It’s no secret that one of the true treasures of my heart is working with flowers. But I also love it when I have the opportunity to work with talented and passionate florists in America and abroad. And, as far as I’m concerned, one of the best and brightest is the brilliant floral architect and Belgium designer Daniel Ost. (Do you know Ost? If not, check him out right now!)
And of course I also love pouring over flower books. I always have. Which is why I wrote my latest book, Preston Bailey Flowers. I want to inspire readers to not only create beautiful flower arrangements but also to explore and take risks. To sculpt and play with flowers. That’s the best part! It’s also when you’ll come up with your best designs.
I’m always searching for new florists across the globe who I can collaborate with. Do you know any amazing florists?
Please nominate the best florist in your area in the comments below. What I’m really looking for are florists who understand the beauty (and necessity!) of taking floral risks. No playing it safe around here! And, as always, don’t hesitate to nominate yourself.
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George Bernard Shaw once said: “You see things and say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were and say, ‘Why not?’” That quote embodies how Preston Bailey approaches every event.
cristina
November 30, 2011
Preston,
Definitely check out Evan Orion of Flowerz in Vancouver Canada. He has been published numerous times and won many awards. His passion and creativity set him apart from the florists in this city. He was also recently hired to do the weddingset of a huge block buster hit in theatres now!
Good luck with your search!
Noosheen Noei-Tabrizi
November 30, 2011
I am glad you gave us the option of nominating ourselves! so here it goes… I’d like to nominate myself NOOSHEEN at NOOSHEENS.COM as one of the best and most risk taking florists in my area (ROME/ITALY). I look forward to hearing from you. Happy Holidays
Ralyn T. Sevilla - Cebu, Philippines - Wedding Planner and Coordinator
November 30, 2011
I nominate Ms. Debbie Huang of Simple Wishes Flowers
she is amazing in transforming any venue or achieving any theme the clients wanted.Kudos to her! 
Mimi Rubin
November 30, 2011
Preston – I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for so long! Please explore working with John Rent of Into The Woods, Inc. in Chicago. John is an extremely talented and creative floral designer. He loves what he does…and it shows in his work! Please check out his website at http://www.intothewoodschicago.com.
His company has also been written up several times recently on the blog Botanical Brouhaha, please click on the link: Botanical Brouhaha
Also an event he designed in Hawaii in June was featured on Wildflower Linen’s blog, please click on the link:Wildflower Linens
As you can tell I’m a huge fan and hope you will be too!
Emily
November 30, 2011
Of course, I’m nominating us!
Newberry Brothers
Greenhouse & Florist
201 Garfield Street
Denver, CO 80206
http://www.facebook.com/newberrybros (our real website is in process of being overhauled!)
J
November 30, 2011
hello preston, i have a penchant for very fine details and i enjoy the mix of flowers and materials. I love making people gasp before they say wow
J
November 30, 2011
hi preston i nominate myself
Sandra Picksley
November 30, 2011
I would like to nominate myself. I absolutely adore working with flowers and having recently started on my own love creating brides dreams into reality. Unfortunately with budgets the way they are I don’t get many chances to push the boundaries but given the right oppurtunity……………..
Emma Walker
November 30, 2011
Hi Preston,
My team and I are so passionate about creating beautiful wedding and event flowers and are all huge fans of your work! We are based in beautiful Oxford but work across the UK and Europe when we are very lucky! We would love to nominate ourselves to work alongside you on any future projects you have in Europe.
Marius
November 30, 2011
Christine de Beer is a Floral Artist and spends most of her time exploring interesting techniques, testing innovative new products or tackling trendy floral concepts in an unusual way. It is worth it to take a look at her workbook: http://www.christinedebeer.ca
Mandie Hobson
November 30, 2011
I love love love your work.
My team and I are amazing Florists if only we got the budgets to show off our skills.
Most of our wedding work is budget and to be fair most of our brides play it safe but we always create beautiful flowers!
I doubt very much if you will ever be hired by a bride near me unless you are willing to work for £10 (but heres hoping) xx
armando
November 30, 2011
Hello Kevin Lee is the best .in Los angeles california. La premier .com
Jilna
November 30, 2011
I’d love to nominate our company! We’d be a great asset for you to have
Suhaag Garden (www.suhaaggarden.com)
Alejandra
November 30, 2011
My florist, he is so creative. We are here in Panama.
kerry Q.
November 30, 2011
Hello Preston!
