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Do It Yourself Weddings

Glen Arm, MD
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
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    Katie T. Sent on 10/26/2020
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    Beautiful flowers!

    With little direction, Cris was able to create beautiful flowers for my wedding day! He was so easy to work with and so flexible when we needed to change our wedding date and venue due to covid.

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    Thank you Katie...... May you both enjoy all that the World has to offer on your journey through life together... Cris
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    Taylor Sent on 08/15/2019
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    Easy to work with and beyond beautiful flowers!

    Cris gave us the most beautiful flowers for our wedding! Flowers were the thing I knew the least about going into the wedding, so I really didn't have a lot to give him to work with. After our first meeting, I left having a vision of our wedding day, and the flowers I was looking for. Even when I completely changed my center pieces (kinda last minute), Cris was so flexible and made them better than I could have imagined.

    Book with Cris, Flowers by Michael, and you will have the most beautiful wedding day.

    Thank you Cris!!
    --Taylor & Ian
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    Alyssa Sent on 05/14/2019
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    Amazing experience

    Cris is an amazing florist. I was planning my wedding from out of state and he was very flexible in accommodating my needs. I gave him a lot of free rein with what type of flowers to use and I couldn’t have been happier. He saw my vision and made it a reality! He was very flexible with meeting with me and changing his schedule to match mine. He was very reasonably priced as well. I looked around and he was very competitive and appeased the customer in more ways than I can explain!
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    Kari Sent on 10/22/2018
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    Beautiful Work on my Wedding Day

    We use this company all the time and have always been happy with what this family creates for us. So when it came time to chose my wedding day florist, i was honored to have Cris take on this task. I went to him with an idea that i wasnt sure of and he used his knowledge to help me perfect it. He was great to work with and sooo easy to talk to. Let me just say that seeing my reception ballroom for the first time brought tears to my eyes. It was more beautiful then i couldve ever imagined. I had elevated landscapes with cascading crystals, and many high and low florals on guests tables. Our bridal party bouquets were so pretty and full without being heavy which is a plus. I can not thank him enough for making my wedding day that much more memorable. He is so passionate about his flowers and it definitely shows in his work. I highly recommend this company and will forever be using him for any and all floral needs. Thanks again Cris!
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    Samantha Sent on 12/03/2017
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    I cannot thank Cris and Flowers by Michael enough. I was completely blown away with each and every aspect of their services. The detail in each bouquet was phenomenal, the colors complemented each other so well and were exactly what I envisioned plus so much more. Cris attentively listened to my thoughts for bouquets, arch, boutonnieres, center pieces and more while adding realistic and creative input. Cris even provided the flowers for the cake! It was very helpful sharing our Pinterest boards together throughout the entire process as well. Additionally, our wedding was across the Bay Bridge in St. Michaels, MD, which can be a hard area for vendors to get to. Cris had no problem working with us and delivered the flowers promptly on the wedding day. We were lucky to have such great vendors at our wedding, but Cris and Flowers by Michael were by far were the best- I will recommend their services to anyone getting married if looking for a reliable, affordable, and creative florist!!
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    Naomi Sent on 08/21/2016
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    The flowers were beautiful. And the service was great.. Highly recommended.
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    Ashley Sent on 01/07/2016
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    Cris at Flowers by Michael was absolutely amazing to work with! He brought all of my ideas to life, from the mason jars with wildflowers for my ceremony, floral piece for my arbor, flowers for my whiskey barrels, all of my centerpieces and the bouquets for the bridal party. He definitely exceeded all of my expectations and truly made my wedding a dream come true. The flowers were absolutely breathtaking! He is so creative, so nice and his vision is exceptional! I definitely recommend times a thousand!! I couldn't have found a better florist to bring my dreams to realty. Thank you Cris!!!
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    Diana Sent on 10/26/2015
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    My son just got married on Oct.24, 2015 and Flowers by Michael did the flowers. Chris was wonderful to work with, my now daughter in law and I were EXTREMELY pleased with all the flowers. Her flowers were breath taking and the eleven bridesmaid were also beautiful. Chris has a vision of exactly what the bride wants and comes through completely. I would highly recommend Flowers by Michael. The day of the Wedding Chris had a special gift for Bride and Groom that was very special and they will cherish forever. Thank you Chris for making my son's Wedding PERFECT.
    Diana Wellein, Parkville, MD
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    Courtney Sent on 09/22/2015
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    Cris from flowers by Michael was so sweet and organized and creative. When I explained my rustic boho wedding theme he was quick to suggest which flowers to go with. He followed my Pinterest board for wedding flowers and then created a personalized Pinterest board to show me which designs and colors and flowers he was going to use. That was so helpful and everything turned out beautifully. I really could not have been happier with the outcome. He is so good at his job and most of all, it deserves to be said twice...Cris is a super kind and sweet person. Very pleasant to be around. He never once rushed our consultations or conversations. I felt like his top priority!
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    Nicole Sent on 09/25/2014
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    Flowers by Michael (Cris) exceeded expectations with our wedding flowers which included bouquets, boutineers, mothers flowers, center pieces and an arbor for the ceremony.

