Carolyn Shepard Design Group

Carolyn Shepard Design Group is amazing. They went above and beyond on any request or thought my wife and I had. They were available for consult on everything from the complicated to the mundane. Carolyn and Christie took a large amount of stress off my shoulders by helping work out a timeline with the other vendors. The end result was BEAUTIFUL. I could not have asked for more. These are some incredibly talented and trustworthy people.

After I got engaged in January 2012, the first person that I hired to coordinate the floral decor for my wedding was Carolyn Shepard Design Group. Carolyn's reputation in Charlotte (and heck, the entire Southeast) is unparalleled when it comes to quality and creativity. I knew that only CSDG could make my visions a reality. At our first meeting Carolyn looked at me and said "let me create your wedding day as a surprise to you." I agreed immediately and honestly it was the best decision that we made. When we walked into our wedding reception, I was at a complete loss for words. In fact, the only thing that I could do was cry. The entry to the ballroom had two large urns overflowing with roses, gardenias, hydrangea, and long stems of cymbidium orchids. A panel of fresh flowers completely covered the window above the entrance and white curtains draped on either side. Glass vases lined the doorway with floating candles. Inside, an entire wall of candlelight flickers with the cityscape behind. The tables were draped in white silk tablecloths with a combination of "high/low" centerpieces on each one. The "high" arrangements are lush with beautiful roses, cymbidium orchids and gardenias. The "low" arrangements are rings of the same flowers, surrounding a huge hurricane vase with candles and votives. Then, I see the cake table..excuse me, cake PAVILION! Carolyn erected a tent that was then draped with white sheer linens and covered with archways of lush white flowers!! A pearl encrusted table cloth was draped over the cream silk linen. A clear acrylic box that was filled with fresh white rose petals to serve as a stand for the cake.
I haven't yet seen photos from that night and only then will I realize all of the intricate details that CSDG incorporated into my wedding. I am still getting complements from friends and family about the flowers! CSDG exceeded my expectations every step of the way and created an experience that I will never forget. THANK YOU, Carolyn!!

Carolyn and her team were so easy to work with. After my initial meeting, Carolyn provided an outline of what we discussed and next steps. That professionalism and follow-through was exactly what I wanted. She really took the time to listen to my requests and offer detailed examples, photos, etc to assist my decision. Her team provided advanced notice with updates on billing and promptly replied to emails. Carolyn and I met again before the ceremony and she was very accomodating to our ideas and calmly walked us through what to expect. I knew the arrangements and bouquets would be beautiful but they exceeded expectations! I recieved complements all night and couldn't have been more pleased.

Carolyn and her staff were amazing to work with. I only met with her twice while planning my wedding and she was some how able to figure out exactly what I wanted, and make it even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Everything from the flowers, to the table linens and candles (so many candles!), were all absolutely perfect. I would recommend Carolyn to anyone looking for a designer who is extremely talented, professional, and easy to work with.

I was having an intimate wedding with only 10 family members in attendance. Due to it being so small, I wanted everyone to feel like they were still at a big event. When I walked into Carolyn's office to discuss the details of what I had in mind, she understood immediately my vision for the evening and how important the dinner decor was to me. The evening of my wedding I could not keep my eyes off my bouquet when I walked into the suite at the VanLandingham Estate where they were waiting for me. The arrangement on the arch was exactly what I had hoped it would be and more. Gorgeous! The best was yet to come. The decor in the Occulus, where I had my dinner, was perfect and went way beyond my expectations. My guests talked about the room all evening. The entire night was perfect and the decor and flowers were a big part of what made for an amazing evening.

Absolutely stunning. The table in the entry hall was AMAZING!!!! The table in the ball rooms perfect...the exact right amount of flowers and candles...it was all truly stunning.

Carolyn Design Group was very professional and easy to work with. The prices are reasonable especially for the quality of the products offered. The floral arrangements and centerpieces were amazing! My guest and I absolutely loved all of the decor provided by CDG. Everything was exactly how I envisioned and I'm still smiling!

Thanks for everything,

The happy Bride

I was so pleased with the services of Carolyn Shepard Design Group. My bouquet, alter flowers, reception florals were all breathtaking and the ideas they (Carolyn and Christie) provided for my overall decor were perfect. All of our guests were commenting on the flowers for the wedding and reception. CSDG was so easy to work with and Christie even helped me get in my dress (corset backed) the day of my wedding. Christie was an expert on that as well! I would highly recommend CSDG to anyone looking for quality floral and design services for their wedding. Not to mention the customer service is excellent! Thanks so much Carolyn and Christie and the entire CSDG team! You really made my day extra special!

