) Some folks took them home, but others were repurposed at the reception location (Mountain Lake Lodge).
Hi Stephanie!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with me and my shop! This review is AWESOME and honestly, I am so honored that we could be part of your amazing celebration! I so appreciate all the kind words and hope you and Adam are doing well! Please keep in touch! Warmly, Mark
Candice M. Married on 10/26/2019
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Incredible, Amazing, Perfect!
Mark Frye/Creative Occasions is just amazing. There are no words to express how incredible our experience was working with him and his talented team while planning our wedding. His talent is unbelievable - I provided a couple of pictures of what I was imagining and he not only made it a reality, but made it even better by making it ours. We were planning from across the country and he made every step of the process easy and fun. His attention to detail and his kind, caring personality helped to keep us calm, joyful, and in the moment! He worked closely with our other hired vendors to make our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception venues flawless, beautiful, magical! Undoubtedly the best in the business!
Hi Candi! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review and for sharing your experience with me and my team! It was a complete honor to be part of this very special day for you, Ted and your families! I so appreciate your trust and the opportunity you gave me in leading the design of the wedding. I'm so glad you were pleased with the results; I just wish we could find a way to do it all again!! Thank you so very much! Best wishes to you and Ted!
Alexis J. Married on 08/10/2019
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Creative Occasions made our day amazing. Mark is so easy to work with and makes sure to work with your budget. We gave him our color scheme and told him to work his magic. We couldn't have dreamed of better looking flowers. The colors were so bright and the flowers were big and full. Leading up to the wedding he was very easy to communicate with and always responded in a timely manner. Not only is he professional but he is kind and talks to you as if you are a friend. We would recommend Mark and Creative Occasions to any and everyone who needs a florist, for any occasion!
Hi Lexi! Thank you so very much for taking the time to write this amazing review and for sharing your experience with me and Creative Occasions! I am so glad you were pleased with our work; I thought the colors were to die for!! I was so honored to be part of your vendor team and hope you'll keep in touch! Thanks again! Mark
Cindy P. Married on 08/03/2019
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Mark is the best
Mark and team were a delight to work with. They were able to take my extravagant vision and turn it into something just as beautiful, but within my budget. The flowers were fresh and arrangements were just amazing and everything was delivered on time to reduce my stress levels. I thought the prices seemed high, but once I saw how big the bouquets/centerpieces were, I was so glad I chose to go with Mark's ideas. Mark also put up with my constant changes, additions, emails and requests and really made my wedding memorable and beautiful.
Thank you, Cindy! I so appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences with me and Creative Occasions! I was completely honored to be part of your amazing celebration!! And, handling changes and requests is just part of what we do!! Thank you again! Please keep in touch! Mark
Pam Married on 07/26/2019
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Refreshing and Reassuring
Mark Frye at Creative Occassions was exceptional. He listened carefully & offered helpful suggestions. Right from the start I knew I was in good hands, an experienced and thoughtful professional. Ours was a small famiy gathering, everyone appreciated the elegant and simplicity of gorgeous flowers.
Pam, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences with me and Creative Occasions! It was my honor to be part of your day and I'm so glad you were pleased with the results! I look forward to many future opportunities when we can work together! Thanks so much! Mark
Lexu Married on 06/08/2019
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Highly recommend!!
My husband and I got married on June 8, 2019 at The Maridor. Mark was AMAZING! We are so so happy we went with him! Mark answered all questions in a very timely fashion. He even set up a meeting with us when we were in town. We had phone call meetings because I live out of state. Mark offered different options and truly listened to what I wanted on my wedding day. He really pays attention to detail and just does a fabulous job with everything he does! He provided floral arrangements for a staircase, flowers for the cake, flowers for my bridesmaids & I, an aisle full of rose petals (amazingggg), flowers and greenery for decorations, votives, linens, and vases. Everything was perfect! We HIGHLY recommend Mark and his staff for your special day! He's a must have!
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Emily Married on 03/30/2019
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Amazing - 10/10 hands down.
Mark and team are AMAZING. I cannot say enough good things about them. They took my vision and truly brought it to life -- from the floral arrangements to the drapery -- it was all perfect. I had a million questions and changed things a million times and it was never an issue. I cannot recommend them enough!
