Custom Floral Designs LLC

Diane created the most amazing and special event for our 50th Anniversary Celebration. Diane is a truly gifted creator. Our 375 guests were absolutely dazzled. Every detail was well thought out and executed to perfection. I had so much fun working with such a creative genius. I look forward to planning events together in the future. We will cherish our memories of this special evening forever. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

The highest praises for Diane Gaudette. I had a vision of what I wanted for my daughter’s wedding and Diane embraced it fully so I can honestly say that it went beyond my greatest of expectations. And, if that matters to you, our guests were so complimentary, so many saying they had never seen such gorgeous floral arrangements, bouquets, and the accents. Most importantly, she is a joy to work with at such a happy time. She is always pleasant and patient in handling questions and concerns, has a fabulous eye for detail, so experienced and accomplished yet embraces something different with such enthusiasm, and so helpful in extending advice concerning the wedding planning. Diane made my daughter’s wedding such a wonderful time and experience for me. The look on my daughter’s face when she saw the church and then the gardens and the tent at the reception! Finally, how many times in your life can you say you wouldn’t have changed anything and how wonderful for me this was the case for my daughter’s wedding because of Diane’s creativity. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Wow! I am so appreciative of the work that Diane Gaudett put together for my June 2017 wedding. I had selected a beautiful castle venue for my wedding, however the main dining room was a little dark. Diane worked with me to come up with ways to transform the room with large pink floral arrangements that took everyone's breath away. I wish I could have taken every arrangement home with me at the end of the night! She has a very creative yet sophisticated style. And may I add she is fun to work with.....she even straightened out my veil before I walked down the aisle! I would definitely recommend her for any wedding! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Diane Guadett is the QUEEN of event décor.  Diane did the flowers and decorating for our 10/7/2017 wedding at The Loading Dock in Stamford.  I met with a number of florists prior to meeting Diane and was beginning to think that there was no one out there who could understand my vision for our wedding day.  When I met Diane I was instantly obsessed; she is energetic, passionate, funny, stylish and she understood exactly what we was looking for.  Diane took time to have multiple meetings with me both in person and over the phone during the planning period. There are no words to describe how I felt walking into The Loading Dock on the day of our wedding.  Diane and her team took an empty venue and completely transformed it into our dream.  There was no detailed missed.  I literally heard people gasping as they walked into each room.  Every expectation we had was FAR exceed by Diane.  We could never thank her enough - Matthew & Stephanie More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Diane did an amazing job with our wedding flowers. She incorporated all of our feedback and carefully helped us find floral arrangements that fit our vision and venue. She also helped us incorporate personal details, like family heirlooms onto my bridal bouquet. In addition to being incredibly talented, Diane is a wonderful and positive person to work with. She goes above and beyond to coordinate day of details with other vendors. Overall Diane was a pleasure to work with and helped make our wedding a dream come true! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We hired Diane Gaudett and her team for our wedding at Candlelight Farms this summer. She exceeded our expectations and executed my vision flawlessly. A number of guests commented on how beautiful our florals were, just perfect! I would highly recommend Diane for any wedding or party need - she is truly talented and passionate - a pleasure to work with from the start! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

How do I even begin to review someone who took my dream, my vision and made it come to life. Diane was a dream to work with. From the first meeting she is warm and genuine and makes you feel like your wedding is the only wedding that matters. She took my vision and made it a reality. I have not stopped receiving messages on how beautiful everything was. Her work and professionalism is impeccable. I could not stop looking and smelling my bouquet all day, I was in love with it! When I walked into the reception hall I was floored by how amazing, beautiful it was. Thank you for being a part of my special day. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

