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A Few Reviews, Testimonials, and References from Something Spectacular / Something Floral Clients

If you're a Something Spectacular/Something Floral client and you'd like to submit a comment or photos, please let us know. We'd be happy to receive them (and post them here, if you like).

"I am so happy with all the work Kim put into my wedding flowers. She made sure everything was right, down to the very last detail. I would recommend Kim to anyone who is looking for someone who really enjoys her job and is good at what she does." Stacey M., Clarkston, Michigan * Fresh floral wedding Photo by Lisa Martin, Picture This by Lisa

"My flowers were so beautiful! Everyone assumed that my bouquet was real until they touched it or I told them it was silk. It was so hot that day. If I had real roses, they would have bloomed and wilted by the time the ceremony began. My flowers looked fresh and vibrant all day. Too, I loved that the arrangements and bouquets were dense with flowers. They looked rich and classy." - Barb C., Sterling Heights, Michigan

Prior to Wedding (Upon Receipt of Order): "The flowers are absolutely gorgeous! I love them. You did a fantastic job. Thank you very much!" After the Wedding: "My wedding was very nice, and everything went really well. I got soooooo many compliments on the flowers. Everyone, including the photographer, said that they looked so real. Thank you. I would recommend you to anyone who needs bridal flowers." Heidi W., Hayward, California (Wedding in Lake Tahoe) * Silk floral wedding

"The flowers are just gorgeous! You couldn't have captured my vision any better! The colors are amazing. Thank you so much!" - Laura M., Fairborn, Ohio

"Oh my gosh, it [the bouquet] is beautiful!! I'm speechless. You completely exceeded my hopes!!!" - Anna T., Park Ridge, Illinois

"Our wedding flowers truly were "spectacular"! You took my idea, achieved it perfectly, and made it even more amazing than I envisioned! The quality of the flowers was outstanding - our family and friends had no idea they weren't real, and they look amazing in all of our photos. The colors were vibrant and rich, and your combination of florals worked perfectly in our wedding theme! Having silks for our wedding saved us precious time, ensured our flowers lasted the entire day, and provided us and our guests with beautiful mementos that continue to decorate our homes. Your customer service is what makes you stand out from other florists - your extensive work with me throughout the planning process assured me I would receive exactly what I wanted! I appreciate all your hard work and dedication to providing the best quality silks to your customers. All the best for a successful career!" Jasmine Z., San Diego, California * Silk floral wedding

"You did a phenomenal job on my daughter's wedding flowers. They were absolutely beautiful, and we received compliment after compliment about them. They were the subject of conversation throughout the entire wedding and reception. So many people told us this was the nicest wedding they had ever attended and that they had never seen such wonderful wedding flowers. Before leaving the reception, one of the guests was even overheard remarking how expensive the wedding flowers must have been because they were so lovely and well designed. Your reasonable prices are our little secret. Thanks again." - Donna R., Farmington Hills, Michigan (Mother of the Bride)

Prior to Wedding (Upon Receipt of Order): "I LOVE MY FLOWERS!! They are gorgeous and arrived in perfect condition. I am just so excited for the ceremony and pictures, and I know the flowers are going to be the stars (following me -- ha, ha). You are just amazing, especially for fitting me in so last minute. I don't know what I would have done without you!!! Thank you again!" After the Wedding: "Everyone raved about the flowers. They were awesome!!" Emily G., West New York, New Jersey * Silk floral wedding

"I received the bouquet last night when I got home, and I have to say WOW! It is beautiful! My fiance is very impressed, as I knew he would be, and we will DEFINITELY be using your services! I would like to thank you for your incredible customer service. I have never worked with a company that is as well put together and managed as yours is. I have to say there is no way I would be working with any other company on my flowers now. I really appreciate all of your hard work!" - Charlotte B., Richmond, Virginia (after receiving the sample toss bouquet she ordered)

"I was seriously singing your praises on June 5th. You have no idea about the comments I got about the flowers! One of my guests was like 'Oh my God, that is the most beautiful bouquet. Too bad it will die.' I said 'No it won't!' She was so surprised. The girls loved them and are using them as decorations. Mine is out on display for all to see. The wedding went perfectly and was all I could have hoped for. I just wanted to thank you for the flowers. They were a huge part of my special day, and I couldn't imagine having it any other way!" - Charlotte B., Richmond, Virginia (after her wedding)

