Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted San Diego Florist for Weddings & Events
Artistic Florals has been crafting exceptional floral designs for weddings, events, and personal celebrations since 1985. Founded by Patrick Higgins and joined by Derith Higgins in 2015, our husband-and-wife team combines decades of expertise with a passion for creating bespoke floral experiences. As in-house florists for Loews Coronado Bay Resort and The Estancia in La Jolla, we serve both corporate and private clients across San Diego. Our retail shop in Normal Heights offers walk-in purchases and custom designs, reflecting our commitment to quality and client satisfaction. With over 35 years of experience and a presence on 15+ preferred provider lists, we pride ourselves on personalized service and attention to detail.Whether designing for intimate gatherings or large-scale events, our goal remains to inspire and delight every client. Our process begins with understanding your vision, ensuring seamless planning through execution. From seasonal arrangements to tropical themes, we adapt to your preferences while maintaining artistic integrity. Customer testimonials highlight our ability to exceed expectations, particularly in wedding floral design, where we transform ideas into breathtaking reality.
Services
Wedding Florals
Event Decor
Floral Delivery
Retail Shop
Custom Designs
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of floral design expertise since 1985
- Our team appears on 15+ preferred provider lists
- We serve as in-house florist for luxury San Diego resorts
- Family-owned business with personalized client service
- Custom designs available for all budgets and occasions
What people say
Perfect and gorgeous
Exceeded expectations
Passion for work
Most beautiful bouquet
Seamless planning process
Services
Wedding Florals
Artistic Florals creates custom wedding arrangements tailored to each couple's vision. From initial consultation to ceremony execution, our designers ensure seamless floral coordination. Clients receive personalized attention to match seasonal blooms with event themes while staying within budget parameters.
Event Decor
We provide comprehensive floral solutions for corporate and social events of all sizes. Our team specializes in transforming venues through centerpieces, arches, and thematic arrangements. With experience at luxury properties like Loews Coronado Bay Resort, we deliver consistent quality for milestone celebrations.
Floral Delivery
Our delivery service covers San Diego from the 5 Fwy/805 split to the 94 Fwy. Customers can order seasonal arrangements in neutral or bright color palettes with size options from medium to extra-large. Special requests require advance consultation for availability.
Retail Shop
Located in Normal Heights, our retail space offers walk-in purchases of seasonal arrangements and custom designs. The shop serves as both production studio and showroom, allowing customers to view design processes firsthand while selecting ready-made floral pieces.
Custom Designs
We create tailored floral compositions for unique occasions and specific preferences. Clients can request particular flowers, color schemes, or thematic elements through direct consultation with our designers. This service accommodates special requests beyond standard offerings, including tropical themes and non-traditional arrangements.
People
Patrick Higgins
Founder
Patrick established Artistic Florals in 1985, bringing decades of floral design expertise to San Diego's event industry.
Derith Higgins
Co-Owner
Derith joined the business in 2015, contributing her creative vision and client-focused approach to wedding floral design.
Questions
Do you offer custom wedding floral designs?
Yes, we create bespoke wedding arrangements through personalized consultations matching your theme and budget.
What areas do you deliver to?
We deliver within San Diego from the 5 Fwy/805 split to the 94 Fwy. Call for out-of-area availability.
Can I pick up my floral order?
Yes, our Normal Heights shop offers pickup with advance notice for order preparation.
Do you work with specific event themes?
We specialize in translating themes like tropical into cohesive floral designs through expert flower selection.
Are you available for corporate events?
Yes, we provide floral decor for corporate functions with the same attention to detail as private events.
