I believe every wedding and event tells a unique story. With over two decades of experience, I focus on understanding my clients’ visions, ensuring their personality and values shine through every bouquet and arrangement. My approach goes beyond providing flowers; it’s about creating an experience that reflects the love and joy of your occasion. I’m committed to being a reliable partner throughout the planning process, always available to address questions and share ideas. Together, we’ll craft stunning visuals that enchant your guests and capture the essence of your celebration. My ultimate goal is for you to walk into your wedding and hear, 'Your flowers are the most beautiful I’ve ever seen!"
Beyond my work, I cherish life with my husband and three children on our Rocky Mountain horse farm. We enjoy teaching our kids about nature, responsibility, and the joy of nurturing life amidst our small flower farm, goats, chickens, cats, and dogs. Our little corner of the world is filled with love, creativity, and a deep appreciation for life’s beauty.
I HELP YOU create A MEMORABLE WEDDING
I AM cady, the owner and president of Floral V
Floral V Designs was born twelve years ago from a passion for transforming the floral landscape in Dayton and Cincinnati, Ohio. After growing up in the floral industry and learning from those before her, Cady Vance envisioned a floral experience that was not only beautiful but also deeply rooted in genuine relationships and meticulous craftsmanship. Beyond our dedicated full-time staff, we have cultivated an incredible network of part-time team members and freelance designers from across the country. These talented individuals join us for larger weddings and events, adding an extra touch of floral magic that makes each occasion artfully captivating.
the creation of floral v designs
our story
Lauren Hulla is the Cheif Operating Officer of Floral V Designs, where she plays a pivotal role as one of the lead designers and serves as the right hand to owner Cady Vance. Often described as the glue that keeps the company together, Lauren's leadership and creative talents are central to the business. Outside of work, she is a devoted dog lover and has a fondness for using emojis.
I HELP you imagine A MEMORABLE WEDDING
I AM lauren, YOUR Chief Operating Officer
Kim Lewis is the Lead Floral Designer at Floral V Designs, where she excels in creating stunning floral arrangements for weddings. Her expertise shines through in her ability to design unique and vibrant arrangements that stand out. Kim's talent for combining colors and elements ensures that every floral creation is both memorable and distinctive. Outside of work, Kim enjoys trying new recipes and spending time with her family.
I HELP YOU design A MEMORABLE WEDDING
I AM kim, YOUR lead floral designer
Kristin LeMaster is the Client Experience Manager at Floral V Designs. In addition to overseeing communication and logistics for weddings, Kristin is also head of sales for Floral V's sister company - Floral PreserVation. The company wouldn't be able to deliver its weddings without her meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills. The designers make it beautiful, and Kristin makes sure it's on time! Outside of work, she enjoys woodworking, hiking, and spending time with her husband.
I HELP YOU FACILITATE A MEMORABLE WEDDING
I AM kristin, YOUR client expeRIence manager
Meet the team behind the scenes
At the heart of our company is a dedicated team of 23 full and part-time employees who share a passion for crafting beautiful floral productions for weddings and events. Our creative synergy allows us to transform any vision into reality, ensuring each occasion is as unique and memorable as our clients dream them to be. With our combined expertise, we can confidently bring any floral concept to life, making every celebration truly special.
At Floral V Designs, we prioritize quality and open communication. These core values have helped us grow into a robust team, each bringing a unique design background to the table. Our diverse team ensures that every arrangement is a masterpiece, tailored to the individual tastes and needs of our clients.
Every floral arrangement is crafted with care and precision, and each client is treated with camaraderie and personalized attention, ensuring their vision is brought to life in the most beautiful way possible.
its all in the details
FROM florist TO friend
why hire floral V?
Our mission is clear. We design extraordinary human experiences through floral design and that experience starts from the very first moment you start planning with us through the final dance on the wedding day. Floral V Designs prides ourselves on our professionalism, transparency, and communication. Here are some of the other factors that make our team so unique…
Pricing Transparency: Our proposals are detailed and do not include any pricing “surprises.” You give us a firm budget number to work with and we respect it.
Floral Mockups with Live Edits: We routinely work with wedding designers and planners to do table mock-ups and perfecting your reception table scapes. This extra step provides you the oportunity to see your flowers come to life and revise any design details before the event.
Excellent Communication: Your time is valuable so all of our communication is done in a timely manner and is also highly organized to ensure nothing is missed.
Highly Vetted Team: We have over 20 full/part time employees on our staff with years worth of floral design experience. We also have the life-long connections and networks to bring in additional freelance designers and installers when required.
Extensive Rental Inventory: We’ve spent decades building our rental inventory, including doing custom builds, so that our clients don’t have to outsource hard goods to bring our floral vision to life. We’re a one-stop-shop.
Mechanics: We sweat even the smallest of details with our floral mechanics so that your guests don’t see “how our designs are made.”
Sustainability: In an industry with a lot of waste, we work hard to build sustainability into our core processes. We locally source flowers whenever possible, practice sustainable floral building mechanics whenever possible, and compost over 15 tons of organic floral waste.