"Just a short note to let you know everything went wonderful with the wedding on Friday. We had the most beautiful day of the week. The flowers were absolutely gorgeous (next to our daughter, of course). We received many compliments. I can't thank you enough for helping the wedding of Erica's dreams come to life." Terri S., Warren, Michigan (Mother of the Bride) * Silk floral wedding Photos by Robert Bruce Photography

"Thank you again. You do not realize how much of a help you truly have been and how easy you made this. I absolutely love everything; you guys did a wonderful job. I showed everyone at my office and gave your cards out since I have bookmarked your website. I will be sure to let everyone and anyone asking know about your site and how smooth everything has gone with you. I will definitely be back shopping at your site soon for some arrangements for my home and office. Places like yours make it easier for me to feel good about shopping online." - Lori V., Westlake Village, California

"Thank God I stumbled across your website and found you! When I saw your work on the website, I love it. My bouquet was my favorite think about my wedding. Everyboy loved the flowers and could not believe they were silk. It was such a hot humid day yet I had beautiful bouquets that did not wilt! I walked into my sister's house last week and thought to myself, 'who gave her flowers?' then realized it was her bridesmaid bouquet from our wedding -- it looks so real! Working with you was such a pleasure; you are great. I wish I could get married again so we could chat more. Thanks SO much!" - Jeanne R., Holbrook (Long Island), New York (sent in a beautiful thank you note with wedding photos after the wedding).

"I LOVED EVERYTHING. You did such a GREAT job, even with me not knowing what I really wanted! I have given your name to a few people already. Thanks again." Michelle O., Fraser, Michigan * Silk floral wedding

"I received the flowers today and they are perfect!!! Thank you so much for your help with everything. You are really good at what you do! I couldn't have asked for more beautiful flowers!" Heather C., Midland, Michigan * Silk floral wedding

"Something Spectacular Custom Floral Design gives each bride 110% of their attention. Their attention to detail ensures that every wish for that special day comes true. They have a knack for making faux look so real you expect it to bloom right in front of your eyes. If you want ordinary call the large impersonal florists, if you want something personal and memorable call for Something Spectacular." - Deena C., Auburn Hills, Michigan

"I just received the flowers. OMG, they are beautiful! I will most definitely send you pictures from our wedding. I still can't believe that the flowers came out this well -- they look so real! I will definitely recommend you to anyone who asks for a great florist." - Xakira J., East Northport, New York

"I am sitting at my desk [looking at the advance photos of my bouquets and flowers] SOBBING! This is EXACTLY what I wanted. I couldn't be more pleased. Truly, I am speechless. I can't wait to see them in person! Thank you so much. I don't know how to say it enough. I am THRILLED!" Allyson B., Chicago, Illinois * Silk floral wedding

"They look AWESOME!!!!! I'm SOOO excited!! CAN'T wait to get them!! :) Thanks for doing such a BEAUTIFUL job!!" - Lisa A., Tarpon Springs, Florida (after receiving advance photos of her floral order)

"I was SOOO excited to see that box on my doorstep - but even more psyched once I opened it!! The flowers are stunning!! I held them up to the girls' dresses and both my and their bouquets match them perfectly, so everything came together with a theme afterall (even after the girls switched their color choice on me)!! I couldn't be happier with the BEAUTIFUL job you did. I will DEFINITELY send you pix of the big day!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!" - Lisa A., Tarpon Springs, Florida (after receiving her wedding flower order)

"Thank you again for delivering my flowers. They are so beautiful, and I couldn't be happier with them! I even took them to work to show the ladies, and they all gushed!" Carey D., Flat Rock, Michigan * Silk floral wedding

"The flowers were fantastic! I was so happy when I saw them. They were stunning, and everyone was amazed that they weren't real! We had the most amazing wedding in Hawaii. Everything was exactly as we wanted it to be. Again, thank you for all that you did, Kim. You were instrumental in creating the wedding of our dreams!" - Janice H., Auburn, Washington

