4.9
Praised by couples for:
Flowers Quality
Venue Setup
Understanding Couple's Vision
Celebrate in color
I can’t say enough good things about Emily and her team. Not only are they incredibly professional but also their floral arrangements are top notch. We received so many compliments on our wedding for how unique the florals were. She had multiple meetings with us to ensure we were all on same page and also provides awesome options for rentals of other materials such as candles with hurricane vases. The fact that she has relationships with local hospitals to donate flowers there after is also such an awesome bonus and speaks to the integrity of the business.
Would recommend them to anyone.
Jessica S.
5.0
I was stressed out about finding a florist who was within my budget but would also be able to deliver on my vision; that may have been a little more complicated to understand, and a coworker recommended I check out petal and stem.
I couldn’t stop “awe-ing” at my florals and I got so many compliments on them all night. I wish I could have kept them alive forever.
It started with a phone call with the owner, Emily, who is highly involved despite having a wonderful team. I told her my budget, which seemed to be impossible for other florists to work with, and she didn’t even blink. She knew she could make it happen for me.
My husband and I loved the warehouse walk through where we walked around the floral warehouse with Emily, getting inspiration, checking out colors, flower variations, and vessels.
Petal and stem is also more than just a florist. I didn’t do this, but you are able to rent decorations from them. Candles, mirrors, signs, etc. You can either do an all-inclusive package or rent by the piece and if I hadn’t had the time, I absolutely would have utilized this service.
In the end, I had a bouquet, 13 aisle pieces that they moved to table arrangements for the reception, 6 bud vases, and two small alter pieces that they also moved to my sweetheart table for the reception (Note that the team will do set up, tear down, and moving in between).
There was nothing “small” or “budget”about what the petal and stem team did with my florals and I cannot wait to post pictures when I get them back.
I highly recommend petal and stem!
Madeline R.
5.0
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Situated in Covington, KY, Petal & Stem is a talented florist for weddings, birthdays, and other joyous occasions. These bloom enthusiasts are delighted to add to your special day with fresh flowers and vibrant arrangements. Between pink bouquets and colorful centerpieces, this team can create the display of your dreams.
Passionate floral designer Emily founded Petal & Stem to help couples make their wedding day their own. Emily enjoys working with local flower farmers and a wholesaler to craft vibrant, fresh displays. Today, Emily and their team also provide leftover flowers to hospital patients and staff in need.
Petal & Stem offers a variety of services for your shower, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. These bloom experts are delighted to design and craft your ideal arrangements, such as flower baskets, table decor, and many more. This team looks forward to adding a floral touch to your wedding day.
Woman-owned Business
5+ years in business
Speaks English
Details
Decorations & Accents
Aisle Decorations
Centerpieces
Flower Girl Baskets
Pedestals
Plants
Vases
Wedding Arch
Chuppah
Wedding Decoration Delivery
Wedding Decoration Setup
Flower Arrangements
Bouquets
Boutonnieres
Centerpieces
Corsages
Flower Crowns
Flower Delivery & Setup
Flower Girl Baskets
Plants
Vases
Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Petal & Stem (Emily and her team) is highly praised for stunning, personalized florals, creativity, and exceptional responsiveness. They accommodate tight budgets, provide extensive rentals plus setup/tear-down, and assist with coordination and last-minute needs. Reviewers also value their thoughtful service and donation of flowers to local hospitals.Review photos
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Jessica S
5.0
I can’t say enough good things about Emily and her team. Not only are they incredibly professional but also their floral arrangements are top notch. We received so many compliments...
on our wedding for how unique the florals were. She had multiple meetings with us to ensure we were all on same page and also provides awesome options for rentals of other materials such as candles with hurricane vases. The fact that she has relationships with local hospitals to donate flowers there after is also such an awesome bonus and speaks to the integrity of the business.
Would recommend them to anyone.
