Wisteria Design Studio, LTD

The flowers and decor were stunning! Russell was a dream to work with- a total professional, creative yet respectful of our budget. He clicked immediately with the bride, groom and parents, able to grasp our vision and make it a reality. Great sense of humor too, and an easygoing presence on site the day of the wedding. I would use him again in a heartbeat!

We fully enjoyed our experience working with Wisteria. Everything was far beond what we had wished for. Russell is wonderfully creative and a joy to work with. We would definately recomend him to anybody!

This was the easiest and best part of my wedding. I felt very comfortable letting Russell know what flowers I like and what I don't and then letting his creativity flow. Wisteria did an amazing job, beyond my wildest dreams. The room at the reception had a fabulous smell and look. Many of my guests commented how beautiful and fragrant the flowers were. I did not have to worry about any aspect and I felt at ease knowing of all things that could go wrong...this was not going to be the thing that will go wrong and I was not let down. I visited three other florists before picking Wisteria and I did not regret the choice I made. They love what they do at Wisteria and it shows, creative and professional.

I contacted Russell at Wisteria first thing as soon as I got engaged. I had been admiring his work in other weddings that I saw in magazines and online so I knew he was THE best. Once you meet Russell you understand quickly how passionate he is about his craft. He is a genius! I sent him a couple pictures of things that I like and he designed my entire decor! Flowers, linens, candles....everything! He gave me the "ultimate" wedding I never even knew was possible! Once you meet Russell and see his work you will fall in love! *Look for his work in the upcoming MSP Weddings Magazine 'Real Weddings' section, Spring 2012 - our wedding is in it!

We couldn't be happier with how our flowers turned out! Russell and crew did a fabulous job accommodating to our wants and made the flowers look good with the other decorations we had. I didn't have much experience with flowers so I brought in several inspiration photos and we were so pleased with how all the bouqets and centerpieces turned out! I'd definitly recommend this vendor to any bride looking for a fun and stress-free floral experience!

Wisteria went above and beyond! They are passionate about floral design and you won't be disappointed. I could not imagine using another florist. Worth every penny. Thank you Wisteria for making our day absolutely perfect!

Russell and his team were fabulous! They listened and tailored their input to my style and worked within my budget. I could not have asked for a better florist with an outstanding vision!

Russell, Misty and the Wisteria Design staff made our wedding day perfection and the most beautiful design we've ever seen! They not only went above and beyond our expectations, but left a small element of surprise for the big day, as they added their personal touch to the ballroom and Cathedral grounds! Russell ensured that the colors were a perfect match, that they reflected a bright, summery theme, and were an amazing background design for every photo op! Thank you to everyone from Wisteria, for making our wedding planning simple and organized, and for fulfilling all of our ideas about the flowers that I love so much! You truely take into consideration the personality, and desires that your clients have for their wedding design. If you're unsure of color themes, or flower groups to use, Russell will take care of it and incorporate all of your ideas! Thanks again! Scott and Megan, June 11, 2011 Cathedral of St. Paul, The Minikahda Club- Minneapolis, MN.

Wisteria did a wonderful job. Russell was amazing to work with and got my style right on when I met with him. The flowers for our ceremony and reception through Wisteria and we couldn't have been happier, everything was above and beyond what we expected and my bouquet was so beautiful!!!

Wisteria did a wonderful job! Russell was amazing to work with and the whole team communicated with me for every detail just to make sure everything went smoothly. I loved the ceremony, the reception, and loved my bouquet! Thank you so much!

Totally worth it. Gorgeous bouquets, plus their service was really friendly!

Russell and his assistants were so easy to work with. They even made an exception to fit my wedding into their schedule since he had done my sister's wedding a few years back. He's so talented and knows his business! One of my favorite vendors!!

Wisteria was absolutely wonderful to work with. Organized, detail-oriented, and most importantly... unbelievably talented! The flowers for my wedding turned out gorgeous. Russell and his team did a fabulous job of bringing my vision to life. I'd recommend them any day of the week!

