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Perfection!

Samantha Monday is amazing and highly professional. Modestly priced. Her shop is beautiful and so were the flowers she did for our wedding reception. We got so many comments on them from our guests. We will hire her if we need flowers in the future. Her arrangements are gorgeous and we highly recommend her. Thank you for everything!

Kelsey Sent on 01/03/2019

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Kelsey & Jake's Wedding 10.13.18

Gardenias Event Floral did an absolutely amazing job on the flowers! The bouquets were exactly what my daughter Kelsey had wanted - perfect flowers, size and color! The ceremony site on the lawn at Callawassie Island Club in South Carolina was decorated with large lanterns to mark the alter and smaller lanterns that lined the aisle - BEAUTIFULLY done! The reception hall in the club was decorated perfectly and definitely set the tone for the evening!

The Gardenia team is very professional, easy to work with and are highly recommended!

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Samantha Sent on 10/10/2018

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I absolutely loved working with Samantha at Gardenia's Floral! She is SO talented and easy to work with! I went into our meetings with very little knowledge about flowers, and with a vision in my head that I could not find in pictures to share with her. All Samantha had to go on was my fumbling descriptions and items for centerpieces that I had purchased and brought to her. I was very nervous that I wasn't adequately describing the look that I was going for, but Samantha absolutely nailed it! I was blown away on my wedding day when I saw her bring all of my ideas to life! Every single bouquet, boutonniere, ceremony piece, and centerpiece was executed flawlessly with amazing attention to detail. I had given Samantha a ton of geometric terrariums of varying shapes and sizes for the ceremony and centerpieces, and she arranged them perfectly together, with every single one looking unique but cohesive. My mom had given me pieces of her wedding dress as my "something old", and Samantha incorporated that along with a few other sentimental pieces into my bouquet beautifully. I tend to be a very Type A and high strung person, and Samantha's quiet confidence and calming demeanor was a perfect balance in our meetings and emails that let me know we were in good hands. As for price, we were very pleased with the quantity of flowers/greenery and the high quality of work for the amount that we paid. I would absolutely recommend Samantha to any bride!

Tatiana Sent on 09/15/2018

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Samantha knew exactly what I wanted and gave me some great ideas. My bouquet, centerpieces, and all decor looked fantastic. Highly recommended.

Jennifer Sent on 11/25/2017

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Samantha is truly a floral genius. We felt like we only gave her a few small details of the centerpieces we had in mind, and she gave us absolutely stunning work! The bridal/MOH hoops she made were also beyond anything I could have dreamed up. We were so happy with what she came up with and wouldn't change a thing!

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Amanda Sent on 10/16/2017

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Gardenias Floral did an AMAZING job with my wedding flowers. She took the time to meet with me about exactly what I wanted down to every single flower and color in each bouquet. When the flowers were delivered on the morning of my wedding, I couldn't believe how PERFECT and beautiful they were! All the flowers from the bouquets, to the centerpieces to the spray for the ceremony arch were stunning! Samantha was wonderful to work with and I would absolutely recommend her to use for your wedding/occasion!

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Marco Sent on 07/13/2017

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Samantha was great to work with. Very professional, quickly responded to emails and phone calls and was very helpful along the way. Our center pieces and bouquets were beautiful and she brought in these amazing tress to make our indoor ceremony feel a little more springy. She used lot of succulents, white flowers, and greens-captured the look we were going for perfectly. Very clean and classic. Her prices were reasonable compared to other florists in the Maplewood/Short Hills area. Would definitely recommend.

Kathryn Sent on 05/24/2017

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Working with Samantha and her team was a pleasure. We met several times to come up with a truly unique and beautiful floral aesthetic for our wedding day. We wanted botanical/greenery/succulent centerpieces that other floral shops just didn't understand. Samantha understood what we were looking for and surpassed our expectations. Our bouquets were stunning and matched our bridal party perfectly. I can't explain how beautiful our flowers were. You'll just have to try them yourself!

Inna Sent on 03/01/2017

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Samantha at Gardenia's delivered incredible flowers and decor for our wedding. She met with me several times to finalize selections and run through all the selections. We got absolutely gorgeous bridal flowers, bridesmaids flowers, mother of bride and groom flowers, boutonnieres, flowers for a chuppah, chuppah rental, lanterns and rose petals. Everything was organized and labeled on the wedding day when delivered to the respective locations. The bouquets were delivered in vases to keep them fresh and lasting longer. Samantha helped to fulfill the vision and make the wedding day extra special. Highly recommend to others for gorgeous arrangements and wedding decor.

Lauren Sent on 03/01/2017

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100% would recommend Gardenia's!!! This review is so long overdue, but Samantha was absolutely great to work with! I went to a few different florists and I decided to book Gardenia's because I felt like Samantha immediately "got" what I was looking for. I showed her my Pinterest board which was a bit scattered, honestly. She showed me pictures and offered additional flower suggestions (really good ones) based on the colors and the look I wanted - succulents with light greens, mauve, white, purple. My BM dresses were mint so I was kind of particular about the shade of green in the arrangements. She was so patient with my sister-in-law's questions and my roundabout descriptions; and when the flowers arrived at my house the morning of the wedding I was SOO HAPPY!! Everyone was so impressed with them and all of my girls were taking pictures of their bouquets when they arrived. Gardenia's incorporated my "something olds" so beautifully into the bouquets, wrapped all of the bouquets in matching colors of ribbon for the BM dresses and my dress, and labeled everything. Weeks after the wedding I still had the dried flowers that I just did not want to throw away. (My wedding was in June 2016 and I still have them - not sure if that is gross but I loved them so much.)

