Carl Alan Floral Design LTD

Cal, Adam and everyone else at Carl Alan Floral Design are fantastic to work with. My flowers were amazing and I knew they would be because of how their consultation process works. When you go in for your consultation you actually create your centerpieces and bouquets right there. This is awesome because before you put out a penny you know your flowers will be exactly how you want them on your wedding day. That type of piece of mind is priceless. They also worked with our budget which some florists were not willing to do.

Flowers were one aspect of wedding planning I was not excited about... until my consultation with Adam from Carl Alan Floral Design. Adam totally respected my budget and gave me flower arrangements that I absolutely loved. This company went above and beyond to give me what I wanted. I felt like family by the end of the experience. Getting to work with Adam and Carl was one of my favorite parts of planning... who knew I could love flowers so much! I would whole-heartedly recommend this company to anyone.

Carl Alan Floral did the bouquet and boutonnières for our wedding, and we had an absolutely magnificent experience with them from beginning to end. When we met with Vito two weeks before the wedding (last minute!) to go over our needs, he was very open, honest, and a clear artist and professional. He was excited about our goals (an all white orchid set). Our centerpiece needs were much simpler, and he was honest when he told us if we didn’t want to spend too much, we might as well make them ourselves, as they can be made from cheaper materials from Ikea, etc, and we’d only be paying them for labor we could do ourselves in 20 minutes. The orchid bouquet and boutonnière set was gorgeous, and everything arrived on time on the wedding day. We throughly recommend them to anyone who knows what they want and enjoys working with professionals...

Carl Alan and his team came highly recommended to me. My mom and I planned a majority of the wedding and are not the most creative people; needless to say we were a bit apprehensive about the hand-on initial design experience for my bouquet and centerpieces. We ended up having the most amazing day with the team at Carl Alan-they helped us put together all of the arrangements for the big day. My mom was thrilled to see that we were actually seeing the flowers that were going to show up on the actual wedding day, and not just a visual image we had to imagine. They were so much fun and very creative and accomodating. Carl himself is very involved and personable. Our designer showed up to the venue the day of and everything turned out absolutely perfect. All of my arrangements were gorgeous and I couldn't be happier with my choice of florist designers. I highly recommend them to any bride!

Carl Alan Floral Designs provided the most beautiful flowers for my daughter's wedding. The chuppah & aisle flowers were breathtaking. The ballroom looked amazing and everyone commented on the magnificent centerpieces. Carl & his staff were wonderful to work with & provided everything we asked for and more. They even stayed within my budget. I would recommend them to anyone.

Meryl Kallish

There are not words enough to describe how thrilled I am with the flowers Carl Alan and his team provided at my wedding. I met with Carl unsure of what type of flowers I wanted, or even what color bouquets I wanted, but Carl assured me we would discuss and build the arrangements until I loved them. I didn't think it was possible for me to love flowers, but I definitely did by the time we were finished. The best part of using Carl Alan Floral Designs is that the team builds your bouquets and centerpieces then during your initial visit, so you know exactly what they'll look like on your wedding. That said, the actual bouquets, chuppah, and centerpieces were incredible beyond my expectations. They understood exactly what I wanted, and made it happen, but in a way so much more beautiful than I even thought possible. I recommend them without any reservations.

We would highly recommend Carl Alan. The entire team was fantastic to work with. Our venue had recommended Carl Alan and said that they are one of the more reasonable florists they work with, so we decided to check them out. Then we found out the best part. Carl Alan asked us to send them pictures of all the flowers and arrangements we like, and they ordered all of the flowers in the pictures we sent for our appointment. By the time we left our appointment, we had designed our centerpieces, bridesmaid bouquets and bridal bouquet and seen everything in person.

Also, we live in Washington, DC, so we had limited time to meet with vendors, and Carl Alan agreed to meet with us on Christmas Eve – how’s that for dedication? We had a fixed idea of the maximum amount we wanted to spend, and we had met with a florist in the suburbs that didn’t understand our vision and didn’t think it would be possible to meet our budget. The appointment with the other florist involved putting dusty cloth flowers into a dirty cloth bowl… you might say it lacked vision. The team at Carl Alan worked with us to give suggestions on how to meet our budget and still have flowers that we would be very happy with, and the cost of the flowers came in under our budget. Cal Shaw, the owner, was amazing. As he said, it’s not how much money you can spend on flowers, it’s how much money you want to spend. His approach was very refreshing.