If you are looking for some one with vision and who is truly going to make your day blow your mind, then Russell and Wisteria Design Studio, LTD are the ones to turn to! From beginning to end it was an amazing time working with Russell and the rest of his team!

Russell and his staff were fabulous!!
We loved our flowers and decor for the wedding. From the first meeting up to the wedding day, every detail was coordinated and prepared perfectly. Top notch quality, responsiveness, professionalism and flexibility (due to some last minute changes on our part). Wisteria's passion and love for what they do truly shows. I would highly recommend Wisteria for anyone's wedding.

Russell at Wisteria is extremely talented and if you allow him to do his thing after giving initial direction he will do amazing things for you. Trust him. He's the best!

We visited a bunch of flower shops, and Wisteria was the best. They're pricey, mind you, but totally worth it! Personalized service, plus they've got incredible style. Really worked with me, to make sure I was happy. A+

I loved working with Wisteria and Russell! He was able to listen to my ideas on the color of flowers and the feel I wanted to have at my ceremony and reception and transform it into something so incredibly beautiful! In addition to Russell's amazing talent with flowers, he included other touches including crystal candle sticks that just made it feel so romantic. Based on Russell's past work and my interactions with him, I knew I could leave things in his hands and that he would not disappoint. I could not have asked for more on my wedding day and I know all of my guests thought the flowers and decor were amazing!

Wisteria did a wonderful job with listening to my vision and making it a reality and keeping it within my budget. They were more than helpful when I had questions and responded quickly. I would recommend them to anyone looking for flowers for any occasion especially weddings!

Great job...everything was perfect!

Russell & his team are fabulous!!!

I had an absolutely amazing experience with Wisteria Design Studio. My entire wedding would not have been the same if I had not used Wisteria Flowers. Russell was able to take my thoughts and put it into something so beautiful! I would definitely recommend using Wisteria!

Russell said the flowers would be "fabulous". They were BEYOND fabulous. To this day, people are still raving about the head table flowers. It was beyond anything that I could have imagined. Worth every single penny! And the staff at Wisteria is great to work with!

Wisteria provided exceptionally beautiful flowers for my wedding. They were very flexible with my budget and worked with me to make my vision come to life. Any changes that needed to be made were taken care of immeadiately and I could not be happier with the results!

Words cannot even describe how incredible Wisteria Design studio is to work with. From their amazing designs, to their accomodating staff, to their wonderful personalities, Wisteria made picking out flowers for my wedding fun and exciting. I was an out of state bride and planning my flowers/decor with Wisteria was completely stress free. I just told Russell the theme I was going for, sent a couple photos over the internet, and he added some great suggestions. When I opened the door to my reception venue I honestly had tears in my eyes. Not only did Wisteria exceed my expectations, they made our venue look absolutely breathtaking and beautiful. I cannot thank Wisteria enough for their incredible work and I highly recommend them to anyone.

Russell and Wisteria blew me away with how amazing my wedding day flower arrangements were. The flowers made the wedding. They lit up the room and set the perfect mood for the evening. I love that Russell listened to what I wanted during my consultation but also didn't give me a literal, expected, boring translation of what I asked for. Instead, he took what I said and made it even better, giving the flowers an element of surprise when I saw them. He's a true talent. He's so creative and cool and he gets it. All you have to do is tell him where you're having your wedding and he will understand what the event needs to make it look spectacular. His level of taste suits a picky bride like myself. Everything was perfect and I received so many compliments on how awesome and unique the flowers were. They fit my personality and the party perfectly.

Russell was absolutely incredible to work with. He had such a vision once I told him about the color scheme and cultural influences, and he just brought our church and reception hall to life with color and creativity. He was so easy to work with, kind, and extremely flexible when we wanted to change a few things in the estimate. I have never seen flowers like his before, and I imagine that I will never see flowers like that again.

