Business Details
26 Years
experience
Custom Floral Designs for Weddings & Events
Watered Garden Florist has been crafting exceptional floral designs since 2000, combining artistic vision with personalized service. Our 4,800-square-foot studio in Raleigh, NC, serves as both a creative hub and client experience center, featuring a dedicated conference room for collaborative design consultations. With over two decades of expertise, we specialize in translating client visions into bespoke floral arrangements for weddings, corporate events, and private residences. Our team, led by owner Steve Taras, includes a dedicated weddings coordinator and award-winning designers recognized in publications like Martha Stewart Weddings and Southern Weddings.We maintain partnerships with local institutions, including the NC Museum of Art and The Umstead Hotel & Spa, while serving clients across North Carolina and beyond. Our commitment to quality extends to an extensive inventory of fresh flowers, unique containers, and custom floral structures, ensuring every project achieves its intended impact. Client testimonials consistently highlight our attention to detail, budget-conscious approach, and ability to exceed expectations through creative problem-solving.
Services
Weddings
Corporate Events
Holiday Decor
Residential Design
Bereavement Arrangements
Deliveries
Event Openings
Floral Education
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of floral design experience since 2000
- Dedicated weddings coordinator for seamless planning
- Featured in Martha Stewart Weddings and Southern Weddings
- Custom designs tailored to individual client visions
- Extensive inventory of unique floral materials and containers
What people say
Beyond our expectations
Attention to detail
Perfect finishing touch
Creative combinations
Budget-conscious approach
Services
Weddings
Our wedding specialists create custom floral arrangements that reflect each couple's unique vision. With dedicated coordinator Kelley Ann Ward, we handle everything from bouquets and centerpieces to ceremony arches and reception decor. Clients consistently praise our ability to transform spaces while respecting budgets and timelines.
Corporate Events
We design sophisticated floral arrangements for corporate functions, including conferences, product launches, and office celebrations. Our team understands the importance of professional presentation and delivers arrangements that enhance brand image while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
Residential Design
Our residential services bring gallery-quality floral artistry to private homes. From weekly freshening to seasonal displays, we create arrangements that complement interior spaces and personal tastes, using premium materials and innovative design techniques.
Bereavement Arrangements
We craft meaningful floral tributes for memorial services and funerals. Our designers focus on creating tasteful, personalized arrangements that honor loved ones while providing comfort to grieving families through thoughtful design choices.
Floral Education
Our educational programs teach floral design techniques to enthusiasts and professionals. Led by experienced designers, courses cover fundamental skills and creative approaches to working with flowers in various styles and applications.
People
Steve Taras
Owner
With over 20 years in floristry, Steve founded Watered Garden Florist in 2000. A former wholesale buyer turned designer, he brings artistic vision and industry expertise to every project while maintaining hands-on client engagement.
Kelley Ann Ward
Weddings Coordinator
As dedicated weddings coordinator, Kelley Ann guides couples through the floral design process. Her organizational skills and attention to detail ensure seamless execution of wedding florals from initial consultation to final installation.
Ron
Floral Designer
Ron specializes in creating striking arrangements using unique elements like Quicksand Roses. His design expertise contributes to the studio's signature style that clients consistently praise for its artistic quality.
Katrina
Office Manager
Katrina manages studio operations while providing client support. Her organizational skills ensure smooth coordination of floral projects and client communications across the business's various service offerings.
Frankie
Floral Designer
Frankie contributes creative designs featuring specialty flowers like Cockscomb Celosia. As part of the award-winning design team, they help execute complex arrangements that consistently exceed client expectations.
Questions
What makes Watered Garden Florist different from other florists?
We combine 20+ years of experience with a personalized approach, featuring a dedicated weddings coordinator and custom-designed studio space for client collaboration.
Do you offer floral services outside North Carolina?
Yes, while based in Raleigh, we serve clients beyond North Carolina, including events in Chicago, New York, and the Caribbean.
How do you handle client vision uncertainty?
Our team specializes in translating vague ideas into concrete designs through collaborative consultations and creative problem-solving tailored to each client's needs.
What wedding floral packages do you offer?
We provide customized wedding packages covering all floral elements from bouquets and boutonnieres to ceremony arches and reception centerpieces with flexible budget options.
Can you accommodate last-minute floral requests?
While we recommend advance planning, we make every effort to accommodate urgent requests - please call our studio directly at (919) 828-2600 for immediate assistance.
Do you provide floral maintenance during events?
Yes, we offer on-site floral adjustments and maintenance services to ensure arrangements remain perfect throughout your event duration.