On wedding day, the flowers were incredible. Everyone told us how amazing the room looked. We could not have been happier, and we would recommend Carl Alan to anyone getting married anywhere remotely close to the Philadelphia area. They are hands down the best florist you can find, and it’s not typical at all to find a florist that will order all the flowers you like just for an appointment.

We would highly recommend Carl Alan. The entire team was fantastic to work with. Our venue had recommended Carl Alan and said that they are one of the more reasonable florists they work with, so we decided to check them out. Then we found out the best part. Carl Alan asked us to send them pictures of all the flowers and arrangements we like, and they ordered all of the flowers in the pictures we sent for our appointment. By the time we left our appointment, we had designed our centerpieces, bridesmaid bouquets and bridal bouquet and seen everything in person. \r\n\r\nAlso, we live in Washington, DC, so we had limited time to meet with vendors, and Carl Alan agreed to meet with us on Christmas Eve – how’s that for dedication? We had a fixed idea of the maximum amount we wanted to spend, and we had met with a florist in the suburbs that didn’t understand our vision and didn’t think it would be possible to meet our budget. The appointment with the other florist involved putting dusty cloth flowers into a dirty cloth bowl… you might say it lacked vision. The team at Carl Alan worked with us to give suggestions on how to meet our budget and still have flowers that we would be very happy with, and the cost of the flowers came in under our budget. Cal Shaw, the owner, was amazing. As he said, it’s not how much money you can spend on flowers, it’s how much money you want to spend. His approach was very refreshing. \r\n\r\nOn wedding day, the flowers were incredible. Everyone told us how amazing the room looked. We could not have been happier, and we would recommend Carl Alan to anyone getting married anywhere remotely close to the Philadelphia area. They are hands down the best florist you can find, and it’s not typical at all to find a florist that will order all the flowers you like just for an appointment.\r\n

The experience at Carl Alan was amazing from the very beginning. I loved being able to create everything before I even got a quote! I knew exactly what I was getting and it worked for me.
The staff is so easy to work with.
thanks for making my wedding...

I had the BEST experience working with the Carl Alan team. They were all extremely professional and were very patient while working with me down to every last detail until I was completely satisfied with my selections. All of my flower arrangements came out AMAZING and was done exactly how I chose them during my consultation. I was completely blown away when I saw how gorgeous my Chuppa turned out. The Carl Alan team pulled off a flawless job!! I highly recommend using them for your next wedding or special occasion.

Everyone was extremely helpful at Carl Alan. We actually worked with Kate, who also did my sister's wedding, and she was amazing. They put together your bouquet, a bridesmaid bouquet, and a center piece so you see exactly what you are getting. Kate was very patient as we made a few adjustments and made sure everything was the way we wanted it. The day of the wedding, everything was delivered on time and looked gorgeous. The flowers were unbelievable and I couldn't have been happier. I absolutely loved my bouquet and everything else Carl Alan Designs did for me that day. We knew they would be wonderful from my sister's wedding, but I was blown away. They are incredible!

We could not have been happier with our experience with Carl Alan. From the first meeting, Cal put us at ease by bringing our vision to life right in front of our eyes - something NO OTHER florist did! About a month before the wedding, I wanted to change some things, and in speaking with Cal's designers, felt fully confident to let them execute it. I couldn't believe what I saw on our wedding day - the room was even more beautiful than I had imagined. And our Chuppah was absolutely breathtaking. The designers even came up to my room to help fasten my grandmother's wedding band onto my bouquet, which was such a special touch that I will remember forever. What an absolute pleasure it was to work with them. You will LOVE your experience with Carl Alan Flowers!

Carl Alan is a staple in the Philadelphia Florist industry. I had various friends recommend them so I made an appointment to check them out. Prior to our consultation they had me send them pictures of flowers and colors that we were attracted to so they could bring in options for us to construct our own bouquets etc. right in their facilitiies. It was AWESOME! Shortly after our visit, they sent us a proposal pricing everything out. The experience taught us so much about the flowers were were interested in and they advised us to "shop around" and contact them if we wanted to proceed.

We did just that. We got 2 other estimates that were on the same range as theirs but the lack of professionalism and character of the others made our decision sooo easy.