The work that Russell and his team did for our wedding was absolutely a highlight of the day!! I�m unable to count how many compliments we received on the flowers and the look of the entire event. One great moment was when we got a sneak peek at the ballroom before our guests were seated. We were stunned � it was absolutely breathtaking!

What�s great about Russell and his team: You can feel completely at ease giving loose guidelines as to what you�re looking for in your flowers and then let them run with it. That�s what we did, and our expectations were entirely exceeded. Their taste, creatively and ability to stay true to a budget will amaze you.

One last thing: Not only is their work stellar, but they�re so much fun! Although we didn�t need to talk with them very often during the planning stages, we wanted to. They made an occasionally stressful time nothing but enjoyable and exciting.

Russell and the Wisteria team are definitely the way to go! The creativity and vision Russell has is amazing. I never in a million years would have dreamt my wedding would end up looking the way it did, but I wouldn't change any of it for a second! I trusted Russell to just sort of go with it and make it amazing and he did, above and beyond! I had held myself together through the morning getting ready and during the ceremony, but when we walked into the reception venue, before the guests, to see what he had done - it took my breath away - and for the first real time that day - I cried. It was the most beautiful room I'd ever seen, and we knew he made it just for us. He really tunes into who you are and what you want and always delivers.

They are always available and take pride in their work and want it to be just as spectular as you do. Russell even came with me to my appointment with the linens company - just so we could coordinate everything and tie it all together. I can't tell you how many people are still asking me about the flowers and who did them, and how gorgeous everything was.

Russell was more than "the florist" - he was almost like your own personal wedding planner and friend throughout the whole process! My wedding day was the best day of my life, so far - and I do owe a lot of that to Russell and Wisteria!

Thank you, thank you!!

Wisteria was great to work with and the flowers turned out amazing, better then I could imagine!

Russell & Sam are AMAZING TO WORK with! I told them what I was looking for and when the day came I was literally dropped to my knees! Beautiful- Russell is a TRUE ARTIST! Trust them with your wedding you will not regret it! Another great service was that they contacted me each week/month when needed. I didn't need to call to remind them or keep on them. They treat your wedding like it is their own.

Working with Wisteria was one of the most wonderful parts of our wedding planning process. I told them what I wanted on our initial meeting and never had to worry about it again. When I decided 3 days before the wedding that I needed rose petals and a runner at the wedding they were quick to accomodate and took all of my stress away.

Wisteria worked with my Wedding Planner and did not bother me with little details. The day of my wedding went so smoothly. Wisteria showed up - said hello - and got right to work. Everybody was so pleasant and the flowers were gorgeous. More than anything I ever could have imagined. Thank you Wisteria - you made my day unforgettable.

my experience with wisteria design was nothing but fantastic. i went in for help with my wedding. i did not have any ideas of what i was looking for (some ideas of what i did not want) and within 5 minutes russell was sketching and creating the most beautiful designs. without knowning at all what i wanted, he was able to do exactly my style and made me feel so comfortable. it was worth every penny knowning i would not have to even think or worry about anything when it came to the flowers. we knew we were in good hands. sure enough...the wedding came and wisteria design went above and beyond my expectations. they did such a wonderful job with the set up (and there was a lot of it!). we still to this day have people commenting on our arrangements. these were not flower arrangements...these were art pieces.

Working with Russell and his team was nothing short of AMAZING. If you are looking for a true professional and someone who is unbelievably talented in his craft, Russell is your man.
I loved the fact that I could work directly with the visionary himself and utilize his infinite knowledge and experience.
I had a very particular vision of what I wanted for our wedding day and met with Russell several times to refine that vision. Not only is Russell extremely easy to work with and full of amazing ideas, he also has a huge personality and a great sense of humor.
Russell's creativity and ideas are fresh, original, innovative and modern. If you want something that's not your run-of-the-mill typical floral arrangement, Wisteria is your place.
The flowers that Wisteria uses are nothing but the BEST! And, what you will see on your wedding day as your venue is transformed and revealed will make your jaw drop.
If you have high expectations and desire nothing but the best quality and product, you don?t need to look any further; you won't find it with any other floral vendor.