Madeline R
5.0
I was stressed out about finding a florist who was within my budget but would also be able to deliver on my vision; that may have been a little more complicated to understand, and ...
a coworker recommended I check out petal and stem.
I couldn’t stop “awe-ing” at my florals and I got so many compliments on them all night. I wish I could have kept them alive forever.
It started with a phone call with the owner, Emily, who is highly involved despite having a wonderful team. I told her my budget, which seemed to be impossible for other florists to work with, and she didn’t even blink. She knew she could make it happen for me.
My husband and I loved the warehouse walk through where we walked around the floral warehouse with Emily, getting inspiration, checking out colors, flower variations, and vessels.
Petal and stem is also more than just a florist. I didn’t do this, but you are able to rent decorations from them. Candles, mirrors, signs, etc. You can either do an all-inclusive package or rent by the piece and if I hadn’t had the time, I absolutely would have utilized this service.
In the end, I had a bouquet, 13 aisle pieces that they moved to table arrangements for the reception, 6 bud vases, and two small alter pieces that they also moved to my sweetheart table for the reception (Note that the team will do set up, tear down, and moving in between).
There was nothing “small” or “budget”about what the petal and stem team did with my florals and I cannot wait to post pictures when I get them back.
I highly recommend petal and stem!
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Ellen T
5.0
We reached out to Emily only about two months before our wedding because we were struggling to bring our vision for our tables and overall wedding details together. We needed help ...
with everything from vases, votives, and candles to floral pedestals and so many of the little details that make a wedding feel complete. From the very beginning, Emily was truly our saving grace. She immediately understood what we were envisioning, even when we were struggling to put it into words ourselves, and somehow knew exactly what we needed. Everything turned out absolutely PERFECT!
Emily also brought so many additional ideas to the table that made our wedding even more beautiful, including an incredible seating chart, a gorgeous welcome sign with florals, and countless small touches that we never would have thought of on our own. She has such an incredible eye for detail and a talent for knowing exactly what is needed to pull everything together.
It was very evident how much she genuinely cared about our wedding day, and her team works so hard to make sure everything is perfect. She is one of the sweetest people to work with, and it was so clear throughout the entire process that she truly wanted to make our wedding the most beautiful and special day of our lives. We honestly have no idea what we would have done without her!
In addition to our wedding day, Emily and her team also handled the florals and other details for our welcome party and rehearsal dinner, and once again, everything was absolutely perfect. She has such a gift for seeing the big picture while also thinking of all the little details that make an event feel complete, especially when we didn’t even know what we were missing!
We are beyond grateful to Emily and the entire Petal & Stem team. They went above and beyond in every way, and we cannot recommend them enough. The only regret we have is not reaching out sooner as it would have eased a LOT of worrying over details that Emily & her team took care of perfectly.
We will forever be thankful for the role they played in making our wedding weekend so incredibly special, and we look forward to working with Emily again for all future life celebrations!!
Cathy S
5.0
Petal & Stem to the rescue! We were days away from the wedding and found out last minute that our venue required hurricane lamps over our candles. A neighbor who is in the wedding...
business referred us to Petal & Stem. It is HER go to for everything wedding decor. Emily & Katie dropped everything (for a moment :) ), in the midst of the busy part of wedding season, to help us with our problem. Katie was there when we arrived and not only set us up with hurricane lamps but some beautiful trumpet vases and even gave us a quick tutorial on how to use them. She was so accomodating and they really came to the rescue. The customer service and fair pricing cannot be beat!! I highly recommend them for all your floral/decor/rental needs!!!!
Molly C
5.0
We could not have asked for a more wonderful florist for our daughter’s wedding! From the very first meeting, Emily was so sweet, kind, patient, and genuinely excited to help bring...
our vision to life.
She took the time to meet with us three different times, listening carefully to what we wanted and making sure every detail was just right. We never once felt rushed or like we were just another wedding. She truly cared about making the flowers special for our daughter and our family.