Carl Alan was fantastic! They were so quick to respond to my various emails throughout the process and continuously paid mind to our predetermined budget.

The product was beautiful and the service and hospitality was unparallelled. There is no reason to shop around...Carl Alan is the best in the area!!!!

The floral designs went beyond our expectations. They were fresh and the colors were exactly what we wanted. Organized and responsed quickly to our emails. Carl made you feel like a member of his family and he was going to make your day special, he did.

Went the extra mile for us

Fives across the board. Another florist that was booked on my date recommended them and I'm so glad they did. You will get a good price and beautiful flowers! You will not be disappointed if you use them.

Carl Alan is great. He's funny, adorable, and most of all, MAN does he know his flowers! We communicated with him and his wonderful staff via email before we met with him the first time, and then they ordered a bunch of flowers in the color palette that we were working with. When we got there for our appointment, we worked with his staff to design our arrangements based on our tastes and our budget. It was great to know exactly what we were getting the day of - something we wouldn't have gotten from the other places we had thought about going with. Carl Alan was our first and last stop, and the arrangements were BEAUTIFUL. We could not have asked for a better experience!

The flowers from Carl Alan were incredible. Against Carl's advice, he was the first florist I visited, and also the last. I am Type A, and after seeing the beautifiul bridal bouquet, bridesmaid bouquet and centerpiece at my first appointment, I was sold. They looked even better on my wedding day. Everything was perfect. The price was very reasonable, and they were very flexible throughout the process.

My daughters flowers, an abundance of calla lilies, were simple but elegant and the vibrant colors in the bridal party bouquets photographed so well. Thanks to Carl Alan’s planning approach and his interest in working within your budget, we chose this florist. We met with his creative and friendly staff and saw what the arrangements were going to look like beforehand. Like magic, they reappeared on her wedding day.



I would recommend Carl Alan Creations for all occasions.

Carl Allen is the only florist that actually makes samples of all of your flowers before you have signed on with them. It was so much fun being part of the process, and then we knew exactly how each arrangement and bouquet would look. Everything went smoothly with all flowers delivered correctly and all set up for the ceremony and reception looking beautiful. I can't imagine using another florist.

Carl Alan is by far the best in the area. They are an amazing staff of florists and are true artist! They are very well organized and do everything to make you happy. They really listen to you and work with your vision! All my flower arrangements looked so beautiful on my wedding day. The chuppah was just breath taking! Thank you for a beautiful job!

Carl Alan & Team:


Where do we start?! Thank you so much, from the bottom of our hearts, for the amazing flowers on our wedding day! Everything was perfect, and people are still talking about how gorgeous the centerpieces were, and how beautiful the bridesmaids flowers and my bouquet was! I am so happy to have worked with you and will continue to spread the word about Carl Alan to all of my engaged friends. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! :)


Best regards,


Rebecca & Ian

They make the flower arrangements and bouquets right in front of your eyes! Spectacular!

Outstanding, from start to finish!!! You will not regret your decision to work with Carl and his team. I met with about six florists, which is more than necessary, but flowers were extremely important to me. I met with the other florist before meeting with Carl, as he advised, so that I could compare what the other florist offered to what Carl offered. At my first meeting with Carl and his team, they put together free samples (I was happily surprised that I didn't have to pay anything!) of my bouquet, a bridesmaid's bouquet and a centerpiece. It took three tries to get my bouquet exactly the way I wanted but the designer was so patient with me. The other samples were perfect! Carl was able to work within the restraints of my budget and still give me exactly what I wanted at a price that I could afford. Even though my budget was in the $2,500 - $3,000 range, I still felt like a VIP client. Other vendors were definitely not as accommodating with my budget. I loved that I got to see my flowers the day before my wedding, so that I could make any last minute changes, I didn't but I still liked that I had the option. The designer that came to my wedding was so great, everything was perfect and seamless. The flowers photographed perfectly from the start of the event to the end. I am so happy I made the decision to work with Carl Alan!