I used Gardenia's for bouquets, centerpieces and church decor, so there were a few locations. I had no hesitations about all of these deliveries getting to the places they were supposed to - and everything was perfect. Samantha was knowledgeable, responsive to emails, worked with me on pricing, and just all around great to work with. Plus their flower shop is ADORABLE and smells so good! Hands down would go with Gardenia's.

Kristen Sent on 12/17/2016

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During the wedding planning process, we worked with Samantha at Gardenias and she was wonderful throughout the process! I preferred a much simpler arrangement than many that I saw online and at some other florists. Samantha treated me with the utmost respect the entire way, which I cannot say for other florists I had also initially inquired, and created the absolute most beautiful bouquets and boutonnieres. She listened to my feedback as we designed the bouquets and created a better outcome than I had imagined. Everything was well managed throughout the process as well. All in all, Gardenias provided gorgeous bouquets and an excellent value that made my entire wedding party excited and received many compliments throughout the day!!! Thank you Gardenias!

Stacey Sent on 09/25/2016

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So happy with my service from Samantha and her team at Gardenias in adding a gorgeous touch to our wedding day! I came to them relatively late in the planning process (after not being sure if I wanted real flowers or not - I 100% made the right decision btw!) and mostly just had my bouquets done - they came out GORGEOUSLY. The detail in each bouquet was truly amazing, I was just in awe and wish I could have carried it around forever! The flowers came delivered in separate, labeled jars for me and each of my bridesmaids (adorable) right on time, and communication was great throughout the whole process. I wanted a very garden-y, wildflower feel to my bouquet and they nailed it - it was amazing the impact it had on my wedding overall. Just the perfect touch. Would absolutely recommend Gardenias!

Julia Sent on 09/21/2016

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We wanted to use a florist from our town and Samantha did such a beautiful job for our wedding in August. Gardenias went above and beyond with the bouquets, centerpieces, and decor. Samantha listened to our vision and created exactly what we wanted- a summery, wild-flower mix that photographed beautifully. We were beyond thrilled with our flowers- I would highly recommend Gardenias!

Nadine Sent on 09/15/2016

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We had a fantastic experience working with Samantha! We shared a general idea of what we were looking for and some pictures, and when we went in to see the sample, it was exactly what we had in mind! The day of, the flowers were all beautiful, and arrived right on time! We were so happy with the center pieces and all of the bouquets, and it was so nice how all of the bouquets arrived in a vase with each girl's name on it!

Courtney Sent on 01/20/2016

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Samantha was wonderful to work with! She understood my vision right from the start, totally got me, I had no doubt whatsoever the flower arrangements would be beautiful... and they were! Better than I could have imagined!! I received so many compliments, even from the staff at the venue. They said they had not seen such creative displays before, and they've seen a lot. Gardenias Floral is definitely the place to go, you will not be disappointed! Thank you Samantha!!

Samantha Sent on 01/16/2016

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Samantha and her group completely assembled the flowers according to my vision, if not better!! I had booked their services around 5 months in advance and had so many additions and/or changes up until the wedding. Samantha was very patient with me during this time and I can never be grateful enough for that. Gardenias also offers a sample viewing which helps so much during the planning process. I had ordered fresh flowers for our bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and church decorations; while at reception, I had ordered silk flowers. I was more worried about the silk flowers as many other florists that I had gone to were not able to accommodate for the types of flowers I had in mind ---- however, Gardenias was able to pull through for me! Everything was delivered to their locations on time as well! All flowers -- regardless if they were fresh or silk --- were also treated with care and packaged carefully. I could not have pictured a perfect wedding without them. AMAZING person to work with and GREAT services. I would highly recommend them to anyone!

Amanda Sent on 01/13/2016

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Samantha was so amazing! I changed my mind a few times about the kind of centerpieces I wanted, and she was very patient and responsive to my emails and calls. She helped me stay in budget, and she understood exactly the look I was going for! The week of the wedding, Samantha emailed me to warn me that their supplier was having an issue with the quality of my favorite flower and that we may have to go with something different, but she assured me she wasn't giving up hope and would continue to call all other suppliers in the area. She ended up finding them and I have never seen such beautiful flowers! The bouquets and centerpieces were absolutely perfect!

Katie Sent on 12/11/2015

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I have so many good things to say about Gardenia that theres not enough room to comment. The flowers for my wedding day 4/11/15 were absolutely gorgeous! They lasted all day and dried beautifully as a keepsake. Our parents and guests were thrilled and truly impressed. Samantha was so easy to work with and brought my fairy tale wedding day to life! We'll definitely be back for future events!
-Katie and Jason Fama

User2431809 Sent on 11/18/2015

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We used Gardenias for our bouquets, boutonnieres and mother corsages. I met with Samantha twice, to go over what we wanted and for her to make a sample. She was very helpful with any adjustments I wanted to make at any point. We did customer pick up because both the grooms parents and my parents house are two minutes away, everything came out beautiful, we had an issue with the mothers corsages the day of, the roses looked a little wilted, but between my maid of honor and dad the problem was fixed without me even realizing it, and the end result was gorgeous, everyone complimented how beautiful our flowers were! I'm now using them to preserve my bouquet because that's how perfect it was!