"The flowers arrived today and I am at a loss for words. They are so beautiful! Thanks so much. I feel like you should be at the wedding! You are so talented." - Jeanne D., Holbrook, Long Island, New York (after receiving her order)

"From the moment we started working with you, our wedding flowers were one element that was stressless because you are very put together and customer-focused. Thank you for helping de-stress our wedding! Most of all, we can't thank you enough for everything you did from providing the various options to the details the day of the wedding. The flowers were above expectations (we couldn't have been happier with them -- you did a completely fabulous job) and absolutely perfect. Thank you so much for your hard work, talent, and the time you dedicated to our wedding -- we truly appreciate it!" Jennifer G., Dearborn, Michigan * Fresh floral wedding

"Kim, owner of Something Spectacular Event Designs, is an absolute pleasure to work, and she goes above and beyond when it comes to creativity and professionalism. She is very detailed oriented and very creative! Kim has an amazing personality and is a pleasure to work with. I have, and will continue to, refer Kim to my clients!" - Lisa Smith, Owner and Certified Professional Wedding Planner, Gabbi Grace Events, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan.

"Excellent work and so real looking!" - Jenice Groth, Bridal Consultant, Affordable Wedding Planning, Lapeer, Michigan

"Our destination wedding in a remote location would have made the logistics of fresh flowers really difficult, but I was SO nervous about using artificial flowers, especially in our wilderness setting where a fake-looking bouquet would stand out like a sore thumb. Kim to the rescue! I could not have been more pleased. You took so much time to make sure we got it 'just right', and I was totally in love with the sweet and natural-looking bouquet you created. The quality of the flowers was truly amazing -- even my photographer couldn't stop reaching over and touching them and saying, 'wow, they even FEEL like real flowers!' Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Sunni F., Bloomington, Indiana * Silk floral wedding

"The calla lilies are beautiful! It's all just a million times more than what I imagined, and I can't begin to tell you how happy I am! I'm nothing but impressed with your business and the flowers you put out. You are hundreds of miles away and yet everything is exactly what I wanted and so much more than I envisioned. I know I've said that before but it is so very true. Thank you for making this experience such a wonderful and easy one." - Angie B., Wapakanetta, Ohio

"Outstanding! Totally exceeded my expectations!" - Carolyn S., Brookline, Massachusetts

"I will definitely be using you again if the event calls for flowers, and I will recommend you highly to my friends. Thanks again! I love my flowers!" - Lauren L., Smyrna, Georgia

"I wanted to take this time to thank you for the wonderful job you did for my daughter on her wedding flowers. Each bouquet was amazing and beautiful. Thank you so much for your prompt service--your reliability and service was very much appreciated. You have a tremendous gift, and I thanked God for you. God bless you." Denorah R., Highland Mills, New York (Mother of the Bride) * Silk floral wedding

"I have the flowers and they are SO much better than I could have ever imagined. I am on my way now to take them and show Lorraine. I can't wait to see her reaction!!! And how did you get them to smell like the real thing? That's awesome!!! Thanks again for everything." - Arianna B., Loveland, Colorado (after receiving the wedding flowers and bouquets she ordered as a surprise gift for her good friend, the bride).

"Oh My Goodness... you captured my wishes PERFECTLY. The bouquets are beautiful, and I am sitting here with tears rolling down my cheeks because you captured the very essence of what I envisioned for my wedding. Thank you so much ... I don't know what else to say except you are truly gifted and I am so happy I found you ... you made the details standout ... and you brought a true beauty that I couldn't have done to the most special day of my life. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart." - (after viewing advance photos of her order) "I picked up the flowers today and OH MY GOD! They are lovely! Thank you so much for the personal touches you so evidently put on each. I can't wait until Sunday, and I will definitely be sending you pictures. I will recommend you to anyone in need of flowers. I am so happy I found you. All the best to you." - (after receiving her wedding flower order) Tennie H., Augusta, Maine * Silk floral wedding

"The flowers arrived on Friday and they are sooooooooo gorgeous. You did such a wonderful job! They look really nice!!!! Really nice!! Thank you so much." - Anita B., Richmond, Virginia