We were SO happy with our flowers! The owner, Carl is awesome. He is really funny and made us feel so comfortable. The best part of this company is that you, the bride (and maybe groom) get to arrange your own flowers...you send them pics of what you like, then they order those flowers (free of charge to you!), then you go to their studio and tell them exactly what you want! They were very respectful of our budget, telling us honestly if what we liked would remain in our budget or not, and did not try to get us to spend more than we could and in the end we were thrilled with our flowers and we did not go one cent over. We met with Kate who put our "test arrangements" together and whom I contacted throughout the process....she is SUPER nice. This place is AWESOME! I would not recommend any other florist. Thanks Carl!!

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Carl Alan provided the most beautiful flowers. They were easy and wonderful to work with. They listen to what you have to say and are able to take your vision and incorporate it into flowers. I would use them again!

I went to 2 other florists before I met Carl and his wonderful staff; they are absolutely phenominal! They really know how to make a bride feel special and get exactly the look they are going for. They even let you help create your bouquet, centerpieces, etc, at your consultation. There was never any doubt that I chose the right florist.

I always heard that Carl Alan LTD did beautiful work but I got to findthat out for myself at our daughter's wedding this past weekend. Right from the first time I spoke with Cal I knew that we made the right decision. I can't begin to tell you how excited my daughter was when she was intrically involved in designing her own centerpieces and bouquets right down to the little flower girls hair comb. See, Cal has his brides work with "their" designer. It was wonderful. When we walked into our reception everything looked so beautiful. The centerpieces, the Chupah, the girls bouquets. All I can say is I don't like recommending any one for anything cause you just never know but I can say wholeheartedly that I feel very comfortable recommending Carl Alan LTD florists..Thanks Cal!
Marcy Harris, Philadelphia, PA

Carl and his team were SO fun to work with! They accomodated my schedule on pretty short notice; it was about 3 months before my wedding when I met with him the first time. After I sent some photos and a general description of what I liked by e-mail, we met with Carl and his staff a second time where they put together samples of our bouquets and centerpieces. Being able to see and hold them ahead of time was so great. Still, the versions they delivered on our wedding day, somehow were even better than the samples!

Working with Carl and his staff was great. They worked with my ideas and my budget and helped me create the best floral accents for my day. They were very creative and very easy to work with.

A friend had recommended Carl Alan to me, and I was not disappointed. On our first visit we met with Carl and he and his staff worked to create exactly what we wanted right in front of us with real flowers ordered ahead of time--no pictures or guessing needed which was awesome because I do not know flowers.
We were able to get bigger and better flowers than we ever thought we'd be able to afford (and from what we had been told at several NJ florists for our budget). The staff and Carl were accommodating, creative, honest, and easy to work with and on the big day the flowers were very beautiful. I wish I was getting married again just so I could see what else they could create for me!

I LOVE CARL ALAN FLORAL DESIGNS! I met with 3 florists, and Carl is the only one who sat and literally created my bouquet and centerpieces from scratch as I described my vision. The other florists, while very nice and professional, only listened to my thoughts. I had no way to see if they actually "got" what I wanted. Carl's designers sat with me for hours as we talked, flower by flower, through my vision. At the end of the first meeting, I had the complete bridal bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets, and centerpiece samples right in front of me--without my even signing a contract yet. He threw in a number of extras and gave me great ideas for saving money without looking like I was skimping. The day before the wedding, he had me come in to the shop to review all of my bouquets and centerpieces to make sure they were correct. The day of the wedding, the flowers were just as beautiful and looked exactly like the samples. I can't recommend Carl Alan enough!!

Carl Alan is AMAZING and definitely one of my favorite vendors! I had mentioned that I was interested in all white flowers, and when I got to my first meeting, Cal had a whole table full of all different types of beautiful white flowers. He and his assistants literally created my bouquet, my bridesmaids bouquets, and several different centerpieces until I found the 3 that I absolutely loved. It was so great to see that it was exactly what I wanted and I knew when I got to the wedding everything would be just as I expected. But it wasn't... Cal still managed to exceed my expectations, making my bouquets and centerpieces and everything even bigger and more beautiful than planned. He can also do pin spotting to spotlight each of your centerpieces, which really adds a dramatic and beautiful touch. I can't believe how many compliments I got on the flowers at the wedding. He also really works to make it fit into your budget! I would recommend Carl Alan to anyone!

Carl Alan Florists was the best decision I made when picking a vendor for my wedding. I still can't get over how wonderful everyone who worked there was when providing me with everything they themselves thought that I needed. It helped tremendously to be able to go in and make mock bouquets and centerpieces with Cal and the staff before even booking them! Every single flower looked amazing and I loved this florist!

