Geranium Lake Flowers

LOVE THEM! Beautiful work. They were prompt, professional and very creative.

Gosh! What to say about Kim and the folks at Geranium Lakes! I recently was married and I might not have done so, had it not been for Kim Foren & Geranium Lakes. They were the very first vendor that I hired, and helped to set the whole tone for my event. Kim was totally open to my hair-brained ideas about decor and helped create a stunning altar backdrop piece made of paper flowers that was absolutely perfect for our wedding. Kim was able to take my scattered vision of "earthy" mixed with "sophisticated" and also "relaxed" and actually made a beautiful floral and decor design that totally captured my vision exactly. Due to a lack of "same page-edness" with my wedding planner, I made the decision to fire her less than a week before my wedding, and Kim totally stepped up to help me. She coordinated the day-of proceedings and pulled all of my haphazard vendors into one smooth-running wedding machine! (Also, Kim seems to know everybody in Portland, and has great working relationships with probably any vendor you already have. Believe me, this is a serious asset. Other vendors genuinely like working with Kim and that creates an atmosphere of goodwill and ease, which, now that I am on the other side of my wedding, I can tell you that having a little peace amongst your people helps you have peace amongst yourself, if that makes any sense. Anyway,) She pulled my wedding out of the fire and helped me turn it into the most beautiful and personal event I have ever seen.She saved me thousands of dollars by coming up with an alternative to expensive tent rentals. She added a shade of sophistication and yet also a dash of earthy-ness by suggesting wooden chairs and beautiful birch chargers. My Bouquet and boutonnieres were magazine quality and as quirky and individual as the people who wore them. I gave her a couple of boxes of books and a few weird odds and ends, and in minutes she turned it into a fabulous guest table that looked like I spent months (instead of an hour or so) planning it. The centerpieces for the reception tables were eclectic and simply put, perfect. I gave a few examples and descriptions of things I like (I like my flowers to have weird pods and things that look like they grew underwater on another planet) and Kim & Geranium Lakes found my perfect design approach without me having to hover and correct and stress out and be awful, and that in itself was a gift. Without any doubt at all, Geranium Lakes is the best florist in Portland. Their new shop & event space is magical. Their staff is so creative and helpful and fun to work with (I <3 you, Patrick!). Their prices are reasonable, their professionalism amazing, and their raw creative power unmatched. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Geranium Lakes for your wedding, or for any event on any scale. In fact, if you don't stop reading this review and call Kim right now to schedule a consult, you are doing yourself and your future wedding guests a disservice. Seriously. Call her RIGHT NOW.

Kim was amazing to work with from start to finish! She has beautiful and creative vision, and she can make the best use out of any budget. When I saw my flowers on my wedding day they literally took my breath away. Her decor or floral arrangements were beyond what I could have ever imagined and absolutely made my wedding a DREAM! It's been a couple of months since my wedding and family and friends still talk about how amazing the flowers were. I still dream about the beautiful bridal bouquet she made me! And Kim some how pulled off peonies in late September - amazing!! Thank you Kim!

I have nothing but great things to say about Kim and her team at Geranium Lakes! I think when it came to florists, I met with more florists than any other type of wedding vendor because I just couldn't find one that really nailed down what I wanted exactly. I also hesitate to just label Geranium Lakes a 'florist' because they go above and beyond just the flowers! Upon my first meeting with Kim, I felt like she instantly knew what I wanted with everything in the flowers, the decor, details and just the overall look and feel that I wanted. I kept telling her she was 'in my head' because I felt like I didn't give much direction, but it was like she already knew what I wanted! Needless to say, our arrangements and decorations were stunning and we received many compliments throughout the evening. The birch tree centerpieces were a hit! I especially loved my bouquet-which included peonies (my favorite flower), which I've heard are out of season in September too, so it was such a treat to have them included! I just wish I didn't lose it! Too much fun at the wedding, I guess! I also appreciated the quick responses to emails, questions, and phone calls. Kim was always very prompt in getting back to me with any inquiries I had. I hope I get the chance to work with Geranium Lakes again someday and I will recommend them to everyone!

I honestly cannot say enough good things about Kim and Geranium Lake. I went in with really no idea what I wanted other than "bright and colorful." Knowing all of the locations in Portland, Kim can always pull just the right arrangements together. Since my father had passed away years ago, I asked Kim to wrap my wedding bouquet in one of his ties. She said she'd never done that before - you wouldn't know it, as she did a wonderful job to make sure he was with me that day and even included small pieces on my bridesmaids' bouquets. Considering they were my sisters and niece it made their arrangements extremely special to them as well. And they've dried beautifully.Best of all, Kim does amazing things on a small budget. She's about the only florist I know who may recommend cutting down your order. I really appreciated that! Finally, Kim herself delivered the flowers to my hotel room. She really goes above and beyond. And let's not forget, this is a woman who has been on the Today Show!! I'd love to have another big event if for no other reason than to have another round of Geranium Lake flowers!!