And the flowers were absolutely breathtaking! They were even more beautiful than we imagined and added so much elegance and beauty to the entire wedding. Every arrangement was thoughtfully designed and perfectly complemented the day.
Beyond her incredible talent, what stood out most was what a genuinely sweet and wonderful person she is. She made the entire process enjoyable and stress-free, and we are so grateful we had the opportunity to work with her.
Thank you for helping make our daughter’s wedding day so beautiful and memorable. We will always remember your kindness and the gorgeous flowers you created for such an important day in our family’s life.
We highly recommend Emily and her team to anyone looking for a florist who is talented, caring, and truly goes above and beyond! ❤️
Love,
Bob and Molly C.
Katie M
5.0
Emily and her team are the absolute best!! Through the entire planning process Emily supported us with deciding florals, decor, and coordinating each aspect. She created the floral...
arrangements of my dreams for both our rehearsal dinner & wedding. The decor package was the absolute best as well and made our vision come to life.
Emily is super responsive and her professionalism and attention to detail is absolutely unmatched. I could not have asked for a better experience and am truly thankful for her help and support throughout every aspect of our rehearsal dinner and wedding.
Emily and her team went above and beyond to make these events so special. We would 10/10 recommend using Petal and Stem for all your floral and decor needs.
I also really love how the florals are donated to local hospitals. The outreach work her team does really makes a positive impact on our community and brings joy to the lives of so many people!
Brooke T
5.0
I can’t express enough how AMAZING Emily and her team are! Emily was one of my most favorite vendors to work with. We clicked instantly! She was super informative and responsive al...
ways. And her work, incredible!!! She brought my exact vision to life. When I saw our florals for the first time I was in utter shock because I couldn’t believe how perfect they were! And how much they were truly what I was picturing in my head all those months leading up to the wedding. I love all the awesome rentals Petal and Stem has for clients as well, it made it SO much easier than having to get an additional vendor for those items. The seating chart they made for our wedding was perfect! All in all, I would book with Petal and Stem a million times over and over! You will not be disappointed!
j s
5.0
We were so lucky to have Emily as our florist for our April 2026 wedding! I initially reached out to Petal & Stem in June 2025 and was thrilled they were available for our day. The...
ir Instagram and beautiful florals I saw in the research process are what initially attracted me but Emily and who she is as a person and partner in wedding planning are what gave me all the reassurance we made the right decision! You can truly be open and honest with Emily about your vision, budget, hopes and dreams! She is responsive, smart, funny and most importantly passionate about what she does and her couples. Our florals were breathtaking and she understood my vision more than I did and helped me through my indecisiveness. My bridal bouquet was amazing and perfect in every way!!! The specific colors were very important to me and she nailed it. Their decor package was a huge reason we went with them too. We used their candles, chargers, table numbers, lamps, ginger jars, podiums, baskets, linen sign and probably more I’m forgetting about. It was all stunning! And such a relief to not have to source ourselves and plan for setup & tear down. Emily’s story and mission behind her business also makes you feel good about choosing and supporting her. She is a warrior! Thank you Emily and team for bringing the beauty to our day and supporting us throughout the process!
Courtney L
5.0
Emily and her team were so amazing to work with! We had several meetings over the course of planning for my wedding, including meeting at the warehouse where the flowers are suppli...
ed to look at all of the various options. She also had an amazing variety of vases, frames, and any items you could think of needing for your day. She really brought my vision to life!
Another perk of working with Emily is that she is connected to other vendors which was very helpful for me. She connected me with a business to provide all signage for my wedding, which ended up being exactly what I wanted/envisioned.
In addition, after the wedding she donated all of the florals (with my permission) to local hospitals. She is truly a great person to work with.
Jenna L
5.0
Emily was such a joy and pleasure to work with throughout the wedding process, and I am truly going to miss our banter over the months! From the beginning everything was super easy...