"Congratulations on the award for Detroit's top florist -- we can definitely see why. Valerie loved her bouquet and the flowers you created for her wedding. Thank you for an awesome job. She had a beautiful wedding in the USA...and a second spectacular wedding in the Ukraine. Valerie has already told her hairdresser about your beautiful work and showed off her bouquet to her so don't be surprised with referrals." Diane B., Denver, Colorado (Mother of the Bride) * Silk floral wedding

"Words cannot describe the beauty of my flowers. They are so realistic that no one will be able to tell they are silk. I'm so excited and I can't wait to give them to my bridesmaids." - Laura K., Lansing, Michigan

"Thank you for making our wedding amazing. Everything was wonderful!" Melissa M., Detroit, Michigan * Fresh floral wedding

"We looked at several florists, including a visit to a well-known silk florist here in Toronto, and your work beats everyone elses -- hands down. Our flowers turned out fantastic, and we're really looking forward to everyone seeing them at the wedding. Thank you again for designing so many beautiful and original floral designs for our special day." - Wendy S. and Dan C., Toronto, Ontario, Canada

"Everyone thought the flowers were beautiful. We even had a little bee thinking that they [the flowers] were real. During our outdoor ceremony, he was going after the junior bridesmaids' bouquets so the girls were all squirmy!" Tammy W., Atlanta, Georgia * Silk floral wedding

"A typical Californian, I wanted something totally creative and unique for my bridal and bridesmaid bouquets. The standard, FTD or Martha Stewart type wedding bouquets just weren't my style. While surfing the internet, I found your site. You were the only one willing to be truly open-minded and create something completely different for me. You wouldn't believe all the compliments we received on the day of our wedding. Hats off to you for creating the most awesome wedding flowers I've ever seen. Be prepared for a lot of word-of-mouth referrals here in California." - Torrie L., Ventura, California

"Wilfredo and I would like to thank you for the beautiful work you did on our flowers. I was originally planning on doing my own arrangements, but they surely would not have turned out as stunning as your arrangements. I still get compliments on my flowers and they came out beautifully in the pictures. Thanks for the time you spent with us." Natalie P., Canton, Michigan * Silk floral wedding

"After disappointing experiences with two online silk florists who said they are professional designers and use high quality materials, I admit I was hesitant to try another. However, a friend highly recommended Something Spectacular so I gave it one last shot. I just received my bouquet from you and wow! I am thrilled! What a difference between the color, quality, and workmanship of your flowers and the other florists' flowers I ordered. Yours are vastly superior, and you REALLY deliver what you promise. Thank you. I am overjoyed." - Elizabeth S., Southport (Long Island), New York

"Out of all of our wedding vendors, only three really 'rocked the house': our photographer, our head bartender, and you, our florist. Your work is marvelous!" Christopher J., Dearborn, Michigan * Fresh floral wedding

"You've been terrific to work with. You've made my wedding planning so much less stressful by always suggesting just the right flowers and designs to portray the look I want, and this has definitely been the easiest part of my whole wedding planning experience. I interviewed 9 different fresh and silk florists before finding you, and I'm so glad I didn't settle for second best. You are truly the best there is, and your products and service are top notch. I cannot wait for everyone to see our beautiful wedding flowers. I'll send you photos from the wedding. Thanks again." - Michelle T., Oxford, Michigan

Feedback posted by a Something Spectacular client on a popular online bridal blog: "I received my first two huge boxes of flowers from the florist. They look incredible! See the pictures above for the pieces that she made so far. Now I am waiting for all the bouquets and the centerpiece arrangements. I took a picture of the torch arrangements actually in the torches. The are so colorful and look so awesome! Kim is definitely incredibly talented!" "HinSD, thanks for the compliments, but I cannot take the credit for those arrangements. They were done by my florist, Kim of Something Spectacular in Michigan. She uses very high quality silks." Carrie D., San Diego, California * Silk floral wedding

"The thing that I love about Something Spectacular is that the designer puts extraordinary time and concern into each piece. She provides the kind of attention to detail in creating your floral arrangements that every customer wants. The designer obviously cares about the quality of each floral creation and truly wants the customer to be pleased and happy. This is so important! I wouldn't go anywhere else for flowers for a special event in my life." - Stephanie C., Allen Park, Michigan (repeat customer)

