Golden Thistle Design

Jessica Mielec

6 years ago

Hannah and her whole team were amazing to work with throughout the planning process. Hannah came to our first meeting full of ideas and even hand sketched our ideas as we were talking. She also easily accommodated our last minute floral requests. The floral arrangements and the ground floral arch were beautiful and looked beautiful in all of our pictures! We could not have asked for anything better than Golden Thistle for our wedding day.

Shimena Li

4 years ago

If you are considering Hannah and Erin with Golden Thistle Design DO NOT HESITATE!! From the moment I met with Hannah about our design vision I had complete and total trust in her. She is so knowledgeable and creative! My ideas were all over the place and she was able to synthesize all of that into an absolutely beautiful design for our wedding with personal meaningful touches such as Chinese vases. Every detail including candles and baby’s breath pins for my hair was done with so much care. They far exceeded my expectations and I wholeheartedly recommend Golden Thistle Design!

Hayley Rose

5 years ago

Having the unique pleasure of working for Golden Thistle and having them do my wedding I can confidently tell that you shouldn’t even consider any other florist. When I worked for this amazing company I quickly realized that these ladies love what they do and their passion for the floral world is so evident in everything they do. Every wedding or event is done with perfection, immense attention to detail, and a passion to be as environmentally conscious as possible (which is rare in the floral industry). Also, it was such an honor to be one of their brides and I want you to know that as a bride, you will be served well by these ladies and their talent will continue to blow you (plus all your friends and family) away! I got married during 2020 and I know it may sound like a clique but being a COVID bride isn’t easy, between the inevitable compromises and constant last-minute changes, planning my wedding was emotional. But Golden Thistle (Hannah + Erin) made the whole process as stressless as possible and helped me still have fun during the unprecedented times. Even before all of the chaos with COVID, Hannah + Erin met with me multiple times to come up with the perfect floral design. Plus they helped my family and I stay within our budget! Then when it was clear that COVID was going to affect our wedding, Golden Thistle was there to help. They were so considerate about the changes in guest count, gracious with payment deadlines, and was still able to get all the flowers I wanted before COVID (even getting flowers flown in from Holland!!) Then, on the day of my wedding, Hannah and Erin arrived early and transformed our venue (The Bradford: Raleigh, NC) into the European garden of my dreams! They also worked with masks on the hottest day of the year yet!! From my bouquet to our ceremony meadow arrangement to our head table, my friends and family couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful the flowers were the entire night. I am incredibly thankful for Hannah and Erin and

Leigh Powers

year ago

As both a bride and wedding planner, I have incredibly high standards when it comes to florals - and Golden Thistle Design didn't just meet them, they absolutely exceeded them in every way. My jaw dropped when I first walked into our venue. The way they transformed the space was nothing short of magical. Cascading greenery draped elegantly from the chandeliers, creating an enchanted garden feel, while the fireplace arrangements looked as if Mother Nature herself had decided to grace our celebration - lush blooms and greenery spilling out organically as if they had grown there naturally. The color palette was executed flawlessly, with every bloom perfectly placed to create the most stunning visual impact. When I saw my bridal bouquet, I actually cried - it was that beautiful. Having worked with countless florists over my years as a wedding planner, I can say with absolute confidence that their artistry and attention to detail are unmatched. I've recommended Golden Thistle to my clients for years, and after experiencing their magic firsthand as a bride, I'll be recommending them even more enthusiastically. They are truly masters of their craft who turn floral dreams into breathtaking reality. Simply put - they're the best in the business.

