Flowers by Brian

What Flowers by Brian does

Flowers by Brian is a privately held, full-service floral design and event production company headquartered in a 10,000 square-foot warehouse and showroom at 138 Liberty Avenue in Mineola, New York. Founded in 1989 by Brian, who continues to serve as President and CEO, the company provides custom floral design, décor, and on-site event production for weddings, corporate events, and milestone celebrations (Sweet 16s, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Quinceañeras, baby showers) primarily across the New York metro area. The core service offering is delivered through a documented four-step process — initial 45-to-60-minute design consultation, design development with a full centerpiece mock-up approximately three months pre-event, flower sourcing and conditioning (drawing from international farms in Colombia, Ecuador, Holland, California, and Taiwan), and event-day production, delivery, and setup by a dedicated in-house team.

The company's underlying capability is bespoke floral craftsmanship backed by specialized design talent, in-house production staff, and physical infrastructure for inventory, conditioning, and event rentals — not a software or technology platform. There are no AI features, software products, APIs, or digital channels beyond a Squarespace-hosted portfolio website; all client engagement runs through direct sales via in-person and virtual consultations. Revenue is generated through quote-based, project-priced professional services agreements tied to event scope and design complexity, with free consultations used as the primary conversion mechanism. Marketing relies on TheKnot.com and LIWeddings.com directory presence, a portfolio-driven website, and word-of-mouth referrals from event venues and wedding professionals.

The business is independently owned with no disclosed external investment, no funding history, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity. The company has received perennial regional recognition as Best Florist on Long Island (LIWeddings.com) and ranks among the highest-rated floral houses on TheKnot.com, supporting durable top-of-funnel visibility within the Long Island and New York wedding market.

Name

Flowers by Brian

Legal name

Flowers by Brian

Website

https://flowersbybrian.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Flowers by Brian is a privately held, full-service floral design and event production company in Mineola, NY, serving weddings and special events across the New York metro area with custom floral design, international sourcing, and on-site event-day execution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding and Event Floral Design Services

NAICS

Florists (45931)

akta.pro primary industry

Wedding Design, Decor & Floral Planning (HSACABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Floral Design & Arrangements (HSACAOAA), Floral & Event Installations (HSACAAAC), Wedding & Bridal Floral (Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Corsages) (HSACAOAJ)

Keywords

• Wedding floral design
• Event floral arrangements
• Bridal bouquets
• Event decor rentals
• Special event florals

Headquarters

HQ city

Mineola

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wedding Floral Design Services: Full-service wedding floral design including consultations, custom arrangements, delivery, setup, and event-day production. Revenue generated through project-based pricing based on event scope and design requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Flowers by Brian is a full-service floral design house that creates custom wedding and special-event floral arrangements, from initial design consultation through to on-site event setup. The company sources flowers directly from international farms and operates a 10,000 square-foot warehouse and showroom for client consultations and event rentals. Services are scoped per event with quote-based pricing.

Product overview

Flowers by Brian is a full-service wedding and event floral design company operating a single integrated service offering rather than a software platform. The core offering consists of wedding floral design and event floral design services, supported by four interconnected service modules: Design Consultation (initial 45-minute to 1-hour appointment to understand client vision), Design Development & Mock-Up (three-month preview with adjustments), Production & Delivery (logistics and setup on event day), and a Showroom & Event Rentals add-on (10,000 sq ft warehouse/showroom). Flowers are sourced globally from farms in Colombia, Ecuador, Holland, California, and Taiwan. The company serves events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale weddings and celebrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Floral Design Services Full-service wedding floral design including ceremony arrangements, reception decor, bridal party bouquets, centerpieces, sweetheart tables, and entrance designs tailored to each couple's vision. Targeted at couples planning weddings in the New York metro area.
• Event Floral Design Services Floral design for special events including Sweet 16s, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Quinceañeras, baby showers, and other celebrations, featuring centerpieces and immersive floral installations. Targeted at individuals and families hosting milestone celebrations.
• Design Consultation Initial 45-minute to 1-hour in-person or virtual appointment to understand color palette, decor preferences, and overall event style, customizing designs to reflect the client's unique vision. Available free of charge as the entry point to engagement.
• Design Development & Mock-Up Approximately three months before the event, clients view a full mock-up of centerpieces showcasing scale, floral color, and style, with adjustments made as needed.
• Showroom & Event Rentals A 10,000 square-foot warehouse and showroom featuring flowers and event rentals for client browsing and selection. Visit is part of in-person consultations and design review.
• Production & Delivery Dedicated production and delivery team handling all logistics on event day, from setup to final floral placement, including flower sourcing from Colombia, Ecuador, Holland, California, and Taiwan.

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest-ranked floral house in the region on TheKnot.com
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Flower FarmscoreOthersSourcing partnerships with trusted flower farms around the world including Colombia, Ecuador, Holland, California, and Taiwan to ensure fresh, high-quality blooms for events

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Teleflora: National floral delivery network connecting consumers to a member florist base across the U.S. Relevant as a broader incumbent operating in the same end market (floral gifting, weddings, events) but delivering through a member-florist model rather than in-house bespoke design.
• FTD: National floral delivery network and consumer brand operating across retail, subscription, and event floral categories. Relevant as a broader incumbent in the same product category (flowers, arrangements, event delivery), although it competes via network scale and online ordering rather than bespoke local design.
• 1-800-Flowers.com: Large national online floral and gift retailer offering flowers, plants, and gift baskets for everyday, gifting, and event occasions. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same product category, though focused on online convenience rather than the high-touch bespoke event design Flowers by Brian delivers.

Emerging players

• The Bouqs Co. Direct-to-consumer online floral company sourcing farm-direct flowers for subscription and event orders. Relevant as an emerging digital-native player addressing the same end customer with a different (online, lower-touch, lower-cost) delivery model.
• Farmgirl Flowers: Direct-to-consumer floral brand known for its burlap-wrapped bouquets and farm-sourced positioning. Relevant as an emerging digital-first floral brand competing for consumer mindshare in the broader floral category that Flowers by Brian also serves.
• BloomNation: Online marketplace connecting consumers to local florists for delivery and event orders. Comparable as an emerging platform operating in the same product category, helping small florists reach digital demand that Flowers by Brian currently captures only via its own website and TheKnot/LIWeddings listings.

Direct peers

• B Floral Event & Floral Design: New York–based full-service wedding and event floral design studio offering custom florals, installations, and event décor. Directly comparable to Flowers by Brian in geography, customer base (NY metro couples and event hosts), and high-touch design-led service model.
• Bride & Blossom: New York–based wedding floral design company specializing in custom bridal bouquets, ceremony and reception florals. Comparable to Flowers by Brian as a NY-metro wedding florist serving mid-to-premium couples with a custom, consultation-led approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/flowersbybrian
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flowers-by-brian

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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