Julia's Floral
Fife/Tacoma, WA 98424
(map) Phone: 253-922-7900
Reviews for Julia's Floral
GUEST




Julia is amazing to work with and Jon and I could not have been happier with the flowers that were at our wedding. Julia is kind and fun and her vision is beautiful. I showed up with pictures of what I liked and the color of flowers that I was going for and basically let her do her thing. At the last minute I asked if she could create a flower hair piece for me and it was so beautiful I am so glad I did not use something different. She blew us away with what she came up with and our wedding was so beautiful and special. I would recommend her over and over again and if I ever need flowers for an event I am definitely calling her. She is amazing and I cannot say enough great things about her!!
Vendor response to review
Alissa, I feel so blessed. The nicest couples come my way, and that describes you and Jon to a "T." It's deeply satisfying to know that your wedding turned out perfectly -- thank you for allowing me the privilege to participate in that. Congratulations and best wishes for a marvelous marriage!
GUEST




Julia was great to work with. She listened to my needs and then helped me select flowers that fit my theme and budget. She handled all the changes I made with grace. She was very creative in the way that she arranged the flowers. The results were breathtaking. I received numerous compliments on the flowers. I would highly recommend Julia to anyone who is looking for a florist for their wedding.
Vendor response to review
Thank you so much, Jeanette, for this lovely review. I really enjoyed visiting with you and getting to know you a bit through the process of planning your flowers -- Best wishes on your marriage, and please keep in touch!!
GUEST




What am amazing woman Julia is! If I could give her more than 5 stars in rating I would in a heartbeat. Julia is a talented florist who exudes a passion for her job that comes across not only in her beautiful creations but also in her personal interactions with her clients. Julia did a wonderful job selecting and arranging our flowers; I admittedly don't know much about floral and thank goodness I found Julia and left most of the decision makaing to her. She was unendingly patient and took the time to get to know both my husband and me in order to create our arrangements based on our personalities and personal preferences. As a result I was blown away by what we were presented with on our wedding day. Julia has integrity and possess a work ethic that is unfortunately no longer common place in society today, and I feel blessed to have found her. I wholeheartedly recommend her.
Vendor response to review
Thank you so much! What a lovely review-- I'm so grateful. How do I begin? It is clients like you who make my life wonderful, because you free me to do my job to the best of my ability. You and Brenden are a fabulous couple and I so enjoyed working for you. Blessings on your marriage!
GUEST




I cannot say enough wonderful things about Julia and her amazing flowers. I contacted Julia after turmoil with a previously chosen florist. She was very understanding, and amazing to work with. She assured me that I would not have to worry with her, and that she would take care of me! She did exactly that. She quickly returned emails or phone calls. She worked with me when I changed my mind several times, and the end result was amazing. I took in a picture of what I had wanted, and what I got, was even better than the picture. I truly cannot explain how amazing Julia is, and how amazing her work is.
Vendor response to review
Oh, thank you, Jenny. I just got done looking at your photos -- you were so beautiful on your wedding day!! I'm glad I could help make beautiful memories for you. Blessings to you & Michael!
GUEST




Flowers are way more expensive then you expect them to be and she was a great value and all the flowers were amazing! Everything I asked for she was able to get and make them look beautiful!
Vendor response to review
Jenny. thank you! You planned a beautiful wedding, and I'm so glad that I could help make it lovely and also affordable for you
GUEST




Julia is an amazing florist/creative artist and a wonderful person!! She made me feel that I was important and special. She listened to everything that I had to say and made me feel confident in her and her work and letting me know that my flowers will be amazing and they were! There were a few things I had to change because of budget and she was so great about helping me to make everything work and it still turned out absolutely amazing! I recommend her to absolutely ANY bride that wants someone who cares not just about the flowers but about you as a bride and your happiness on your day! She is out to help make your day one to remeber..in a great way!! Thank you Julia!!!
Vendor response to review
Thank you so much, Amanda! I love your photos. The dyed orchids & peacock feathers with the white lilies & dahlias looked so good with the purple dresses. I'm glad we were able to make it all come together so well. Thanks for keeping in touch & blessings to you on your marriage!
GUEST




Hi Julia,
Thank you so much for being so good at what you do! Everything was gorgeous. It was better than I imagined. The bridesmaid and groomsmen looked great with their flowers. I loved my bouquet and John's matching bout. The overall decor was modern and clean with a tropical flair. Thanks for going the distance and shining the birds of paradise with olive oil they looked amazing. The cake was simply wow!!! I had so many compliments on the cake and how awesome it looked. Celebrity Cakes did a great job with the cake design, but the flowers took the cake to that wow factor. Most importantly, I appreciate that you took the pictures I found for inspiration and helped me turn it into something special to make it my own. Thanks again for finding a way to incorporate all the flowers I loved within my budget. You gave me everything I wanted and more! It just makes me smile every time I see the flowers in the wedding pictures.
Thanks so much!
Phally
Vendor response to review
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback, Phally. You were so gorgeous an your wedding day! We did it! We both have a lot to be happy about. Blessings on you & John, and congratulations as you start your married life.
GUEST




