Southern California has the perfect climate for cultivating all sorts of gorgeous plants and flowers, and it's also a popular destination for weddings. Needless to say, San Diego County has several creative florists catering to discerning brides, as well as charming floral shops happy to create a one-off bouquet for your home or office, or to send as a gift. We asked some of Suzanne's local
insiders for their top recommendations, including in-demand wedding planners Rebecca Gaffney and Mia Saling, who tipped us off to three, by-appointment-only floral event designers. "We love these ladies—they're tremendous people and artists!," says Rebecca.
Embellishmint Floral and Event Design Studio
Coronado
"Owner Dawn Stone's roots are based in a successful interior design and faux finishing career, which translates to an understanding of color and design that is unmatched by anyone," says Rebecca Gaffney of Red Letter Day Events, who often works with Dawn on wedding and corporate event parties. "The events she creates are beyond imagination." NB: Embellishmint Floral and Event Design Studio is not a retail floral shop; Dawn only works on weddings, special events or for corporate clients, so be sure to call for an appointment if you want to stop by her studio to check out her lovely creations.
1222 First Street, Suite 3, (By appointment only) | Coronado, CA 92118 United States
Che Bella Fiori
Downtown/Little Italy
"Che Bella Fiori is a great upscale boutique florist," says Gibrán Huerta, an expert concierge and founder of
theONE, a new luxury concierge service in San Diego. "Ask for Téa or Carla. They use the finest florals to create contemporary as well as traditional floral arrangements. The family owned shop also has a home decor boutique right next door, called Nido, in case you need a unique gift to go with your floral arrangement." In 2007, the charming shop was voted by readers of
San Diego Magazine as the "Best Upscale Flower/Garden Shop," and its owners take their inspiration from both the Paris' Left Bank Sunday flower market, and from traditional Japanese flower arranging. Ask them to whip-up anything from a lush, voluminous French or Italian style centerpiece, to a sleek and minimalist bouquet. They also stock the best vase collection in town, and you can use their easy
online order form to request deliveries, be they regional, national or international.
621 1/2 West Fir Street | San Diego, CA 92101 United States
Flowers Annette Gomez
Leucadia
"Annette is a master of her craft," says Mia Saling, co-owner of Red Letter Days Events. "Her knowledge of horticulture and her vision for the extraordinary makes her one of the most sought after event designers in Southern California." NB: Like Embellishment, Annette Gomez specializes in events, so she doesn't have a retail florist shop; her studio is by appointment only.
1050 Eolus Avenue, (By appointment only) | Leucadia, CA 92924 United States
Haydee’s Creative Flowers & Weddings
San Diego
After planning her own wedding and falling in love with flowers and the wedding planning process in general, Haydee (pronounced "Heidi") De la Cruz-Wiener left a career in health care to apprentice as a florist, honing her expertise in floral arranging. Today she runs her own floral event company that focuses solely on weddings. "Haydee's ability to create arrangements and bouquets that pop with color and freshness makes her a favorite among Southern California brides," says Rebecca Gaffney. "Her arrangements are always fresh and delicious." In addition to flowers, Haydee can create welcome gift baskets for guests and gifts and accessories for the bridal party. NB: Her studio is by appointment only.
7292 Opportunity Road, Suite A, (By appointment only) | San Diego, CA United States
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