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Handcrafted floral arrangements for weddings and events in Tuscany
Floral studio in Florence since 1995
From my floral studio in Florence I support couples, wedding planners and venues all over Tuscany, from the Chianti hills to the Val d’Orcia.
I work as an artisan floral designer: every project starts from listening to your story and from a dialogue with the venue and the season, to find a natural balance between emotion, flowers and landscape.
La Bottega dei Fiori: an artisanal workshop in Tuscany
I am Ezio De Angelis, owner of La Bottega dei Fiori, a floral studio founded in Florence in 1995.
For almost thirty years I have been designing floral arrangements for weddings and events in Tuscany, working with seasonal flowers, selected materials and sustainable solutions, to create compositions that respect the venue, nature and your own sensitivity.
What can I do for your wedding or event in Tuscany?
I personally oversee floral projects for weddings, private events, corporate events, photo shoots, and elopements throughout Tuscany. Each project sparks a dialogue between flowers, location, and people.
Some places where I worked in Tuscany
Over the years, I've curated floral arrangements for weddings and events in over fifty locations, including historic villas, castles, resorts, villages, and period residences throughout Tuscany. Each location requires a unique floral design, one that complements the architecture, landscape, and natural light.
Wedding in a villa in Chianti – floral arrangements in dusty tones inspired by the landscape.
Corporate gala dinner in Florence – essential floral decorations for a historic room.
Symbolic ceremony among the olive trees in the Tuscan countryside – seasonal flowers in white and green.
Tips and inspiration from the blog
On my blog, I share stories of weddings, events, and locations in Tuscany, along with practical tips for choosing flowers, color palettes, and atmospheres that complement the season and location. It's a space designed for couples, wedding planners, and companies who want to delve deeper before planning together.
Let's talk about your wedding or event in Tuscany
If you're planning a wedding, private party, or corporate event in Tuscany and want a floral arrangement that reflects your history, the location, and the natural surroundings, we can design it together, by appointment. Tell me who you are, where you dream of celebrating, and what atmosphere you'd like to create: from there, I'll create a clear, realistic, and customized floral proposal. I'll respond personally Tuesday through Friday.
Flowers for every occasion
Flowers that enhance the beauty of places
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should I contact a floral designer for my wedding in Tuscany?
I recommend getting in touch at least 9 to 12 months before the wedding date, especially if you have chosen a highly sought-after venue or a peak season date (May through October). This lead time allows me to design the installation thoughtfully, assess the seasonality of the flowers together, and organise supply and logistics at their best. For weddings with fewer guests or in low season, a shorter notice is also possible: write to me and we'll work out what's feasible together.
How much does a floral installation for a wedding in Tuscany cost?
There is no fixed figure: every floral project is bespoke and depends on many factors — number of guests, type of venue, flowers chosen, season and complexity of the installation. What I can tell you is that I work mainly on projects starting from several thousand euros, with solutions designed to make the most of the available budget. The best way to get a concrete idea is to tell me about your wedding: I'll reply with a no-obligation indicative estimate.
How does the process work, from the first enquiry to the wedding day?
The journey begins with a first contact by email or form, where you tell me who you are, the date, the venue and the kind of atmosphere you have in mind. If the project appeals to both of us, we talk in more depth — often by video call — and then organise a site visit. From there we build the floral proposal together: palette, flowers, details. Once the project is confirmed with a deposit, I follow everything through to the day of the event, where I personally oversee the setup.
Do you work only in Tuscany or in other regions of Italy too?
My workshop is in Florence and most projects take place in Tuscany — from Chianti to Val d'Orcia, from Maremma to Mugello. For weddings and special events I also travel outside the region, anywhere in Italy. In these cases we assess the logistical feasibility and the relevant travel costs together. If you have a specific venue in mind outside Tuscany, write to me: if the project is interesting, I always find a way.
Do you use artificial or preserved flowers in your installations?
No. I work almost exclusively with fresh seasonal flowers, chosen according to the time of year and the sensibility of each project. This choice is part of my artisanal approach: fresh flowers have a vitality, a fragrance and a naturalness that no other material can replicate. I choose seasonal varieties also out of respect for nature and to guarantee the highest quality in the final result.
What is the difference between a traditional florist and a wedding floral designer?
A traditional florist prepares standard compositions — bouquets, centrepieces, crowns — often based on recurring models. A wedding floral designer like me works on a project basis instead: I listen to the couple's story, study the venue, the light, the architecture and the surrounding landscape, and build a floral installation that is coherent with all of this. Every element grows from an aesthetic and narrative reasoning, not from a catalogue. The result is a unique, recognisable atmosphere — one you would not have found anywhere else.
What exactly does the floral quote include?
The quote I prepare is detailed and transparent: it includes the full list of all planned floral elements (bouquet, ceremony installation, centrepieces, accessory decorations), the indicative flowers with seasonal alternatives, the cost of materials, my professional fee, and transport and setup costs at the venue. No hidden charges. If something falls outside your budget, we rework it together — my goal is to find the right solution, not to upsell.
Do you also follow elopements and small intimate weddings in Tuscany?
Yes, with great pleasure. Elopements and intimate weddings are among the projects I prefer: they allow for absolute attention to detail and a much more direct relationship with the couple. I frequently work with photographers and wedding planners who specialise in this type of ceremony, especially in natural locations such as olive groves, medieval villages or the hills of Chianti and Val d'Orcia. If you are thinking of something small and meaningful, I am the right person.
Is it possible to have a quality floral installation on a limited budget?
It depends on what "limited" means, but in many cases yes. Working with local seasonal flowers, choosing less expensive but very beautiful varieties (such as euphorbia, nigella or certain types of dahlias), concentrating the budget on the truly visible focal points — the altar, the entrance, the main centrepieces — are all strategies that allow an elegant result without waste. During the consultation I help you understand where to invest and where it is possible to lighten the load without losing quality.
