Weddings & events

Wedding and event flowers on Long Island

Award-winning wedding flowers since 1903: bridal bouquets, boutonnieres, chuppahs and arches, reception centerpieces and installations, designed in our own studio and set up at venues across Long Island and the New York metro area. WeddingWire Couples' Choice year after year and a Brides of Long Island Elite Wedding Professional.

James Cress Florist wedding flowers at the Watermill on Long Island
From the first call to the last centerpiece

How we work with you

It starts with a free consultation, by phone or in the design studio, where a wedding specialist walks through your date, venue, colors and budget. You get a proposal with photos of comparable work and a clear price for each piece.

On the day, our crew delivers and sets up at the venue, the ceremony site and the reception, and returns for the breakdown if the venue asks. Bouquets and boutonnieres arrive labelled, on time, and the coordinator has one phone number that answers.

Most couples book six to twelve months ahead; peak spring and fall Saturdays go earlier. Tell us your date below and we will confirm availability within a business day.

Recognition

Awards and accreditations

From the couples who booked us and the publications that cover Long Island weddings.

  • WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award 2025
  • WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award 2024
  • WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award 2023
  • WeddingWire Couples' Choice Award 2022
  • Brides of Long Island preferred vendor
Wedding flowers, answered

Frequently asked questions

How much should we budget for wedding flowers?

Most couples set aside 8 to 12 percent of the wedding budget for flowers, which on Long Island runs from a few thousand dollars for bouquets, boutonnieres and simple centerpieces to well above that for arches, installations and full-room designs. The consultation ends with a line-by-line proposal, so you can adjust before you commit.

What areas do you serve?

All of Long Island, Suffolk and Nassau, and venues across the New York metro area. We are the in-house florist at several Long Island catering halls; see the preferred vendors page.

Can we see examples of your work first?

Yes. The wedding gallery shows real weddings by category, and the consultation includes photos of comparable pieces for your venue.

How do you make sure the flowers match our theme?

The consultation covers colors, style references, the venue and the dress code, and the proposal names each flower and container. Sample centerpieces can be made before the final order for larger weddings.

How far ahead should we book?

Six to twelve months for most dates; peak spring and fall Saturdays book earlier. Smaller weddings and events can often be arranged within a few weeks.

Do you deliver and set up at the venue?

Yes. Our crew delivers, sets up the ceremony and reception, and returns for the breakdown when the venue requires it. Bouquets and boutonnieres arrive labelled for the bridal party.

How long has James Cress been doing weddings?

Since 1903. Weddings and events are produced in our own design studio and wedding center on Long Island.

Have a date and a venue? A wedding specialist will confirm availability within a business day.

Book a free consultation (631) 724-0333