Vince Gray Events and Weddings

I wasn't really sure what I wanted everything to look like at the reception. Flower Stems was so helpful on giving me different ideas, and they were flexible everytime I changed details. They not only did the flowers, but also rentals for me and helped layout the overall reception. I enjoyed meeting with them everytime, and I would recommend them for any event!

Flower Stems and VVG Weddings and Events were a joy to work with. The ideas that my daughter had in mind for her wedding day became a vision of loveliness and reality, thanks to Vince Gray and his staff. The team was courteous, professional and personable. The attention to detail was just perfect, my daughter described her event design "as made for a princess"..she loved every part of the decor. During the wedding/reception she said " it was like being in a beautiful dream." Flowers, linens, and all accessories provided by the team transformed the venue into a special place for our guests, friends and family. The compliments are still coming in about how pretty the decor was. We highly recommend Vince and his team for "making visions of that special day a reality". In describing our overall experience, "just fabulous"....Taylor/Ingram Wedding

Vince and his staff were wonderful! They were friendly, listened to what I wanted, and executed perfectly. I could not have been happier with the flowers at my wedding.

I was very pleased with the flowers but the cost was very high but you get what you pay for

We enjoyed very much working with Vince and his staff. The flowers for our wedding were beautiful and The Loft at Flowerstems where our reception was held was amazing! Everything was beautiful and we had a wonderful time!

Vince and Flower Stems were a joy to work with, and I am so glad that we used them for our flowers and decor for our wedding. Vince completely transformed my reception site (an old, musty clubhouse) into a gorgeous venue that matched my style and vision for my wedding perfectly! Vince and his staff were so easy to work with and they were very laid back and understanding of me being an out of town (and very busy) bride in medical school. Though he mainly worked with my mom, he made sure that I was in the know of everything. He and his assistant even made an extra trip to Cullman (an hr drive) while I was in town to make sure we were all on the same page! We got so many compliments on our wedding day on how it was the "most beautiful wedding and reception they had ever attended." This is in large part due to Vince and Flower Stems! I couldn't have imagined a more perfect day!

I would absolutely recommend Flower Stems - they did our flowers for the ceremony, reception, AND a breakfast we had the morning of and rehearsal dinner. Everyone on their staff is helpful, responsive, and is happy to take care of last minute details. I like how reassuring they are and how professional they are. SOOOOO happy!

Everything was beautiful! I was so happy with the flowers, linens, and decorations. Thanks for everything!

Flower Stems was wonderful to work with for my daughter's wedding. Vince and Crystal were professional and creative. They seemed excited about decorating for the ceremony and the reception. I followed their advice and was pleased with the results.

Christina from Flowerstems is so great to work with-didn't mind that I changed my proposal (literally) a thousand times... always got back to me fast... did a great job with my modern wedding.

Some of their services are pricey, but I didn't get the feeling like they were trying to push me to buy things (Like the last person said in their review.) I felt like Christina and Vince were really respectful of my budget, and were honest when things were going to be pricey, and tried to help me cut corners.

Oh-and they seem to be able to cut you a better deal on linens and chair ties than a lot of places too. (You may want to check with them before getting linens through your venue.)

As a wedding planner who recommends Vince to my brides, I was thrilled when I personally had the chance to use him as my florist for my own wedding. I didn't have to stress about my flowers - in fact, I simply told him purple and sunflowers and he created a beautiful arrangement for my bouquets. I was so surprised on my wedding day when I saw my flowers. They looked amazing at our beach wedding!

Thanks Vince - I appreciate you!

I could not have asked for a better experience. Planning a wedding can be stressful, and I really wanted to make sure I could rely on the people I chose to help us out. Even on the day of the wedding I realized I had forgot to ask for rose petals for the reception, and Flower Stems made the change that day. Talk about service that eases a bride's nerves. They showed up at the reception party about an hour into the evening to make sure everything was going according to plan. I really didn't have to worry about anything, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had such a professional team to handle our day.

We loved Flower Stems. We were so pleased with everything they did. They were a joy to work with! We would recommend them to anyone!!

Amazing work, but expensive. And watch out, they'll try to get as much money out of you as possible. But they are the best at what they do.

This service was definatly better than Any old store bought! The roses looked like they were just cut from a garden! Excellent-We loved them! It did seem however it was a little pricey.

The flowers were beautiful. I can't believe how nice they turned out. Everyone was commenting on how good they were, which made me and my wife really happy.

Vince and his staff were wonderful!!! We got even more than we thought we would. My flowers were unbelievable. I had so many people say they were the prettiest flowers at a wedding they had ever seen. I was amazed!!!!!