Julia was wonderful to work with and made planning the flowers for my wedding so stress free for me. All the flowers were beautiful and I loved everything she created for my wedding. I would recommend her to any friend or family member getting married in the future.
Vendor response to review
Thank you so much, Michelle! You were such an easy, low-maintenance bride-- thank you for hiring me, and trusting me!! I'm happy that you loved it all. Congratulations to you & Kevin!
GUEST




Julia was wonderful to work with! I was planning my wedding from out of state and once we had our first phone meeting, I knew that what I was envisioning, Julia would deliver. I work in the wedding industry in Dallas and I know the importance of a good vendor that you can trust and this is definitely Julia! Her pricing was extremely reasonable and all of the bouquets looked like they were triple the price! If you have any doubts about booking Julia's Flowers, don't! Book her now and you won't regret it!
Vendor response to review
Allison, thank you so much. I really appreciate this review because of all people, you know what it's like to work events, and now much time and effort they take. I'm so happy that you loved everything! Your planning was impeccable, your wedding was gorgeous, and you'll have a lifetime to enjoy the memories -- besides, you got to take home the prize-- your adoring groom! Thanks for letting me be a part of that journey.
GUEST




Julia is simply amazing. I showed her a few pics and gave her a general idea of what I wanted and what she came up with FAR EXCEEDED my expectations. The flowers were 100% the most beautiful part of my wedding. My advice to brides would be 1) book Julia ASAP and 2) trust her to come up with something incredible. She is extremely professional and knows of looks, flowers and decorations out there that we brides have no idea about (even if we think we do).
She is simply the best and is so kind and supportive. You will not be disappointed!!!
Vendor response to review
My goodness, Colleen You made me weep! Thank you so much for the privilege of being on your wedding team. My favorite memory was you standing in that nursery looking down at your bridesmaids' bouquets, and softly saying, "I love them." The words came right out of your heart. It was that moment that I knew I'd fulfilled your floral wedding wishes -- that is success to me. Thank you for this great review. Now go play! Enjoy every second of your honeymoon!!
GUEST




What can I say about Julia's Floral? Well, I had the pleasure of working with Julia not once, but twice in 20 years! She did the flowers for my first wedding and did a wonderful job back then, but I must say ... 20 years later ... she's still amazing! I still believe it was fate that led me to find her again after all these years. When I was planning my wedding earlier this year, I had no idea who I would go to for my flowers. A fleeting thought went back to Julia, but I was thinking ... is she still doing flowers? or better yet ... how could I find her??? Alas, I stumbled upon WeddingWire and I came across Julia's Flowers ... I thought ... why not check? I sent her a message and sure enough it was her!!! I was so excited! I knew it was meant to be! My wedding was originally supposed to take place in CA, but at the last minute we had to change it to Seattle. I told my fiance at the time, if we were making the right choice to move the wedding, things would fall into place ... and that, they did! :)
Once again, Julia did more than I expected with all of our floral arrangements! I gave her my must-have flowers (hydrangeas & orchids) and the rest was up to her ... Needless to say, I was more than happy ... moreso ecstatic! once the flowers were delivered the morning of our wedding! Everything from the boutinnieres, to the bridesmaids bouquets, the many corsages, the flower girls pomanders, but most of all my beautiful bouquet! They were all so beautiful! From the one time we met and several emails, Julia was able to bring alive everything we had talked about and more!
Thank you so much for adding "color" to our wedding, Julia! We truly loved your work! We received so many compliments on how the flowers tied everything together! Not only was I able to find a wonderful florist (again) for my wedding, but I was able to gain a longtime friend! There won't be another 20-year gap between us!
Thank you again, Julia! You're the best! Hands down, if anyone asks me who they should go to for flowers ... Julia's Floral would be my vote! :-)
Vendor response to review
Marietta, thank you so much. I appreciate the time you took to write this beautiful testimonial. Yes, God is good, and did bring us back together again. And you are still as sweet as you were 20 years ago, when we were both in our teens! ;-) I'm so happy that I got to help you and Joe have your amazing day.
GUEST




My wedding planner, Rachel Waldron, connected us with Julia's Floral for our June wedding. I met with Julia twice prior to the wedding to discuss my vision for the day. Julia had excellent visual tools at the meetings to help me nail down exactly the look that I wanted and she was more than willing to brainstorm with me to help tie in the elements that I wanted included in the wedding. I felt surprisingly anxious about the flowers prior to the big day as you can't do a floral "run through", but I was assured by my planner that Julia is the best of the best and she takes care of everything. I am happy to report that she was right. Not only did Julia come to the site and get everything set up just right (I didn't have to worry about a thing!), but she designed the MOST BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS I have EVER seen at a wedding! I had many guests comment to me at the reception that the flowers were the best wedding flowers that they had ever seen (and I couldn't agree more). Julia totally nailed the motif for the day and captured the elegant but rustic look that I wanted for the flowers. The bridesmaids carried floral arrangements that were in little twiggy bowls instead of just bundled flowers and all of the flowers used in the ceremony were then added into the arrangements on the tables at the reception. I honestly could not have been more blessed by a floral designer. Julia is the best in the Seattle area!
Vendor response to review
Jessica, thank you so much! I live for this kind of feedback. Believe it or not, with EVERY wedding, I have the same kind of jitters about the flowers, because I never get a second chance to deliver perfect flowers. Each bride, each wedding, is too important. I'm so glad you loved it all-- it was fun to brainstorm and turn your great ideas into reality. Blessings upon you & James for happiness ever after!
GUEST