Kathy Sent on 11/17/2015

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We were so happy with our decision to go with Gardenia's for our wedding flowers! Samantha was super friendly and helpful from day one. Everything from the boutonnières to the centerpieces were absolutely gorgeous! We received so many compliments on our bouquets and centerpieces. Samantha even incorporated some of my special charms into my bouquet which helped me to honor and remember loved ones on our wedding day. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and would recommend Gardenia's to anyone in search of beautiful wedding flowers with great service!

Leah Sent on 11/15/2015

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Samantha at Gardenias Floral is a true artist. When we first met with her, I wasn't sure entirely what to expect. I don't know much about flowers, and despite all my Pinterest browsing, I'd only come up with a few keywords: I knew I liked a lot of texture, and I knew we wanted burgundy dahlias. In that first meeting, she helped walk us through all of our options and to suss out a clear style. She is stoic and clear, but I peeked at her notes while we were talking about the overall style of the wedding and realized that she had written out precisely what flowers she wanted to use in each bouquet, including some that I knew and loved but hadn't even thought to mention. It was clear to me that she already knew just what she would create for us, and I was already excited to see it!

From seeing examples of her work online, I honestly expected Gardenias to be out of our price range. I was so surprised and relieved when I saw the estimate and knew we didn't need to meet with anyone else. Samantha is flexible, talented, AND an incredible value.

My mom & I had collected mercury glass, candles, table #s, which we dropped off the week before the wedding and I knew we could trust that it would be amazing. My husband wanted copper wire wrapped around his boutonniere, and she wrapped the same copper wire and ribbon around my bouquet - he is still holding onto his bout, he loved it so much! She also, by request, left me an extra piece of wire to attach my grandfather's ring. My bridesmaids loved that their bouquets arrived in vases with our names - it makes you feel special. Our venue coordinator even told us when we arrived that the table arrangements were her favorite decor she'd seen in the space yet.

I am still totally enamored with our flowers and the service from Gardenias, and am so glad that we found them!

Becca Sent on 11/03/2015

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Samantha was very easy to work with. She always made sure to keep her notes up-to-date and checked-in regularly. My flowers came out exactly how I asked. They were creative and just funky enough while still fitting in well for a traditional wedding. I was very happy with them.

Ria Sent on 10/15/2015

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I found Gardenias Floral on the Knot. We looked at other florists as well. When we met Samantha she was very nice and showed us an idea of the flowers that we can have on our day. They made our budget very flexible for us. I wasn't sure how my bouquet would look like, but on the day of the sampling it was something I was looking for. It was gorgeous. They delivered our flowers in a timely manner. They even helped us with our aisle decor and our arch even when we were last minute. Everything turned out beautiful and I would highly recommend them.

Kelly Sent on 10/02/2015

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Sam did an amazing job as my florist for my wedding! the boutiques and boutonnieres were so beautiful! She made a sample boutique months before my wedding to make sure it was what I wanted my flowers to look like. The flowers came out perfect. She always kept in contact to ask if there were any changes to my flowers months/weeks leading up to my wedding. If I had any questions for Sam, I emailed her and she always responded back right away. I would highly recommend Gardenias for your wedding! You will not be disappointed.

Vanessa Sent on 09/15/2015

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If you have a low budget then this is the place for you. They have so many great looking flowers and bouquets for any price range and the customer service here is top notch.

Kristin Sent on 08/15/2015

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Working with Samantha was great and stress free. We planned out all the flowers for the wedding within 30 minutes. I told her my budget and color scheme and she came up with the most beautiful flowers for the wedding. Samantha and her staff are amazing! I highly recommend Gardenias Floral to anyone looking for amazing flowers not just for their wedding, but for any occasion!

Amy Sent on 08/11/2015

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I would absolutely recommend Gardenias Floral to anyone who needs a great florist. I didn’t have a florist I used regularly before my wedding, so I needed to do some searching. At first I only planned on doing bouquets and boutonnieres from Gardenias because I didn’t need any floral decor, but I ended up using them for centerpieces as well. One thing I really like about Gardenias is that they’re a small local store in Metuchen, NJ and all of my meetings were with Samantha Monday, one of the owners. I showed Samantha some ideas I found on Pinterest, told her my color scheme and what kind of flowers I did/didn’t like and she and her team created amazing bouquets and centerpieces. Something else I really liked is that I got to have a preview meeting to go in and see a preview of my bouquet so that if I wanted to change anything I could and I got to see what the finished product would look like before the wedding day. My wedding was in August so I was worried about the bouquets and boutonnieres wilting, but they looked amazing for the entire day! I was very happy with my experience and will definitely use Gardenias for any floral needs in the future.

Elizabeth Sent on 07/16/2015

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Samantha and her team were amazing and my flowers for my wedding were gorgeous! I sent her photos of what I was looking for and she was able to deliver what I wanted within my budget. I would highly recommend Gardenias Floral for all of your floral needs :-)

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SO happy we decided to go with Samantha and Gardenias Floral for our wedding. We waited a little late to hire a florist since we were only getting bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages. After speaking with 4 other florists who said they weren't able to get peonies for our May wedding, Samantha told us she would be able to get them, and at an extremely reasonable price within my budget! She also offered a bouquet sample for the bridesmaids bouquet which was such a great idea because I changed my mind after seeing my ideas in person. Samantha is so easy to work with, extremely professional, and does AMAZING work. I highly, highly, highly recommend Gardenias Floral! I wish I could give them 10 stars!