Freelancing with your team about 14 years ago was an amazing experience! I would welcome the opportunity with work with you and your team again both here and abroad… in the pacific northwest my fave florist is Jean Louise over at Juniper Flowers. http://www.juniperflowers.com
Have a stellar holiday season…
Best,
kerry Quade.
Tamika Hurley-Carr
November 30, 2011
Hi Preston,
I would like too nominate Celeste Gregory. Celeste is great and has been doing great shows. She recently was the head designer for a boutique here in Atlanta doing their fashion show. The fascinated thing about the show, was that she had to create all of the gowns out of paper flowers for the runway. Please check out her website; http://www.ambience-decor.com. Thanks so much.
lindsey
November 30, 2011
In Nashville, there are two who stand out the most to me:
Hilary Yeager at Brocade Designs is always top notch-http://www.brocadenashville.com/
The team at A Village of Flowers is on top of the latest trends- http://www.avillageofflowers.net/
Bunch Studio
November 30, 2011
Preston, please visit http://www.BunchStudio.com … we are a boutique floral studio with an interior design background in Los Angeles and would love to hear what you think!
Robert Chaar
December 1, 2011
For sure I nominate myself robert from lebanon and I wish I will have the chance to meet you and show you how much we are talent and creative in my country. Thanks
Mandy
December 1, 2011
Hi Preston,
I was just scrolling through my Facebook news feed and saw this post! Good thing I didn’t miss it! I would love to nominate myself, not only for obvious reasons but because I have always followed your career and you truly are a great inspiration to me not only as a florist but just a general designer and creator of beautiful things. So to connect with you on any level would be an experience of a lifetime! Our shop name is Trillium Floral Designs in Ottawa, Ontario (Canada). We always do very creative and modern designs – nothing traditional or cookie cutter. We experiment with flowers in any way we can think of and love incorporating them in new ways. Best of luck with everything & keep up the fantastic work!
Lola Del Campo
December 1, 2011
It will be a honor to work with you! ; your work really take me to heaven! thanks for been such a creative person. Lola del Campo
Azizan Ali
December 1, 2011
http://www.designhousedecor.com Design House Decor is full stage production and floral design company. From floor to ceiling, wall to wall, any space can be transformed to produce any theme imaginable.
Amber
December 1, 2011
I am nominating Blush Designs in New York! Jee and Yena have a chic, modern style. http://www.blushdesignsny.com
Jenn
December 1, 2011
Helllo Preston and Staff,
I had already posted; however, I’m unsure if moderation had deleted my post!?
I am so excited for this opportunity that you have presented all of your faithful followers. So THANK YOU!
Anyways, I would like to nominate our company, Akiko Floral Artistry Inc. We thrive to design fresh couture for coporate, events, and weddings. Our work has been featured in online blogs and will be featured in a couple of magaines in early 2012 My very first post on one particular blog resulted in the work and article being reposted on other blogs in countries such as Spain.
Please visit our site to connect to our Facebook and online blog for more creations. Again, Preston, thank you for already following us on Twitter.
J
Eve
December 1, 2011
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Eve
December 1, 2011
I would like to nominate Splendid Affairs! Thank you for the opportunity to nominate our company.
We are based in Johannesburg, South Africa and it would be a huge honour to work with you!
Splendid Affairs is about highest quality flower designs based on the client’s requirements and budget, and even for our budget clients we always strive to create beautiful designs. We work together with our clients, and the creative team to give our clients the best service and flower arrangements too!
Please consider us!
MODA botanica
December 1, 2011
Of course I will nominate my business: MODA botanica. Based out of Philadelphia we are a custom floral design studio serving the Greater Northeast and destinations across the country. As major exhibitors at the Philadelphia International Flower Show for the past three years and again this coming March, we have been awarded Best in Show for our division twice, along with numerous other awards and recognitions. We definitely love to push the boundaries of contemporary floral design, this can be exemplified by our 2010 display using giant steel shipping crates that was featured in numerous national publications and blogs including the Washington Post, Design Sponge, and Architects & Artisans. Please take a moment to visit our website http://www.modabotanica.com and blog modabotanicadesign.blogspot.com ,though we are not always the best at updating our online presence, we are always showcasing something new and exciting and would love to work with you on one of your numerous amazing events. We are also available for travel both near and far.
Thank you for this opportunity to introduce ourselves.