Julia was great!!! I gave her some ideas and she was able to know what I wanted. She kept in close contact with me about any questions she had and was always there to answer mine! Fabulous! Would never use anyone else! Will highly recommend Julia for all future events and floral needs to everyone I know!
Vendor response to review
Thank you, June! I'm so happy that you were pleased with your wedding flowers, and I appreciate your taking the time to write this review. Congratulations and Blessings on your marriage!! :-)
GUEST




Julia was sensational! She had an artistic flair that was very compatible with my style. I knew the colors that I wanted to incorporate in my bouquets, and she laid out color specific flowers books and let me go crazy. I really like the more exotic arrangements, and Julia truly shined in this arena! I have seen so many photos of her work, and she is a full spectrum artist! She can do everything from traditional to funky! When I saw my bouquets and boutonnières for the first time, I was overjoyed with how much time and attention was put into each and every one of them. My daugher (4 years old) had a small pomander made by Julia, and by the end of the night it was still perfectly put together and beautiful!
I would recommend Julia to any bride who is looking for originality, and getting the most for your money! She was reasonably priced for the quality of work that she does!!! I couldn't have been happier!
Thanks a million Julia....... Tiffany & Gevin P.
Vendor response to review
Thank you, Tiffany! I'm so glad you loved everything-- it's true that I try very hard to design exactly what my brides want, and present their tastes in their wedding flowers. That's what keeps this profession "fresh" for me. No two brides are alike! You are truly fun and enjoyable. Please keep in touch. Blessings to you & Gevin on your marriage.
GUEST




Julia ROCKS! She has a great eye for detail, and went well above and beyond our expectations. Julia is also very, very nice and has a very calm, genuine demeanor, which is very helpful while planning a wedding!
Julia's creations and eye are amazing...and for our wedding, she used the most exquisite florals to create the perfect tone and mood- (soft and romantic, yet glamourous) She worked so hard in the weeks leading up to and on the day of, to make everything look perfect... And it was!!!
We initially met Julia in March and during the next 3 months of preparation, Julia was extremely professional and punctual in returning emails and calls, meeting with us, and offering helpful advice and suggestions, not only for the florals but for the overall decor, and also in giving us ideas for other little touches to make our event really special and unique. My mother-in-law created the centerpieces and Julia went out of her way to help her find a much better price on roses then what we were originally going to pay. I had several dreams for my florals and decor that I thought would too expensive and unrealistic. Julia was able find creative ways to create the expensive-looking arrangements I had dreamed of while staying within my budget.
Julia was amazing to work with, very reliable and there was never a single issue. She listened to me and worked very hard to create the elaborate florals of my fantasy wedding within my price-range. When we first sat down I told her the colors I liked, my budget and what I was looking for and she took it from there. Talk about stress free BEAUTIFUL flowers. On the day of my wedding, I felt like she had read my mind because the flowers, arbor, and aisle decor were exactly what I had envisioned- actually even better!
Our guests were amazed by all of the flowers at our ceremony; additionally, the vases, crystals, and other unique embellishments made all of the bridal party bouquets look so elegant and rich.
We have received so many compliments from friends and family that it was the most beautiful wedding they have been to!
We were extremely pleased with the process and results of working with Julia Miller - I would recommend her to any bride, whether you have a large or modest flower budget. Julia honestly loves working with brides and is so passionate about what she does. She wants to make each bride happy and help you stay within budget while making the most of your money!
Thank you Julia for helping to create my dream day, I truly felt like a princess in a fairytale!
Vendor response to review
Oh my gosh, Katie, I hardly know what to say! Reading your comments brings tears to my eyes -- in a good way. Thank you for taking the time to write this thorough, thoughtful review. This is the kind of feedback that I live for, AND work hard for. But most of all -- I'm just so pleased that you got your fairytale wedding! And your handsome Prince, too!
GUEST




Julia was absolutely the best florist to work with! She is such a sweety too. Before meeting her, I had already determined what I wanted for my bouquets & centerpieces & had pictures that I gave her. She made the arrangements even better than the pictures! I wasn't picky about the aisle floral arrangements so I told her to just kind of match my bouquets. Julia made the most beautiful arrangements! Everyone raved about the flowers and were surprised when I told them that they could take them home - we were leaving on our honeymoon the next day so I wanted someone to enjoy them. One other thing that I liked about using Julia was that she was willing to let us buy our own vases & candles if we wanted. It turned out to be cheaper & easier to just let her buy the vases wholesale for us - yes she only charged us the wholesale price! Not only did I feel like I got a good deal on my flowers but they really made the ceremony & reception. I would definitely recommend her and hope to one day be able to take flower arrangement classes from her. Thanks Julia!! Here's the link to her facebook page with pictures of our flowers:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150195031623932.310021.116239108931
Vendor response to review
Gosh, Stacey, thank you so much for your very nice review! You are one of those brides who would've gotten a 5-star rating from me, if the tables were turned. You knew what you wanted, communicated clearly, had an ample budget for your desires, and then you just decided to trust my design ability and let me get the job done for you. Do you have any idea what an awesome gift it was to work for you? Thank you, truly. Congratulations & Blessings to you & Eric!!
GUEST