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Sam and the Gardenias Floral crew are amazing!!!! I was referred by SEVERAL different brides to check out this place. I went to get a consultation from another florist first, and after hearing that what I wanted couldn't be done, I got completely dejected. I met with Samantha at Gardenias and she was extremely accommodating from the very beginning. Not only did she assure me that what I would want for my florals could ABSOLUTELY be done, she is extremely flexible, communicative, open to suggestions and offers her opinions if you were slightly lost, like I was. Above all else, for the quality, service, and end products It was (an extremely reasonable amount of) money well spent. Everyone at the wedding kept commenting on how beautiful and rustic the arrangements were, some people may have even fought over the centerpieces! I loved everything about Gardenias' Floral creations and will look to them for anything I may need in the future!

If any in the area brides are considering Gardenias, DO IT. You will NOT be disappointed!!! Thank you Gardenias!

User1941596 Sent on 11/26/2014

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Samantha was very professional and fair throughout the time we worked with her. I wanted a certain look that was somewhat trendy yet a little unique. I used words like "fluffy" (no joke!) to describe what I wanted and sent her a ton of pictures. During our trial run where she did a mock-up centerpiece, we gave her feedback and on the wedding day, she NAILED IT! The flowers totally helped set the mood and I am ever grateful for her very fairly priced and professional services! Highly recommended, especially if you are having a more modern wedding.

Kate Sent on 11/25/2014

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Sam and her staff at Gardenias were absolutely amazing! Sam was extremely patient with my whole decision making process, even when I wasn't totally sure of what I wanted. She was helpful and informative, and suggested wonderful flowers and arrangements from which to have me choose. The pricing was appropriate to what was requested. I was thrilled with all the day-of arrangements, loved all the colors of my flowers and the arrangements from the bridal and bridesmaid bouquets, to the boutonnieres, to the centerpieces. I could not have asked for a better experience from beginning to end. I would HIGHLY recommend Gardenias and Sam to everyone.

User1929047 Sent on 11/18/2014

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I couldn't be happier I chose Gardenia's for my wedding! It was a pleasure working with Samanthia planning the flowers (she was very patient and had great suggestions) and I just loved the finished products. She even included details like laminated cards with ribbons for the bouquet vases. Her quality, service, and pricing can't be beat!

Nancy Sent on 11/12/2014

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Samantha and her expert team of floral designers made our recent wedding reception a vision of fall beauty!!! She created a room that glowed with warmth and color from the use of berries, fall leaves and gorgeous seasonal blooms.

She also designed beautiful corsages, nosegay and boutonnieres !!

Mary Sent on 11/11/2014

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The flowers were more beautiful than expected!!! Samantha was a pleasure to work with, she accommodated us in every way!

Sandra Sent on 10/20/2014

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Samantha and the staff at Gardenia are the most amazing floral designers. Upon my first meeting with Samantha before we even signed our contract she quickly got our vision for our event and floral decor. She was flexible and responsive to even minor changes that we needed to make to our designs and on the day of the flowers were delivered in a timely fashion and were more beautiful than even when we saw the samples ahead of time. My bouquet was stunning and our centerpieces were such a hit people were fighting to take them home at the end of the night. The flowers looked fabulous all night despite a humid day and I can not recommend them more. I will continue to use Gardenias for all of our flower needs as long as we live in the area.

Lauren Sent on 08/23/2014

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Samantha and her team were a pleasure to work with. I showed them inspiration pictures, and the final products were better than I could have ever imagined. It was a great experience!

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Samantha at Gardenias Florist did a wonderful job supplying the flowers for my daughter's wedding. The flowers were fresh, vibrant and artfully arranged. She was able to present a very elegant look for all the flowers even though we had used a more casual main flower ( sunflowers). The bridesmaids loved their bouquets, and the vases they were delivered in.

Sara Sent on 11/14/2013

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Samantha was so amazing. She totally understood my vision and not only brought it to life but made it better than I had imagined. She was super responsive, creative, and easy to work with. The flowers were fresh beautiful and breathtaking!

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Thank you so much Sara!!!!

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I went to a few florists and Gardenias was by far the most helpful, understanding and professional! They gave us a great quote which was based on the flowers we were using and their prices, they worked with my ideas but offered great ideas as well. I found it difficult to know exactly what I wanted when I first walked in and I was looking for guidance- The shop has tons of books of work they've done And pricing ideas. It was perfect. Delivery was excellent day of and I loved the flowers! I didn't want to put the bouquet down :)

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Gardenia Florals was our florist vendor for our wedding at the Palace on Oct. 18th. Samantha and team was great to work with. My flowers at the ceremony and at the reception were beautiful! Definitely hire Gardenias for your wedding! They will not disappoint!

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Thank you so much!! :))

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I knew I wanted my flowers to take advantage of fall colors, but that was about it. Samantha worked with my mom and me to take that little idea and create the most beautiful center pieces I have ever seen. The bouquets were so unique. And the flowers were so hearty. I loved everything!