Thank you for making our wedding flowers so lush and stunningly beautiful; our guests were fighting over who would get to take the centerpieces home, and subsequently, how they were going to be transported due to their enormous size ? exactly what I wanted! LOL! Thank you, Russell for being so accommodating and professional, and for making my vision a reality!

Julia (and Kenny)

Russell, Sam and all the Wisteria staff did an extraordinary job with all aspects of planning, organizing, designing and set up of flowers & decor for our wedding day. They were great to work with and always very responsive. It was such a good feeling to know we were in such good (and creative) hands. The flowers turned out AMAZING (even more so than I could have ever imagined) and we still have guests talking about the arrangments a month later! I would recommend Wisteria Design to anyone without any hesitation.

The flowers, arrangements, tables - everything was beyond belief. My only sorrow was that we couldn't use all the flowers again the following day. The beautiful arrangements on the pews were so lovely. I was overwhelmed with the beauty of the day.

I don't know how he does it, but I have seen Russell create the most outrageous and gorgeous floral displays. There was no question that he was the one I needed to do my wedding. I had a vision and he made it come to life! My bouquets could not have been more elegant, yet unique. Thank you Wisteria!

They were absolutely the most incredible people to work with - we could not have had a more amazing experience. LOVE the Wisteria folks and will recommend them to anyone and everyone!

Words can't describe what amazing work Russell, Sam and crew do. From the moment I met the team, they were creative, courteous, fun-loving, and detail-oriented. I wanted a lot of floral at my wedding, and the Wisteria crew came up with the most detailed proposal reflecting my taste and their creative designs. When I saw the actual arrangements they did at my wedding, it literally took my breath away. Sam and Russell even went above and beyond what was in the proposal and made special touches throughout the venue - something every brides hopes that all her vendors do. Wisteria actually does this! To this day, people tell me how much they loved the floral at the wedding, and it was all thanks to the Wisteria crew. I love working with Sam and Russell so much that I have recommended them to ALL of my friends who are getting married or throwing other events. I plan on using them again in the future for other special occasions because I trust their creativity and solid business practices. I'm so grateful to Wisteria for making my wedding day that much more special!

Wisteria also designed floral arrangements for a bridal shower that I recently hosted, and they were exquisite! I simply told them a little bit about the event, and they designed four incredible arrangements that stole the show. Whether it's a big or small event, the Wisteria crew ALWAYS delivers the best. Thank you Wisteria for being a vendor I know I can always rely on!

outstanding company to work with & we would recommend them anytime! GREAT to work with, knowledgeable, great ideas; we can't say enough great things about Russell.

Wisteria Design was wonderful to work with. Our flowers turned out better than we could have ever expected. People are still talking about how gorgeous all of the arrangements were!

They were all very kind and creative individuals. Their floral arrangements were , and are fabulous!!! Russell took what we wanted and made it his project, and our reality. Thank you for a wonderful presentation on our wedding day!

The flowers exceeded our expectations! I loved the fact we were able to use the flowers at more then one event over the weekend, the Grooms Dinner, Breck Chapel and the at the reception. Russell and all the staff at Wisteria were wonderful to work with, and fulfilled the Bride and Groom's every wish.

They were great - we didn't do centerpieces or anything elaborate, and they worked with us and our budget and I just loved the unique bouquets they created!

Russell and his staff were great to work with - I gave him a few thoughts about what I would like, and Russell took it from there. He was also very cognizant of our budget and figured out ways to get the best outcome for the price.

Russell & his team are great to work with. They take care of all the little details and allow you to use your own vases/glassware if needed.

