I ask you, what can be more emotionally stimulating than the look a Bride gets when she sees all her hopes and dreams brought to fruition on her Wedding day. The TRUST these young ladies (and Gents!) have put in me is NEVER taken lightly as I compile information and conversations to envision what they have imagined for their special day. I have been blessed to work with many AMAZING couples and while not everyone knows exactly what they want, the end result has been more than they envisioned. One of my greatest satisfactions comes when a couple shares their experience and photo memories with me. Please take a moment to CELEBRATE some of these memorable occasions here......
I worked with Joy and Chloe's Collections planning my Maine wedding from all the way in California! She was professional, detail-oriented, and calm! We spoke multiple times via phone and email and she was always quick to respond with reassuring thoughts and great ideas! We also collaborated via Pinterest. She helped us secure an archway for our ceremony and did a fantastic job decorating it! All of the flowers were fresh, colorful, and PERFECT. She really knows how to make someone's vision come to life. She was great to work with and her shop is fantastic too! I bought gifts and note cards made by other local artists for my attendants there! On the day of our wedding she put out a chalkboard sign congratulating us on our big day and all of our guests saw it. It was so sweet and thoughtful, really over the top. If I regret anything, it's that we didn't meet Joy sooner in the planning process...and that we live so far away! Thank you for everything!
Patty & Todd
Mammoth Lakes, CA
9.13.14 Guilford, ME
As the groom making preparations for the wedding, it was a strange situation to be in. However, with the bride halfway across the world, we had little other choice! Picking out flowers was definitely not something that I was interested in, yet Chloe's Collections Florist made it a very easy experience and I could not have been happier. Of course, Joy was very understanding of our situation and was able to communicate with Ayesha (my bride) via email. As difficult as communications sound throughout this experience, Joy at Chloe's Collections Florist was very easy to get along with and understood our vision of the wedding perfectly! As you can see from the pictures, the flowers were beautifully arranged. Joy understood exactly what we wanted and we couldn't have asked for anything else! We are so grateful!
With Thanks,
Curtis and Ayesha Ludwig
Greenville, ME
July 10, 2015
"We knew we wanted a destination wedding. We have been vacationing at South Branch Lake Camps for years and know the owner well. With a Maine summer wedding in sight, he put us in touch with Chloe's Collections Florist. From the onset, Joy worked with us (long distance) to bring every idea we imagined to life. Her shop is more than an hour from the wedding venue....she delivered and set up all the floral for the reception and made sure that everyone's flowers for the ceremony were perfect. My bouquet was just what I wanted and the haircomb (no veil!) she created was exquisite. My Mother was overwhelmed when she saw the Scottish blue thistle. Joy listens to her customer, her attention to detail and great personal service made our special day even more memorable."
-Sara & Justin, Willington, CT
"Joy was wonderful at understanding what we had pictured for our flowers. Our arrangements were beautiful and the bouquets and boutonnieres matched perfectly. She delivered and set up everything. We also rented our tuxedos from her and the men could not have looked better. She took extra time to make sure the grooms tux fit perfectly because he can be a hard fit. Joy was wonderful and we recommend her to everyone we know!!"
Marty and Tiffany, Harmony, ME
July 30, 2016
Joy was such a pleasure to work with. My husband and I are from Gloucester, MA and planned to have a backyard wedding at my parent’s cabin in Beaver Cover, ME. I was very fortunate to book Joy when I Did because she was booked pretty much solid every weekend. Joy was always prompt to call or send an email back if I wanted to discuss something, I would send her pictures or ideas that I liked, and she would give me her input in with in with what she thought would be good. I can’t even begin to tell you how much I loved the flower arrangements that she did. The bridal bouquet was absolutely gorgeous, also walking down the aisle and seeing the arch beautiful flower crown for my niece that was passed around by so many people so it was a big hit! The bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces, archway, and flower crown were so gorgeous and I’m beyond happy that Joy was able to accommodate the price range that we were set at. She also let us borrow a few things, and when we returned them she gave us a tour around her 1830’s barn where her shop is located. In all honesty Joy was amazing to work with and she was it such a sweet, generous, and humble woman. If you’re getting married I highly suggest her!