Crena Sent on 10/21/2013

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Samantha was wonderful to work with. She understood exactly what we were looking for and the arrangements/bouquets were beautiful and unique. She was extremely professional and responsive which is not always the case with vendors (most of our other vendors took days to get back to us). She responded to emails quickly and was very organized with appointments, etc. and we were able to view a sample of our bouquet and arrangements prior to the wedding. All of this left us feeling very confident the day of the wedding. We received so many compliments and we loved everything. Worth every penny! Thanks Samantha :)

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Crena, thank you sooo much! Congratulations to you and Elliott

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Samantha was wonderful to work with and easy to communicate with. She captured our theme and took our likes/dislikes into consideration. The bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and centerpieces were all beautiful, and we received many compliments on them. Excellent work all around!

Gardenias Floral's reply:

Thank you Elyssa, we loved your Birdhouses!!!!

Marisa Sent on 10/09/2013

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Our flowers were beautiful they did an amazing job.

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Thank you Marisa!

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I dealt with Samantha from Gardenias Floral and was very happy about her creativity and her work. She was always very responsive and was able to make my ideas come together better than I could have. Prices were reasonable--above all Samantha provided me with the peace of mind and confidence that she would deliver and she did. Gardenias provided fresh flowers for our church ceremony and reception along with all the corsages and boutonnieres. The flowers were bright, vibrant, and fresh--overall great experience, and I would use them again.

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Thank you KIM!!!!

Stephanie Sent on 08/29/2013

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Samantha was a great florist who made everything I wanted reality. I was in love with all the flower arrangements she made, especially the bride bouquet and center pieces.

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Thank you Stephanie!

Stephanie Sent on 08/27/2013

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Samantha was a pleasure to work with. She took my ideas and made them beautiful. My bouquet, centerpieces, bridal party flowers, and church pieces were exactly what I wanted. Everything was delivered on time and I didn't have to worry about anything.

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Samantha @ Gardenias Floral was so helpful. Making wedding plans can be overwhelming @ times; she made it so clear and easy. Suggestions were great! Attention was given to every detail and colors were 'spot on'!

Melanie Sent on 06/29/2013

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Gardenias did a FANTASTIC job with my wedding flowers. Everyone was completely professional and on top of everything. They knew exactly what kind of look I was going for and executed it flawlessly. I highly recommend gardenias to anyone looking for a great florist!

Kym Sent on 06/07/2013

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Gardenia Florals gave me exactly what I asked for. They were punctual, professional, but most of all, the arrangements were beautiful !!! Everyone loved the center pieces!!!

Christina Sent on 05/12/2013

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My husband and I were beyond thrilled with the quality of Gardenia's work! We sat down with Samantha (who has a great eye for design) and she worked with us to come up with the floral elements for the wedding. They were open to our ideas and my preferences for flowers, and came up with centerpieces and bouquets that can only be considered masterpieces.

We never got to see the team on the wedding day - since the team came in early and set up both the ceremony site and reception site before we got in - but we truly feel blessed to have had Samantha and her team as our floral designer for our wedding.

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Samantha Monday and the whole team at Gardenia's! We will definitely be back for other occasions!

Janis Sent on 05/01/2013

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Samantha did the flowers for my daughter's wedding on 4/27/13--at the last minute I wanted to add more flowers to the bouquet--she was so accomodating--what a lovely shop too.

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I had a wonderful experience with Gardenia's. My flowers were just beautiful and exactly how I envisioned then. Anytime I called or emailed an add on it was no problem and my contract was updated immediately. They were extremely accommodating and have such a cute shop! If you are looking for creativity, beauty, and value Gardenia's is the place to go!

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I used Gardenias on February 16, 2013 for me wedding. I was referred to them by my sister who used them 3 years ago and another friend who had just recently used them in october. They were very helpful and quick to respond to mulitple emails and phone calls as things during wedding planning changed. Everything was delievered on time and everything was within my budget that i had asked for. I would definetly recommend them to anyone and will use them again.

Mary Sent on 01/17/2013

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Gardenias Floral provided amazing flowers for my wedding on 12/31/12. All the bouquets surpassed my expectations, and there were special touches added to the boutonnieres as well. I feel that I got a lot for my money, and Samantha understood my vision for what I wanted from our first meeting.

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Gardenias did an outstanding job for our wedding in December, 2012. Samantha is creative and responsive -- she truly brought our New Years wedding to life. Excellent range of affordable flowers even in the dead of winter. We highly recommend Gardenias to others!

Kelly Sent on 11/26/2012

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Perfection defines the work of gardenias! My husband and I are so grateful we went to sit down and speak with the gardenias owner, Samantha when we got engaged. She made the process so simple and truly took the time to get to know us. Gardenias decorated the church, venue and provided all flowers for our bridal party and family we couldn't of asked for anything more beautiful! Everyone was raving about everything and gardenias and Samantha made our special day a dream come true. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

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We had a such a good experience with Gardenias Floral. They created the most beautiful flower arrangements for me, the groom, and the wedding party. The bouquets were more beautiful that I could have imagined, with the perfect balance of flowers and colors. Highly recommend them!

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I knew from the moment I walked into this store that I wanted them to do my wedding flowers. It is beautifully and tastefully decorated and provides a welcoming atmosphere to its clients. And then, on our wedding day, from the second I arrived at my cocktail hour, I started getting compliments on how gorgeous the flowers looked. Samantha was great to work with; it was like she somehow read my mind and knew exactly how I wanted my flowers to look! I was thrilled with the arrangements and corsages/boutonnieres, and now can't stop looking at our photos and how beautiful the flowers made them look!!! I HIGHLY recommend Gardenias!!! Thanks so much for making our day gorgeous!!

