Top 5 Wedding Florists in New Orleans
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You’ve pinned the inspiration photos and set a rough budget. Now you need a florist who turns that board into arrangements that hold up in New Orleans heat and fit what you’ll spend. The best wedding florists in New Orleans tell you early what your budget buys. They suggest swaps when a bloom is out of season and spell out delivery and setup, so nothing surprises you on the day. We researched local studios with those questions in mind, so you can compare styles, published pricing and service models before you book a consultation.
How we curate our list
We looked for florists who consistently deliver for couples and who are open about how they work. Our research included:
- Reading client feedback on public review platforms for recurring themes in communication, design and delivery
- Reviewing each studio’s portfolio for range, wedding experience and how well finished work matches its stated style
- Checking professional associations and industry directories for credentials and an established local presence
We also gave weight to florists who publish pricing or minimums on their own websites, so you can gauge cost before you reach out. The florists below are presented in no particular order.
Leaf + Petal NOLA
Company name and founder/lead florist: Leaf + Petal NOLA / Margaret Toppin Williamson
Specialty/niche: Leaf + Petal NOLA is a full-service studio for romantic, garden-inspired weddings built on seasonal blooms and layered textures. The team handles large production weddings, installations and corporate events. For smaller celebrations, its sub-brand Rosa by L+P offers à la carte florals for intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners and showers.
Notable projects or signature style: The studio’s press page includes Vogue coverage of Darren Criss and Mia Swier’s wedding. It also lists a Martha Stewart Weddings story on an industrial warehouse celebration. Other weddings on that page took place at the Pharmacy Museum, Race & Religious and the Tree of Life in Audubon Park. The site also has dedicated pages for venues such as The Elms Mansion, Il Mercato, The Josephine and NOMA. That’s handy if you’ve already booked one. Outside weddings, the team has designed florals for Netflix, Ferrari and DraftKings, plus Essence Fest and Tales of the Cocktail.
Pricing: Rosa by L+P offerings begin at a $1,500 floral minimum. The studio doesn’t publish full-service pricing, so contact Leaf + Petal NOLA for a customized quote on a larger wedding.
Why we love them: Margaret launched the studio after a career in fashion PR, starting as a one-person operation in the Lower Garden District. Today it works out of a studio on Tchoupitoulas Street. Clients say she understands a vision and improves on it, communicates clearly and will work through several proposals to get the design right. We’ve also noticed how often out-of-town couples say she’s easy to plan with from afar, and how often guests compliment the finished flowers.
Connect with them: Follow @leafandpetalnola on Instagram for a peek into their creative process and recent events.
Thibodeaux’s Floral Studio
Company name and founder/lead florist: Thibodeaux’s Floral Studio / Paul Norman
Specialty/niche: Thibodeaux’s designs “elegant yet design-forward” couture florals for weddings, carnival organizations, conventions and corporate clients. The family-owned shop sits on oak-lined South Carrollton Avenue in Uptown. Its team brings backgrounds in architecture, film and theatrical lighting to each design. Consultations are by appointment, Tuesday through Friday.
Notable projects or signature style: Mildred Thibodeaux opened the business in 1941, the day after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and it’s now in its third generation of ownership. The shop’s client list includes NFL Properties, the Joffrey Ballet, the Radio Hall of Fame and the Children’s Home and Aid Foundation. It has also worked for well-known names such as Kevin Costner, John Goodman and Nicolas Cage. Among wedding details, couples often single out the team’s chuppah décor and cake flowers.
Pricing: Contact Thibodeaux’s Floral Studio to obtain a customized quote.
Why we love them: Paul Norman, the shop’s owner and master designer, holds the AIFD credential. Clients describe his team as friendly, professional and quick to respond. Couples say the intake calls are thorough and the proposals come at a range of budget levels. Many also say the pricing feels reasonable for the quality of the work. We like that the team coordinates smoothly when a wedding spans more than one venue. That matters when your ceremony and reception sit across town from each other. If you want a shop with deep New Orleans roots and a designer who still leads the work, it’s a strong fit.