, and Emily assured me I would be able to achieve what I was looking for within my budget (which I also loved, as many other florists only provided me quotes out of budget)! Every time we met to discuss what our vision was it felt like we were meeting up with a friend. It was casual but professional. And at the end of it all, I absolutely LOVED my flowers and every other little detail in between - the Anthropologie mirror, the candles, hurricane sleeves, golden lamps, etc - I couldn’t have been happier with how everything turned out! Thank you Emily, if I ever need florals in the future I know where to go :)
Sarah H
5.0
Emily did a fabulous job!! She was extremely easy to work with, very communicative, and professional. Was willing to work with me given my budget. Her creativity and style exceeded...
my wildest dreams. I still have people talking about how amazing the flowers and decor were. Could not recommend enough!! You’d be lucky to have her for your wedding
Emma W
5.0
I cannot recommend Emily and her team enough. My husband and I call her the *MVP* of our wedding weekend. She did such an exceptional job on our florals, but we also used her for r...
entals, candles, and table numbers for rehearsal dinner, welcome party, and reception. She understood our vision. She was so kind and so easy to work with, especially with us planning a wedding from out of town. We always had the most confidence in her abilities to show up and create something beautiful. Being able to get our rentals and flowers for the weekend all from one vendor was such an easy decision for us. And a moment for my bouquet - she hunted these beautiful special peonies down for me despite being early in the season and I got SO many compliments on it. Emily, you are the most special human and I want to plan our wedding all over again just so I can work you!! Thank you for everything!!
Anna G
5.0
We worked with Emily and her amazing team for our June 2025 wedding, and I truly can’t say enough good things about the entire experience. From the very beginning, Emily was warm, ...
professional, and incredibly easy to work with. She listened to every detail of what we envisioned and helped bring it to life in a way that exceeded all expectations.
One of the highlights of the process was meeting with her at the florist warehouse to walk through flower options in person. It was such a helpful and inspiring part of the planning process, and really helped us feel confident about how everything would come together. Emily provided transparent pricing, offered thoughtful suggestions, and never once made us feel rushed or overwhelmed.
The flowers were delivered on time and looked absolutely stunning. People are still commenting on how beautiful everything was—from the bouquets and centerpieces to the two gorgeous floral pieces her and her team created for our ceremony. Every arrangement felt personalized, lush, and full of intention.
Emily also made payment super simple, and the whole process was incredibly smooth from start to finish. One piece of advice: definitely take advantage of their rentals! They had beautiful pieces that added so much to our décor without the extra stress of sourcing or storing anything ourselves.
If you’re looking for a florist who truly cares, communicates clearly, and delivers flawless results, Emily and her team are it. We’re so grateful we got to work with them!
Rachel F
5.0
Emily went above and beyond for our special day. She not only worked as our florist but also stepped in and helped me coordinate the entire day. I would have been completely lost w...
ithout her! Her attention to detail it impeccable. She has the most calming presence which is exactly what I needed on my special day.
Maggie H
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about working with Emily (and her day-of team!) at Petal & Stem for our wedding! She was enthusiastic, friendly, and an outstanding vendor and partn...
er for all things wedding planning! She knew our venue well and provided expert advice, ensuring that we were intentional with our budget and filled the space while also taking advantage of everything the venue offered! Petal & Stem's rental program is outstanding, as well! I have recommended, and will continue to recommend, Emily to any bride I know beginning the wedding planning process!
Noelle T
5.0
If we could give 6 stars, we absolutely would. Petal & Stem—and especially Emily—were such a huge part of what made our wedding so beautiful. The florals were stunning, but it was ...
everything else too: from the candlelit tables to the mirror seating chart to the little details they added with their rentals, they created a space that felt warm, personal, and unforgettable.
Emily has such a creative eye and an easygoing energy that made working together so fun. She brought our ideas to life in a way that felt natural and effortless. We’re so grateful for everything Petal & Stem did to make the day feel like ours. Truly cannot recommend them enough
Sawyer
5.0
Emily is amazing!! She helped my vision come true! She was extremely helpful with maximizing and getting the most out of the budget. She also really helped with the design of the w...
edding. She has so many rental options that make the details of the day! The flowers were immaculate!! She went out of her way for us and are truly appreciative!!
