English Garden Florist

For the 2012 Holidays, we approached THE ENGLISH GARDEN Florist in Raleigh, NC to solicit their assistance in decorating our home for a holiday dinner party. They claim to be highly rated and professional. However, when the job was finished and their invoice submitted, we found that the charges for all their products and services were absolutely exorbitant. We felt taken advantage and trapped with charges that were way beyond the pricing range of any other florist. While we finally were given a very insignificant credit in the scope of the entire billed amount, we would urge anyone trying to order flower arrangements from THE ENGLISH GARDEN in Raleigh, NC to first get a clear detailed quote of what they will be charging for their products and services. Otherwise, you may be in for a very unpleasant surprise! more

Love the English Garden! This is such a great store. I was in the English Garden today looking for a housewarming gift for a friend. I could not believe the variety of flowers available. Irma, one of their designers who has made bouquets for me many times, made a beautiful bouquet for me from local zinnias, sunflowers, blackeyed susans, dahlias and PEONIES. I could not believe they still had peonies in this time of year. They had gotten them in from Alaska of all places. WOW! These ladies know their flowers. Every time I go in the English Garden I feel like I am the only customer that they have. They treat me like royalty whether I am buying one stem of daisies or a big, fancy bouquet. Check out this place! It is great! more

The English Garden is an absolutely amazing florist! We met with Lacey for flowers for our wedding a few weeks ago. We had met with several other florists and had just not clicked with anyone. Lacey immediately put us at ease. It is really evident that she knows weddings. We learned that she has worked in the event industry for many years before joining the English Garden staff. Cydney joined us for the consultation to further discuss design ideas and the value of her input cannot be put into words. Within minutes it was clear that she truly got our vision but also understood the limitations of our budget. She and Lacey helped us get ideas about linens; made referrals to use for photographers, a baker and a day of coordinator. We went in for a simple flower consultation and left having so many of the details for our florist under control. Lacey created a proposal for us swiftly, within a couple of days of our consultation. It was so much more detailed than any other proposal we received and also gave us numerous options for both designs and pricing. When we had questions about the best way to combine different design ideas, she made great suggestions and really helped us put together a perfect combination. We cannot wait to see the results for our big day next May. The English Garden is the best! more

Very poor service. Went in for wedding consultation and felt confident that we were going to choose them, until service went down hill as soon as we walked out of their shop. They told us they would give us a quote in 2-3 days, and it was me emailing them over a week later checking when we should receive the quote before we heard anything back from them. Then after emailing back and forth on ideas we were told we would hear something the next Tuesday and it has been 2 months and still no response back! I'm one for service so I obviously went to a different florist after waiting just 2 weeks for a response from English Garden and the service and response time of the other florist we chose was outstanding; in fact we increased our budget for wedding flowers $1,000! I understand people can get busy and that is fine, but they should atleast tell you that it will take time to get back to us and not promise a follow up if they can't follow through. Poor experience at English Garden and we'll never go back! more

Good value but not too exciting. Employee was aloof and not very helpful. I didn;t meet the owner. Maybe it would have been better if I had. Have already found someone else close by that I really like so unless they are on vacation, probably will not give this florist another chance. more

This is a great florist!!! I have just discovered them and the owner Cydney knows every kind of flower imaginable. they had things I had only been able to find in my favorite florist in San Francisco. Definitely Raleigh's best florist Pros: Beautiful designs, great service Cons: No cons more

Cydney immediately put my fiance and I at ease from the moment we met her. She was professional, creative, and competent, showing us a variety of arrangements and weddings she had participated in. Cydney listened carefully to who we were and what our vision was for the wedding. Her excitement was contagious! Through the planning process she was a dream to work with; quick to communicate and organized while providing several sample arrangements and budget plans. She went above and beyond duty even offering advice on linens and helping choose the cake! As a bride I really appreciated how she respected our budget. The flowers she provided at our wedding were absolutely stunning. We could not have been more impressed with either her or her arrangements. I consider it an honor to have gotten to know her through the wedding process and call her a friend. Pros: Gorgeous arrangements, creative and energetic professional Cons: absolutely none more

The owner helped me find a perfect housewarming gift for my boss. I had a limited budget but needed something that really made a statement. She helped me put together a really custom gift basket with organic teas, a candle and locally grown zinnias that were amazing in color. The owner and her staff really know their stuff. She was so knowledgeable about the source of her products and you can tell that being green and eco-friendly is really important to her. I will definitely shop there again! Pros: Fantastic, personalized and creative gifts Cons: no cons more

If you are looking for flowers that you and your guests will be talking about for years to come ? there is no other choice than The English Garden. Cydney and her entire team treats you like family, and like family they only want the best for you. They cater to your every need - no mater how ""off-the-wall"" or ""out-of-the-ordinary"" your requests are. From classic and traditional designs, to contemporary and modern (or a mix of both) The English Garden will make your dream a reality! My wedding would not have been the same with out the entire staff's dedication and details they provided to make my day look as special to everyone else as it was to me. Many, many thanks! Pros: Caters to your needs in a very personable atmosphere more