From our first meeting with Diane, we knew we wanted to work with her for our May wedding. Our wedding happened to fall on Mother’s Day weekend which can get tricky when it comes to flowers, but Diane put us at ease and was able to provide us with incredible florals even with our budget which was on the tighter end. Diane did an incredible job at being able to take our vision and bring it to life perfectly. Her flowers helped to set the tone we wanted for the wedding, they were beyond gorgeous and exactly what we wanted! We’d highly recommend Diane, she was a pleasure to work with! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Diane is an amazing florist! She did the flowers for my December 3rd wedding and I was blown away. I have some difficulty picking out flowers, but we talked about colors and general ideas for flowers. When she arrived with the flowers on my wedding day I was so happy! I couldn't have asked for better flowers. She also did a really cute pearl wrist strap for the wristlets for our mothers and grandmothers. She is fantastic and I cannot say enough good things about her! Do not hesitate to pick her as your florist! She worked within my small budget without difficulty! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Wow! Diane is absolutely fantastic. This review is long overdue. She did my stepdaughter's wedding this July. Diane was in the midst of some very large events when along came our moderately priced floral budget. Not only did she create some memorable designs (I've had a few friends ask for pictures of the chuppah she designed for their out-of-town florists to replicate) but she showed up to make sure the installation was managed properly. I know she had bigger parties going on that same weekend. Diane never made us feel like we were anything less than her most important client. My stepdaughter's arrangements reflected her offbeat sensibilities and Diane could not have pulled the whole thing together more beautifully. A pleasure to deal with no matter how busy she was, I give Diane an A++. You absolutely can not go wrong! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We got married in October, and flowers a really important part of the vision for my wedding. Diane was referred to us by a friend who had used her, so we decided to work with her. Although I always knew I wanted tons of flowers at my wedding, I didn't exactly have an idea of WHAT I wanted. We had an Indian/American wedding, so there were lots of colors involved and the process was quite overwhelming. I decided to let Diane use her judgment on a lot of the decisions with the flowers and centerpieces, so to be perfectly honest, I was very nervous about what the flowers would look like on the day of the wedding. However, once I say all the bouquets and boutonnieres, I was amazed. I also wanted lanterns and bird cages hanging from the pergola we were married under. When I saw the final product Diane had put together, I was blown away. It was a magical experience to see my vision come to life through Diane's talent. I would definitely recommend Diane to anyone looking for a floral designer in the future. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Diane was SO helpful and such a pleasure to work with. I had spoken with four other florists before speaking with Diane. She was also the only person who didn't tell me my budget and vision were completely unreasonable-- she simply told me what to expect for both which as really great. She made the day perfect and I couldn't imagine the day without her! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

My husband and I got married almost 3 years ago - so unfortunately this review is really late, but we could not have been any happier with Diane and her amazing, talented, work. I met Diane at The Waterview bridal fair and was immediately impressed with her work, professionalism and talent. She met with my husband and I at her home office a few times and I can't say enough good things about her. She was patient, completely understand the vision we wanted to go for, and really worked with us to stick with our budget. My bouquet, my bridesmaids bouquets, my husband's boutonniere, and our centerpieces came out more beautiful than we ever imagined. We had a very specific fall vision and Diane really made that come to life. I'm just sorry it took me so long to write this review. I highly recommend Diane - she will not disappoint! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I honestly don't know where to begin. Diane created heaven on earth and I literally had tears flowing when I entered my reception! Not only is her work beyond gorgeous but Diane is the warmest, fun, sweetest person ever! I am not exaggerating when every guest, photographer, musician, the venue, I mean everyone could not believe the transformation she created. She used flowers, candle light, linens, stemware, chargers, napkin rings, in a manner I could not even dream about. Her level of detail and perfectionism was out of this world. I heard comments throughout the night about her work and that her design was something you would expect at a White House or Hollywood event! But Diane as a person is genuinely the best part of working with her company! My sister worked with Diane for her wedding and I knew when it was my turn that she was the person I wanted to work with and it was by far the best decision I made! Words truly cannot capture the magic she created!!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Diane is very responsive and professional. Throughout our time working together, we had several phone calls (about 4-5) discussing our special day. She was one of the more responsive vendors we worked with always returning e-mails within 24 hours. She is very personable and makes you feel like you're family. She provided us with centerpieces, ceremony decor, bouquets and boutonnieres, all within our budget. We did spend more on florals than many other vendors, but we received a lot for our money. The centerpieces and bouquets were more gorgeous than I ever imagined. I am not typically a flowers person, but was obsessed with the florals from my wedding and have them around my apartment as we speak. She was very flexible, allowing us to change the drop-off location and time provided during the week of the wedding. Overall, very happy with Diane and her team. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Custom Floral Designs-Diane Gaudett made my day everything I had always dreamed of and more. The attention to detail was amazing! Diane was so great to work with, always there when I had a question, a worry, a plan! I would highly recommend she and her team, especially if you are looking for REAL artistic talent. Thank you Diane for making my day more beautiful then I would have ever imagined! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Diane was wonderful to work with, very nice and had lots of great ideas and suggestions. Our bouquets, wristlets, and the ceremony flowers where absolutely stunning. We rented gorgeous vases from her, and she stacked our vintage fairytale books around the room. I really loved our bouquets, they were just what I dreamed of.