Adrian K
5.0
Emily was such a joy to work with! She walked us through every step of her process, even taking us into her wholesale to show us all of the available options in flowers, colors, an...
d decorations. She did an amazing job taking what we like, turning it into beautiful pieces, and providing suggestions along the way when we weren't sure what to pick or how to stay in budget. Every flower and decor piece that Emily brought to our venue was gorgeous!
Sarah V
2.0
I’ve held off on writing this because I truly want Emily and her business, Petal & Stem, to succeed, but my experience was disappointing.
At first, Emily was enthusiastic and atte...
ntive, especially when it came to working within my budget. However, as the wedding approached, several key details we discussed didn’t make it to the day. For example, the card box she assured me would be provided was missing, and when my bridesmaid called her about it, Emily denied forgetting it, leaving us to scramble for a solution. I had also specifically requested candles for our memorial table and a basket of flowers for our welcome sign—neither of which showed up despite multiple reminders.
The bouquets were another disappointment. My bouquet and the bridesmaids were supposed to incorporate blue accents, but this detail was overlooked. Additionally, Emily miscalculated the number of bud vases needed for our tables, which resulted in me being overcharged. I caught the mistake myself and had to bring it to her attention.
What stood out most was that Emily left the venue without checking in with me—the bride—to confirm everything was set up as planned. This, combined with the missing details, made me feel like just another transaction in a long list of clients, rather than someone whose special day truly mattered.
While there were moments of beauty, like the seating chart, the overall process felt rushed, disorganized, and underwhelming for the amount of money I paid. I hope this was an isolated experience, but I cannot recommend Petal & Stem.
Abby S
5.0
We loved our flowers from Petal and Stem for our wedding day! Emily was easy to work with and I enjoyed selecting the flowers and greenery with her. She has a great eye and also le...
ts the customer paint the picture of what they are envisioning. The bouquets, boutonnières, and corsages were fresh and beautifully arranged. We would recommend them!
Amy H
5.0
I was very happy with my flowers and decor rental items from Emily for my wedding. It was great meeting with her several times leading up to the wedding and picking out the flowers...
at the wholesaler. She is so nice and fun to work with!
Response from Petal & Stem
Amy you were such a joy to work with! Thank you so much for your kind words and for suppor...
ting our business. We loved being a part of your wedding day!
Morgan P
5.0
Emily is such a joy to work with. She nailed the style I was going for and all of our arrangements/bouquets were absolutely stunning. I couldn't be happier. She is so sweet and hel...
pful through the process of deciding what flowers to choose. Not to mention she has an incredible story of how she got into this industry. She's so good at what she does and gives back to the community! No question about it, hire Petal +Stem for your special event!
Response from Petal & Stem
Morgan we had the best time working with you! We loved bringing your vision to life and be...
ing a part of your beautiful wedding day! Thank you for choosing us as your florist!
Brittney H
5.0
Emily is a wonderful human being. She found time for me and worked with my crazy nursing schedule. My mother and I love flowers and she took the time to explain the different bloom...
s with us to help us make the best decision for my wedding day. She always put my opinions first. She wasn’t trying to over sale things. She respected my budget. She answered all of my questions. She was so patient with me during crunch time. I showed her my inspo pictures and she made magic. I chose to use her arch and I have no regrets! She was able to provide flower petals/confetti for the send off and for my flower girls. I drew out my vision for my long tables and she was able to bring some life to the space. She even provided flowers for my cake and made it look spectacular! If you are looking for a kind, reliable, talented and hardworking florist. I urge you to give Emily a call!
Response from Petal & Stem
Brittany you were wonderful to work with! Thank you so much for your kind words. I thoroug...
hly enjoyed working with you and your lovely family! Thank you for supporting my business and for sharing your beautiful pictures!
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