I used him as a referral from my sister, who's wedding was 4 years before mine. Our family got the same excellent service the second time around.

Russel was amazing and really helped us make decisions. Everything was gorgeous!

Overall our experience with Wisteria was wonderful. Everything turned out beautifully and just as we had hoped for. Russell is very creative and was able to create the unique, vibrant, contemporary look we wanted without much input from us. The flowers were gorgeous and fresh, and we got endless compliments on them from our guests. My only minor compliant is Wisteria is a bit slow in responding to emails (which was the easiest way for me to communicate since I worked full-time and went to school part-time during the planning process). On a couple of occasions I had to follow-up a second time before getting a response. However, it was a minor annoyance and in the end every last detail and request of mine was attended to.

We loved working with Sam and Russell. They were fun to talk to and were very professional and do unique work. I loved that the flowers I needed before the wedding were delivered straight to my door so my wedding day went smoothly as planned. The flowers at the reception site were just amazing and made the room. Wisteria's unique candelabras for our center pieces really sold us and the candles looked great in the reception site at night. The bridesmaid's bouquets were a brilliant pink and were nice and huge like I wanted them! I also loved that on the wedding day itself, I did not have to do anything or worry about the flowers at all. My only criticism is that the bridal bouquet for myself didn't turn out exactly as I had hoped and described. Nonetheless, we are so glad that we paid the extra money to go with Wisteria and loved their work. I would highly recommend them!

I booked Wisteria about 10 months in advance and it was one of the best decisions I made. When I met with Russell I honestly had no idea what I wanted. I had a color scheme, but nothing set in stone. He started throwing out ideas and and recommendations based on our venue and the overall 'feel' of our wedding. He paints a very beautiful picture and because the consultations take place in his studio he show you specific flowers and setups you might like.

We received our proposal within 10 days of our consultation. Sam, the business manager, was easy to work with, responded promptly and was very amenable to changes. We only had one instance where an e-mail wasn't responded to, but a follow up by myself was quickly addressed. We also truly appreciate their flexibility. We had a wedding party rearrangement about 6-8 weeks out and they took care of it within a couple days and presented us with an updated proposal and detailed discussion of billing changes.

The day of the wedding was fabulous! They showed up on time, set up EVERYTHING and the flowers were gorgeous! I had so many positive comments from guests that they have never seen such beautiful wedding flowers. When I look at my pictures, its one of things I love the most.

We arranged for our Day of Coordinator to clean up the supplies and return them to Wisteria the week after the wedding. Again, a fabulous decision because we didn't have to worry about a thing!

Wisteria was a fantastic decision and they deserve every accolade they receive from MN Bride. Their prices are on the higher end, but the product is unmatched! I would book them again in a heartbeat.

Wisteria's work is amazing, and we were so lucky to have them for our wedding. They do a great job of coming up with creative ideas. We had our wedding at the Mpls Depot, which is a popular venue, but Russell designed something that made our wedding feel unique. We ended up spending more than we had planned, but I do believe the quality and originality of their designs are worth the extra. Because I was planning from far, I had a little bit of a difficult time visualizing the arrangements, and the only thing I would have liked to see that I didn't was a bit more of an attempt to preview what they were thinking. They do have a lot of pictures on the site, but you have to put a good amount of trust since you don't see mockups, etc. However, everything was more beautiful than I could have imagined, so I was very, very happy in the end!

Russell and the team were extremely helpful. I had a very specific budget to work against, and Russell came up with a plan that worked beautifully. The final product was more than I could have wished for. Everything was just lovely.

Russell with Wisteria is an incredible artist. I did not have a specific idea of what I was looking for in my floral decor. I brought in a few photos that I liked to show Russell and he developed so many wonderful ideas from it - making the design my own, not just a copy of the photo. He is extremely creative and worked hard to stay in my budget. I would recommend Wisteria to anyone looking for a florist.