Julia was truely amazing. From the camo to the pink to the bling bling bling I loved it all! EVERYONE was soo impressed with what she did and all the details she put into each and every thing she made. It was just beatuiful. The time she spent putting everything together and all the details made everything just "pop". She definately is someone who can do anything---you give her an idea and she will have the time of her life making it perfect for you! Everything was PERFECT!
Vendor response to review
Kayla, thank you so much for your feedback. It was really fun pulling together the contrast of the hunting camo that speaks of yours & Drew's favorite sport, and your personal Barbie-pink glamorous style. Thank you for finding that rack of elk horns to decorate with. Your wedding was a blast & came together so nicely. I really enjoyed creating something special & unique for you. Congratulations again!
GUEST




Julia is truly a gem in the floral industry!! As an event planner I have worked with many florists and Julia is by far the Best! She is very creative and incredibly helpful!! She is always thinking one step ahead of your floral needs. Julia also plans for the unexpected, ever ready to save the day! You will not be disappointed with Julia's floral!
Vendor response to review
Thank you, Kelly! Yes, it was quite the process going from ideas to perfection! I'm so happy that the wedding ended up as beautiful as it did, and really enjoyed getting to know you. Blessings!!
GUEST




I was planning my wedding from overseas, I didn't know anybody in the area, so I could only rely on the internet. I found this page and everybody was writing such nice reviews of Julia, but what counted more is that she replied to every single one. I looked up her web page and knew I wanted her as my florist and that she will make an amazing job. I wasn't disappointed, my flowers were (actually still are) so gorgeous, and loved my bridesmaids' too, they went well with their dresses perfectly. And she is not just a good professional but a really nice person too. Thank you again Julia for everything!
Vendor response to review
Gyöngyi, you were also perfect for me, because you remained patient with the process of setting up our meeting time, since you were out of the country and I was so busy with other wedding consultations and such. I enjoyed working with you very much. You and Michael make a wonderful couple, and I sure hope that you will stay in touch! Blessings upon your marriage!!
GUEST




Julia is so amazing. I am in the event planning business myself, so when I met her, I knew she was the one I wanted to do my flowers for my wedding. I gave her free range and am glad I did. About 3 weeks before the actual wedding, we actually changed the flower colors and she just went with the flow. I had no idea what I was going to get, but knew it would be amazing. I can't explain how happy I was when I saw the flowers. They were perfect.
Julia also took a very special item and incorporated it in the bouquets and table linens. My mother was going to throw out her wedding dress after almost 40 years of marriage, but I salvaged it. I asked Julia to take some of the tool from the train and incorporate it in all the girl's bouquets and anywhere else. Not only did she do this, but she also created an overlay for the Unity Candle Table and put some in my now husband's boutineire. She is amazing. My favorite part of working with her is she makes you feel like family, which is just so rare in business.
Thanks,
April Koshork
Vendor response to review
April, I loved working with you, because you're an event professional by trade. You know how to communicate and delegate, and you were so easy -- requiring pretty much NO hand-holding -- thanks so much for your trust in me. Also, it's a good thing your color scheme changed! I think our plan B was far more gorgeous than plan A would have been. Congratulations to you and Matt!
GUEST




Julia did the flowers for our wedding this last summer and I was SO happy with the work done. The flowers she picked were gorgeous and the way she put together my Bridal bouquet was beautiful! I will recommend her to all my friends in the future.
Vendor response to review
Hi Mary Beth!
Thank you for your kind review-- I'd love to see photos from your wedding-- you were certainly gorgeous!
Julia
GUEST




Julia is so wonderful. She was so easy to work with. I didn't know what I wanted for my flowers or decorations for my wedding. The only thing I had picked out were my colors. She had all kinds of ideas and catalogs to look at. She was so patient with me. She asked me lots of questions to figure out what style was. And helped me to figure out my likes or dislikes. She took all my random ideas and focused them into one workable theme. She had everything ready to go on time and was very flexible with times and wedding hick-ups. Every one at the wedding loved her and the decorations. She coordinated with people flawlessly. My wedding was more beautiful than I had every dreamed it could be. I don't know how I would have made it without Julia. I would recommend her to anyone for any occasion.
I could never thank her enough.
Ashley Prato
Vendor response to review
Ashley, it was a joy to be able to help with your wedding. All I want for every bride is happy memories of a perfect wedding day-- so thank you so much for this lovely review. I'm so glad that all our planning paid off. You & Caleb are perfect for one another & John & wish you all the best for a lifetime of happiness!
GUEST




