Seven Go-To Florists for Same-Day NYC Delivery
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You check your phone.
Just another Tuesday.
Until... wait... it can’t be...
Your heart sinks, as you realize today is *insert significant occasion you should not have forgotten here*—and you’ve got no reservation, gift, or flowers to show for it. Or, maybe you awoke with a burning desire for fresh-cut Calla Lilies on your dining table.
Either way, luckily, you live in New York City, and there are plenty of floral designers who can create and deliver a stunning arrangement in just a few hours. Here are our favorite florists who offer same-day flower delivery to the five boroughs.
Julia Testa
A thriving female-founded business with locations in Soho and Bed Stuy, Julia Testa offers a wide variety of arrangements: from traditionally romantic to minimal and modern. Whether you’re looking for a classic rose and peony bouquet or a chic rectangular centerpiece with groupings of Calla Lily, Cymbidium Orchids, and Tulips, her team can make it happen ASAP.
Julia Testa, 347-573-1728
Ode a la Rose
Known as the “florist with a French touch,” Ode a la Rose offers same-day delivery of classic, romantic arrangements to NYC and Chicago. A couple of standouts include Amelia: a dreamy winter arrangement of cream Mondial roses, Lisianthus, Daisy Astors, and Eucalyptus; and Grand Amour: up to 100 stems of red roses arranged *just so*.
Ode a la Rose, 646-660-5281
Stems Brooklyn
We love this Bushwick-based floral studio for their commitment to sustainable practices. With hand-tied bouquets, mason jars, and brass arrangements of seasonal flowers that are locally sourced whenever possible, they’re both an eco- and Instagram-friendly choice.
Stems Brooklyn, 347-627-2724
Brooklyn Blooms
Brooklyn Blooms has an entire collection of arrangements inspired by different areas of Bed Stuy, like The Bedford: lush and tropical with shades of coral, bright yellow, and baby blue; and The Chauncey: an offbeat arrangement curated with men in mind. Though specific blooms change with the seasons, you can feel confident in their ability to swap out flowers while maintaining the advertised bouquet’s overall vibe and aesthetic.
Brooklyn Blooms, 347-378-2114
PlantShed
This plant-and-coffee shop also offers same-day NYC delivery of modern, seasonal arrangements. Incorporating unique blooms like Brown cymbidium orchids and filling out bouquets with Magnolia leaves or Brunia rather than your average Baby’s Breath, they’re a reliable choice for those S.O.s with a particularly discerning eye.
PlantShed, 212-662-4400
The Avenue J Florist
A family-owned business that’s been doing their thing for over 85 years, The Avenue J Florist is a reliable choice for traditional bouquets and arrangements delivered today. We’re partial to their more unusual offerings, like Succulent Dreams: with rustic-colored florals accompanied by eucalyptus and succulents, and Red Rubies: a cheery arrangement of lush red roses and dried flowers in pale blues and sandy beige.
The Avenue J Florist, 718-377-2002
Midtown Florist
Plot twist: Midtown Florist is actually located on Atlantic Ave, where they’ve been providing our fine city with beautiful arrangements since 1965. In addition to a vast assortment of roses and traditional bouquets, they’ve also got unusual arrangements of exotic blooms, like Paradise Flight: featuring Dendrobium Orchids playfully arranged with Pincushion Protea.
Midtown Florist, 718-237-1500
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