Russell was great at taking our vision and coming up with ideas for the right flower combinations to complete the overall look and feel of our wedding. He and his staff are very professional and the quality of the flowers was excellent. I recommend bringing magazine clippings and photos to your consultation as this helped us to communicate very what we were trying to achieve. Russell is a very kind and talented man. I would recommend him to any and all brides to be in the Minneapolis area.

I loved working with Wisteria and Russel, I loved my flowers and would not have gone another way. I am recommending Wisteria to anyone who is looking for a florist.

We met with Russell with few ideas and he created some beautiful centerpieces, bouquets and bouoinnieres. He was very flexible with incorporating those ideas we did bring in. A few months before the wedding, I met with him again and asked that we change our order (we ended up spending much more than we budgeted on and this was an area we could cut back on), which he was also flexible and professional with. He again created some alternative arrangements for us, very beautiful and we were able to lower our cost for flowers. They were incredibly helpful the day of the ceremony and set up our reception site and ceremony site with little help from us.

The bouquets were beautiful, and we got many compliments on them. Very reliable and knowledgeable staff.

Russel and Sam with the team at Wisteria Design made my wedding dreams come true with flowers more beautiful than I could have dreamed or imagined!! They were great to work with and were able to make last minute adjustments for our needs, they are also very personable and make you feel like your wedding is the only event they are creating! They exceeded my expectations and I would recommend them in a heartbeat!

I came in with some idea of what I wanted, but very open, and Russell was very easy to work with and incorporated my ideas into something fabulous.

The flowers didn't look as fresh as they could have (the edges looked a little withered), and some fell off the bouquets.

We were also told there would be greenery on the reception tables along with roses, and there wasn't any greenery (just roses). I had also been told the people who delivered the roses would help pin the flowers onto the groomsmen and the ushers, but they didn't.

Overall, I was pretty happy with the flowers, but it wasn't as promised.

If you decide to use Wistseria, you may rest assured that your flowers will be stunning.

I really liked them because I didn't know precisely what I wanted for flowers (I had only a vague idea of color scheme and had absolutley no clue with regards to individual plants) and they were able to take my hazy and imprecise descriptions and turn it into somthing I loved. It was their ability to do this that made the cost of their services worth it to me.

Wisteria is an excellant place to use for flowers/decor. Their quality is superb, and they are very creative. They lack in the customer service aspect. They are a bit condesending and they aren't very good at listening to their customers. They make it seem like they are used to dealing with very large budgets and when smaller budgets (like 4K - which in my opinion is not that small) comes around their treatment just wasn't stellar. If they could improve their customer service and listening skills, they would likely be the best floral/decor design studio in town.

When Russell and his clients walk into our showroom, we gird our loins for a roller coaster ride of creative ideas! Somehow Russell wraps it all up into a great design story that reflects his talent and the client's point of view--we love Wisteria!

Love working with Russell - great eye for how best to use space and elements within the space!

Beautiful Work!
Terrific to work with and my clients have always been thrilled with all of their flowers.
What a talented and friendly staff.

Tara Engle Photography ~...

Russell and Sam are always a pleasure to work with -- truly professional and creative! We love it when they design the flowers for a wedding at our hotel - graves601hotel!

LOVE Wisteria and recommend them to every one of my couples. They never disappoint. When I ask my brides post-wedding about their vendors they always rave about Russell's talent and how well they felt they were taken care of. You guys make my photos awesome and I love seeing you at our weddings!!

Ok, I'll admit it. I get goose bumps when we work with Wisteria. You only need to meet Russell to know he's your man.
I recall a Persian wedding that we provided mood lighting for that mimi design coordinated. It was breathtaking.
I was also one of the most amazing examples of quality and attention to detail I have ever seen. Make an appointment!

When Wisteria makes flowers for a wedding, we know we are going to always have fun photographing them. Sam and Russell are true artists with tremendous talent. Their floral arrangements are always a surprise and a delight.