Splints & Daisies

Tara is such a creative and talented floral designer! I didn't really know what I wanted, my inspiration photos that I gave her consisted of a bunch of mish mashed ideas and she was able to create a concept that surpassed my expectations. Not only were the bouquets and bouts amazing but she also created fantastic centerpieces that were exactly what I had in mind. If you are a slightly offbeat bride who doesn't want the typical "lollipop" bouquet (although she does those really really well too) you should check out Tara for her interesting, different designs. If you're into non-flower elements as well (succulents, berries, cotton, twigs, ferns, etc...) she can come up with some great ideas. I wanted rustic, non-classic flowers and arrangements and she delivered. The flowers were fresh and perky and stayed that way for DAYS afterwards (a few buds on my bouquet kept blooming a week later!) For anyone concerned with wilting flowers, you do not have to worry about that with Tara's creations. She is a bit pricey but she really creates amazing, one-of-a-kind arrangements. She really gave our wedding a unique, special look and she's so sweet to work with. I e-mailed her countless times with new ideas and modifications and she was always willing to accomodate me. I was also amazed that she accomodated a lot of my other wishes as well, like candles, candle glasses and wood slabs, things I thought I was going to have to buy or rent elsewhere. Thank you, Tara, for being such a huge part of our day. The flowers were amazing and exactly what I didn't even know I wanted; more than I expected... perfect!

It's funny but I'd never really considered how much floral arrangements would mean to me when I started planning my wedding nearly a year and a half ago -- in fact, I'd given it so LITTLE thought, that during my initial meeting with Tara, I said "ooh, I hadn't thought of that" or "I don't know, what do you recommend?" several times. Once we got rolling with ideas though, I was really excited to see what Tara would create ... I was a little disappointed to learn that there would be no mock-ups to view prior to the big day (unless we wanted to pay an additional fee), but trusted in her talents, as seen on her website. On the wedding day, I was pleasantly surprised by the creative bouquets she had created for me and my girls -- I'd gone with a more botanical feel and given specific colors, and the results were quite unique when put into action -- I loved the one plant that looked like a baby head of cabbage surrounded by purple and orange flowers and some fun textured "grass-like" elements. I barely had a chance to look around and see the centerpieces she had created for our reception, but know that the guests thought they were quite fun, which was the aspect I was going for. I would definitely recommend Splints & Daisies to anyone, whether for a wedding or just for a really interesting and very artistically-inspired floral arrangement.

Three weeks before the wedding we found ourselves in a terrible situation. Our original florist was not going to workout for us after all, so we were left to find a new florist. Amazingly, the next day I called Tara and to my delight she was available on October 21st. I gave her our budget as well as my daughter's wishes for the use of Calla Lilies as the main flowers and Tara created exactly what we were hoping for with a little flexibility on our part. My daughter's bouquet was stunning....and the rest of the arrangements were lovely. Thank you for saving the day Tara.

Tara was a pleasure to work with. The flowers were beautiful, but not quite what I had envisioned.

Holy friggin' cow! Have you ever had your entire bridal party gasp at the floral arrangements because they are so beautiful?? Tara is so talented, so professional, and so nice! Her website is fantastic - she is super-artistic, creative, and yet will work with you. As an artist myself, I trusted her to do whatever she wanted. The only parameters were the general colors of my bridesmaids' dresses, and the fact that I loved dark calla lillies. She created the most gorgeous free-form bouquets, centerpieces, and flower boxes for our wedding. The guests were floored. In fact, they stole them! We hardly had anything left to take home ourselves after the wedding! That is a true testament to how beautiful her creations are. If you hire her, you will NOT be disappointed!

Brides that want gorgeous, artistic magazine quality arrangements, look no further THIS IS YOUR FLORIST!! Tara is simply amazing and really knows how to stand out of the crowd with her flowers. She took all my input and put together quite frankly, the most beautiful bouquets, boutonnieres and center pieces I have ever seen in my life. She really captured everything and more that I was hoping for my flowers. My budget was set low, and while Tara's initial proposal came in above my budget, I know she did her absolute best to keep things cost effective without sacrificing the look. In the end, I bumped up my flower budget because I knew there was no one who could compare to her talent or come close to her price point for what she was offering. Tara is a true floral artist with an unmatched talent and a sharp eye for design!! The bottom line, if you're lucky you'll spend the rest of your life getting traditional rose bouquets from your husband; make your day the most special ever and use Splints & Daisies to create unique and stunning arrangements beyond your wildest dreams!!