Connect with them: Follow @thibodeauxsfloralstudio on Instagram for a peek into their creative process and recent events.
Kim Starr Wise Floral Events
Company name and founder/lead florist: Kim Starr Wise Floral Events / Kim Starr Wise
Specialty/niche: Kim Starr Wise Floral Events is a full-service, multi-event production house for weddings, social, corporate and private events across the Gulf South. Beyond flowers, the studio handles event styling with linens, lighting and rentals such as chuppahs, arches and backdrops. It also travels for events, which helps if you’re planning outside the city.
Notable projects or signature style: The studio describes its style as “the old, the odd, and the extraordinary.” Its range covers traditional whites and pastels, bohemian wildflowers and vintage oddities. Clients point to bold, high-impact designs and themed concepts, including masquerade, tropical and moody Halloween weddings. The team also designs rehearsal dinners, so you can keep one look across the whole weekend. On its weddings page, the studio notes that Wedding Rule recognized Kim Starr Wise as a Top 10 Florist of Louisiana.
Pricing: Kim Starr Wise Floral Events has a minimum of $10,000, before tax and delivery, for a full-service wedding.
Why we love them: Kim is a third-generation floral designer from Upstate New York. She spent more than 10 years at top floral event companies in Brooklyn and Manhattan before opening her New Orleans studio. In all, she has over two decades of experience. Clients say she captures their vision and works well with remote couples, including those planning without a wedding planner. Reviewers also mention her patience with rescheduling and design changes. When you’re ready, you can request a quote through the studio’s website.
Connect with them: Follow @kimstarrwise on Instagram for a peek into their creative process and recent events.
Le Fleuriste Nola
Company name and founder/lead florist: Le Fleuriste Nola / Justin Musgrove
Specialty/niche: Le Fleuriste Nola is a luxury sustainable floral and event design studio in the Faubourg Marigny. Its work relies on seasonal blooms, native foliage and foraged materials. Services include full-service wedding design, fixed-scope packages called Edits, corporate events and brand activations across the Gulf South.
Notable projects or signature style: The studio sums up its look as “French artistry and Southern soul.” Its client roster includes the New Orleans Saints, Lagavulin, NACUFS and Beyond Petrochemicals. The site’s “As Featured By” section lists NOW Weddings Magazine. Couples praise the team for adjusting designs when weather or other factors changed. They also mention careful attention to detail and a smooth setup on the day.
Pricing: Full-service wedding floral design begins at $5,000, and most full-service weddings fall between $5,000 and $15,000. Smaller packages start at $1,850 for the Personal Flowers Edit, $2,750 for the Ceremony Edit and $3,250 for the Intimate Table Edit.
Why we love them: Justin brings more than 17 years of floral design experience and co-owns the studio with his life partner, Chad, who is the CEO. Clients describe Justin as a true artist who listens closely, and many say the process felt stress-free while staying within budget. Destination couples say the team is easy to work with from afar. We also like that the Edits give smaller weddings a clear, published starting point.
Connect with them: Follow @lefleuristenola on Instagram for a peek into their creative process and recent events.
Beth’s Flowers
Company name and founder/lead florist: Beth’s Flowers / Sue Rudiger
Specialty/niche: Beth’s Flowers is a traditional, family-owned, full-service florist in Metairie, just outside New Orleans city limits in Jefferson Parish. It delivers across Greater New Orleans. The shop pairs wedding flowers with planning and day-of coordination, fresh and silk florals, décor rentals such as arches, chuppahs and lanterns, and candle packages. It can also help you book a second line. Its website has separate pages for bridal bouquets, décor and venues, so you can see the range before you call.
Notable projects or signature style: Locally owned since 1978, Beth’s handles everyday and sympathy flowers alongside weddings. One practical touch: couples can view their flowers the day before the wedding. The shop’s website notes a Hall of Fame honor from The Knot’s Best of Weddings awards. Clients highlight Sue’s hands-on coordination for church ceremonies, second lines and full wedding weekends, and many mention the candle package.
