Posy Floral Design
145 E. 72nd St., nr. Lexington Ave.
212-744-7788
posyflowers.com
With a shared passion for flowers, former landscape architect Paula Duarte and former restaurant owner Stamos Arakas joined forces to create Posy. Using primarily clear, square, glass containers and tight bunches of your favorite flowers, their designs are simple, elegant, and modern. This high-end florist can acquire almost anything, from lavish luminaries to custom tablecloths. Bouquets start at $150; centerpieces at $100.

Preston Bailey Entertainment & Set Design, Inc
147 W. 25th St., nr. Seventh Ave., eleventh fl.
212-691-6777
prestonbailey.com
One of the biggest names in floral design, Bailey won’t even talk about prices until it’s been decided that he’s doing the wedding and all details have been set in stone (in other words, if you have to ask…). He has a flare for the dramatic: glassvases on floral pedestals, table shades out of rose petals. He’s designed weddings for Matt Lauer and Laurence Fishburne, as well as Donald Trump’s recent ceremony.

Prudence Designs
228 W. 18th St., nr. Seventh Ave.
212-691-1356
The fact that this company is named after a beloved dachshund gives you some idea as to how it operates. Grayson Handy and Arturo Quintero generally cater to a younger crowd, and to fashonistas like Cynthia Rowley, who are looking for something a little funky�though Prudence Designs have also done their share of grand, over-the-top weddings. The pair also does full wedding planning. Centerpieces start at $200; bouquets from $150. Full weddings run from $5,000 to $35,000.

Raquel Corvino
540 W. 29th St., nr. Tenth Ave., second fl.
212-947-6365
By appointment only
Corvino uses the season and environment as her guiding inspiration while working with couples to select the finest flowers for her monochromatic architectural arrangements. The effect is stunning. To create a fresh-from-the-garden summer look for Julianne Moore’s wedding, she incorporated crisp white clematis, Queen Anne’s lace, and imported lily of the valley. Centerpieces start at $250; bridal bouquets at $200.

Renny and Reed Design for Entertaining
505 Park Ave., nr. 59th St.
212-288-7000
rennyandreed.com
Landscaping consultant Renny Reynolds is the king of floral fantasy, best known for his wild, Midsummer Night’s Dream–ish designs. The company also does modern and chic, using a minimalist but bold architectural style. Centerpieces start at $225; bridal bouquets at $275. He’ll even rent you tropical trees from his nursery in Pennsylvania.

Robert Isabell, Inc.
410 W. 13th St., nr. Ninth Ave.
212-645-7767
Robert Isabell’s studio can make pretty much any floral fantasy come true—even if it seems physically impossible. His enchanting work has graced the weddings of people like Aerin Lauder, Whitney Houston, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Caroline Kennedy. Isabell prefers not to quote prices but says he can work with any budget. His team will plan all parts of your wedding except the catering.

Ron Wendt Design
245 W. 29th St., nr. Seventh Ave., fifth fl.
212-290-2428
ronwendtdesign.com
By appointment only
Wendt, who works to craft an event that truly reflects his client, designed an exotic South African wedding where he mixed orchids and tropicals with faux–leopard prints and artifacts for a contemporary look. Wendt’s client list includes Tiffany & Co., Cartier, and Christie’s. Bouquets start at $300; centerpieces at $350.

Seaport Flowers
214 Hicks St., nr. Montague St., Brooklyn Heights
718-858-6443
A favorite among downtown Manhattanites and Williamsburgers looking for a sweet, low-key, clean feel, Seaport favors seasonal flowers (peonies in June, dahlias and hydrangeas in September, orchids all the time) and throws in offbeat accents like rose hips and artichokes. Centerpieces and bouquets from $125.

Soiree Floral
917-710-2144
soireefloral.com
Florist Dawn Kelly adds unique additions such as fruit (apples, pears, cherries), vegetables (artichokes, Brussels sprouts), beads, ribbons, and feathers to her arrangements. All Soiree Floral’s designs are dramatic, which can mean either minimal and modern or lush and full. Full-floral design for an average wedding starts at $5,000; individual centerpieces start at $120.

Spitz & Peck
402 E. 53rd St., nr. First Ave.
212-688-9100
spitzandpeck.com
By appointment only
Favorites of Long Island synagogues and also of the staff at the Rainbow Room, these 50-year veterans are known for consistent, dependable work. They’ll match any page of a bridal magazine, and are up for challenges. In-house designers love the English-garden look: using crystal vases of varying heights filled with different sweet and vibrant flowers. Bouquets from $75; centerpieces from $100.