For the cost, I was slightly disappointed in the table arrangements. There was so much filler and very little flowers... Over all her designs and the quality of flowers were great. I'd still highly recommend her, I just regret spending so much to upgrade the table arrangements and them not being what I wanted/described. I'd suggesting asking just how many flowers will be in the arrangements if you're going for tall table top arrangements. My guess would be we got 20 roses mixed in with bushels of filler, for about 3 times what I wanted to spend on them. They were still beautiful, just not what I imagined. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I could not be happier with the floral design that Diane Gaudett did for our June wedding-- I still love looking back at our photos and seeing the stunning arrangements Diane and her team put together for us. She is so sweet, bubbly, enthusiastic, and an absolutely joy to work with! My husband and I met with Diane 6 months before our wedding, and immediately felt comfortable fully trusting her with our flowers. I had a general idea of the look I wanted which Diane completely understood--even better than I did! The bouquets and centerpieces were even more incredible than I had imagined-- she so perfectly captured the feeling that I was after. She was willing to revise her proposal to work with our budget, and never pressured us to spend more than we were able to. Diane also did the flowers for my cousin's wedding a few months later, and I was blown away once again by her incredible work. I would highly recommend Custom Floral Designs!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

It's 4:00am and we are leaving on our Honeymoon, but I had to review Diane and here team before leaving. I can't say enough wonderful things about Diane. From our first meeting she was so very helpful. As a designer I had a very specific vision in my head. I was nervous about whether a floral designer would be able to really get what we wanted. Diane not only got it, she ran with it, and exceeded our wildest expectations!!! The room was breathtaking! I mean I really gasped when I walked into the ballroom and saw what Diane and her team had created. She was so easy to work with and gave me us so much more than I expected. For example: There were extra orchids from the centerpieces, so she put a bloom at each place setting, of course asking us if we liked it. We LOVED everything!! Diane is a creative genius and gave us a beautiful and elegant wedding that was unique. All of our guests commented on what stunning arrangements there were. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Diane was a pleasure to work with!  She had great suggestions to offer and helped us plan the most beautiful day.  Thank you Diane!

Reviewed on Yelp

Diane is wonderful. I got married last June and the flowers blew me away. I had described what I wanted, but the bouquets were better than I could have imagined: really the most beautiful flowers I have ever seen. There was a slight mixup with the boutineers (entirely my fault) and she managed to construct extra ones for additional family members on the spot. I was incredibly impressed. Wedding flowers are expensive, but the service Diane provides is definitely worth it. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

My wedding flowers were absolutely gorgeous and Diane's floral arrangements truly exceeded my expectations! Her attention to detail was exquisite and the flower combinations were EXACTLY what I envisioned for my wedding day. Diane also provided great suggestions on table linens, embroidered organza overlays and Chiavari chairs which I greatly appreciated. She wanted to make sure every detail was covered and went together with the flowers/color scheme we had chosen. Needless to say, my husband and I went with all of Diane's recommendations and our reception had the vintage feel we wanted! On the day of our wedding, Diane was at the church early to meet the groomsman and she ensured everything went off without a hitch. Not to mention, she kept me (the bride) calm! If you're looking for a top notch talented floral designer who will make sure your wedding flowers are everything you dreamed of, then look no further! I highly recommend Diane Gaudett Custom Floral Designs! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