2008 Fresh Floral Centerpiece

"GORGEOUS ....Your taste is impeccable." Olga G., Walled Lake, Michigan (repeat customer) (Mother of the Groom - 2005) (Mother of the Bride - 2008) * Two fresh floral weddings

2005 Fresh Floral Centerpieces

"Thank you for all your helpful suggestions. Your experience and design expertise really shows. I would've never thought of combining those colors and types of flowers together. You recommended and helped me select a combination that really stood out and looked great at the wedding and in all the photographs. I never realized that certain colors photograph so differently, and your advice was confirmed by my professional photographer. Thank you for your guidance and for the creative and life like bouquets. I plan to recommend you to all my friends, family, and coworkers." - Susan P., Plano, Texas

"Everything was beautiful last week. I could not have asked for a more wonderful day. The flowers turned out great, and everyone kept commenting on how 'spectacular' the cake looked with all the flowers. Thanks again for everything!" Camille E., Novi, Michigan * Silk floral wedding

"Silk was a great choice for us as the beautiful wedding bouquets and floral arrangements you created for us now decorate our home as well as the homes of our families, attendants, and many of our guests. Our wedding went by so fast that it's nice to have cherished and memorable keepsakes that last and continue to remind us of our wedding day." - Ann Marie T., Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

"I was a guest at a wedding at the Henry Ford Estate last summer [2002] with flowers by Something Spectacular, and they were so beautiful!! From the bride's bouquet to the table arrangements, everything was very elegant and completely looked like real flowers. I was surprised when I discovered they were silk. I would absolutely recommend them to any of my friends getting married, hosting a party, or just looking for something to perk up the house!" Amy A., Rochester Hills, Michigan * Silk floral wedding

"Although our wedding coordinator suggested ordering flowers from a florist in the city of our wedding location, I'm really glad I didn't. You provided more unique design options than any florist I met with, and I had the opportunity to see our flowers in advance and know exactly how they turned out. No disappointing surprises from an unknown, on-location florist. My bouquet was lightweight, durable, and packed easily in my carry-on luggage. Best of all, my bouquet didn't wilt, I didn't have to send it off for expensive floral preservation, and I didn't have to worry about damaging it (as I might've a brittle freeze dried bouquet). My silk bouquet still looks exactly like the day I received it. It's a great momento from our wedding that I'll always keep and enjoy. Thank you again for everything." - Karen B., San Francisco, California

"Thank you so much for taking the time to show me the many different options that were available to me. I really loved our flowers, and we received several compliments on them. Everyone thought they were real -- even the photographer! Thank you again. I really appreciated everything you did for me." Lisa T., Center Line, Michigan * Silk floral wedding

"Weddings are expensive and my floral budget was small, but you provided me with gorgeous, real-looking floral bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages. I even had money left to spare. You were the most honest, caring, and trustworthy wedding service provider I worked with. It was a pleasure doing business with you. My cousin will be contacting you next month about her wedding." - Tamika J., Detroit, Michigan

"I am misty! It looks so beautiful! So close to the real thing!" Theresa F., Dearborn, Michigan (After seeing the silk/artificial bouquet she ordered as a gift for a friend. The bouquet is an exact replica of the friend's original, fresh bridal bouquet.) * One of the custom design services we offer is the creation of replica bouquets. Whether your original bridal bouquet was fresh or silk, we can create a perfect replica that's perfect to carry for your vow renewal or to give as a special anniversary gift. * Silk floral replica of a fresh floral bridal bouquet

"So beautiful!" - Dipti B., Farmington Hills, Michigan

"The bouquet and boutonnière made for my husband and I for our wedding were absolutely spectacular! We received many compliments from our guests. They were the perfect accent on our special day!" Christine G., Ypsilanti, Michigan * Silk floral wedding

"The flowers you created for our garden-themed, outdoor wedding were so incredibly realistic that they looked just picked from the garden. So many of our guests commented that they had never seen such lifelike silk flowers before. Our flowers were definitely the highlight of our wedding. You perfectly captured and brought to life the elegant and sophisticated style we wanted to convey. Your designs are fantastic, materials are superior quality, prices are reasonable, and customer service is outstanding. Thanks again." - Tiffany G., Birmingham, Michigan