My husband and I just returned from our honeymoon and I can still vividly see in my mind the floral art pieces that Julia created for us three weeks ago. It was a magical experience, first beginning with the "meeting" that blew all of us away. Then it continued with her generous time and passion that was absolutely contagious! We wanted Julia to let her creative genius flow so we gave no boundaries and we were in awe of the results. Les and I felt nurtured and truly understood. When you speak to Julia she truly looks and searches for the real you so that she can honor you with creations that are an extension of yourself. We feel blessed to have had Julia be a part of our wedding!! Oh, and I balled like a baby when I saw my bouquet! I would recommend her to anyone looking for the experience of their dreams! Love you Julia, xoxo
Vendor response to review
Oh, Thank You so much for this nice review, Lisa!! It was an honor and a blessing to be a part of your wedding. And it turned out just fabulous after all, didn't it? Please stay in touch!
GUEST




Julia was great. I called her less than two weeks before my brother's wedding asking for help. I had just inherited the task of securing flowers. Julia was very respectful of the budget and created stunning bouquets and center pieces. She also created a unique piece just for them. The bride's bouquet was coming from a different florist. The bride was so disappointed with her bouquet, but Julia saved the day. She had provided extra flowers for the cake which we used to fill in the bride's bouquet. Also Julia had provided a number for extra petals and flowers that we used for the cake and sprinkled on the tables. I would feel confident to recommend her. If I ever need to order flowers for a large event again, she will be the first person I call.
Vendor response to review
Jennifer, thank you so much for your review! You were great to work with, and I appreciate your confidence. I'm glad the wedding day went off well-- even though it was a lot of work for you at the last minute!
GUEST




I was one of those brides that really had no idea what I wanted in terms of flowers for my wedding. I almost didn't even want flowers, and just wanted to skip it. I went to Julia with my colors and one picture of a bouquet I ripped from a magazine and she created the MOST AMAZING bouquets (bride's AND bridesmaids) that I've ever seen. By asking me the right questions, she was able to figure out EXACTLY what I wanted without me telling her (or even knowing myself!). The girls loved their arrangements and I would constantly stop and look down at my own gorgeous bouquet and say "my God, these flowers are amazing!" She also made the perfect bouts for the men to match the ladies' bouquets. I was expecting little roses, but they were much more creative and colorful, with no roses at all! On top of her creative genius and talent, Julia worked within my budget, and took it very seriously. She allowed me to use some of her glassware and other decorative items WITHOUT charging a rental fee. All she asked was that her items be returned in the same condition they were borrowed. All in all, Julia did everything in her power to make sure that I got exactly what I wanted from her - beautiful flowers at a reasonable price. I would recommend her to my closest friends and anyone that is looking for an experienced florist that is genuine and caring.
Vendor response to review
Katie, it truly warms my heart that I got to participate in making you such a happy bride! Thanks so much for trusting me with your wedding flowers!!
GUEST




Julia's floral is a way to go, affordable cost and very flexible. She goes out of her way to make the bride and groom happy, specially the bride! I just had a wedding 9/18/10, and my flowers turned out amazing, thanks to Julia. All her work are personalized, my bridal bouquet was gorgeous and so are the rest of my wedding party flowers. She does really good work, and I would recommend her to all my friends. !
Thank you,
Christine Johnson
Vendor response to review
Thank you, Christine! I'm so glad you loved your flowers!! Your wedding was truly gorgeous in so many ways. Thanks for choosing me to be a part of it all!
GUEST




Julia was so wonderful to work with! She was willing to sit down multiple times before the wedding with me and go through ideas, even if I had no ideas of my own! Her creativeness and true interest in making my wedding special was so apparent. I put my trust in her and was so happy with the results. On the day of the wedding, her and her husband were there working hard to make everything perfect, and believe me it was perfect! I would recommend Julia's Floral to anyone who wants a high quality, professional florist who is willing to work with any budget.
Vendor response to review
Thanks so much, Mallorie! Your wedding was so fun. I'm really looking forward to seeing it in the pages of South Sound Wedding & Event Magazine.
GUEST




I had a vision in mind... not knowing the names of any flowers, it was quite difficult to explain exactly what I was looking for. I would describe the flowers as unique pink ones, very descriptive I know. My only request was absolutely no roses!!! The day of the wedding, I was getting ready, getting a little nervous and Julia called me to tell me she was at the hotel with the flowers. The butterflies were fluttering and i couldn't wait to see the flowers. When I saw them, my jaw absolutely dropped.... They were my vision but better. They were so beautiful i don't think I could have imagined them to be sooooo perfect. Looking back at my pictures with these beautiful unique pink and white flowers, perfection!! You made my day Julia and I will appreciate it forever!
Vendor response to review
Adrielle, you have made me so happy! Yes, I want every bride's wedding day to be perfect, beginning with the flowers. I still get butterflies on the wedding day, too, and just can't wait to see how my brides love their flowers. I'm glad that we nailed it for you!! Thanks so much for your business and your review.
GUEST




Julia provided a level of service that was so far beyond what I expected in a florist. Not only were our flowers insanely beautiful (people are still talking about them!), Julia herself is an incredible woman who delights in both her art and her clients, and really gets joy out of creating the perfect flowers for a bride's vision.
One thing that really blew my mind (other than my bouquet, which was just so perfectly beautiful) was Julia's cheerful flexibility. For example, we hadn't ordered an arrangement to go on the buffet table for the reception, and on the day of the wedding she "whipped one up" with flowers she had "laying around"- it turned out INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL! Julia was such a joy to work with, I highly recommend her to anyone, regardless of your budget.
Vendor response to review
Wow, Kelly, thank you so much for this review. You got me. I just want it as perfect as humanly possible for my brides. Thank you for being so delightful, all along the way! Blessings to you & Matt.
GUEST