Melissa Sent on 10/29/2012

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We were very excited to work with Samantha at Gardenias Floral for our July 7th wedding. We had met with other local florists, but immediately knew that Samantha was the right fit for us based on her personality and creativity. She worked within our budget and gave us ideas for our bridal party flowers, ceremony, and cocktail hour/reception flowers. We had several meetings with Samantha over the course of our wedding planning. She always put our minds at ease, as we could sense that she'd do a great job. A few months before the wedding, we were able to arrange a meeting to see mock-ups of our wedding flowers, including the bridal bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets, ceremony pew bows with flowers, and centerpieces. Seeing what our flowers would look like made us even more excited for our Wedding Day! When July 7th finally arrived, Samantha and her team did a fabulous job of putting together the most beautiful flowers...and they delivered them all ahead of schedule! We were truly in awe of how wonderful the flowers looked for our bridal party of 16 (+3 kids), our parents, and of course, ourselves. They also decorated the pews at our church and drove down to Spring Lake to deliver flowers for our cocktail hour and reception. All of the flowers were fresh and lasted well beyond our wedding day. Every time we look at our wedding photographs, we are reminded of how awesome our flowers looked that day. We could not have been happier with our decision to work with Samantha and Gardenias Floral. We highly recommend Gardenias Floral to anyone in need of flowers for a special occasion.

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Gardenias Floral did an amazing job for my wedding. I am from out of town, so I didn't have a lot of time to meet with the owner, Samantha. We talked about the style I wanted, and I sent her some pictures of things I saw online that I liked. Everything she did was just lovely. I especially loved my bouquet! She was also very communicative & responsive to my questions and concerns, and worked with my budget. I also love that they are environmentally responsible. I highly recommend Gardenias Floral!

Majell Sent on 07/23/2012

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Samantha was amazing!!!!!! She created and designed my bridal bouquet and it was truly a one of a kind masterpiece. I showed her a picture from an international bridal magazine and she re-created the design :). She worked with me with all my flower needs and especially my budget. She is extremely accommodating.

She designed three different centerpieces for my wedding, two floral and one candy centerpiece for the kids. Everyone loved the hanging gummie tree :) (the kid's centerpieces)

Since the wedding, I am a returning customer!!!!!!!!! Love Gardenias Florals. I highly recommend this place

Mary Sent on 07/17/2012

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Gardenias Floral did really excellent work. I trusted her completely with my wedding flowers, and it was trust well-placed. I got exactly what I wanted: simple, elegant, classic looking flowers. They were even delivered early!

Julie Sent on 07/02/2012

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I really wasn't sure what flowers I wanted for my wedding, and just walked in with a picture and a few ideas. Samantha was able to suggest and create the most beautiful bouquet I could have imagined! Gardenias is so easy to work with and really accommodating.

Jennifer Sent on 06/25/2012

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Not only is Gardenias Floral a beautiful shop but the owner samatha Monday is just the sweetest person to work with. Gardenias Floral made my wedding experience so enjoyable. The owner is such a creative person to work with. Gardenias was the best chose for my wedding flowers, not to mention affordable. They don't try to overcharge you but instead encourage you to pick flowers that are gorgous and affordable so that you can stay within your budget.
Thanks to Gardenias my centerpieces made my hall look magical and my bouget a huge hit. Thanks Gardenias....

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Thank you Jen!!! I had so much fun with you guys!

Sharon Sent on 06/21/2012

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Samantha Monday of Gardenias Floral was such a pleasure to work with. I sat with her to go over what I wanted for the wedding and she delivered exactly what I dreamed of and more. Samantha took in to account my wants and needs that we discussed for flowers and bouquets and threw together the most beautiful arrangements. My guests continue to inquire about the florist I used. Gardenias Floral was very reliable and delivered everything perfectly. I could not have chosen a more wonderful florist. I would recommend their services to any future bride. Thank you!

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Thank you Sharon, we loved your glamorous and fun style!

Martina Sent on 01/07/2012

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Gardenias did my wedding in October and I could not have been happier with the results. The minute I stepped into the store I was smitten and sold! Its such a magical place and they were able to do the same with my flowers! My bouquet was just stunning and I could not stop starring at it!!! Samantha really loves what she does and you can see that in her work. I highly recommend gardenias for your next event or just to visit their store :)

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Thank you Martina, you were the sweetest Bride to work with! And your flower choices were fabulous and stunning. Loved working with you, thank you for the recommendation!

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Samantha was absolutely amazing. She knew exactly what I wanted even before I did. I know absolutely nothing about flowers, I just gave her a description of the look that I was going for and she made the most beautiful arrangements -- well within our budget. She also remembered all of the little things that I definitely wouldn't have thought of, and she made sure to check that the restaurant set up properly (nothing to do with the flowers). Great customer service, everything was gorgeous, and I couldn't have been happier.

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Thank you Kerri, Your natural style and Locally Grown wildflower bouquets were beautiful and lots of fun to make!

