25th Annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest”

See the incredible floral creations that vied for Florists’ Review’s “silver jubilee” wedding design awards.

By Nita Robertson, AIFD

Sponsored by Alexandra Farms, Fitz Design, and True Client Pro

A “picture-perfect wedding” refers to floral décor for a wedding celebration that is visually stunning and impeccably executed, creating a scene so beautiful that it could be captured in photographs like a work of art. For a quarter century, florists have eagerly submitted photos of their floral creations for our annual “Picture Perfect Weddings Contest,” and again this year, the submissions flooded in, showcasing stunning and inspiring wedding flowers—bouquets, wearable flowers, arches, flower installations and more—that adorned wedding ceremonies and receptions throughout 2023. This year’s entries—nearly 140—exhibited diverse interpretations of our design categories, providing a sneak peek into the evolving trends and creativity within the enchanting realm of wedding flowers. We anticipate that the extraordinary weddings featured in this collection will ignite your imagination for the approaching wedding season.

Florists contributed photos of their finest wedding floral creations from 2023 across various categories, including:

• Bouquets

• Ceremony Décor

• Reception Décor

• Flower Installation

• Wearable Flowers (including corsages, boutonnières, hairpieces/headpieces, flower jewelry and more)

Our panel of judges meticulously selected their favorite designs in each category. The winning designs are showcased within these pages and on our website, FloristsReview.com. We extend our gratitude to all the talented designers who participated and offer hearty congratulations to all the deserving winners!

The winner of the “Best Overall Wedding” category will receive 250 stems of exquisite garden roses from Alexandra Farms and a feature in an upcoming issue of Florists’ Review. The “Best Bouquets” winner will receive a one-year membership to True Client Pro software, an all-in-one event management CRM software for florists, wedding planners and venues. The first-, second- and third-place winners of the “Wearable Flowers” category will receive a collection of products from Fitz Design, as will the winners of the “Best Corsages,” “Best Boutonnières” and “Best Pocket Boutonnières” categories.

Best Overall Wedding

Sponsored by Alexandra Farms

“My floral designs reflect a modern take on a botanically lush style, using beautiful color palettes, interesting textural elements, and unexpected foliage to bring a unique look to every arrangement I create.” shared Alyssa.

Alyssa Ice will receive 250 stems of exquisite garden roses from Alexandra Farms and a future feature in an upcoming issue of Florists’ Review.

Best Bouquet

Sponsored by True Client Pro

Anika Wilson will receive a one-year membership toTrue Client Pro software, an all-in-one event management CRM software for florists, wedding planners and venues.

Best Ceremony Décor

Best Reception Décor

Best Flower Installation

Best Wearable Flowers

Sponsored by Fitz Design

Iuliia Prokhorova will receive a collection of products from Fitz Design valued at $350

Toni Sicola will receive a collection of products from Fitz Design valued at $150

Anika Wilson will receive a collection of products from Fitz Design valued at $100

Best Corsage

Srini Perera

Kreative Hands

Woodland Hills, Calif.

@kreative.hands

Best Boutonnière

Agnes Del Rosario

La Fleur Enchantée

Frederick, Md.

@lafleurenchantee.dmv

Mike Sperlak Photography

Agnes Del Rosario will receive a collection of products from Fitz Design valued at $100

Best Pocket Boutonnières

Emma Murray will receive a collection of products from Fitz Design valued at $100

Honorable Mentions