I can't say enough about Diane and her staff. Her creativity and her energy are not to be believed! She created the most magical and beautiful event we could ever imagine. When we saw the ceremony site and then the reception, we were blown away. We have recently been to many weddings, but no florist could match her style. She is one of the nicest people we've ever met and she went over and above for us. We can't say enough about her! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Diane personally is fabulous and fun! You will love planning your wedding with her as she is easy to talk to and enthusiastic about you big day! The floral arrangements for my wedding were stunning and I could not have been happier! I highly recommend her and her team to put together an amazing floral design that you will absolutely love! She's the best! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I held a Sweet 16 for my daughter's birthday, and I was amazed at what Diane did to the room that we held the event in. She literally transformed it from your standard venue into a Winter Wonderland. My guests could not believe that this was the same room which they have attended many events in. It was a magical evening, and a month later, my daughter is still walking on cloud nine.

I would recommend Diane for ANY event that you might be considering her for. Her bubbly personality, her attention to detail and her unbelievable talent to create the perfect ambiance for your event is incredible. I cannot say enough about her!

She is amazing! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I've had the pleasure of working with Diane Gaudett on many weddings and industry events. Her work never ceases to amaze, her flowers are the most beautiful! She not only very accomplished at her craft but and absolutely joy to work with.
I'd recommend Diane for any wedding or special event. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Perfection at its finest!!! I can't say enough about Diane Guadett and her amazing ability to transform a space into a small slice of heaven! ! My wedding planner set up a few meetings with a couple of different florists for me to evaluate and from the very first moment I met Diane I knew she was "the one" :) I voiced what I was looking for in terms of design for my rustic christmas wedding and she was immediately super energetic and full of amazing ideas. I just had the sense that she "got" me. She understood my vision and not only enhanced it but brought my fairtytale picture wedding in my head, to life. She was always available to chat and answer any questions I had and worked easily with my budget. She had no problem letting me pick up and provide little things to her in order to keep some cost areas down. I had problems with many of my vendors along the way but I was never worried about Diane. I just knew she understood exactly what I wanted and boy was I right! On my wedding day, walking into my reception space, my jaw dropped. And every single one of my guests had the exact same reaction as they walked through my reception doors. From bouquets to boutonnieres, church decor to crystals and hanging candles, Diane made my wedding magazine worthy! I voiced I wanted tall rustic centerpieces and she actually created sky high twig trees that looked like they were growing out of my tables! Insanely beautiful! I can't thank Diane and her assistant enough for creating the most memorable and magical decor I have EVER seen. I will forever have my gorgeous pictures that capture the beauty , elegance and perfection that Diane Guadett executed on my wedding day. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!! Simply the BEST!!!!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Here is an email that I sent Diane so that you can understand how truly wonderful she was to work with:"Dear Diane,...The flowers were absolutely STUNNING. Even though I didn't get to see everything without people around, after seeing the photos, I can honestly say that the flowers were better than I could have ever imagined. My bouquet was stunning, and everything I dreamed, as were the girls' bouquets. The church and candles were perfect, and the room... oh my, the room. It was absolutely perfect. You took all of my crazy ideas and blended them seamlessly into one, gorgeous, piece of art. Everyone kept saying how beautiful it all was, and my dad can't stop (still) talking about how the colors of the bouquets looked so amazing with the our dresses. As far as photos, please please send them to everyone! Send brides my email address & phone number for a reference, so that I can tell them how amazing you were to work with, and how your energy only made me more excited about the big day. I cannot wait to recommend you to others who are getting married in CT and the surrounding area... you truly made my wedding day the most beautiful day it could possibly be, and I would do it all over again, with you, in a heartbeat!" Also worth mentioning - Diane got in a car accident on the day of my wedding. To this day I don't know what happened, or if anything was damaged, but the whole thing went off without a hitch. Everything was perfect, and I would never have known. The only reason I DID know was because she called my bridesmaid to say the boutonnieres would be delivered to our first look location instead of the hotel. Had she not said that, I would have been totally oblivious! I mention this because it showcases the professionalism of Diane and her team, and their ability to adapt to circumstances completely out of their control. There are bound to be glitches on your wedding day, but if your vendors can roll with the punches, you may never know they happened! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I normally never write reviews, however, I feel compelled to write one for Diane. I could not have asked for a better florist! If I could, I would give her 10 stars! She is creative, fun and incredibly caring. She listens and definitely works with your budget. I knew when I met her that I had nothing to worry about and I was completely right. Everything she did was flawless! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Diane was amazing! When we first met with her I was very worried that this was going to be so expensive we couldn't afford it as her pictures were all so amazing! She was extremely flexible working with us on price and also offering ideas and recommendations! There are a lot of little details that go along with the flowers and Diane made everything work seamlessly and easily! As I did most of the detailed planning, she not only helped with Flowers but also anything else I had a question on. She was fantastic! The proof was in the numerous compliments we received in regards to the flowers and decorations at the wedding! Until then I never realized people actually noticed those things and when I did I was ecstatic that we used Diane & Custom Floral Design! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