Pricing: Contact Beth’s Flowers to obtain a customized quote.
Why we love them: Beth’s is a practical pick for budget-conscious couples who want flowers, rentals and coordination from one shop. Clients describe the pricing as reasonable and say Sue adapts well to remote and destination planning. Feedback on communication is mixed, so we’d suggest confirming colors, counts and delivery times in writing. That’s a smart habit with any florist, and the day-before preview gives you one more chance to check.
Connect with them: Follow @bethsflowers on Instagram for a peek into their creative process and recent events.
Choosing a NOLA wedding florist
Start with your style and what your budget buys
A strong portfolio only helps if it matches your taste. Look for past weddings with your palette, fullness and level of structure, whether you want loose garden roses or tight, formal centerpieces. Then ask each florist, “What could you realistically create for my budget?” and request photos of past events at a similar scope. Bring photos of what you don’t like, too, since that narrows options quickly. Be firm on palette, mood and scale, and flexible on exact varieties. For a small wedding, an à la carte or fixed-scope package may cover everything you need.
Compare itemized proposals line by line
Two quotes with similar totals can cover very different work. Ask for itemized proposals and check whether each one includes:
- Delivery and setup
- Installations and moving pieces between ceremony and reception
- Rentals such as vessels, arches and candles
- Teardown and pickup
Repurposing ceremony arrangements at the reception saves money only if someone is there to move them. Ask how substitutions work, too. Agree that swaps stay within your palette and that the florist checks in before any major change.
Plan around heat, hurricanes and parade season
New Orleans summers are hot and humid, which is hard on delicate blooms and outdoor courtyard ceremonies. Ask which flowers hold up best and how late arrangements can be placed. According to NOAA’s National Hurricane Center, the Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, so confirm your florist’s weather backup plan. Carnival adds another calendar to watch. New Orleans & Company’s Mardi Gras guide shows Carnival season runs from early January into February. Ask how parades could affect delivery routes and timing.
Lock in your venue and planner first
Your florist needs to know the space before quoting installations, load-in times or rentals. Book your venue first, and confirm when vendors can arrive and when everything has to be cleared. If you’re juggling several vendors, a wedding planner can keep timelines aligned. Rapport matters, too. Clear, organized answers before you book are a better sign than fast replies alone.
FAQs: wedding florists in New Orleans
How much do wedding flowers cost in New Orleans?
Based on the florists profiled here, published minimums range from $1,500 for à la carte to $10,000 for full-service. Final cost depends on guest count, installations, rentals, season and labor for delivery and teardown.
Do I need a full-service florist for a small New Orleans wedding?
Not always. For an intimate ceremony, à la carte florals or a fixed-scope package can cover bouquets, boutonnieres and a few centerpieces at a lower minimum.
What happens if my flowers aren’t available?
Florists substitute blooms when weather, shipping or seasons change availability. Agree in advance that swaps stay within your palette and mood, and ask for a heads-up before any big change.
What should I bring to a florist consultation?
Bring inspiration photos, your color palette, flowers you love or dislike, your budget and venue details. Share your top priorities, too, so the florist knows where to spend and where to scale back.
Are DIY wedding flowers actually cheaper?
Sometimes, but prep, conditioning, storage, transport and setup take more time than many couples expect. A hybrid approach often works well: hire a pro for bouquets and focal pieces, then DIY simple bud vases.
Great flowers start with the right space
Flowers set the mood the moment guests walk in, and they look their best in a space that suits them. A courtyard, a historic mansion and an industrial warehouse each call for a different scale and palette. Once you’ve found your New Orleans wedding venue, share the floor plan and load-in rules with your florist early.
On Peerspace, you can browse venues that welcome events and ask hosts about vendor access before you book. Pair the right space with a florist who understands your vision, and you’ll walk into a room that feels like yours.
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