"The flowers were PERFECT and we received MANY compliments on them. My bridesmaids LOVE that they get to display them in vases at home now. Thank you again for helping make our day the picture perfect day that we were hoping for." Sandra S., Sterling Heights, Michigan * Silk floral wedding

"Your creations are truly one of a kind. My daughter and I researched so many florists, and we were most impressed by your quality, original designs, and the honest and friendly way you run your business. We're both so happy that we chose you to create her wedding flowers. They are incredibly realistic and you were so easy and flexible to work with. We will send you some wedding photos soon." - Kathy W., Syracuse, New York

"I received so many compliments about my flowers at the wedding. They were so beautiful! I'll send pictures when I get them! Thank you again for all you did!" Amy C., Willoughby, Ohio * Silk floral wedding

"Thank you for doing such a great job designing the centerpiece for my formal dining room. It is very stately, elegant, and perfect for a restored, old home such as mine. The new floral arrangement is stealing all the compliments from my showpiece antique chandelier. Now I have two beautiful items to gaze upon in that room." - Carmen W., Ann Arbor, Michigan

"You did a great job on all of the flowers. We especially loved the large, candlelit, headtable arrangement. So many guests mentioned how nice the wedding flowers were, and we received many compliments on the headtable arrangement at the reception. Thank you." Sandy B., Jonesville, Michigan (Mother of the Bride) * Silk floral wedding

"I was a vendor at the bridal show last weekend, and I just had to send you a note. Your flowers and designs were so much better than all the other florists at the show and even the big, well-known fresh florists didn't stand a chance! It's obvious why your booth was flooded with brides and the others were in awe. I would love to exchange links and referrals with you, if you are interested. I have no hesitations whatsoever about referring customers your way." - Toni G., Troy, Michigan

"Last year Something Spectacular designed the flowers my wife and I used when we eloped. We were so satisfied with the results that this year for our vow renewal, Something Spectacular designed all of our special event flowers. From the large ceremony arrangements to the reception centerpieces, all were well constructed, realistic, and eye-catching. We received many compliments that day, and we continue to hear compliments whenever anyone sees our wedding photos. Even the butterflies from our butterfly release thought the flowers were real, and our photographer captured many pictures of the butterflies on the arrangements and with my niece, the flowergirl. Thank you very much for a job well done!" Dennis B., Center Line, Michigan (repeat customer) (Elopment - 2001) (Vow Renewal/Formal Wedding Ceremony - 2002) * Silk floral destination wedding and formal vow renewal

"My future mother-in-law is the fussiest person I know. When I told her I was considering silk flowers for the wedding, she talked on and on about why I should have fresh flowers. I explained to her why silk flowers are a much better value, but she was still skeptical because in her mind all silk flowers look like those cheap dew drop roses you see in the craft and discount stores. This weekend, I took my bouquet, one of the bridesmaids bouquets, and her corsage over to her house so she could see them. She was in complete shock about how real everything looks. You made a believer out of a huge skeptic. She even asked me for your business card or phone number so she can call you this week and order an arrangement for her house! You'll be hearing from her soon." - Melanie S, Tacoma, Washington

"The flowers for my aunt's surprise birthday party were a wonderful success. Everyone kept coming up to my aunt to smell her corsage and was shocked to discover it was made of silk flowers. No one could believe it!! Also, the lilac acrylic water bouquet is now sitting atop the new library desk that my aunt recently acquired. It is perfect!! Thank you again for all the hard work you put into the design and the delivery!" Geri H., Shelby Township, Michigan * Silk floral event corsage

"I'm certainly glad I crossed over the river to meet with you for that design consultation and to pickup my wedding flowers. I am so pleased with everything that it made the trip worthwhile. Everything looks fantastic and far better than I imagined they could. I cannot wait to show my fiance. I know he will be pleased plus he'll be happy that we saved so much money with the favorable currency exchange rate and without all the Canadian taxes. Thank you for everything. You are the best!" - Carol C., Windsor, Ontario, Canada

"The custom arrangement you designed for my home looks so lifelike and matches my color scheme perfectly." Dorothy M., Hillsdale, Michigan * Silk floral centerpiece

"The corsage looks so amazing! Thanks!" - AnnAlisa B., Ann Arbor, Michigan