Dana
December 1, 2011
This nomination is not for me but someone that has brought back my passion for flowers and designing again. After 18 years in the business, 11 of which were spent doing low budget and everyday basic flowers I lost my desire and spark to get excited about flowers. My job became just that….a job! Since I started working at Mandala Floral here in Calgary Alberta my passion has come back! Mallory Lutz (the owner) has such a strong radiance of creativity and passion for weddings and large events that is is hard not to get excited with her. She has great dreams of becoming Canada’s “Preston Bailey”, and I believe she has the talent and the drive to do it. An opportunity to work along side you in creating one of your floral masterpieces would be an honor and dream come true for someone that truly deserves to be able to show the world what she can do…..I am happy to nominate a wonderful talented floral designer, Mallory Lutz of Mandala floral!
Melissa Huston
December 1, 2011
I am proud to nominate myself. I am the lead designer for Intrigue in Annapolis, MD. I pride myself on continuing my education, staying on top of new products and new flowers. I just got back from visiting a grower Hawaii, where I saw new varieties of anthuriums that won’t be on the market for another two years. As a design firm, we are excited to take risks, try new techniques, and work to advance the industry.
Kenyatta
December 2, 2011
Rick Davis at Amaryllis,Inc. is an exceptional floral + event designer in the DC, MD, and Va area. Rick and his team strive off of quality and perfection, which is why Amaryllis has been at the top of their class for 25 years. http://www.amaryllisdesigns.com
Taylor Sturges
December 2, 2011
Well I threw my hat in for Wedding Planners, but my start was in and my true passion is flowers. I love being a florist, and as I mentioned before, if you are ever in Idaho, I would love to work with you! My company is Taylor’d Events. Thank you so much!
LISA
December 2, 2011
In LoVe with the art of FLORAL check out our site derosedesigns.ca
Noramay Cadena
December 2, 2011
I nominate Jessie, the floral designer behind Jardin Floral Designs in Los Angeles, CA.
Despite his short time in the business, Jessie has already created a broad variety of installations – from the uber-liberal bride with an all-black bouquet,
to the traditional bouquet of an upscale Palos Verdes Country Club wedding,
to a vintage inspired wedding that included an altar with florals nestled inside an antique dresser and centerpieces with birdcages, mossy limbs, books and antiques. Most recently, Jessie created an evergreen holiday landscape at the Four Seasons Westlake Village.
At 25 years of age, Jessie shows great promise. Check him out at:
http://www.jardinfloraldesigns.com
Alana Hinds
December 2, 2011
I would like to nominate Bernard Charles. He doesn’t have a website yet, but currently works for Jodi Zimmerman Designs http://jodizimmerman.com/. His love and passion for teh beauty that he creates is absolutely AMAZING. I do have some of his work that I can send in an email. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks again for this opportunity.
lumilan@uol.com.br
December 2, 2011
Dear Preston,
From São Paulo Brazil, we are among the top five. It would be a great pleasure and honor to be part of one of your great jobs!
Lucia Milan
Florist
Hannah
December 3, 2011
Preston-
Please, Check out the Flower Play Team!! They are AMAZING!!!! They are located in Tulsa, OKlahoma. They just love what they do and never miss a chance to add a special detail. Rhonda and her Great team have designed many events for our company and even planned my wedding from top to bottom!!! They take care of everything!!! Everytime I go in to talk to these lovely ladies they just take my breathe away! Plus, they are a “Green Company”!!They can take the smallest thing and turn it into something Grand and Wonderful!!! There is no florist like them! They Are extremely Talented and I promise you will not be disappointed!!! Please, check them out and Nominate the Flower Play Designs Team!!!
Candace
December 3, 2011
Preston-
Please, nominate Flower Play Designs!! We are in Tulsa, OK we have always loved and admired your work. Like you we love what we do!!!! Check out our site: flowerplay.net
Natalie du Toit
December 9, 2011
I am a great florist pick me!!!!!!!!!!! I love flower sculpture and I love my job!! Thats all I can say. The proof is in the pudding! please have a look at my facebook page!! Its full of work I have done. I would love the opportunity to work with great florists & designers. Please visit my page!!! https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Magnolia-Flowers-Ashgrove/174909762526369
Monica
December 31, 2011
I would like to nominate Kim England of Fleurs Du Soleil in Monterey California.
her work is well known in the Pebble beach, carmel and Montery Peninsula area.
Here’s her website http://www.kimenglandflowers.com
stacey murdoch
January 3, 2012
The Wildflower in Dallas Texas!! Where compeition from gay men is beyond getting old!!
stacey murdoch
January 3, 2012
The Wildflower in Dallas Texas!! Where the competition from gay men is getting beyond old!
Amos Gott :: AmosEvents
January 5, 2012
I feel that my company produces the best events and florals in the region – AmosEvents.com