I had the most AMAZING flowers EVER! I also had a huge wedding day accident and they saved the day...I forgot to pick up my flowers and they delivered them to our hotel. Saved the day!

Kim Foren, of Geranium Lake Flowers, recently provided the design and floral magic for my daughter's Rehearsal celebration and Wedding in Portland. As this was a destination wedding for us, it was crucial to have confidence in her style and product. She graciously earned that and then some. We met twice prior to the date, and Kim gave us all the time we needed to consult, viewed every photo we brought with us, and we left with a sense of excitement and...relief. She listened. We were able to email and receive quick responses back, make changes and additions when needed, and the final product was simply stunning. She executed every wish my daughter envisioned (even the most challenging) and pulled it all together. The flowers and design staging were simply spectacular. We received too many compliments from guests to count., and cannot wait to see all of the photos. Our Sincere Thanks to Kim, Patrick, Madeleine, and the many team members at Geranium Lake. Fantastic job!

Kim and her staff at Geranium Lake Flowers worked on my wedding this summer. They got everything just right! The table arrangements were classic and beautiful for my outdoor summer wedding. And my bouquet was so lovely -- it was the perfect wedding accessory. I was very, very happy with the service and would recommend them to anyone.

We used Geranium Lake for our wedding at St. Patrick Catholic Church and our reception at the Benson. Kim was wonderful to work with, listening to our ideas and applying her knowledge. I loved my bouquet and everyone raved about the flower arrangements at the reception. My family and I received many compliments on the flowers. We also used Geranium Lake's lights for up lighting at our reception, which was a great touch that provided a warm look to the room. I look forward to working with Geranium Lake in the future.

Kim's flowers were beautiful, fresh and unusual. She translated everything my daughter & her husband (!) wanted, and was so enthusiastic about our event. None of us knows anything about flowers, but Kim was able to help us realize the perfect wedding by her thoughtful questions as to style and color preferences, and by showing us photographs of different flowers and arrangements to which we could respond.I would definitely use her services again for a party. Judy S.

Kim and her entire staff were just amazing. The attention to detail, quality and professionalism was beyond 5 stars! We would highly recommend Geranium Lake Flowers for any event, small or large. You truly made our wedding a day we will never forget. Thank you so much! Mark and Matt.

Beautiful flowers. The colors were exactly what I wanted. Kim could not get the peonies I wanted and called to make sure she could use gardenias instead. Of course, you can! The bouquet was beautiful and smelled wonderful. I also requested 3 clusters of flowers to put on the cake and they were beautiful and made the cake even more pretty. I had also neglected to order a Corsage for 1 person and called the morning the flowers were to be picked up to order it and the gal on the phone was very kind and it was ready when flowers were picked up.

Geranium Lake Flowers is a premier florist in the Portland metro area. The team, led by Kim Foren, is inspiring, charming and very creative. We didn't have to look anywhere but here because they value and price is unbeatable and they do the best work in town.

The flowers were beautiful and just how we pictured it, and it was really easy working with them to get the right flowers that we had in mind. I think it made our wedding a lot better, and their products really sell themselves.

Geranium Lake did a fantastic job on the flowers for our wedding - they were beautiful! We planned a wedding living out of town and Kim made it very easy to work with her over the phone and over email on everything. I would definitely recommend Geranium Lake to anyone!

Kim and her team at Geranium Lake are the best. B-E-S-T.You will not be disappointed. Amazing. Go to Geranium Lake if you are interested in commissioning an artist to create a masterpiece! That is exactly how I felt about my experience working with Kim. I still can't believe how beautiful she made our wedding. I provided her with a general idea of our (my!) wedding style and just let her roll with it. It's been about 6 months since the big day and when I look at our pictures I am in awe of how absolutely beautiful she made everything. I highly recommend Geranium Lake.

The flowers were gorgeous. The service was pretty good; we didn't get three different types of centerpieces as agreed on; just two. And the owner was our contact person; she was very gruff and a bit unfriendly at times. At one point, she walked out the door and let it swing right in my mother's face! But the product itself was wonderful.

I found Kim's artistic temperment a bit hard to take at times BUT the flowers were beautiful and much admired at the reception. Communication is not Kim's strong suit.

Kim was a delight to work with, she was both very responsive and warm. I had a vision and she definitley did everything to make that vision come to fruition. From the most amazing flower arrangements, individual flowers at each guest's placesetting to chair covers and lighting, Kim really did it all and made my day so magical! I would recommend her to any of my friends!

Kim Floren and team did an amazing job at my wedding. I had previously booked with another vendor for flowers which didn't work out. Kim took us on and immediatly created a vision for our rehearsal dinner and our wedding day which was perfect. The flowers were romantic, and grand. I recieved, and still am recieving compliments from guests saying that the flowers were the most beautiful they have ever seen. As a bride nothing could make you happier! The best part about working with Kim is that she is a true artist, you can trust that her fabulous and creative vision will translate into something that is perfect for your day. My favorite thing about the wedding, besides the groom :), was the flowers...and I have Kim to thank for that. Kim is the best and I will sing her praises to everyone who is planning a wedding!