- Shelby & Anthony 9-3-16
Everyone knows that planning a wedding is no easy task, let alone finding a florist that will work with you and your budget. Well Joy did an amazing job working with the colors I wanted within my price range, the floral arrangements came out better than I could have imagined and she was so amazing when it came to adding some last minute orders. her delivery was early and she made sure I was more than happy with her beautiful arrangements before she left. I can't thank you enough for working with me and my family! You did an amazing job and I would recommend you to anyone who asks "where do I get flowers from?". My girls loved their flower balls, the guys boutonniere were simple yet everything I pictured. The corsages looked as beautiful as the ladies that wore them that evening. I can't say thank you enough!!
The Chambers
Stacy & Chris 9/17/16
Joy had recently opened her shop in Dover- Foxcroft and I had browsed her website for previous wedding events. I immediately knew she was ”the florist” for my wedding and promptly emailed her to find out if she was available. She was indeed and the planning meeting couldn’t have gone smoother. The excitement Joy displayed when discussing flower choices for each aspect of the wedding showed me she really enjoys what she does. on the day of the wedding I stood for a moment in the tent and reflected while everyone around me was buzzing. The one thing I remember saying to myself over and over again was all of the floral components, looking and adding to the feeling of enchanted Northwoods garden. The soft colors with the bright greens were casual and complementary to the venue but so so magical for the wedding theme. The garland on the head table was by far my favorite and stood out even more after sunset with the twinkly lights intertwined. I’m glad I didn’t plan for anything else on the tables as the table arrangements made such a beautiful statement all on their own. My bouquet as well as the two bridesmaid bouquets were more than I had imagined. Joy is a true artist and knows her craft well I would highly recommended Joy to anyone, especially for wedding needs.
Thanks again Joy! - Marley and Ricky 9/2/17
I worked with Joy for my July wedding. Living in another state, I put all of my trust into Joy’s hands and she absolutely surpassed all of my hopes! When we first corresponded Joy asked what I liked/disliked and created a vision that was absolutely perfect- a combination of peonies, succulents, and seeded eucalyptus for my bridal bouquet. She created a gorgeous display that was attached to our arbor as well that complemented my bouquet and held up all day (and into the next day through a wild thunderstorm). Joy was easy to work with, a true artist, responsive to emails and questions, and went beyond my expectations with her bouquets on the day of my wedding. I would highly, highly recommend her for any event.
-Carey and Mike 7-27-19
Joy, the owner was amazing to work with!! She responded right away when I first called about needing a florist for my wedding. I am not very knowledgeable about flowers and Joy was able to listen to the look I was going for and designed the most perfect flowers to match the wedding!! The price was very reasonable, and the flowers were fresh and beautiful the day of.
I also messaged Joy twice last minute to request first, flowers for the cake, and then again for flowers for the bridesmaids hair and both times she was able to accommodate me without a problem! I asked constant questions and she never once acted impatient or annoyed with me!
When Joy delivered the flowers she set them all up for us, we didn't have to do a thing! And I had added some mementos of my grandfather to the bouquet which made both my mother and me cry when we saw it but it also made Joy tear up and you could see she was just as invested in making the day special for me as my friends and family were!!
We also rented vests and ties from Joy, and she made that process so easy as well and the men looked wonderful!! There was a good selection of vests, including ones that had the burgundy color on both the front and the back of the vest which is what I wanted. I hate the vests that are the wedding color on the front but then just black on the back so it was a very pleasant surprise to find ones that were the same color front and back!!
I will most definitely be recommending Joy from Chloes collections in the future to anyone who asks me about needing a florist or renting a tux!!
-Amanda & Justin 9-1-2019
Joy is such an amazing person to have for your florist! My husband and I are both local, so I knew she was the best around! We got married at my grandparents house in Charleston, ME and she helped us make it just the way we wanted and better! She brought my vision to life and made it more than what I ever could have imagined! She is very talented and caring! She showed up to put everything together and made it look amazing! My bouquet was to die for and the bridesmaids matched perfectly! She also helped my husband customize their boutonnieres just how he had wanted them! We were able to use some flowers from my grandmothers garden to add some personal touches to everything as well! Thank you so much Joy for being such a great florist and friend!
-Shelby and Dakota 9/21/19
6-7-20
Backyard Elopements bring out the best in us as we CELEBRATE the Bride & Groom
Joy was wonderful to work with throughout the whole process of planning. I wasn't totally sure what I wanted for flowers but she captured my vision perfectly! She was very helpful with many other aspects of planning and gave me lots of advice. The arbor, centerpieces, bouquets.. everything was beautiful! We also rented tuxedos for the groomsmen and the process was very easy and everyone looked great. Thank you Joy for helping make everything look so great, it meant the world to us!