White Glove Service: Available for larger events, our white glove service is unmatched in attention to detail becoming a huge contributor to the success of all your vendor teams.
Highest Standards of Professional: Over delivering is our goal through customer service, creativity, quality of product, and overall experience.
We encourage you to read our reviews - over 300 Five Star Reviews between Google and The Knot. All of the reviews mention breathtaking flowers, but more importantly, they sing our praises on how we made them feel and how much they enjoyed their entire experience from start to finish.
GOOGLE REVIEWS
THE KNOT REVIEWS
Cady Vance, owner of Floral V Designs, is a standout in the wedding industry, admired for her creativity, passion, and commitment to delivering exceptional floral designs. Since meeting Cady in 2018 while collaborating on a large event for The Knot Worldwide, it was clear that her talent and dedication made her the perfect partner. Her ability to craft unique and meaningful floral experiences sets her apart, as she truly listens to her clients' dreams and collaborates to create designs that exceed expectations.
Cady’s approach goes beyond just selecting flowers—she takes the time to understand her clients on a personal level, ensuring that her designs reflect their stories and emotions. Her mockups allow clients to visualize and perfect their floral arrangements, ensuring a cohesive and well-balanced design. Her extensive rental inventory also provides endless options for customization, contributing to a seamless event design.
Floral V Designs’ dedication to detail, organization, and sustainability further elevates the experience. Cady and her team are known for their professionalism, prompt communication, and commitment to reducing their environmental impact. With over a decade of experience in luxury events, they consistently deliver flawless installations, leaving no detail overlooked. Working with Cady feels like being part of something magical, and her expertise and dedication make Floral V Designs a top recommendation for any event.
Why I recommend Floral V Designs to our clients is simple: their commitment to excellence is unparalleled. Floral V goes above and beyond, ensuring every detail is perfect. From getting on their hands and knees to clean the floor, to creating breathtaking floral arrangements that capture the essence of each event, their dedication is evident in every aspect of their work. They have an incredible eye for detail and an unwavering passion for what they do, which translates into stunning, memorable events for our clients.
Working with Floral V is like an extension of Delightmore. Our values and dedication align seamlessly with the commitments we make to our clients. Their professionalism and creativity make them our top choice, and we confidently influence our clients' decisions to use Floral V because we know they will exceed expectations every time.
Floral V Designs brings collaboration, professionalism and fresh ideas to each unique event. Working with the Floral V team throughout a season of event planning is truly a joy!
Floral V Designs is truly a full service floral design provider. When faced with a unique design scenario, their reply is not "no" it's always "how." Thinking creatively and out of the box to serve the needs and vision of their clients is a top priority. On the day of the event, their team is prompt, professional, and kind - making for a positive work environment for the other creative partners on the project around them!
The response time and attention to detail throughout the design process with Floral V Designs is unmatched. As the project design evolves,The Floral V Team adapts the scope of their floral design accordingly. Their team presents such a positive and professional demeanor that stands out of the crowd. These are the intangible service-minded skills that set them apart above and beyond from their gorgeous designs.
It is hard to put in words how amazing the Floral V team is! When working on the floral and design concept with clients, we know we can always go to the Floral V team to help us create beautiful and unique floral designs for their special day. They always take our vision and kick it up another notch to ensure each wedding and event is different and personalized to each client. Not only are they great to work with throughout the planning process, but also on the event day. We know that everything will be executed to perfection! They always send an amazing team for installation and assist us with efficient and well-organized room transitions.
A special talent of Team V is how prepared their team is to troubleshoot on the spot. Wedding and event days often come with “Plan B’s and Plan C’s” from weather or other extraneous factors. Their team never says, “That’s not my job,” or “Sorry, too bad.” They always have extra tools, supplies, years of experience, and a can-do attitude to solve any problem for the client and vendor teams. They make it feel effortless - even when climbing ladders and getting dirty to make sure everything is perfect!
I cannot recommend Floral V enough! An amazing and caring team, with extraordinary talent!
We enjoy working with Floral V Designs because of their ability to adjust to meet all of our clients needs. They are open and welcoming of new ideas and concepts and have the ability to handle many logistics challenges that arise with larger installations.
Not only do they jump in to meet a challenge but they research and problem solve that truly makes their clients feel supported. Their team does a great job of meeting their clients where they are at and helping them get the very best for their wedding or event. We look forward to when we work with them because we gain a team member who cares just as much about the success of our events as we do.
Working with Floral V Designs is always a delight! Everyone on our team knows that when Floral V is working with our clients or doing an installation on site that it will be completed in a professional, timely, and courteous manner. Their floral designs are always beautiful and exceed the expectations of the client.
Our team often works side-by-side with them during venue room flips from ceremony to reception, and their team operates like a well oiled machine. When their team is done moving their flowers, they pitch in and help our catering and venue teams with the finishing touches. They definitely do not believe in, “That’s not our job,” as they truly work with all vendors to support the overall client and guest experience.
Floral V has also assisted Elite Catering and Events with numerous collaborations between photo shoots, venue open houses, and industry events and they always go above and beyond in their designs and efforts ensuring we look great. When Floral V Designs is on job, we know it will be a successful event!
