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Designs by Dara is a full-service floral design company based in Colts Neck, New Jersey. Dara Ellis, the owner of the service, has been creating stunning designs for more than 25 years and is truly dedicated to each of her clients. Designs by Dara focuses on the finer details, turning your dream vision into a reality.

Services Offered

This New Jersey-based service is not limited to a specific floral style, creating a variety of arrangements including modern, romantic, tropical, and rustic designs. Designs by Dara makes it a priority to deliver seamless service, allowing clients to avail of initial consultations, venue visits, delivery, and setup. Dara provides the following arrangement styles for special occasions:

  • Aisle decor
  • Altar decor
  • Artificial flowers
  • Bouquets
  • Boutonnieres
  • Centerpieces
  • Chuppah decor
  • Corsages
  • Flower baskets
  • Flower crowns
  • Flower petals
  • Non-floral designs
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average price for a bridal bouquet?

$135

What is the average price for a bridesmaid bouquet?

$85

What is the average price for a boutonniere?

$7

What is the average price for a low table arrangement (per arrangement)?

$75

What is the average price for an elevated table arrangement (per arrangement)?

$150

Typically, what can a customer expect to pay for your wedding floral services?

$2,556

Which of the following are included in the cost of your floral services?

Consultations
Delivery
Set Up

How would you describe your floral designs?

Classic
Country
Eclectic
Glamorous
Modern
Nautical
Romantic
Rustic
Tropical
Vintage

Which of the following services do you provide?

Consultations
Delivery
Event Design
Set Up
Venue Visit

What types of arrangements do you provide?

Aisle Decor
Altar Decor
Artificial
Bouquets
Boutonnieres
Centerpieces
Chuppah Decor
Corsages
Flower Baskets
Flower Crowns
Flower Petals
Non-Floral
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Reviews of Designs by Dara

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Dara from Designs by Dara is highly recommended for wedding flowers. Reviewers describe her work as incredible, gorgeous, and stunning. She is praised for her professionalism, responsiveness, and accommodation throughout the planning process. Dara goes above and beyond for her clients, delivering beautiful bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony decor. Her attention to detail and ability to bring visions to life make her a top choice for wedding flowers.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Dara from Designs by Dara is highly recommended for wedding flowers. Reviewers describe her work as incredible, gorgeous, and stunning. She is praised for her professionalism, responsiveness, and accommodation throughout the planning process. Dara goes above and beyond for her clients, delivering beautiful bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony decor. Her attention to detail and ability to bring visions to life make her a top choice for wedding flowers.

Jocelyn
Jocelyn M. Sent on 02/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

Dara is amazing. She brought my floral vision to life!!! My flowers were everything I wanted and more and it’s because she is so amazing. She is responsive, super helpful during planning and really put me at ease throughout the process. She is fantastic and I highly recommend her!! I couldn’t have asked for a better florist.
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Amanda C. Sent on 07/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

Dara was fantastic to work with! She was very knowledgeable and provided excellent guidance during the planning portion.

On the day of, we were so happy with everything! It was especially hot on my wedding day, so she came with enough water and mason jars to keep the bouquets fresh all day! The centerpieces were exactly as I had imagined as well.
Danielle
Danielle R. Sent on 10/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

Dara was so easy to work with, and so patient and kind. When she was unable to find live gardenias for my bouquet, she tracked down the best silk ones because she knew they were my late grandmother’s favorite and it meant so much they were included. Very reasonable prices and since she only does event florals (not retail), she had no problem accommodating my Mother’s Day wedding. She saved the day in multiple ways!
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