-Josie and Brandon
June 27, 2020
7-10-2021
Venue... Timberhitch Farmhouse, Sangerville
Photography... Taylor Dow
The service from Joy, the florist was excellent. She was prompt and full of ideas. Her experience and expertise within the business made the whole wedding process a bit simpler.
We were unsure about what we wanted for the colors, style and overall layout with the flowers and Joy helped make the process easy. She was able to break down and help make our vision come to life with an assortment of different arrangements from the aisle flowers, table center pieces, bridal bouquet and every detail. She was very informative and was more than willing to show us what would or would not be a good choice for everything.
We also rented our suits from Chloe’s Collections. The suits fit great and looked sharp. We had a small issue with the vendor sending a size too small on some pants and a set of shoes and she had them overnight everything so we were ready to go without any issues.
Highly recommend Chloe’s Collections.
-Hannah and Eli Dunfee
8-14-2021
Venue... Timberhitch Farmhouse, Sangerville
Photography... Sierra Kristen
Joy was incredible! She patiently went through countless flower choices with me (the bride) and got a sense of what I liked and what would go together effortlessly with our venue. Even when mother nature threw us a curveball the flowers on the arbor looked breathtaking. I have my bouquet and the boutonnieres drying to have them as keepsakes. We can't say enough positive things about our experience working with Joy. She was beyond accommodating and captured our vision perfectly. Thank you!!
-Alli and James
"It was important to us to support local businesses for our wedding, and we are so glad we did. Joy at Chloe’s Collections Florist and Iris at Vail’s Custom Cakes did an amazing job. They worked together to help put the finishing touches on our special day. "
With much thanks,
Will and Kathleen
6-25-2022
"On the 19th of August in the year of our Lord 2023, both gentlefolk and royalty from across the realm gathered to celebrate the nuptials of Lady Megan and Lord Aaron. The pair were attended by Matron Sarah and Lord Jody, along with Lady Susan and Friar Brian. Also flower maiden Heather and ring bearer Landon performed their duties, also leading a troupe of 7 petal casters and 7 bubble blowers to announce the Bride was coming, escorted by her father Lord Russell to the bower of flowers on the grounds of Morgan Hill estate. The groom happily accepted his Ladies hand, along with a dowry worthy of her stature. A feast and merriment ensued following the lovely ceremony overlooking the far hills. Huzzah! [...] The flowers for the bride and attendants were from Chloe's Collections in Dover-Foxcroft, one of the highlights of the wedding. There were exclamations of joy and appreciation at their fragrant beauty, which was proclaimed across the realm. Many thanks from the bride's family for Chloe's Collections' expertise. [...] Thank you so much for the beautiful bridal bouquet and the bridesmaids' flowers. Everyone loved how well they went with the dresses and the theme.
Thank you again for the wonderful addition to our celebration, "
Pam, M.O.B
08-19-220
"Joy is an amazing florist who always presents the most pristine arrangements, whether its a small bouquet or a whole wedding she is top notch, extremely hands on and organized. She goes above and beyond the call. She not only helped with our wedding, but also went way beyond the call by providing us with gorgeous florals and also some sharp looking suit rentals while also staying in touch to keep everything organized and moving forward smoothly. She's been a godsend for us since she met us and has really helped us through some tough times while Allie goes through cancer. She really is one of a kind. Such a gem and an amazing soul. We will forever recommend her and are so lucky to have met her!"
-Allie & Chris
10-21-2023
'Becca and Jonah...Journey of Love
"I've known Joy for many years, so when Jonah and I got engaged I didn't hesitate to start planning with her. I'm sure she knew it was going to be an "over the top" endeavor, but she was so excited to help make my dream a reality. Planning a wedding can be so stressful, but knowing the floral part was in her hands made it a little less so.
When Joy delivered our flowers to the venue, they were even more beautiful than I ever could have imagined. Everything was fresh and perfectly put together. Her attention to detail is like no other. From our bouquets, boutonnieres, and wristlets, to our mantle piece and centerpieces, Joy blew us away with her creativity and keen sense of taste.
Not only did Joy provide us with amazing flowers, but we rented our suits through Chloe's as well. After lots of debating on which one we loved best, we made our final decision and they fit everyone perfect. She made the process so easy and the men and our boys looked handsome as ever.
We can't thank Joy enough for her outstanding work and dedication to making our wedding flowers a dream come true. She is truly one of a kind."
--Jonah and Rebecca Johnson
12-30-2023