Tara did a wonderful job. Truly. However, the centerpieces and colors were not what I had expected. They were a bit smaller than what we had talked about. Though she did work within our budget, if I had been aware of the proportions of the finished product, I would have added more to the budget. And by no fault of Splints and Daisies, I am not a huge fan of fuchsia, and a lot of the arrangements incorporated fuchsia, so just be explicit in which colors should be avoided, I had focused on what colors to include, not exclude. With that said, Tara truly has a knack for unique arrangements and is very creative and flexible.

I only used a florist for my bouquets and boutienneres. Tara did a nice job with what we were looking for.

Tara creates arrangements that are truly works of art! Everything she did for our wedding was incredible! She does a fantastic job! She is down-to-earth and easy to work with! Pricing is very reasonable considering the incredible flowers you are getting! In terms of planning out your day with her, it would be good to prepare ahead of time and take along photos of the kind of arrangements you are looking for and have an idea of what kind of flowers you would like to utilize. She has great ideas and can take your suggestions and create something incredible! You can also rent mirrors, candles, vases, etc from her for your centerpieces which is very helpful!

We worked with Tara from Splints and Daisies for our rehearsal dinner flowers and wedding day flowers. She was amazing and created such beautiful arrangements for each event. I was so pleased to hear that I could use tulips for my special day, and Tara made that happen. She is very easy to work with which makes everything stress free! Thanks Tara for making my day soooo special!

Tara provided the flowers for our wedding earlier this month, and we were blown away at how wonderful she was!!! She worked with me in designing the perfect centerpieces for the tables that turned out to be the most amazing works of art!! She is kind, talented, extremely smart, and truly has a gift! We couldn't be more blessed to have her as our florist! I trust Tara 100% and my bouquet took my breath away!! Thanks Tara! I highly recommend her to anyone!!! :)

Beautiful floral arrangements (PERIOD). I loved working with Tara. She was helpful from beginning to end. She gave me great advice. I absolutely loved her stylized, but organic look of her arrangements. Nothing she did looked cluttered or clumsy. My outdoor wedding had such a beautiful backdrop of a waterfall at Pheasant Run Farm B&B. Her flowers accentuated that natural beauty. Her prices are more than fair, I had quotes four times as much. I had florist who said they couldn't get the peonies I wanted for less than $9 a stem. And all those quotes were proved to be overly-inflated once I visited Tara. Her work speaks for itself. She's a well known vendor in the wedding community. I love those flowers. I hated to leave them for my honeymoon, but I donated a bunch to our lovely B&B hosts, Bob and Vivian so their beauty would not be wasted. Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous!

In planning our April wedding, my husband and I put a lot of trust in our vendors in recommending other local professionals. Splints and Daisies was recommended so highly to us by both Tony Gibble Photography and In White Bridal, that I knew from the start it would be a wonderful choice for our flowers--the end product far exceeded all of my expectations. In one brief meeting with Tara, I was able to describe in little detail what I envisioned for our wedding. Besides selecting the colors and approximate sizes, I left the creative design of our bouquets, church flowers, and reception centerpieces up to Tara, and I was blown away! We received so many compliments on the beautiful, simple, and unique flower arrangements--I wish I could have kept them all! Tara was fantastic to work with and was very accommodating in delivering our flowers to several venues on the day of our wedding. The value and quality of Splints and Daisies service and floral creativity cannot be beaten.

