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What would a wedding be without flowers? They symbolize both romantic and devoted love. The Wilmington area is home to an amazing showcase of artistic florists who will make your most fanciful floral dream come true. Here are just a few big bloomers.EGF 04-30-08

Wilmington

 

   

A Beautiful Event -
Floral Design for Weddings & Events
Wilmington
(910) 327-0877
 

    To make your wedding a truly beautiful event, you need truly beautiful flowers. With 18 years of experience in floral design, Wendy Wright will create the perfect bouquet and floral backdrop for your special day. Wendy's designs are unique in their use of color and texture and she works closely with brides to create custom designs that suit each taste and desire. Wendy designs flowers for elaborate events as well as small intimate affairs. Her designs have appeared in weddings, Bar Mitzvahs and corporate gatherings throughout the area.EGF 04-30-08
 

 

Ikebana Design and Accessories
The Forum, 1125 Military Cutoff Rd. Ste. S, Wilmington
(910) 509-1383

Master Ikebana specialists Bonnie Burney and Ruth Lees offer the most exotic wedding arrangements we've ever seen. They also have gourmet baskets, a wide variety of gifts, home decor and wedding accessories, such as ring-bearer pillows and flower-girl baskets. For floral excellence, consult with these ladies or any of their professional staff.EGF 04-30-08

Sophia V. West Florist, Inc.
8086 Market St., Wilmington
(910) 686-0496

With 40 years of wedding experience, the experts at Sophia V. West Florist will create any type design that meets the bride's taste. Please schedule an appointment for your free, very personal consultation; have your date, time, dress colors and favorite flowers in mind. It helps to leave the planning a little open-ended for that last-minute flower that might be just perfect for the wedding bouquet. Plant rentals are also available.EGF 04-30-08

 

Carolina Beach

Island Florals
100 N Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach
(910) 458-5276

Owner Roxanne Thompson relies upon her more than 25 years experience to create personalized, unique floral designs for your wedding. Island Florals by Roxanne is known for its distinctive style combining traditional elements with modern concepts and materials. They cater to any size wedding, from a small, intimate, beach ceremony to a grand affair in Historic Downtown Wilmington, and everything in between. Wedding consultations are provided at no charge, taking into account the bride's unique vision for her special day. Roxanne has become a sought-after florist throughout Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Pleasure Island and Southport. Let her put her fresh, imaginative perspective to work for your wedding.EGF 06-02-08

Marshall Gardens
1230 N. Lake Park Blvd., Carolina Beach
(910) 458-3292

Jan Marshall and her talented floral assistants strive to make each couple's wedding dream come true. Limited only by the imagination, they can create just about anything you want, from shell bouquets to Hawaiian leis. They have an on-site nursery so live plants, palms and exotic flowers are available to rent, as are gazebos, arches and arbors. Marshall Gardens specializes in weddings held on the beach, on cruise boats or anywhere your heart desires.EGF 04-30-08

 

Brunswick County

Brunswick Town Florist
4857 Long Beach Rd., Southport
(910) 457-1144

Brunswick Town Florist offers free bridal consultations by appointment. Experience in weddings throughout Brunswick County, whether in church, on the beach, at Orton Plantation, on Bald Head Island or in Wilmington are proof of the flexibility of this florist. Owners Catherine Bayley and Don Baker work personally on every wedding serviced through their shop. They can accommodate any style of wedding and are especially talented in custom designs.EGF 04-30-08

Calabash Florist & Company
947 Carter Dr., Calabash
(910) 579-2837, (888) 391-2837

In 2007 an arrangement designed by owner Donna Athan-Fuller won the Most Creative and Best in Show awards at the Cape Fear Hospice Annual Benefit for Arrangements. This is just one example of the quality you can expect from the talented folks at this family owned and operated shop. They can provide you with floral decorations in a church or indoor reception area as well as an outdoor setting such as a garden. A floral consultation can be scheduled to assist you in planning the wedding of your dreams. RP 06-24-08

Coastal Florists & Gifts
4729 Main St., Shallotte
(910) 754-6200

As well as creating floral decorations any way you want them, these talented people can offer you a complete wedding package including your wedding cake and a wedding director to help you put all the details together. Tuxedo rentals are available as well.RP 06-02-08

Expressions Florist & Gift Shoppe
2920 Holden Beach Rd., Holden Beach
(910) 842-9717

Owner Barbara Gray offers free wedding consultations, offering suggestions and tips to make things run smoothly and beautifully. Whether you are planning a beach wedding or a church wedding, contemporary, Victorian or traditional, she can custom-design your flowers to the style of your wedding dress, making for a unique and beautiful look while working within your budget. She also designs flowers for wedding cakes. Rentals available include a spiral candelabra, a seven-branch candelabra and candle arches.RP 06-02-08

Wine & Roses
919-D N. Howe St., Southport
(910) 457-4428

With 39 years of experience in the florist business, 18 of those years owning Wine & Roses, Steve and Cheryl Dosher have a wealth of experience. In addition to floral decorations for the church and reception hall and the traditional flowers for the members of the wedding party, Wine & Roses offers a variety of invitations. They can refer you to services such as photography, video operators and wedding-cake bakers as well.RP 06-02-08
 

Topsail Island and Vicinity

 

 

 

The Flower Basket of Hampstead
14361 U.S. Hwy. 17, Hampstead
(910) 270-4141

A full-service florist, The Flower Basket of Hampstead offers everything from lush houseplants to beautiful mixed bouquets. They maintain an extensive inventory of fresh-cut flowers and offer complete wedding floral services.KW 06-02-08
 

   

Surf City Florist
106 N. Topsail Dr., Surf City
(910) 328-3238

Scheduled or last minute, Surf City Florist is ready to provide beautiful, fresh flowers for your wedding. They offer full wedding services, including rental of candelabras and other special equipment.KW 06-02-08

 

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