Ellen is an absolute pleasure to work with and created stunning arrangements for our July wedding in Vermont. From our very first meeting over wedding magazines and a cup of coffee, Ellen was considerate, understanding, willing to work within our set budget, and allowed her creativity to shine. During the course of our [very] long engagement, I changed my mind several times and with each new iteration of my vision, Ellen was patient and always excited to hear about my color schemes, favorite flowers, dislikes, and the overall feel we wanted at our wedding. My husband’s anemone boutonniere was incredibly elegant, my bouquet was bright, cheerful, and perfectly loose and flowing, the tablescapes – with mismatched glass vases, mini arrangements, and beautiful vines galore – were exactly what I had envisioned, but could have never articulated. She kept me on task and on schedule, and was completely upfront about the fact that I most likely was not going to be able to have peonies due ... Read moreto timing, and suggested fantastic alternatives that I loved. We adore Ellen and her work and could not speak more highly of her.

Ellen Snyder was the best decision we ever made. She is talented, cheerful, and sentimental. She arranged the most exceptionally beautiful flowers we had ever seen. A short background: my spouse and I live in San Diego and were marrying in Woodstock, Vermont-- so apart from one meeting with Ellen, we communicated entirely via e-mail or phone, through pictures and words, for nearly fourteen months. She is excellent with communication, and she utilizes a working spreadsheet with itemized costs, so you can add or subtract as needed if budget is a concern. And speaking of budget, we don't regret a single dollar we spent with Ellen. It could not have been more spectacular. She will work with you to deliver your vision. On our wedding day, I felt like all of my guests were walking around in my dreams. It looked exactly as I had imagined it (even more beautiful than I imagined it). We happened to share a similar style (natural, garden-like, loose blooms, greens, vines, cedar boxes, et cetera)... Read more, so while she can execute anything you want, if this is is your style-- she is DEFINITELY the florist for you. She's definitely the florist for anyone. She even stayed through our ceremony to watch us get married. She is kind, and so calming. Take our advice, book her and don't look back.

Ellen has impeccable taste! - this does not even begin to describe how great she is at designing but also what a pleasure she was to work with! From the first minute Ellen and I connected over the phone I felt completely comfortable putting my flowers in her hands - she was friendly, confident, and most importantly THOROUGH, crossing her "t"s and dotting her "i"s. She allowed me to create the storyboard for the flowers, she would fill the gaps with questions to help us determine exactly what I was looking for, she'd take ideas and expand upon them - making sure she got every little detail correct (even if at some times I didn't know what I wanted). Ellen would make sure to circle back and ask questions if she felt I had hesitated on a decision/detail - giving me time to process and think about what I wanted before making a final decision. Not only did Ellen bring my floral vision to physical form but she was a delight to work with - I felt like she knew exactly what I was saying... Read more at every moment. She was flexible in scheduling time to connect - even with limited notice she was able to meet in person for an impromptu trip up to Vermont from DC. Thank you Ellen for going above and beyond! You are absolutely wonderful! Megan & Corey

Ellen truly went above and beyond with the flowers for our late summer wedding in Vermont. She understood our vision and over-delivered...in a big way! While we wanted our centerpieces and ceremony to be understated, the bouquets and boutonnieres popped just the way we wanted. First, the bouquets: I wanted a touch of succulents in my bouquet, and they were perfect. Ellen drew out beautiful flowers to compliment my bridesmaids who wore shades of pinks and purples. It rained the days before our wedding, so these bright and beautiful flowers were so vibrant against the deep greenery during pictures. They were stunning and exactly what we wanted! The centerpieces were anything but boring! Ellen gave our tables not only a beautiful and varied varied look, but also delivered a huge talking point for our guests. She incorporated a mix of tall vases and candles with short succulent and rock bowls to wow our guests under our reception tent. (My description really isn't doing the... Read morem justice!) She enhanced each table with small bud vases and more candles, plus helped us build a collection of antique books to scatter on the tables. People were so impressed with this persona touch...my Uncle loved finding a book on his table from his childhood that we found buried deep in a family bookcase! Above all, Ellen's excitement for our big day couldn't be contained, and helped us feel like royalty with all the beautiful blooms she put together for us in such a loving way. If you're looking for a high quality job, don't think twice about contacting Ellen. She has a close relationship with the floral suppliers in Boston and makes countless trips down to check on what will be in season for your wedding day, and hand picks the exact flowers she wants to work with. It was such a comforting feeling to know that a true professional (and friend!) was in charge of making the day beautiful. It was one detail I knew I never had to worry about. Thank you, Ellen!