I had already been to two other florists when i visited with Julia. She was able to work within our budget, which was not large, about $800. She charged an hourly rate for her time, which included buying, cutting, arranging, etc, and the charge for whatever the flowers cost. I believe this is a fairer way for the bride to choose what she gets. Julia's idea were interesting, and she was willing to use what vases i already had. also... she is not running a shop, so when you are talking to her, you have her full attention. This is a big plus.
At the actual wedding, the cakes were quite disappointing. Julia jumped in and literally TRANSFORMED them into something specatular. She added some ribbon, and flowers, and arranged the cakes into a beautiful display. Thank you , Julia, for your creativity. We enjoyed your work.
linda and emily rodgers
Vendor response to review
Linda, thank you for taking the time to write this review. Emily is blessed to have a mom who would do so much leg-work! Her wedding turned out so well because it was truly a cooperative effort, and I enjoyed working with you, too!
GUEST




Julia did an amazing job for our wedding. So many unique and personalized touches made the day really special. She was very flexible with our requests and turned every piece into an art form! You will not be disappointed! She has a special gift with flowers!
Vendor response to review
Andrea, thank you so much for taking the time to post a review. Everything about your wedding was just beautiful, especially you! I'm grateful that I got to be a part of your magical day.
GUEST




I enjoyed working with Julia very much during my wedding planning--she clearly has a passion for what she does and wants nothing more than to create exactly what you're seeking. I didn't have a lot of experience in the floral department, but knew that I wanted something interesting: a variety of color and texture, using different flowers from what you usually see in bouquet. I gave her a couple of swatches from the bridesmaids' dresses and on occasion sent her pictures of plants that struck my fancy. She was able to create the most amazing bouquets, boutonnieres and other floral arrangements.
On the morning of my wedding she insisted that I close my eyes while she held my bouquet behind her back so that she could watch my reaction in full. I only hope that my expression revealed how happy I was with her work. My photographer could not stop snapping shots of the flowers and commenting on how well he liked them.
In addition to creating beautiful floral arrangements, Julia went all-out in the extra work she did. When we met with her, I told her what I wanted and our budget, and she had no problem working with it, even during the changes in the last month when we needed some additional corsages and boutonnieres. She was always available to call if I had questions or ideas. Though we luckily didn't have any, she assured us that there were no last-minute crises that she could not conquer. She showed up at the venue a few hours before the wedding to decorate the venue, arrange the flowers for the cake, and even tied down the altar arrangements when she realized the wind was blowing strong enough to knock them down. She also helped out by pinning on all the boutonnieres herself to make sure they looked the best that they could.
My final testament to Julia's excellent work were the compliments my bridesmaid received as she carried her bouquet on her flight home, which she didn't intend on doing but she could not part with the beautiful arrangement.
I highly recommend Julia's Floral!
Vendor response to review
Oh my gosh, Christine! You just made my day & I feel so overjoyed at your happiness with your wedding flower experience. That is the neatest story about your bridesmaid, too -- thank you so much for sharing it. :-)
GUEST




From the start Julia was warm and easy to talk with and explain ideas to. The flowers from my wedding were so much more then I expected- they were basically perfect. What Julia provided far exceeded my own vision of what I wanted. I will go to her for all my future floral needs :) She was also VERY flexible and willing to work with a budget.
Vendor response to review
Awww!! You made my day! Thank you for your review-- I really appreciate it. And I'm so glad that you loved everything. You were so sweet to work with, and absolutely angelic looking on your wedding day. Thanks & Blessings!
GUEST




Julia is amazing! Not only did she create beautiful bouquets and floral arrangments, she helped lace-up the back of my dress, and added wonderful (and unexpected) details to our reception--all at a great price! She was a joy to work with, and I'd gladly hire her again.
Vendor response to review
Wasn't that fun? Thanks so much dear!! I enjoyed meeting you & your wonderful groom, and would love to keep you as a client, too!! This is the one sad thing about weddings-- it's not a "repeat business!"
Blessings!!
GUEST




Julia was amazing! She did such a great job and went above and beyond! I showed her a few pictures of what I liked and the day of the wedding I had the most beautiful flowers, center pieces and bouquets I have ever seen. I am so thankful that she was my florist, I got so many complements! I really liked that she worked with me and make sure everything was perfect. She helped us order all my candle center pieces and drove to pick them up for us! The day of the wedding she was there setting up our flowers and center pieces with my family! I am so thankful for everything she did! I had the most beautiful wedding that looked better than I could have every imagined! Thank you so much Julia, I will recommend you to everyone I know!
Vendor response to review
Thank you so much, Erin! I appreciate your review-- yes, it's true, there are so many things involved in creating the perfect reflection of a bride's dream. You already had a good vision of what you wanted, and that's the most important thing. Thanks for letting me be a part of making it beautiful for you. Blessings!
GUEST