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The English Garden did my wedding flowers recently and they were beautiful beyond my wildest dreams. I cannot say enough about this florist. I had gone to another vendor. He was supposed to be Raleigh's top wedding vendor but he treated me like I was just taking up his time. When Cydney met me , she was so personable and paid such attention to every little detail. And even better she brought my wedding in right where I needed it to be budgetwise. If you need wedding flowers, book English Garden now. It won't be long before a magazine or TV show snaps up this talented designer and her staff. Pros: incredible design and attention to detail Cons: nothing at all more

I am helping coordinate bouquets for my daughter's dance recital and our group has a really limited budget. Cydney and her staff went above and beyond putting helping us put together several options for parents to consider and even offering a discount so that we can use the flower sales as a fundraiser for the dance program. I had called three other florists who told me they couldn't help me with what we needed to do. Cydney and her staff said ""no problem, tell us what you need and it will be done."" I can't thank them enough! Pros: Super flower selection. Really friendly staff. more

This review is written by a totally delighted Mother of the Groom who knows little to nothing about flowers. The bride and her mother wisely chose The English Garden after talking with them at the bridal show in the Spring. To work with Cydney was a true delight. As other reviews so aptly put it....she listened to the brides requests and put her special touch on all the flowers in the most delightfully pleasing way. The flowers were elegant but not stuffy and she did them for not only the wedding reception but for the Rehearsal Dinner and Bridesmaids luncheon as well. Pros: The entire experience more

I cannot say enough about the English Garden. From beginning to end, Cydney and her staff went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. The flowers were spectacular, the attention to detail above and beyond our expectations. Most importantly, Cydney really made an effort to get to know us and to really capture our personalities and style in the decor. I checked out other florists before finding the English Garden and I can honestly say there is just no comparison. We came in right on budget, the flowers looked like they were right out of a Platinum Weddings show and we formed a friendship with the Englishes that we know will be a lasting one. Thank you again for making our wedding day the day of our dreams! Pros: Spectacular design, incredible attention to detail, personable and caring service Cons: No cons whatsoever more

The English Garden did the floral work for my daughter's birthday celebration. As a professional event planner, I have worked with The English Garden before and knew what a wonderful job they have done for my clients. I met with Cydney to discuss the event theme (Chinese New Year) as well as my ideas for this event. I really wanted to capture the asian theme and create some spectacular additions to the event. Cydney far surpassed my expectations with the arrangements she provided. She completely captured my vision for the event. The chinese dragon centerpieces with tails crafted from orchids, tangerines and flowing ribbons were breathtaking and the chandelier made from bamboo poles, draping orchids and chinese lanterns was beautiful. I would absolutley recommend The English Gardn for any type of event, large or small. more

I am a local Raleigh DJ and work lots of weddings and events. I can honestly say that when the English Garden does the flowers, people are blown away. Their design ideas, the way they listen to their clients, and the way they really focus on each and every detail really sets them apart from other florists. They treat every wedding like it is a platinum wedding. I just got an anniversary bouquet for my wife that was her favorite ever. Cydney helped me come up with a really great idea. She designed a bouquet like my wife's wedding bouquet and she couldn't believe it. It was awesome! Pros: They are the best! Cons: No Cons at all! more

I recently got married and The English Garden did all of my flowers. EVERYTHING was just stunning! I couldn't have been happier. My boquet was amazing! The flowers at the reception were gorgeous! The entire staff at the shop were all so easy to work with, and they all had wonderful ideas to make my flowers different and beautiful. People commented all night on how beautiful the flowers were! Cydney was awesome!! I would recommend them to anyone! Pros: Very knowledgeable and creative! Cons: There are NO Cons! more

Cydney and The English Garden were the sole floral arrangers for the Junior League of Raleigh's A Shopping SPREE! Our working experience was enjoyable and hassle free. Her arrangements were not only beautiful but creative and not run-of-the-mill. We couldn't have asked for a better floral designer! SPREE would not have been as festive without her! We look forward to working with her again in the future! Pros: Creativity, Attention to detail, Very Easy to Work with! more

Artspace has a long-standing business relationship with owner Cydney Davis English and we are pleased to continue our support of The English Garden. The store does an excellent event package for Artspace's annual Collectors Gala each fall. The beautiful, creative table arrangements and building decor always set the perfect back-drop for this black-tie affair. Highly recommend! more

Thank you so much for making my wedding day exactly what I dreamed of. Cydney and her team went above and beyond what I ever expected. I gave Cydney my budget and pictures of centerpieces, boutonnieres, and bouquets that I liked and she made it work. After tons of emails and PERSONAL appointments my wedding turned out better than I could have ever expected!!! I expressed to Cydney that I wanted modern and non-traditional flower arrangements and that's exactly what I got. My guests are still talking about how beautiful and unique the flowers were. There are not enough words to express how thankful I am to have walked in the doors of The English Garden and met Cydney Davis-English. Pros: Uniqueness, Friendly & Personal Service, Within Budget more