Ellen was fabulous to work with! Flowers were amazing! Exactly what I asked for!!

My daughter and I loved working with Ellen. We were so lucky to find her for that special day. The flowers and arrangements were exquisite. I would recommend her for any event that you are having. You won't be disappointed.

Ellen and her beautiful flower arrangements made my wedding day so exquisite! From the planning process, to the implementation, Ellen was incredibly understanding and professional. A year before the wedding we discussed my vision, and she totally "got it." A few months before the wedding, Ellen sensed that I was getting planning-fatigue, and reassured me that everything would go well and to trust the amazing vendors I had chosen. Well, her advice was spot-on. I had an idea of what to expect from pictures of Ellen's work, but I could not have dreamed up the stunning pieces she created for our day. I thought the bouquets were so gorgeous (and so special that she delivered them in person!), but then when I saw the arrangements at the church I was amazed. However, it was the centerpieces at the reception that stole the show! I have never seen anything like them, and they were the most talked about part of the event by my guests. Ellen is so wonderful to work with, and her flowers a... Read morere beyond amazing. I am so happy to have had Ellen as a part of my wedding day!

Ellen is a fantastic floral designer who is gracious, fun, creative and so accommodating. She immediately understood the vision as first described to her by our daughter, developed that vision by meeting with us often, and then executed it with the utmost professionalism - - beautifully, efficiently, with an eye to budget and with the warmth of someone who really cared that the flowers would be perfect. Our guests (and we!) were totally amazed by the wedding flowers at the historic church and by table decor at the reception under the tent at the Woodstock Inn. When Ellen came to the house to present the bride and bridesmaids their bouquets, we were all teary!!! We recommend Ellen most highly!!

Ellen was extraordinary. She was friendly and helpful and her floral designs were magnificent! My spring time wedding exceeded my expectations due to Ellen's attention to detail. Everything was perfect. Ellen was always willing to meet with me to answer any of my questions and truly wanted me to be happy with the end result. All of our guests commented on the beautiful flowers and table arrangements. Ellen is superb!

Ellen captured our vision to perfection! Walking into the reception room took my breath away -- she really just NAILED the look we wanted, and the FEEL, too. It was like walking into my dream come true. Her attention to detail and creativity is beyond compare, and Boston Bride magazine recently recognized as much. But where you might get away with imperfect centerpieces from someone else if you're trying to cut corners, where you can't compromise is on your bouquet. Mine was amazing!!! In fact, it was very different than what I had first described to Ellen, but when she saw a picture of my dress, she had a much BETTER idea. She described it, I trusted her, and I couldn't have been more delighted with that decision. My photographer said it was one of the most photogenic bouquets he'd ever seen and couldn't take his lens off of it. It complimented rather than distracted from my dress, and it felt so much more elegant than my original concept. She also designed the boutonnieres ... Read moreto ensure that my husband and I looked like we went together, and all of the remaining boutonnieres reflected flowers in my maid of honor's (also exquisite) bouquet. Ellen is truly a master artist who painted the perfect details into our wedding. Hire her not only for her execution but because, if you trust her artistic vision as I did, she will help you realize your dream wedding.

Ellen made wedding flower magic happen with our fall wedding. Admittedly, I'm not a "flower" person, but still had a very distinct idea of what I wanted our space to look like. I feel like Ellen spent a lot of time understanding my personal style and aesthetic so that she could capture these elements and have our ceremony and reception reflect who I truly am. Ellen not only helped create that, but made it look better than I envisioned. My bouquet was absolutely gorgeous, and how she made my favorite flower appear in the bouquet in November I'll never know. Our flowers and tables were absolutely stunning, and our wedding has been described as both beautiful and "perfectly us". I would highly recommend her designs to anyone planning a New England wedding!

Ellen provided beautiful flowers for our rehearsal dinner at Simon Pearce. She met with us twice to discover what we really wanted and called numerous times to present creative ideas for us to consider. Each table was perfect with a beautiful arrangement and glowing candles. Ellen created a gorgeous arrangement in a backpack to go along with the theme for the dinner.....a time to celebrate the bride and groom's love of nature, hiking, and camping. It was just the addition needed to set the tone of the evening.