As Mother’s Day approaches, a gorgeous bouquet of flowers might be just what will brighten up this special day for the moms, aunties and nanas in your life. But you don’t need a special occasion to buy beautiful blooms. For many sisters, fresh flowers in the home or office are a wonderful form of self-care and self-expression. You know what else is a beautiful thing? Showing support for businesses in our communities. Check out these Black floral designers creating stunning arrangements and event installations around the country.
De La Fleur Designs, Miami
Owner: Floral designer Daphne Zizi
Specialties: Upscale, garden-inspired designs for large or small celebrations
Price Range: For events with a minimum floral budget of $2,500
DeLaFleurdesigns.com
The J Madison, Atlanta
Owner: Justin Payne, former contestant on HBO Max’s Full Bloom floral design competition show
Specialties: Elegant and sophisticated custom floral arrangements for occasions, as well as floral design and hanging flower installations for large, memorable events
Price Range: $124 and up
Élan House, Raleigh, North Carolina
Owner: Shannon Hill, a floral artist and a PR and advertising expert
Specialties: A floral design studio delivering long-lasting, one-of-a-kind floral experiences and floral arrangements that are works of art for an occasion or event
Price Range: $165 and up
Say Sukii, Miami
Owner: Contemporary artist Sukii
Specialties: Unique and abstract floral designs and creations. On her website, Sukii says she likes to “think outside the flower shop” when creating her art.
Price Range: $110 to $195 for floral arrangements
Token Flowers, Dallas
Owner: Floral designer Cynthia
Specialties: Elegant and urban contemporary floral arrangements and floral designs
Price Range: $45 and up
Mona’s Accents, New Orleans
Owners: Romona Baudy and Natalie Keller Barnes
Specialties: Fresh, high-quality bouquets and custom floral designs; also unique gifts
Price Range: $45 and up
Bloom & Plume, Echo Park, Los Angeles
Owner: Maurice Harris, a celebrity floral designer
Specialties: Well known for unique floral arrangements, floral installations and features for high-profile clients like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci, Nike and more