My oldest daughters wedding was in Chicago, I was worried that I would not be able to find the high quality in Charlotte that I had there. Carolyn is a true artist, simply the best!
Not only were the flowers grorgeous, but she also assisted in helping create a lighting design that the guests are still talking about.
One of her best attributes was the interaction with my daughter, really made our wedding extra special!

Carolyn Shepard and her team was amazing!!! She completely nailed the vision we had for our wedding. The arrangements were beautiful and the flowers she used were so fresh. Multiple people told me that the flowers at our wedding were the prettiest they've ever seen and we have her to thank. She was so pleasant to work with (sweet and professional) and we'd recommend her to anyone and everyone. Thank you, Carolyn & team, for making our wedding GORGEOUS!

Carolyn and her team were absolutely wonderful to work with. I wanted floral elements that were simple and clean, and Carolyn hit it spot on with a mix of low and high vases with single phalaenopsis orchids, beautiful linens, bright bridal party bouquets, and my bridal bouquet of cattleya orchids! She knew exactly how to pull it off, and I love her for it!

Carolyn Shepard Design Group was fantastic to work with. They were very creative and professional. I would strongly recommend this vendor to friends.

....we had heard from sooo many people how talented carolyn shepard was....everyone said, "oh...she is unbelievable"...and her creations were just that....just gorgeous...she listened to what we wanted and she nailed it!!...our final meeting, just prior to the wedding, was for her to make sure she knew exactly what we wanted....I don't think all florists do that....i feel the price was very much in line with the quality and professionalism that we received....i would recommend her to everyone!!!!

I really enjoyed working with Carolyn Shepard Design Group! From the very beginning they were involved with every aspect of the flowers and decor for the wedding. There was always someone available that I could call or email with questions. I loved all of their ideas and it was great that I could rent items from them, rather than being stuck with a whole bunch of glass containers that I would never use again. All the arrangements turned out beautiful...I even got compliments from the groomsmen. I would definitley recommend them to future brides!

When I started planning my wedding which was set for September 24, 2011 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Charlotte, NC I had no idea what I was about to experience when I signed my contract to work with Carolyn Shepard Design Group. Carolyn and I hit it off from the beginning because I was a bride on a mission and knew what I wanted to see and also feel on the day of my wedding. To my surprise Carolyn Shepard Design Group totally SURPASSED all of my dreams, goals and expectations! My wedding was more than beautiful, it was completely over the top David Tutera style on a platinum level. Do not make the mistake of thinking that you cannot afford to hire Carolyn Shepard because of your budget. She can and is willing to work with any type of budget that you may have. To give you an example of my wedding day...right before I got ready for the doors to open for me to walk down the isle, they took me through my reception so that I could see it. I completely lost it and started crying uncontrollably because it was the most beautiful reception I had ever seen...in person anyway...LOL. All my dreams came true in that one moment and the nice thing about it was Carolyn and Christie were both there to share that moment with me. I may grow old, but I will never forget what Carolyn Shepard Design Group did for me. Let me leave you with this, if you truly want to experience what I have described for you, call Carolyn Shepard Design Group and let them help you to achieve your dream wedding day.

Sincerely,
Audrey Cooper
Stafford, Virginia

Carolyn Shepard Design Group did an amazing job on our decor and flowers. Being that I know very little about flowers she did a great job of helping me come up with ideas for centerpieces and other decor. We have gotten so many compliments about how amazing our wedding looked and they said it's the classiest wedding they've ever been to!

Working with Carolyn Shepard and her team was an absolute dream! Beginning with our first meeting, we discussed the overall "feel" my fiance and I wanted to create at our reception, and I was immediately met with Carolyn's cheerful warmth and incredible creativity! With her unparalleled experience in creating amazing wedding designs, we greatly appreciated the advice and recommendations she offered each step of the way - especially, the thoughtful, memorable elements she incorporated into our centerpieces to not only help us to achieve our "look" but meet our budget needs. Her floral designs were stunning, and completely transformed a very open, modern-looking, Uptown hotel space into our glowing, "vintage-y" wedding dream! Carolyn's spirit and remarkable gift for event design made each stage of the planning process feel easy and personalized to our needs. Six months after our wedding, family and friends continue to remark upon the unique, beautiful atmosphere Carolyn and her team created for us! She is truly an artist! - Erin B.

I had heard about Carolyn Shephard and the superior service she provides but also some had said she was expensive. From the moment we first met ,she reiterated that she would work with us and our budget. Carolyn exceeded every expectation providing a phenominal product . She handled every detail just as she said she would. I cannot say enough about how happy we are that we chose Carolyn to do the flowers. You won't be disappointed!

