The Urban Botanist Wedding & Event Florist — Local services in Branford

I had seen pictures of The Urban Botanists' work done for a wedding of a mutual friend of a friend a few years ago and fell in love! I knew I had to have my arrangements and bouquet done by her. Ashley was very easy to work with. We had come up with an original plan after our first call, but ended up changing some things after my fiancé had gone into her shop to get me a bouquet for my bridal shower (which was also GORGEOUS) and he saw her new line of silk floral half moon arches and large urns there. She also showed him some unique centerpieces using flower frogs and highly recommended them. We hopped on a call shortly after that and she ensured me she would be able to add pops of color to the silk florals to match my color scheme and also explained what she had in mind with the centerpieces. She was very transparent with cost and open to any and all questions with quick turn around time for answers. She also didn't hesitate to text me a question about a certain style vase, etc. to make sure I would approve which was really appreciated! Because we utilized her line of silk florals for the arch and urns, she was able to allocate more of our money towards the centerpieces. Everything came out SO BEAUTIFUL. She took my vision and created florals that were beyond my expectations. The complexity, colors, and uniqueness of it all were stunning!!!! I got multiple compliments from my guests and every time I see a picture of them I am still so blown away at their beauty. I will definitely recommend her to anyone in need of wedding florals, flowers for special occasions, or...

Ashley from Urban Botanist was my florist long before I even had a ring. I knew — years before I was engaged — that she was the only person I trusted to bring my wedding floral dreams to life. And when the time came, it was a no-brainer: signed, sealed, delivered. Ashley created something truly magical for us. Our florals were fun, funky, bold, and unlike anything our guests had ever seen. People are still raving about how unique the arrangements were — some of the ingredients were so exotic, guests were stopping mid-walk just to ask what they were looking at! She captured every ounce of personality we wanted to bring to the day. She rolled with every twist and turn — from a venue change to a total design flip-flop (we started coastal grandma and ended up modern tropical-ish... still working on naming that theme). She handled pages of my notes, vision boards, and chaotic ideas like an absolute pro — listening, absorbing, and then creating pure magic. The outcome was genuinely out of this world. And honestly? The photos don’t even do the energy and texture of her work full justice. Ashley is not just a master of her craft — she’s a true friend, a calming presence, and a creative force. Working with her was one of the greatest joys of planning this wedding. I’m already dreaming up fake vow renewals just to do...

My wedding flowers provided by the Urban Botanist were without a doubt my very favorite detail of my wedding. Ashley listened to my preferences and vision and completely blew it out of the water. I still look back at the pictures of them in awe. She produces arrangements that are truly unique and so stunning, there is no one out there with the same attention to detail, creative mind, and sense of color. She is simply the coolest and the very best! I have recommended several friends to book with her for their weddings and they continuously thank me for the recommendation due to their amazing experiences working with her. Every arrangement I see of hers or purchase of hers leaves an impression on me. She truly has a gift and I have not used another florist since I started going to her because there really is no comparison; for any occasion, I always contact Ashley knowing that the person receiving the arrangement will not just be receiving flowers from me, but instead will know how deeply I care about them due to the high quality and unique work of art they receive. With Ashley, you don’t just get flowers, you get an unforgettable impression. I am always in awe of her work and truly grateful for every arrangement I have...