Vince and all the folks at Flower Stems are AWESOME! He designed stunning arrangements for my bouquets and table arrangements. He also took care of the overall design of the reception with the table linens and displays. He worked with the reception venue to coordinate the food displays, cake tables, up lighting, etc. He is very easy to work with and has very creative and unique ideas to make your day one of a kind! He made my day PERFECT!!

We picked out a few flowers but then were receommended some way better ones. I'm glad we left the creativity to the pros because it came out great.

Vince listened to my daughter and made her vision of her wedding and reception come to life. He made the planning process fun and easy. On the day of the wedding, he stopped by the church to make sure the bouquets and church arrangements were just what the bride wanted before going over to the reception venue to make that vision come to life. I would highly recommend Vince and Flower Stems to any bride and her mother. We were very happy with the results that we got. Everything was beautiful!

Vince at FLower Stems went above and beyond to make sure that the wedding and the after rehearsal dinner was absolutely perfect in every way. Of all the vendors we delt with, he by far exceeded my expectations. I can't say enough good things about him!

Everything was beautiful...there were many, many positive comments from guests. I might advise to ask for photos or samples of flowers, so you will know exactly what to expect. Although everything turned out beautiful, I wasn't exactly sure what the flowers and venue were going to look like.

I absolutely loved Flower Stems! The owner was extremely talented and used the most beautiful and ornate flowers I have ever seen!

Everything was beautiful. Flower Stems was willing to do an excellent job, no matter the budget.

Everything turned out amazing! All the flowers were so gorgeous and smelled awesome. The decor at our venue was set up nicely and fit in with my ideas.

AMAZING!!!! Vince blew me away! We had a last minute weather situation and he adjusted the flowers accordingly. Thank you for making our wedding unforgettable! Vince understood my style and picked the flowers that best suited me. It was FABULOUS!

As I met with my florist several times during the wedding planning process I loved everything he said and all of the ideas he offered. I thought his prices were pretty good, and he was willing to work with me. However when it came wedding day I was disappointed in many aspects. The flower girl head pieces were not at the church and did not arrive until we called several times and they finally delivered them about 20 minutes before the ceremony, so the flower girls do not have their halos, on for any of the pictures. We were also missing another arrangement, that they had to deliver to the church late. The flowers had a bit more reddish color, than we ever talked about, and the guys boutineers, were supposed to be something unique, NOT ROSES, and they were pink roses. Overall I enjoyed working with him, but was dissappointed in his final work.

From the mother of the Bride,
WOW! To begin with, working with Vince / Flower Stems durning our initial meetings to decide exactly what kind of floral decorations we wanted for our special day was a blast. Our decision making was made easy and we just had fun. The presentation that was made with the ceremony arrangements was more than we could have imagined! Beyond that, Vince formatted the ballroom at Ross Bridge Resort and made it beautiful. The arranging of the guest tables, the wedding cake display table, ice sculpture & food service areas to work with moving the guests through the room with ease was incredible. As for the reception decorations, they exceeded our expections. The outcome was incredible, we had the wedding of our dreams.

Flower Stems went above and beyond on everything for the wedding. They were always so helpful. I had no problems on my wedding day because I know they would make everything work and look great. Thank you so much for all of your help and we hope to work together again in the future.

Vince and his staff were wonderful and very easy to work with. I told him what I invisioned and he was able to make it all come together. I would recommend Flower Stems to anyone.

The staff at Flower Stems is extremely creative and talented. I would recommend Flower Stems as a Venue and also as a vendor for floral and decorative touches. It was great to have one vendor we could go to for most aspects of our wedding reception.

I had a great time working with Vince and everybody at Flower Stems. They were very professional and their designs were absolutely gorgeous. I would highly recommend them to anybody. Although I paid a lot more than I had originally wanted to, it was more than worth it for the peace of mind and beautiful artwork they created on our wedding day.

Vince and his staff at flower stems are excellent!!! When I walked into my reception room all I could think was, "Is he a mind reader too, because this is exactly what I envisioned." He was very attentive and listened to all of our ideas. Eventhough his reputation here in birmingham exceeds him, he remains one of the sweetest and most humble people that I have ever worked with. Everyone was very professional and flexible. They are willing to work with you to bring your dream to life with the the budget you have in mind. I would tell everyone looking for the perfect florist, that if you believe dreams can come true then hire Vince at flower stems and he can make it a reality.

Zuri S.

Can you say 'FABULOUS"? That is the only word I can think of to adequately describe my experience with Flower Stems. The Loft at Flower Stems was the site for both my wedding and reception. Flower Stems provided all of the aarrangements and decor - and made my sepcial day a huge success. My guests - both young and old - were amazed at the beauty of the Loft. The arrangements Vince and his staff provided were nothng short of little "pieces of art" placed strategically throughout the venue. Imagine Picasso merged with Renoir. Classic elegance combined with a contemporary and abstract. Flower Stems brought perfect balance to my wedding by coordinating the space, food and decor to create a space that, like true art, spoke to all who viewed it, differently, but always profoundly. My wedding was beyond anything I could have asked for - and that's all thanks to Vince - and Flower Stems!