Carolyn is AMAZING! We were so glad that we hired her for our wedding and everything looked more beautiful than we could have imagined!

Carolyn Shepard Design Group provided the flowers for my wedding in Charlotte in October of 2010. I was so pleased with the level of attention and professionalism at every stage of the process. I appreciated their advice, level of attention to detail and preciseness. I was so very, very pleased with the flowers for our wedding. The colors were just exactly what we wanted and added such beauty to the wedding. Surely CSDG is the top florist in Charlotte and I recommend them without reservation. Top notch!!

Carolyn and Christie were both a delight to work with. Most of our communication was via email, as I was an out of town bride. During my trips to Charlotte when I did visit with Carolyn, I especially appreciated the relaxed atmosphere of the design studio. I was able to walk in, tell her exactly what I wanted- change my mind a few times, and leave knowing that she understood the look that I wanted for my wedding. They listened to me, worked with my budget and made my wedding day even mmore beautiful with the flowers and decor.

Carolyn is amazing. Best decor/flowers in Charlotte. She is worth every penny! If you want something to "wow" your guests - Carolyn can make that happen.

She is also incredibly knowledgable and will tell you what will work and wont. Trust her! She knows exactly what she is talking about!! However, she listens and gives you exactly what you want - OR BETTER!

Cannot say enough about how amazing her work is!!!

Carolyn Shepard Design Group was wonderful to work with for our wedding day. The flowers were more beautiful than I had pictured and they were fantastic to work with. Very professional, very responsive with emails and very friendly staff. I highly recommend this company!

CS design group was everything I hoped for in a floral/decor company. Carolyn is a straight forward person who does not do things just for a buck. She works with your budget so that she can give you her best effort and has a genuine passion for making peoples dreams come true through her designs. Highly recommended.

Carolyn Shepard is truly an expert event designer. She went above and beyond our expectations for our wedding. She is an expert from the linens, to the flowers, to the entire event decor. She is a master at making all the elements of the event come together. I would highly recommend Carolyn and her teams services.

Simply AMAZING!!! Everything exceeded my expectations and was absolutely stunning!

CSDG is phenomenal!! They provide the most beautiful flowers and decor and truly work with your vision to create an unforgettable day. They are professionals who know their business inside and out!

Carolyn Shepard is the best in Charlotte!

Carolyn Shephard design group made sure our wedding decor and ambiance was simply fabulous. All of her ideas and suggestions were perfect for the look we set out to achieve. You cannot go wrong with Carolyn.

A FABULOUS vendor. Well known throught the USA, Carolyn Shepard KNOWS design. More than just flowers, she creates a breathtaking atmosphere. Very unique linens and vases. Celebrity-worthy design ideas. The flowers are the freshest and most fragrant. Staff is incredible; very friendly and very accommodatin. They are flexible and work with your budget. My favorite vendor just for how well they excel in customer service.

Carolyn Shepard Design Group is a fantastic find for flowers and table linens in Charlotte. She came highly recommended to both me and my husband by several different people who promised we would not be disappointed. When we met with Carolyn for the first time I showed her a picture of the bouquet I wanted to carry and explained my partial vision for the reception (colors, candles, etc) She immediately made suggestions to take my flowers to the next level while staying within my budget. She is a little more expensive than some vendors in town but she will work with your budget and her professionalism and responsiveness is well worth the extra cost. She is incredibly knowledgeable of different venues in the area and worked well with all of our other vendors (church, cake, reception site) which is important. My favorite thing about her is she isn't afraid to let the bride know if her vision won't work well with a certain site. She does so respectfully and is always ready to share her vision with you.

Beautiful quality and wonderful design!

The service and advice were great from the initial consultation to the wedding day delivery. The flowers were simple, beautiful, elegant and perfect! The suggestions we received from Carolyn were perfect for us. I really appreciated the thoughtfulness she gave not only to our budget but to the style of wedding and age of attendants. She went the extra mile every step of the way to make sure our day was perfect! I didn't worry one minute about the flowers being where they needed to at the right time. It was so great to be able to trust them!

Carolyn is a true professional. East to work with, great attitude and her finish product always amazes everyone. We wish we could work with her more.

When looking for an Elegant florist, Carolyn Shepard Design Group., will make your day one to remember!

A style that cannot be duplicated, a sense of humor and professionalism that can't be beat - Carolyn Shepard Design Group is our "go to" florist in Charlotte NC.

I wish Carolyn lived in Central Texas where I could refer clients to her services. Carolyn's willingness to support vendors nationwide, and speak honestly as a person in her participation on the WW vendor's forum, tells me she's someone worthy of consideration. This is a NC design firm that can be trusted as upfront, professional and incredibly talented.