Shauna Sent on 12/12/2011

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I had a fabulous experience using Gardenias Floral. When I went in to meet with Samantha, all I knew was that I wanted pink roses - I didn't know anything else about flowers! She was able to put together beautiful bouquets that looked gorgeous with my dress, as well as the dresses of everyone else involved. She was also able to get a runner and decorate a podium at the last minute for me. Everything was delivered promptly on the day of the wedding. The cost of the flowers ended up being way under our budget, and, as I said before, they were absolutely gorgeous! Samantha is great to work with - I would recommend her and her store to anyone!

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Thank you for your wonderful review, Shauna! It was a pleasure working with you and your Mom!

Laura Sent on 11/29/2011

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My mother is a retired florist and I was delighted when Samantha opened her shop and was able to my wedding flowers! They were gorgeous! I had a hard time visioning what the flowers would look like and she put together mock bouquets that I loved! She took care of everything, was patient, and always got back to me quickly! I am so happy we chose her for our flowers and I have recommended her to all of my fiends and family! She is a delight and her work is fabulous!

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Thank you so much Laura, your flower choices were really beautiful!

Melissa Sent on 11/29/2011

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Samantha was wonderful to work with. Her shop came highly recommended by a family member and also by my wedding venue. She listened to everything I wanted and delivered to perfection! The price was within budget and the flowers were delivered fresh and beautiful. I will continue to recommend Gardenias to all of my friends and family!

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Thank you so much Melissa! You both were wonderful to work with and such a sweet couple!

Marisa Sent on 10/11/2011

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I got my bridal bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets, and corsages/boutinerres through Gardenia's and I was honestly blown away once I saw them. I am not a flowers person at all; honestly, my bouquets were the last thing I worried about for the whole wedding. So when I waltzed in like a week before my wedding with some really crappy explanations of what I was thinking I liked (I know zilch about flowers), I had no idea what to expect on my wedding day. SERIOUSLY. GORGEOUS. FLOWERS.
Totally exceeded my expectations. They fit in perfectly with our fall theme and colors, she used curly willow to match our DIY centerpieces, and even used orange straight pins to attach the ribbon (the tiniest detail was such a great touch which I definitely appreciated). Our bouquets were perfect.
Another thing that I appreciated is that I was a bride on a budget, and the florist was so patient and willing to work with us on that.
I highly recommend to everybody, I definitely plan on picking up flowers here again!

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Thank you so much! It was really our pleasure, your flower choices was very fun to work with!

Janet Sent on 08/30/2011

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Their service was wonderful, they are very professional and the flowers were gorgeous. The shop itself is so beautiful and serene you feel so comfortable as soon as you walk in. Any stress from wedding planning is gone instantly! Samantha was a pleasure to work with. She knew exactly what I meant when trying to explain my bridal bouquet idea.

I will definately be going back.

Gardenias Floral's reply:

Thank you so very much!

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Samantha Monday and her team are true artists and a few of the nicest people you will ever meet. Samantha was so responsive and supportive. Due to my modest budget, I was originally planning on only purchasing my bridal bouquet from a florist - all the other flowers for centerpieces, corsages, boutonnières, bridesmaid bouquets, etc. were going to be from Costco. I would have had to put everything together the night before!!!
I told Samantha what I was planning on spending at Costco for EVERYTHING and she said she could absolutely work within my budget. I couldn't believe it. I had called nearly a dozen florists and everyone else either guffawed or wouldn't return my phone calls at all. My entire wedding (140 people in NJ) cost less than $25,000. The flower arrangements and bouquets were more beautiful and more unique than those at my friend's wedding - she spent $10,000 on her flower alone!
Samantha used my own pale blue Mason jars that I had spent months collecting at estate sales and antique shops. I was concerned about finding flowers that wouldn't clash with my my dusty blue color scheme and the BRIGHT RED walls at Kirkpatrick Chapel - she suggested using the extra fabric from my bridesmaids dresses as a ribbon around my bouquet so it was an exact match. She knew exactly what blooms to pick and understood my wedding inspiration better than my closest family and friends. My wedding was outdoors at Rutgers Gardens and there was no air conditioning in the church. It was supposed to be about 79 degrees (avg. temp. for Sept. 10.) It was pushing 90 degrees the whole day! The flowers looked absolutely gorgeous and lasted throughout the whole night. I am so unbelievably grateful for her time, her artistry and her flexibility. Thank you, Samantha and the whole Gardenias team!!!
Emily Leustek, 9/10/16 wedding Rutgers Gardens

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I was stuck between a few different vendors for flowers besides finally going with Gardenias, and I'm really glad I did.

Samantha was attentive, professional, and really easy to work with. I was living 6 hours away and she worked with me around my crazy schedule - when I came in to see the sample it was exactly what I had asked for.

The arrangements on the wedding day were even better. All the centerpieces looked perfect, my girls loved their bouquets, and everything I ordered was delivered early with time to spare. Everything came out exactly how I wanted. I can't say enough good about this florist. I am still getting compliments on the flowers a month later. Fantastic!

Christee Sent on 11/26/2013

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Oh my goodness, the flowers were perfect! I went in not knowing too much about what I should ask for--I just had colors and budget. Samantha made great suggestions, made the bouquets all look beautiful, and people were practically fighting over who got to take the centerpieces home. It was exactly what I wanted.

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Gardenias did an amazing job at our wedding. We needed flowers in four different locations and two different states on that day and they delivered everything in a timely and professional manor. The flowers were even more beautiful than I imagined. My bouquet was my favorite. I couldn't have been happier.