I just got married yesterday, and I have to rave about Julia's arrangements. She is so wonderful and intuitive - all I had to do was tell her my likes and dislikes, and on the day of I had one of my favorite wedding-day surprises: the most beautiful floral arrangements and bridal bouquets I have ever seen! To say she is an amazing artist is an understatement.
Julia gave me a lot more than what I paid for. She was so dedicated to making my dreams a reality that she found hops in the middle of winter for the men's boutonnieres; drove an hour out of the way to pick up special Hawaiian leis for my parents; helped me plan out other decoration ideas that had nothing to do with flowers; consulted me on DIY centerpieces to save money; added a special keepsake to my bouquet; and even on the day of, helped my mom arrange all of the decorations on the altar. I'm sure I don't even know all of the small (and even big) things she did for me above and beyond what any other florist would do. I will definitely recommend her to everyone I know who needs flowers!
Vendor response to review
Amanda, thank you so much for the time you took to write such a nice review. I really appreciate you sharing your experience. On my end, each couple's wedding is sommething akin to "a sacred trust," and I simply must do all I can to make the wedding as beautiful as possible, and to help relieve the bride of her natural worries.
You were fun to work with-- a perfect bride for me. Open to my creative ideas, trusting with your budget, and "low-maintenance" in terms of the amount of times you needed to get in touch with me.
Congratulations to you and Jared. I wish only that I could have seen you as you walked down the aisle. (I probably would have been crying with your mom!) Please send photos!
GUEST




Just wanted to send a big Thank You to Julia for the amazing job that she did for our wedding at the end of January. We had very minimal requests for Julia in terms of what we wanted for flowers. Our goal was to keep it simple and trusted her floral expertise. Not only did she follow through with what we had pictured for our wedding, she also added some finishing touches that were absolutely perfect! It was a pleasure doing business with her.
Vendor response to review
Janae, thank you so much for your kind review! I'll forever remember you as a truly gorgeous and happy bride, and I'm so glad that you chose me as your florist. Blessings!
GUEST




What an absolute pleasure it was working with Julia. She provided florals for our booth at the Seattle Wedding show that were chic, simply elegant, and amazing all at the same time. The drape of fresh orchids on silk ribbon was so beautiful and eye catching that I truly think it made all the difference in our win for Best Booth out of hundreds of booths. So many brides and industry colleagues were enchanted by Julia's creations. Congratulations to Julia for sharing in this win and thank you for all you did! And your calm nature made the whole process so easy and fun. I am so looking forward to working with you on future events.
Monica S. Newby
Owner/ Catering Director
A Grand Affaire Catering
Vendor response to review
Wasn't that fun, Monica?! Thanks for asking me to help with your Seattle Wedding Show booth decorations -- I loved having the opportunity to brainstorm and design the booth concept together, and to peacefully, creatively work side-by-side with you-- you and the gorgeous tablestting & all your "catering" effects, and me just "putzing around" with the flowers! The whole scene will live forever in my memory, topped off with amazement at the "Big Win!"
Congratulations right back at you!!
GUEST




I just had to write and tell everyone how much we loved and appreciated Julia's work with the flowers… Her choice of flowers and the way she arranged them was more than we dreamed and greatly surpassed our expectations!
Vendor response to review
Thank you so much!! And thanks for hiring me!
GUEST




Julia is an amazingly creative, fun, and enthusiastic florist. I would imagine in the wedding industry you would be hard pressed to find vendors who maintain the same amount of enthusiasm with each new wedding they do, but Julia actually let go of a few tears after I told her about my story with husband. She is truly passionate about what she does in life, and my goodness is she talented to boot. I knew nothing about flowers going into my wedding, and nothing really, going out either! But that is actually great because I left it to the professional - you would have thought I had perfectionist tendencies because the arrangements, colors, and choices for flowers and decor could simply NOT have been better chosen. I received a ridiculous number of compliments. Julia really listens to what you want for your wedding, and delivers exactly that. And price? Don't even bother comparing - she is the best in the industry. But don't take it from me, take it from my mother who has shopped around now to put on weddings for her FIVE daughters (me being the last), and she can definitely assure you, that she is extremely reasonable. So if you truly want to stop wasting your time, putting together spreadsheets, meeting with multiple vendors and causing yourself more headaches just go with Julia. She is Amazing with a capital "A."
Vendor response to review
Wow, Marian-- thank you so much for this lovely review! It makes me smile & brings back great memories of your awesome Mardi Gras wedding. Who knows if any future brides will want to carry a scepter bouquet -- it was sure fun to create for you. I'm only a little sad that you don't have any more sisters getting married, because this is the end of a wonderful, long chapter in my life! Blessings to you & John for the happiest ever after!
GUEST