It was very easy choosing Diane as my. Diane did my sisters years two years ago and everything was so beautiful. I didn’t waste any time researching or comparison prices for my wedding. In my option, when you find the best why look further. I wanted tall candelabras as my centerpieces with large orchids cascading. My vision was cream flowers, candelabras, candles everywhere. I was going for a very romantic, elegant and timeless look to fit my venue. Diane was able to perfectly capture my vision. All the little details and touches that Diane puts into her work made my wedding completely amazing. My boutique and bridesmaids was equally gorgeous. I would recommended Diane to anyone getting married. Her work is exceptional and she is a lovely person. A true pleasure to work it. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

The minute we started talking to Diane, we knew that we wanted her as our florist! She is very good at what she does and is very passionate about every wedding. She provided great suggestions along with a wide array of flowers to match our color scheme. We loved being able to see the actual size, shape, etc. of the centerpiece vases when we met with her in person.

The day of the wedding, Diane brought the bouquets to the hotel room and when I saw my bouquet I was speechless! It was the most beautiful bouquet I had ever seen! Not to mention the rest of the bouquets, centerpieces and floral arrangements blew us away. Plus, a few days before the wedding I asked for a couple of adjustments and she made them without any hesitation!

I think every guest at the wedding commented about the flowers being the most amazing display people had seen at a wedding! Thank you Diane, you made our wedding a day none of us will ever forget! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