Kelly Sent on 11/27/2012

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I was very impressed with Gardenia's the moment I stepped into the store. I'm not a flower expert, but Samantha the owner was able to interpret my thoughts and give some of her own, which resulted in really beautiful flowers for our wedding. The centerpieces in particular were gorgeous and we received so many compliments. Our arrangements did not look like cookie-cutter, typical wedding flowers and really complimented our theme. And the overall price was great! I will definitely use Gardenia's for any other occasion that needs flowers and I highly recommend the shop for weddings.

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Gardenias also made our center pieces and the were beautiful. There wasnt any left bedind, my guest took them all home :)

Deborah Sent on 06/25/2012

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Gardenias Floral provided the most exquisite flowers for our fiesta-themed June wedding! Working with Samantha is such a pleasure — from concept to delivery, she is one gifted and talented artisan. She took time to meet with us, discussed and understood our theme, and collaborated on ideas for the day. We were THRILLED with everything and would highly recommend Gardenias Floral for your next event.

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Gorgeous flowers!

I highly recommend Gardenias! Samantha is extremely talented, and the flowers she provided for my wedding day were absolutely STUNNING. Samantha listens and gave helpful suggestions throughout the entire planning process. She accommodated every request and brought my vision (bright wildflowers with a structured feel) to life better than I could have every imagined. The beautiful flowers were truly one of my favorite parts of the day. Thank you Samantha!

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I am so happy we chose Gardenias for our wedding flowers. Samantha's creativity is unbeatable and the quality of her flowers were impeccable. I told her my vision and she ran with it. When I saw how beautiful the flowers were on my wedding day my jaw dropped. They were literally the most beautiful flowers I had ever seen. Thank you so much for translating my vision into reality.

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Eliza Sent on 05/23/2017

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I went to my initial meeting with Samantha alone when we were shopping for a florist. When I was describing my vision of the wedding, she immediately started writing ideas as to which flowers would work best for us. My husband and I don’t like traditional weddings so we absolutely didn’t want the typical wedding flowers. We also don’t know much about flowers so I was not able to tell her which flowers I would like. Instead I told her we wanted it to look more as though we were picking flowers in a field and spontaneously threw a wedding. After writing everything down, she went over and picked some flowers and put an unprompted bouquet together. Even though my husband wasn’t there, I was confident that Samantha would do an amazing job so I went ahead and hired her. My husband came with me for our second visit where we got to preview our centerpiece and we were both ecstatic. It’s like she was in our head and saw exactly what our vision was. The day of the wedding, her team delivered the bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages to the hotel and then delivered the centerpieces to the reception site. Everything looked absolutely beautiful. Samantha knows what she’s doing and can make anyone’s vision come to life.

User1951464 Sent on 06/19/2014

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While Samantha can be soft spoken, she listens to your vision and works with you to accomplish it. I wasn't totally sure what I had wanted going in, but she figured it out from my inspiration photos. There were a few details I changed a couple of times, but she was willing to re-write our contract until it was correct. The bouquets and centerpieces were beautiful. And the flowers for the cake were just like the inspiration photo I gave her (which was good because the cake itself from the bakery wasn't quite what I had wanted). The only thing was I didn't even notice that they had come to drop off the flowers since they were so quiet.. we had to find the boutonnieres when we needed them.

Joanna Sent on 11/11/2016

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It was definitely an awesome experience and pleasure working with Samantha. The moment I walked into her shop, I was amazed at the work she did. Her shop was absolutely beautiful. She did an amazing job for my wedding, from the bouquets, to centerpieces, to ceremony decorations. She really understood my vision and listened to my needs. She's also every talented, she incorporates beauty elements into her work. She would suggest what goes well with my flowers and decorations. She's also very flexible with changes I made. I would definitely recommend her to any of my friends!

Ivan Sent on 02/19/2015

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What a wonderful experience we had with Gardenias. They brought to life what we could barely put into words. They were attentive to both our needs and our budget. Thank you so much!!

Samantha Sent on 01/02/2023

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Gorgeous bouquets

I'm so happy with our decision to go with Gardenia's for our florals. Samantha is very knowledgeable and was able to understand exactly what we wanted right away while also making great recommendations. We wanted simple greenery for the venue and it turned out elegant and not overdone. They handled set up/take down and the bouquets were delivered on time and looked gorgeous!

Elizabeth Sent on 07/14/2013

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Samantha did a great job with the flowers for my wedding. She was the best priced florist of the several I met with. I found that we did have to go back and forth several times throughout the process until my flowers were just as I wanted, but Samantha was responsive to my outreach and the end result was as I had hoped. I loved my bouquet and the centerpieces were lovely!

Sandra Sent on 08/09/2017

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We are satisfied with their service!

Me Sent on 09/30/2020

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Eh you get what you pay for

I hired her because her portfolio books looked so professional, she offered champagne and coffee, she ran through a very detailed checklist, etc. she made a great first impression professionally. Although even from the beginning she was kind of cold. Not very friendly and giving a good warm vibe that you want from your wedding vendors. When she presented the mock arrangement, it was soooo not what I was envisioning. It did not “flow” and looked like something anyone could put together. I showed a coworker the picture and he asked if she was definitely aware this was for MY WEDDING because that’s how bad the arrangement looked!! After that, plus the really cold vibe, I decided to lose my deposit and move on to another florist. I’m spending a little more money but at least I have a friendlier person and someone that I’m more confident will put together some great florals.

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