If there was a key element of design that lifted our wedding decor from pretty to stunningly gorgeous and innovative it was Tara's floral work from Splints and Daisies. We had been in search of a florist who would listen to our ideas and get excited over our sketches. Our color scheme was bold and we were asking for three different centerpieces that would make an impact in the Eden Resort's towering Courtyard spaces. We wanted to have a feeling of under the ocean and elegance, candlelight and color, full blooms and sparkle all wrapped in one. From the start Tara "got it". She immediately expanded on our plans and offered suggestions for flowers ~ both traditional and exotic~ that would suit our ideas. There was not one idea of hers that didn't give us chills of excitement. We asked for goldfish and she delivered! Those little guys swam around all night in her vases adding flashes of brilliant color and life to the oranges, fuschia, corals, and yellows. Tara accepted our thoughts graciously and with quiet confidence. She assured us that she had worked with fish before and although other florists had balked at the idea she was thrilled at encorporating them into the design. She has immaculate attention to details.Her follow up after each meeting was clear, prompt and professional. We were able to leave our ideas firmly in her capable hands..... and then there was the moment we walked into the Eden's Courtyard.....absolutely breathtaking ~ there was our vision in full color and lushness, every petal, and leaf (and fin) in perfect place. We had collected several accessories over the months of preparation to add to the headtable, and once again Tara excelled. She asked to place all accessories herself to ensure our vision remain complete. That being said, she was also able to work side-by-side with the Eden's exceptional staff ~ they made one brilliant, successful team. Her pricing? - an extraordinary value especially considering the quality of the flowers and her remarkable talent and attention to detail. We also were very appreciative of Tara's concern for the environment, and her sustainable and responsible methods were a key reason we chose her as a florist. (The fish have a happy home in a large pond today due to her care) Tara, you were the calm voice of confidence and we were able to hand over our ideas and relax knowing you would perform. You are a creative genius and your final results exceeded our expectations - you have an exceptional eye for color , texture and composition and we will forever be grateful for the key role you played in Jess and Cooper's wedding weekend. Most appreciatively, Cherie, Stephen, Jess and Cooper.

I chose to click on Splints & Daisies at first because I liked the company name -- in the vast multitude of wedding florists, this kind of creativity and attention to detail goes a long way toward connecting to a potential client. Then, upon visiting her site and perusing her work, I was intrigued and inspired by her unique, bold style with an emphasis on eco-friendliness. When we opened communications, and I told her I wanted to give her free rein with only my wedding thematics as a guideline, it was love at first...quote? Tara, the owner, operator, and creative force behind the company, worked up descriptions of each and every floral arrangement she envisioned at our rustic, elegant Winter Solstice wedding. Candles filled the detailed ideas, as did feathers, branches, and fern fiddleheads. Bright green popped against ivory and chocolate. The icing on the cake was the idea for my bouquet: with flowers cascading off a faux, birdcage-style lantern, it would incorporate the theme of light in a very tangible way. On the day of our wedding, she was there at our reception site to set up all the branchy table arrangements herself, hanging over 50 tea lights in tall vases to give depth and height to a blank, peaked ceiling. She made sure every flower got to its wearer, from grandmoms to groomsmen. Her enthusiasm, creativity, and eccentric style brought drama and elegance to our special day, and I wouldn't recommend anyone else in the central PA area. At the end if the day, too, remember -- you are paying professionals like Tara to do exactly what they do best, and Tara above all does it brilliantly. When it comes to executing the vision for your wedding day, be flexible and encouraging, not controlling and demanding. With the former approach, you will receive a far better product that fits within your vision while taking full advantage of the fantastic artistic talent you are hiring!

Tara from Splints and Daisies did an amazing job with floral arrangements for my wedding in November wihich was a rustic feel. She really went above and beyond, and understood the look and feel we were going for to the T and was quick to resond to any changes or questions I had. i had a wonderful experience working with Tara!

Splints and Daises was a life saver for my wedding. 2 and a half weeks before the big day, a different florist was stalling and non-responsive and wouldn't work with my requests. I sent an email to Splints and Daisies, and within 2 hours Tara called me to assure me she could do what I wanted within my budget. The bouquets were beautiful- exactly what I wanted. She was so easy to work with.

Splints & Daisies was the perfect florist for our big day! Tara understood just what my style was, and we related instantly. It was beautiful to see it all come together, and it really made our whole wedding look complete. I adored my bouquet as well, as it incorporated so many unique elements!

I was so very pleased with the flowers and service I received from Splints & Daisies. They were absolutely gorgeous and were exactly what I wanted for my wedding day. And the price was extremely reasonable. I told Tara what I had envisioned and she worked with me and immediately made suggestions to bring my vision to life. I was highly impressed and would absolutely recommend her to any bride looking for a florist.

Overall experience with Tara was wonderful. She was very responsive to what I have requested. She was able to work around my budget and still delivered the best quality of flowers. I was happy and satisfied of my wedding party's flowers and bouquets. I will definitely recommend Tara to anyone.