IF you're getting married in Philadelphia use them!!! They are great! When you meet with them you talk about budget and get that out of the way...then they make your boquet and arrangements there for you...so there are no surprises. Plus it gets you excited!!! Would highly recommend!!!

Everything was perfect. I highly recommend Carl Alan to anyone getting decor for your wedding.

Carl Alan Floral Design was incredible to work with and we were so so pleased with the final results. We were able to get a sneak peek of our bouquets and everything the day before our wedding and it was so exciting. It made everything feel "real" like we finally realized our wedding was just around the corner. Everyone was so pleased with the flowers and amazing centerpieces. The designers completely understood our vision and made it a reality at a price that was affordable to us, when most of the other florists in the area told us our budget was too low to do anything with. We can't recommend Cal & his employees enough!

Carl Alan LTD did an amazing job on our flowers. They were so easy to work with. I had changed my mind on which flowers to use a few times, and they had no problem making the many changes. The price was perfect. I told them how much I was looking to spend and they made it work. I have recieved so many compliments on the flowers, and they looked incredible in all the pictures. I have already started recommending Carl Alan LTD to my newly engaged friends.

Flowers were absolutely amazing! The flowers took my breath away when I saw them at the reception venue. Above and beyond our expectations. Our guests are still talking about the flowers and how beautiful they were throughout the wedding ceremony and reception. Cal knew my vision and gave me everything I was asking for and more. Would definitely recommend his services to any bride looking for a professional florist.

Carl's flowers were nearly flawless!They were so gorgeous and complemented our whole vibe brilliantly!Definitely recommend her to all of my friends who are getting married.

Working with Carl Alan was an absolute wonderful experience. When shopping for flowers, Carl Alan, was the only vendor that actually created the pieces in front of us. Working with Kate through email was a breeze and her response time and helpfulness could not have been better! I had second thoughts about my bridal bouquet and emailed Kate. She created a new one and sent me a picture which saved me time! I loved the second version! They were very creative and created the romantic vintage feeling that I wanted!! The deliveries were on time and I did not worry at all on the day of the wedding! My mom was not happy with her corsage (he said the flowers were too big and not suitable for her wrist). Overall, I was extremely happy!

Cal and his team at Carl Alan did a fantastic job for our August wedding. They handled everything from the flower arrangements, pin lighting and chivari chair rental. They transformed an already beautiful ballroom into something truly magical and extraordinary. And, they were responsive and accomodating throughout the whole planning process. My family is in the floral industry so we wanted our flowers to make a statement and Carl Alan delivered! Excellant work and so easy to work with! Highly recommended!

I met with a few florists before settling on Carl Alan. I knew he was a little pricey but after a bunch of bad meetings, it was so easy to choose. Before the first consultation (mine was a year in advance to see what flowers would be in season for my date), he asks you to send a list of your preferred flowers. Then when you meet with him they are there and ready to create sample arrangments. He was so easy to work with. His staff and himself are so creative and came up with wonderful ideas. It was great having pictures of exactly what I wanted so there was no surprises the day of the wedding. Also, I was comforted by the fact that in the contract he lists the number of flowers used in each arrangement and the diameter of each bouquet. He was great to work with on budget as well. I knew he was pricier than a lot of other places, but I told what I wanted to spend and he gave me everything I wanted. The flowers were in great condition and exactly what I expected them to be!

These guys are fantastic. We met with other florists who gave us the runaround on pricing and weren't very responsive. Carl Alan Florists were great. Your first appointment is like 3 hours long but you talk to Cal and figure out what you want. They didn't even want to know our budget until after he gave me an estimate of what he thought it would cost and then gave us cost-cutting tips even though his estimate was under our budget. After the sit down, you go into the work room and work with the floral designers to create your centerpieces, bridal bouquet and bridesmaids bouquets. Simply amazing! No one else does this. No one. They were nothing but professional and leave no detail unturned. Simply fabulous to work with!

There are no mysteries here, nothing lost in translation. You will be able to see exactly what you get BEFORE you have to make a decision about whether to sign a contract. Cal and his staff put in as much time as you need to mock up everything during your intial meeting so that your vision and theirs become a beautiful reality. No one will force anything on you that you don't need or want, and they are willing to make it work for your budget. Bottom line -- lots of creativity and experience = great flowers and reliable service.