Flower Stems were so worderful to work with. They took our vision and went with it. The event was flawless and no detail was missed. Vince and this team is amazing. Everything was so beautiful. I will refer them to everyone I know that is getting married! I never thought planning my wedding would be so fun and easy. If you are looking for a florist, I would highly recommend them!

Absolutely amazing! That is the best way to describe every aspect of working with Vince and the staff at Flower Stems. They were all so wonderful to work with and did such an exceptional job on all the flowers as well as preparing the venue for our reception. The Loft at Flower Stems is such a beautiful place with a nostalgic feel that fit so perfectly into the overall theme of our wedding. My husband and I truely had our dream wedding, and we certainly would not have had the same outcome if it wasn't for the beautiful flowers and the amazing reception site. Thanks to my mom for discovering The Loft at Flower Stems, and thanks to Vince for helping to make our wedding such a wonderful and memorable experience!

Vince and his staff were truly amazing. I went in having no idea about what I wanted. All I knew is that I wanted my flowers to be different. Vince did just that. His creations were extraordinary. The flowers were beyond beautiful. The flowers at the reception were exactly what we wanted. He is an out of the box thinker, and that creates fabulous things! So many guests commented on how awesome the flowers looked. We were all just blown away with their creations. They work with you if you are on a budget. I would highly recommend them for your wedding. You will be VERY pleased with the outcome.

Vince was so great to work with. He has an outgoing personality which reflects in his ideas and creations. He has so many modern flares and techniques yet still seemed to make everything feel classic. I gave him my colors and the flowers that I wanted and he just flew with it. He has so many props, candelabras, vases, columns, etc. to choose from. I loved my ceremony flowers and reception flowers. I have gotten tons of complements on all of it. He is innovative, modern, thinks out of the box, and is fun to work with. You will definitely have a unique and beautiful wedding with FlowerStems.

We used Vince and his staff at Flower Stems for my daughter's wedding in May. The flowers and decor were OUTSTANDING! Our guests are still talking about how beautiful and elegant the wedding was! The venue was the prettiest I have ever seen. Vince was so much fun to work with and so talented. He had so many wonderful ideas that set our wedding apart from others. It was so refreshing to have something that was so different. He truly does "think outside the box." We would highly recommend Flower Stems to not only brides, but any type of event you are having.
Beryl

The loft at Flower Stems is a unique and beautiful venue to be married and/or hold your wedding reception. My husband and I selected the loft for a different type of ceremony: it was too cold to hold an outdoor wedding in March, but we did not want to be married in a church. The staff at Flower Stems is warm, friendly, accommodating, and provided everything requested.

The ceremony was held upstairs and while the room was being flipped for the reception, guests could go downstairs for the toasts to the bride and groom. The downstairs is just as spacious as the upstairs and the staff provided tables, with black linens and candles to give the feel different from the ceremony.

I had absolutely no problems with this venue...and I planned my wedding from out of state! My husband and I could not be happier with our choice. The flowers were so beautiful. Everyone was impressed and loved the venue and the flowers. If you chose this venue or the floral services, you will be nothing but happy!

Our wedding at Flower Stems was beautiful and the staff was amazing to work with! They are very well organized, know what to expect, and help the bride stay calm and collective!

Vince and the Flower Stems staff absolutely blew me away with the amazing flowers on my wedding day. I had chosen the colors of red, white, and black for my December 8th wedding with red being the main focal flower color. Vince and his staff worked with me to create bouquets, corsages, altar arrangements, centerpieces, and additional decorations that were GORGEOUS!! I had made a request for rose petals to be spread across the 25 formal seated tables in the main ballroom in addition to the cakes and tables in the atrium. The amount of beautiful rose petals that Flower Stems provided were unbelievable and beautiful! I could not have asked for a better florist. The entire staff at Flower Stems is professional, friendly, creative, and well worth every penny. I HIGHLY recommend this florist for any bride to be!

What truly beautiful bouquets, arrangements and design! I cannot tell you how extraordinary everything looked at Tian and Bruce's wedding.....

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Vince and Crystal are top notch and very concerned about taking care of their clients' every need. Highly recommended!

Gretchen Birdwell
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We have worked a number of times at weddings with the Vince and the Flower Stems group. They are truly amazing when it comes to their professionalism and attention to detail!

The Birmingham Marriott has hosted many events, mostly wedding receptions, where Flower Stems was the florist. Vince Gray and his team are wonderful to work with and extremely professional. They can take the ideas of their client and transform them into something magical that not even the client could imagine!! Flower Stems is always the first florist I recommend for an event.