    They were not only gorgeous, but exactly what I would have picked for myself. Guests complimented the arrangements and asked for the vendor information.

    I did not have much information on what I wanted and he was able to look at the colors of the dresses and come up with a flower combination that complimented the whole affair. Of course, all while staying within budget.

    It was a pleasure to work with Cris. I could not be happier and would highly recommend him to others.
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    Cris did an amazing job with our wedding flowers. He uses pinterest to see what you have in mind and somehow he was able to create gorgeous bouquets of what I thought were two completely opposite ideas. All of my bouquets had an excellent combination of the wild flower feel I wanted to match my farm wedding but the tropical and vibrant colors of the flowers that I loved. Definitely recommend working with Cris and Flowers by Michael!
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    Tricia Sent on 08/02/2014
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    It was such a pleasure working with Cris. He is such a delight to talk to and he is so helpful with showing you all of your options for your wedding day. He is so passionate about what he does and will ensure your flowers are done perfectly for the day of your wedding. It was extremely easy to get in contact with him also. He responded to all of my emails promptly. He decorated an arch for my ceremony which was absolutely beautiful. The bouquets were arranged perfectly and really complimented the bridesmaids dresses nicely. I would highly recommend Flowers by Michael!
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    Cris Wilkins did an outstanding job with the flowers for our wedding! He was very conscious of our budget and flexible with the changes to our order. I shared a few pictures with him, and he executed everything beautifully. I absolutely loved my bouquet and our table center pieces. Everything was really gorgeous and right on point with my vision. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Cris and Flowers by Michael in Glen Arm!
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    Colleen Sent on 04/17/2014
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    I really enjoyed working with Flowers by Michael for my wedding. Before I even got home from my first meeting with Cris he had already started a pinterest board full of flower ideas for my wedding. Each meeting that followed left me feeling more excited and less anxious about my wedding, as Cris seemed to really understand the look I was going for and had even better ideas to add to it. The flowers turned out beautifully, from the bouquets to the arrangements to the antique bud vases that Cris used. I got numerous compliments, in fact one guest took a bunch of pictures of one arrangement so that she could get a duplicate made for her house! Cris's laid back attitude made him a joy to work with especially as the wedding date drew near and it got a little more stressful.
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    Chelsea Sent on 10/21/2013
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    Cris with Flowers by Michael was more than I could ask for on my wedding day. I was referred to him by a friend who raved about his work and she couldn't have been more accurate. From the first time I sat down with him until the day before my wedding, Cris was flexible, helpful, and very supportive. Coming into my wedding planning, I didn't really have much of a vision for what I wanted my wedding day to look like. After sitting with Cris and talking about flowers and set-up designs, he painted me a picture of my wedding day. I put my trust in him and told him to "make it beautiful" and he delivered far beyond what I could imagine! My bouquets were breathtaking and exactly what I was hoping for and I received so many compliments on how elegant and gorgeous the flowers and centerpieces were. Cris was available to talk with and meet with me whenever I needed him and I would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking to make their wedding beautiful. He will work within your budget to give you the wedding of your dreams. Cris makes flowers his passion and you see it in every placement of petal, candle, and flower. I can't thank him enough for making my wedding beautiful. I definitely recommend making Flowers by Michael part of your wedding planning!!
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    Jessica Sent on 09/22/2013
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    Everything was better Than expected and Chris was very helpful the whole time
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    Sarah Sent on 01/08/2014
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    Cris from Flowers by Michael was wonderful. He took my budget and made it work. I didn't have too much in mind when I met with him. I looked through his beautiful work and had him replicate another wedding he had done. He re-purposed our ceremony flowers. Everyone raved about how beautiful the flowers were! Cris won't brag on himself but he is a talented, detailed and well trained florist! The one thing I wish I would have known was to pluck the petals off of the boys' boutonnieres (roses). They looked a little large, but that was a minor, minor detail.