Carl Alan let's YOU design your wedding flowers. Rather than telling a florist what kind of flowers you like and hoping that they understand your visions, Carl invites you into his shop and lets you pick out the combinations of flowers you like. Before you meet with Carl, you tell him what colors and flowers you like. Then, when you arrive, there are a wide range of flowers in many different colors and sizes for you to choose from. At the same time, his designers are in the room to help shape the flowers into beautiful bouquets and centerpieces.

On my wedding day, the flowers were just as we had designed together nearly 8 months earlier. Carl's team is skilled and professional. They were also flexible in that they changed the size of the centerpiece for me at the last minute. I was very grateful, and appreciated their accommodating us throughout.

The team at Carl Alan is great. I met with over ten florists before choosing this vendor. I wanted classic, beautiful flowers that reflected the overall style of my wedding. Cal, Kate, and the entire team exceeded my expectations with their level of service, talent, and prompt replies. My mom, dad, and I spent a few hours at the shop while they created mock ups for us. They tweaked everything till it was exactly what my mom and I had envisioned. All of the guests raved about the flowers at the wedding. Carl Alan is definitely not the cheapest florist out there, but for the care and quality of product that they deliver, they are worth the cost.

Loved our flowers from Carl Alan - We had the most beautiful tulips in April. There was a small mix-up on the wedding day and we were one mother's corsage short, but they made a new one and brought it over in less than 15 mins. I also appreciated that they put together mock-ups for us before we even signed a contract.

I would recommend Carl Alan to anyone looking to get married in the Philadelphia area. Even though I received lower estimates from some of the other florists I looked at, Carl Alan is the only florist in the area who is willing to make you samples of your centerpiece, bridal and bridesmaid bouquets - all before you sign your contract. I had sent them a collage of photos from online of flowers in my colors, and they ordered them all for my appointment. I was stunned. You get to work with one of their staff members to design your arrangements. It is fun! They then take pictures and you can come in the day before your wedding to look at the flowers and make sure they are consistent with what you ordered. There were a few things I wanted to change the day before my wedding, and they were happy to make the changes I wanted. The flowers were beautiful and I received many compliments on them. As there are many things that go not exactly as planned on your wedding day, it was nice to have one thing that could be controlled. If you are a control freak, they are the florist for you. They are also super nice, responsive and Carl made some great cost-saving suggestions to work with my budget. I highly recommend them!

We had a beautiful wedding thanks to Carl Alan! The best part which others have mentioned is that you actually make your own bouquets and centerpieces with them in person a few months before your wedding. You know exactly what you are going to get. We worked with Kate (for 4 hours) making the arrangements and they were beautiful. The best part was their pricing. They were $3,000 cheaper than the other florist we met with and they were located outside the city! The only downside on the cost was the huge delivery/set-up fees. They were much more than other florists fees but in the end we paid much less for the beautiful flower arrangements. By far, my husband and I agree this was the best bargain of our entire wedding. All of the flowers were gorgeous, the staff good to work with, and a great deal!

I am so glad that I used Carl Alan for my wedding! The flowers were absolutely beautiful and everyone kept talking about them weeks after the wedding! The design staff were more than helpful, and even emailed me pictures of two different bridesmaid bouquet options about a week before the wedding because they knew I was having a hard time choosing what accent flower to use and couldn't make it it in to the store. The set up crew was fabulous too! We had a handmade chuppah (a quilt) that we wanted hung under the chuppah frame so it looked down on us. We had a meeting to figure it out and they did a better job then we even imagined! Then they set it up in the cocktail room, surrounded by the chuppah flowers so all the guests could look at it! They really went above and beyond to make everything beautiful! I gave 4 stars for professionalism because Carl talks ALOT and tells ALOT of stories which can go on for ever and take up a lot of time. If you are in a rush, it can be frustrating. Regardless, he was a lovely man and him and his team made the wedding so beautiful and stress free.

The flowers are absolutely gorgeous! Cal will work with you and even put together arrangements for you when you go visit him. I would highly recommend him for your ceremony or wedding.

I would have to say that Carl Alan is one of the greatest florists I've ever had to deal with. Very helpful, knowledgable and creative. I highly recommend Carl Alan for all of your floral needs.