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Ezio De Angelis –
Artisan floral designer in Tuscany
Ezio De Angelis is an artisan floral designer based in Florence. Since 1995, he has been creating bespoke floral designs for weddings and events throughout Tuscany. From his floral workshop, he works by appointment, combining craftsmanship, knowledge of flowers and an understanding of the setting, the season and the people behind each project.
Artisan floral designer in Florence for thirty years
My experience in floral design comes from a desire to make every arrangement feel naturally connected to the space around it and to the people who experience it. I'm Ezio De Angelis, an artisan floral designer and founder of Bottega dei Fiori, my floral workshop established in Florence in 1995.
For over thirty years, I have worked mainly throughout Tuscany, creating flowers for weddings, events and special occasions, and exploring how floral design can transform the light of a church, the character of a villa, or the atmosphere of a Tuscan village or castle.
I chose this profession because I genuinely love flowers: their character, their seasons and the way they can express emotion without words. I don't see them simply as decoration, but as a living material with which to create an experience.
The Intentional Floral Beauty Method
This is why I developed what I call the Intentional Floral Beauty Method: it begins by listening to your story and understanding the venue, then developing a floral design in harmony with the season and the natural setting. On the day of the event, I coordinate the realisation so that the project takes shape as we imagined it together.
My approach is based on substance. I don't try to replicate a standard image, but to interpret the wishes of those who trust my creative sensitivity. I work for people who love flowers and feel that floral design is not simply decoration, but an important part of the experience.
I don't impose my ideas: I listen to what you would like and interpret it in my own way, seeking a balance between style, setting, season and a realistic budget. Whenever the context allows, I aim for a more conscious kind of beauty: I favour seasonal flowers, reduce waste and choose solutions that are kinder to the environment, because sustainability for me is not simply a word, but part of the way I live and work.
Where I work: Florence, Chianti, Val d'Orcia, Siena and all of
Tuscany
I have worked in historic villas, medieval castles, villages in the Chianti region, estates in the Val d'Orcia and historic residences around Siena. Every venue has its own light, architecture and atmosphere — and the floral design always begins there, never from a catalogue.
Venues I have worked in include Villa La Massa, Villa San Michele in Fiesole, Villa Olmi, Borgo San Felice in Chianti, Castello del Nero, Certosa di Pontignano, Tenuta Argiano in Montalcino and the Cappella di Vitaleta in the Val d'Orcia.
If you are considering a particular venue, tell me about it: understanding the place, its spaces and its characteristics is one of the first steps in developing the floral design.
Bottega dei Fiori is the workshop where this experience takes shape: a place where traditional craftsmanship meets a contemporary approach to floral design, creating arrangements that feel part of the setting and the moment rather than simply added to them.
How can we start working together
If this way of working with flowers feels right for you, the first step is to tell me about your project: the date, the venue, what you are imagining and the needs of the event.
From this first conversation, we can decide how best to proceed — with a call, a meeting at my workshop or, when useful, a visit to the venue. I can develop the floral design together with you or your wedding planner, or work from an existing floral concept and take care of its realisation.
When the conditions are right to move forward, I prepare a clear and realistic initial proposal. Once we decide to work together, the floral design is developed in detail and tailored to the venue, the season and the atmosphere you would like to create.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Ezio De Angelis and what exactly does he do?
I'm an artisan floral designer based in Florence. I have been working with flowers since 1995, creating bespoke floral designs for weddings, private and corporate events, photo shoots and special occasions. I work mainly throughout Tuscany and, when a project requires it, in other parts of Italy and abroad. Bottega dei Fiori is my floral workshop: I work by appointment, and every project begins by understanding the people, the setting and the occasion.
What is the Intentional Floral Beauty Method?
It is the approach I have developed over more than thirty years of experience. It begins by listening to the people involved and understanding the setting, then developing a floral design in harmony with the season, the venue, the desired atmosphere and the available budget. The final stage is organising the realisation so that what we have imagined together takes shape as intended. It isn't a formula: every project is different because every person, place and occasion is different.
Do you work only in Tuscany or also in other regions?
I'm based in Florence and work mainly throughout Tuscany. I can also travel to other parts of Italy and abroad when the nature of the project and its organisation make this possible. Travel and logistical requirements are considered from the beginning and included in the proposal.
How do we start working with you?
The first step is to tell me about your project: the date, the venue, what you are imagining and the needs of the event. From this first contact, we can decide how best to proceed — with a conversation, a meeting at my workshop or, when useful, a visit to the venue. If there are the right conditions to work together, I will prepare an initial proposal from which we can begin the conversation.
Do you work with wedding planners as well as directly with couples?
Both. I can develop the floral design directly with the couple, collaborate with a wedding planner or agency, or work from an existing floral concept and take care of its realisation. In every case, communication is important to assess the venue, season, materials, logistics and technical requirements, so that the original idea can be respected and realised to the appropriate standard.
Why do you work by appointment rather than as a traditional flower shop open to the public?
Bottega dei Fiori is an active floral workshop rather than a traditional walk-in flower shop. I work mainly to order and receive clients by appointment. This allows me to organise my work, source the flowers required and give each request the time and attention it deserves. Bouquets and floral arrangements can still be ordered for delivery or collection from the workshop.
Do you take a sustainable approach to your work?
Yes, although I prefer to think in terms of practical choices. Whenever possible, I favour seasonal flowers and locally, regionally or nationally sourced varieties, aim to reduce waste and choose materials and solutions that are appropriate to the project and its setting. For me, sustainability is not a fixed formula, but a consideration that guides everyday choices whenever circumstances allow.
Do you also create flowers for intimate weddings and elopements?
Yes. An intimate wedding or elopement can require just as much attention to design as a larger event, even though the scale, quantities and organisation may be different. I often work in villas, villages, gardens and natural settings throughout Tuscany, creating floral designs in harmony with the couple, the season and the setting.
Is the initial quotation free?
Yes, the initial proposal is free of charge. Preparing it still requires time, attention and a genuine assessment of your requirements, the venue, the season, logistics and the needs of the event.
For this reason, the initial proposal is not yet the final detailed floral design. It may provide an overall investment figure or, when useful, a number of initial options. If we decide to work together, the project is then developed in detail and tailored to you, defining the flowers, individual elements, quantities, materials, organisation and realisation.
It is perfectly natural to compare different professionals before making a decision. I simply ask that the work dedicated to your enquiry is considered with the same care that I give to your project. Whatever you decide, even a brief reply is always greatly appreciated.