Julia was very helpful and what she delivered was perfect. We did the DIY flowers option where Julia ordered our flowers (for a better price than if we had ordered wholesale flowers online as was our original plan) led us in putting the arrangements together, and instructed us in caring for the flowers. In the end, with Julia's help, all the flowers came out EXACTLY as I envisioned them. There is one thing worth mentioning though-- she's not used to working with brides who have a clear idea of what they want and what they want is not typical. It took explaining and much reassuring multiple times to convince her that I truly did not want a bridal bouquet, bouts, or corsages and that money was not the reason for that. It took 4 conversations to assure her that I wasn't going to change my mind, (I'm sure she was just nervous about making a bride upset if I changed my mind last minute) but it was worth it. Her flowers were wonderful and her advice saved the day. She gave us instructions on how to care for our flowers before she left and when they wilted the day before the wedding, we did exactly as she told us and the flowers bounced back just like she said they would. We wouldn't have known what to do if we had gone the totally DIY route. We had fun doing the flowers, were done quickly and efficiently. The flowers on our centerpiece, for our mothers and grandmothers, and for my bridesmaids came out EXACTLY as I envisioned and I'm very thankful to Julia for making that happen.
Vendor response to review
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I'm so happy your wedding flowers were perfect, and that you're grateful to me for making that happen, at "better than wholesale!"
For interested brides: Here's a link to the Mother's Blog Post which really captures the essence of this wedding flower experience.
http://ericolmsted.typepad.com/sweeter/2010/04/omg-the-flowers-are-dead.html
As for the areas on which you gave me less than 5 stars:
Please acknowledge to prospective brides that I helped you as a favor (to the groom's family) so, even though I am a professional, your experience was unusual. Because of your busy schedule, we never had a sit-down meeting, and by e-mail you supplied only types and quantities of flowers that you wanted, with thoughts about how you wanted to arrange them, and told me repeatedly that you had only $XXX to spend.
You didn't want flowers for yourself or the groom & groomsmen, but your "unconventional ideas" in this area didn't translate well over e-mail. (Were you getting those flowers from another florist? Were you trying to save money? Let me help make it perfect for you! Please tell me!!) I asked because I DID want it perfect, and have learned over the years that I am "only as good as my information." Since you and I never met face to face until the design day, can you see why I was very nervous?
Let me comfort prospective brides in saying that this wedding was a unique exception, and will not be your experience when you hire me. We will meet face to face, exchange ideas, photos, color swatches, and communicate clearly about all expectations. I dote on my brides. And for a bride I've never personally met -- who in the end, lets me do all the communicating through her really wonderful mother -- well, golly, it's really hard to dote on that type of bride. But I tried.
Congratulations and best wishes to you & Ken for a wonderful married life!!
Julia is a caring and genuine person, who also happens to be an exceptionally talented floral designer. She incorporates jewels, feathers, and all manner of embellishments to make your flowers get noticed. I have seen what she is able to arrange in a short amount of time and it was impressive. I have also worked with her on a bridal magazine photo shoot, and her jeweled purse as a "vase" for the arrangement was stunning. I highly recommend working with her for any event that needs beautiful flowers.
Julia and I got to work together recently at a wedding in Newcastle. She was professional and fun and worked hard to get things just perfect. Her bouquets were beautiful, the arrangements were exactly what the couple ordered and I feel like she went beyond the expectations we had for her. I look forward to working with her again and would happily refer her to any client looking for a florist.
I have referred a couple of clients to Julia's Floral now and have gotten great reviews back. It's great to have a florist that does great work - for great prices - and that I hear great feedback from my clients from!
Julia is the warmest person I know. It was such a pleasure to be connected with her through a networking event and she has become not only a person and designer I can look up to for advice and guidance, but a true friend. Any time I ever have a question or need to be re-assured or refreshed of a process or how to deal with a client situation the first person I call is Julia. She is seasoned at her craft, has beautiful floral designs and she really cares about making sure you get your perfect day!
Julia is an absolute pro, and probably the most friendly one that I have had the pleasure of working with. She goes out of her way to make sure that her clients and those she works with are educated about her services, and that they are happy. I will most certainly recommend Julia to any couple looking for the best florist around!
Julia Miller is simply awesome! She's a great floral designer with a passion for what she does. She's a natural at what she does and goes above and beyond for her clients. Besides, we're practically neighbors!
We had so many compliments when Julia did the flower arrangements for our booth at a recent open house. The only thing I really told her was that I wanted something playful, whimsical and lighthearted. She provided us with several beautiful arrangements for the table. Even people who had a photographer already stopped to inquire about the flowers. Julia captured the feeling I wanted and she did it wonderfully! She is truly a blessing to work with, if you want someone who is committed to what she does and truly cares, contact Julia!
Julia's Floral is so outstanding that when I see an exceptionally good arrangement, the first thing I check is to see if it hers. She's so much fun, too!
Wow! Beautiful work and wonderful to work with too! Julia has helped us with a few events now and I've really enjoyed working with her low stress style. When she worked with us on our booth at the Seattle Wedding Show, her floral designs were showstopping. She definitely attributed to us winning the award for Best Booth among hundreds of competetors.
About Julia's Floral
Julia's Floral has a solid history of creating and delivering beauty for weddings in Western Washington, since 1986. You’ll express your personality in countless ways as you pull together the elements of your special day -- so let us help you with amazing, thoughtfully designed, fresh flowers.
Serving clients in the South Puget Sound area.
We strive to create and deliver, every time, “exquisite, inspiring and award-winning floral design,” with sensible prices. Contact: 253-922-7900 studio. 253-961-4774 mobile.
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