I do not normally write reviews but I was so blown away by Diane and her work that I couldn't pass the opportunity. I wish there were more stars to give Diane. She is truly amazing and I could not imagine trusting anyone else to have done our flowers for our wedding. Diane is SO much more than a florist. She has so many amazing ideas and her creativity is truly remarkable. Her taste is impeccable and she really captured our vision and made it even better. Our flowers turned out absolutely beautiful and it was everything my husband and I imagined and more. Our reception site even asked our photographer for pictures of the tables so that they can use them in their brochures. Diane always made me feel at ease. After every meeting with Diane, I walked away with excitement and peace knowing that our flowers would be amazing. Her effervescent personality is contagious; it is truly impossible to be unhappy around Diane. My husband always appreciated this aspect, particularly when I was stressed out! She was beyond accommodating, flexible, responsive, attentive, and so much more. On the day of our wedding, Diane arrived with our beautiful bouquets. I was in the middle of getting my hair done. She told me to sit back and relax and assured me that she would take care of everything. And that's exactly what she did. She ensured that everyone was taken care of and that every detail was perfect. There was a last minute change in our wedding where my cousin had to walk my mom down the aisle. Diane quickly made up a boutonniere for him and pinned it on him in a matter of seconds - and it looked absolutely beautiful! She fluffed my dress, fixed my train, and provided me tons of support and guidance before my big walk down the aisle with my dad. She was always calm, sweet, and incredibly professional. Her attention to detail is unbelievable and she went above and beyond for us. She is the absolute BEST! I would recommend Diane to others in a heart beat. Having Diane as part of our wedding was one of the best decisions we made. I am forever grateful to her for how beautiful our wedding turned out. -Karla and Mark More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Diane Gaudett has a true gift for taking a bride's vision of what she wants for her wedding and turning it into a reality. She is highly creative, amazingly energetic - and fun to work with! The results were elegant and magical. Diane surpassed our expectations and deserves our highest recommendation. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Diane Gaudett of Custom Floral Designs came highly recommended to us, and I would highly recommend her to others. When I walked into our reception room for the first time the day of our wedding, I just grinned from ear to ear. Everything…EVERYTHING…was just as I had imagined it…AND MORE!! My vision…my dream....had come true!! All throughout the night I would stop…look around…and just take in how beautiful everything looked. Diane has a modern and fun style. She presents herself this way…and her work is executed this way. She is very sweet and energetic…and will work with you until your vision is nailed down. I found choosing flowers to be the hardest part of wedding planning for the simple fact that there are no price tags. Be up front with your florist about your budget right from the start. Diane worked with us…remained within our budget…and our wedding was just as beautiful and elegant as we had hoped it would be!! I could not be happier with how everything turn out!! A big thank you to Diane for that!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

We chose Diane to be our florist because of the attention to detail and wonderful ideas she had. Unfortunately, they didnt come to fruition on our special day. Although the flowers were absolutely beautiful, my bouquet was not cascading, the bouquets on the chairs looked like stemmed flowers quickly wrapped with a bow. The centerpieces were to have flowers hanging from them and the only two that had flowers, there were maybe six flowers. The low centerpieces were to have lots of texture, and did not. The cake table, Diane had "some great ideas" and wanted to "run with it", which I agreed to. The table had a vine around the cake, not what I expected. On our day she agreed that she diverted from what we agreed to. In our eyes, Diane was a big expense and we expected more. Maybe we werent the biggest paying customer, but we were a customer and we expected her to come through with what we agreed on. If you want to spend thousands of dollars for a florist, I am sure you will be pleased. But if you only have a few thousand dollars, I would find some one alot smaller who will fulfill your floral dreams. Also, please make sure your contract pays special attention to EVERY detail. We did not, and we dont have any recourse now. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

My wedding planner referred us to Diane and we are so thankful that she did! Diane was amazing and totally got what I was going for. I had a lot of color I wanted to incorporate to go along with my sunset theme and Diane was able to perfectly capture the sunset colors in the flower choices and centerpiece designs. My bouquet was MAGICAL and my bridesmaids' bouquets were perfection as well. We had a lot of flowers and areas that needed decoration - the ceremony, the cocktail patio area, the dining area, and a bunch of little nooks and crannies (i.e. mantlepieces, escort card table, etc.) that needed decoration and everything turned out absolutely fabulous. I wanted to have different arrangements in various places and Diane was able to keep the theme and overall look continuous while still keeping things different and interesting. Diane's arrangements really were exquisite and my wedding would not have been as beautiful and fluid without her. She was also able to work within our set budget while still executing my vision perfectly. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Our ceremony/reception took place at Saint Clements Castle, and the flowers were absolutely amazing! Exactly what I envisioned, these flowers were both beautiful, and whimsical. Everything looked gorgeous, and I will definitely recommend her services!


**Reason for .5 star off: I was a bit upset when one of my groomsmen did not receive his boutonniere, but when this was noticed, she quickly pulled a flower from a centerpiece and made it into a new one for him... though, I was still charged for one?** More...

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