Handsome men with good taste and beautiful flowers--a fabulous combination.
(212) 691-1356
231 W 18th St
(Between Seventh Avenue and Eighth Avenue)
New York,
NY
10011
40.7414
-73.9987
Neighborhoods: Chelsea, Midtown
Prudence Designs
Last updated 8.19.09
What People Are Saying About Prudence Designs & Events
The Owner
Prudence Designs & Events
Owner
Named after the owner's beloved dachshund, Prudence Designs continues to dazzle even their long list of "seen-it-all" editors and celebrity clients with whimsical, but elegant floral arrangments. Thinking outside the vase is what Grayson Handy and Arturo Quintero flourish on. A cluster of orange and yellow blooms and a branch of lemons get artfully put into a homey, vintage, yellow coffee can. Or modern, monochromatic buds in signature Prudence chartreuse get wrapped in coconut bark and raffia for a perfect take-away gift. The two designers are inspired as much by their surroundings as by…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – You feel welcome the second you walk in to this super-cute Chelsea shop. Creative director Grayson has amazing sky's-the-limit visions coupled with a down-to-earth sense of what's realistic for your event. Arturo, the floral-designing mastermind, lets Grayson pick your brain for preferences while he picks the impeccable blooms to create them. The two are sweet, fun and full of ideas. – – The Goods – Tasteful, timeless and taking a step beyond what you've always dreamed of. Both partners, who also plan entire events, love an element of surprise, and a…
11/14/09
Would not have trusted anyone else with our flowers!
by NRieppi at Citysearch
We were so thrilled with the flowers at our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. We got married under a gorgeous and unique candle-lit curly willow arch, delicately interwoven with white flowers and scattered white butterflies---people are still commenting about it! We were on a fairly limited budget for some NYC standards and really shopped around. Although we found lower estimates, after meeting with Thomas of Prudence, it was clear that although this may have been a little higher priced than the others (although still reasonable,) there was no question that we would go with anyone else but Prudence. Not only is their knowledge of flowers and level of taste of the highest standards, but their ability to listen and translate our desires into reality was spot on. Thomas spent an incredible amount of time with me (even walked through the flower district selecting exact flowers a week before the wedding,) my family and working with the wedding venue to make sure everything ran so smoothly. The Prudence staff stayed at the wedding, through the cocktail hour, to make adjustments and to make sure that everything was what we wanted. When you are putting so much of your efforts and thoughts into planning that "one big day" it is their level of conscientiousness and attention to detail, and knowing that we could trust our florist that was so important to us. The entire Prudence staff was not only so pleasant and easy to work with, but, most important to planning an event, we always KNEW we could trust them and that they were going to make everything just right...and they did!
- Pros: High level of taste & detail, easy to work with & So Nice
- Cons: NONE
06/24/09
Beautiful Florals, Wonderful Staff!
by TJBlock at Citysearch
We worked with Thomas to design the flowers for our June wedding. He was wonderful, not only because of his great taste in design, but also because he actually listened to what I wanted in a floral arrangement and then created exactly that! I got so many compliments on my bouquet, the bridesmaids' bouquets, the centerpieces, and even the tablecloths (which Thomas selected). We couldn't have been happier with the way our decor turned out!
Another plus is the fact that everyone in this shop was kind and accommodating from day one. And even though wedding planning can be stressful, Thomas is a very calming influence - exactly who you want around on your wedding day.
If I were planning another event, Prudence is the first place I would go. (Thanks, Thomas & Prudence!)
- Pros: Excellent taste, great attitude
- Cons: none!
10/03/08
Absolutey The Best
by rlf26 at Citysearch
I was introduced to Prudence through my wedding planner and from the first meeting I knew that this was the place. The staff is so wonderfully friendly and so amazingly talented! Prudence designed all of the florals for my wedding after a quick meeting with the team at prudence they were able to put together a sample of one of the floral designs and they absolutley nailed it! So tasteful and beautifully done it really was everything I could and couldn't even imagine. Highly recommend this place!
The Details on Prudence Designs & Events
The Extras:
Slip into your garden clogs--these two take their brides-to-be to the flower market just to see what she gravitates toward.
Category:
Florists, Gift Shops, Furniture
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Florist Products:
Lilies, Roses, Exotic Flowers, Tropical Plants, Orchids
Florist Services:
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Message from Prudence Designs & Events
- Unusual Blooms-- Delivered
- Creative Events
- Unique Furnishings and Gifts
Named after the owner's beloved dachshund, Prudence Designs continues to dazzle even their long list of "seen-it-all" editors and celebrity clients with whimsical, but elegant floral arrangments. Thinking outside the vase is what Grayson Handy and Arturo Quintero flourish on. A cluster of orange and yellow blooms and a branch of lemons get artfully put into a homey, vintage, yellow coffee can. Or modern, monochromatic buds in signature Prudence chartreuse get wrapped in coconut bark and raffia for a perfect take-away gift. The two designers are inspired as much by their surroundings as by their travels abroad, using indigenous materials and inventive color palettes. The result, never a dull "mum - ment"! The enthusiastic, creative energies that run through the veins of this dynamic team bring excitement to every design, from a small nosegay to their high-drama, big-event centerpieces.
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