Laura Zaremba

4 years ago

Where to begin….Thank you doesn’t quite seem to translate into the depth of our appreciation for the beautiful oasis Hannah and her amazing team was able to create at our daughter’s Overlook Barn wedding. Like other reviewers, I could talk at length about how wonderful Hannah and her team are, their attention to detail, their artistry, upbeat calming demeanors, and their professionalism. All of which is completely accurate, but I also want people to know what an incredible human being Hannah is as well. Like all 2020 weddings, we were faced with the new reality that COVID had plummeted us into and made the very difficult decision to postpone the wedding 6 weeks out. Hannah was incredibly understanding and worked with us to find another date in 2021 when she would be available at no additional cost or loss of deposit. When you are talking thousands of dollars for an event, that is no small deed, not all of our vendors were that compassionate. Her demeanor is upbeat, her voice calming, you will feel like her friend after the first conversation, just a wonderful human being inside and out. In terms of their work, Golden Thistle Design is the best of the best, just ask any of the other vendors or venues you may be looking into they will tell you the same and that is when you know you are in good hands. Not convinced? Just look at the photographs below they will convey all you need to know. Hannah and her team took my daughter’s vision of color and Pampas grass and turned it into a reality. They were able to repurpose the ceremony flowers and even some of the flowers from the rehearsal in the massive open reception area making it full of visual beauty no matter where you looked. To be honest, I did not know how incredibly important the flowers would be in creating the emotion and love we wanted all our guest to experience until I was immersed in all the colors, floral variation, and design created on site by Golden Thistle. All our guests, the photographer, and

Andrea Siefers

5 years ago

Hannah and her team are true professionals and one of the best vendors I worked with for my Sept. 2020 wedding. Due to issues with the florist we were originally planning to use, I reached out to her with just over a month to go before our wedding. She was responsive and did exactly what she said she would do, when she said she would do it – I can’t even explain how appreciated this was and in contrast to some of our other vendor experiences! In our initial call, she got to know my style and preferences and then provided a detailed mood board for review and comment. I didn’t know how much I loved flowers until I saw the work that she and her team did for our wedding – the moon-gate, bridal bouquet, and centerpieces were AMAZING and I got so many compliments. I wish I would have gotten to know her better – but the reason I didn’t is because everything related to the flowers went so smoothly that I did not need to check-in or follow-up, she had everything under control! I can’t recommend Hannah and her team enough!

Maria Ossa

6 years ago

Choosing and hiring vendors for a destination wedding can often be difficult. You do not get to meet them or see their products and communicating can sometimes be difficult. However, working with Hannah made all of these fears go away. From the very beginning communication was prompt and professional. She really made an effort to get to know me and my vision for my wedding. The vision board I received was very detailed and gave wonderful examples of what I could expect. She was very open to recommendations and changes I wanted. Hannahs husband takes care of the financials and sent very kind reminder emails each time a payment was due. When my big day finally arrived, I had no fears about my flowers, even though I had never actually met Hannah in person. I was not just pleased with what I received, I was absolutely blown away. I wanted an elegant Christmas wedding and she really made my dreams come true. The flowers were big and beautiful, definitely of the highest quality and the greenery was fresh and bright, just want I had asked for. The day after my wedding, as I was leaving for my honeymoon, the one regret I had was that I didn't have more time to enjoy all of my beautiful flowers and arrangements. If you are getting married in the North Carolina high country, Golden Thistle Design will make your floral dreams come true!

Ciera Steele

6 years ago

Working with Hannah was hands down the best decision I made when planning my wedding. She was extremely professional and went above and beyond to make sure my wedding was everything I dreamed it would be. She made the most out of my budget and was always available to work with me through any of my concerns. I felt at such peace on my wedding day because I knew Hannah would make sure that everything was perfect and it was. I cant thank her and her team enough and if you are looking for a florist I would look no further!! She is the best of the best.

SherieBeth Wilson

2 years ago

Wow! Wow! Wow! - Erin brought to life my daughter's floral vision in such a beautiful way!! It brought tears to my eyes when I walked into the venue to see all of Erin's amazing floral work. From the table decor to the hanging greenery, to the bridal bouquets to the amazing altar centerpieces! Everything was absolutely stunning!! Not to mention she is extremely kind and patient to work with and truly takes the time to understand your vision. Her florals really made our daughter's wedding special and we are so grateful to her for all she did!! I just couldn't imagine our daughter's wedding without her beautiful creations!! What a blessing she is! Every wedding needs Golden Thistle Design! Thank you Erin :).

Emma Dees

9 months ago

Our wedding flowers were an absolute dream come true. From the very first meeting, Erin understood exactly what we wanted and somehow made it even better. Every arrangement was perfect! The colors and design were breathtaking, and we received endless compliments from our guests. You can really tell how much care, creativity, and passion they put into their work. I’ll never forget walking into our venue and seeing everything come together so beautifully. We’re so grateful and couldn’t recommend them more highly!