    5 Stars for Cris!
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    Kc Sent on 09/17/2013
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    Cris at Flowers by Michael is the person you want to work with for your wedding. From the consultation to the wedding day, he is extremely caring, helpful, calming, brilliant, and knowledgable. My bouquet was more beautiful than I imagined it would be, and I keep looking at pictures of my flowers because they make me so happy. Cris makes the wedding day incredibly beautiful and stress free. His expertise is worth more than he charges. He kept everything within a very low budget for us.
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    Erin Sent on 08/03/2013
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    Pinterest board customized for my wedding was wonderful :)
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    Cynthia Sent on 06/27/2013
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    Cris at Flowers by Michael was wonderful to work with. He provided me with the perfect floral arrangement and bouquets. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

    Do It Yourself Weddings's reply:

    Thank you Cynthia and Dawn. I wish you both a life full of love and happiness. It was a pleasure working with you both. Best wishes, Cris
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    Emily Sent on 08/07/2013
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    I couldn't be happier with the way my flowers turned out! Cris did a fabulous job! He is very professional and reasonably priced. I would recommend him to anyone!
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    Cindy Sent on 07/30/2013
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    I can't say enough about the flowers and decorations provided. I've had one compliment after another as to how pretty the flowers were. They were so fresh! I also appreciated all the suggestions. As a mother of the bride, I wanted this day to be special for my daughter. Cris was so easy to work with and was very flexible in meeting with us whenever we wanted.
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    Renee Sent on 08/06/2013
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    I can't express how pleased I was with Flowers by Michael. Cris was able to adjust to my ever changing needs and incorporate all of the items I wanted into the centerpieces and decor. It was an amazing value for what I received and the service.
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    Brenda Sent on 04/12/2013
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    Cris Wilkens sat quietly, listening to every word that my daughter-in-law said about her vision of the ceremony and reception flowers. I found her to be quite confusing but, it was as if he knew her so well upon first meeting with him. We knew at that moment that he really cares about his brides. The end result was - perfection!
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    Rebekah Sent on 02/23/2013
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    After many inquiries by my Mom for a florist we were so happy that we chose Flowers by Michael. The flowers were absolutely beautiful. Everyone still talks about the flowers. Many of the wedding guests are from Baltimore County who did not know about the hidden secret of Flowers by Michael in Glen Arm. I dare say, it's no longer a secret. The hydrangeas, iris, roses and delphinium in dark blue, light blue and white were amazing. After my Mom and I meet with Cris we knew he would handle everything. Cris 's floral knowledge, confidence, experience working with many brides, willing to work within my budget, and his easy going style is just was my Mom and I were looking for in a florist. My mom and I intend to use Flowers by Michael for all of our future floral needs. I will also say to anyone who is looking for a complete floral decor master for any event to look no further than Cris at Flowers by Michael. On a personal note, Cris, I am so sorry for the delay posting this review. Between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays and starting my new life, I just now had a chance to write the review. Thanks again for all of your expertise.
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