James Cress Florist

James Cress Florist Long Island’s Trusted Florist Since 1903
Bring timeless beauty to every special occasion with James Cress Florist.

With over a century of expertise, we’re dedicated to providing the highest quality floral design for your most memorable moments. 💐 James Cress Florist started their store in Manhattan, New York in 1903. Owned by the Cress family since that time, the shops have since branched out onto Long Island, specifically in Smithtown, Port Jefferson Station and Woodbury, NY. Today, James Cress continues to p

rovide flowers for any occasion and specialized in top-tier events such as Bar Mitzvahs and Long Island Weddings. James Cress Florist is an Award Winning Flower Shop. More information about James Cress Florist www.jamescressflorist.com

A grand seating chart is already a moment — but pairing it with a floral-draped stairway? That’s how you make the entire...
07/24/2026

A grand seating chart is already a moment — but pairing it with a floral-draped stairway? That’s how you make the entire space feel designed.

For this wedding, soft blue hydrangeas, white roses, baby’s breath, and lush greenery were carried from the staircase to the seating chart, creating one cohesive floral statement from the moment guests walked in.

This is the difference between adding flowers and designing an experience.

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Your bridal bouquet is one of the most meaningful floral pieces of the entire wedding day.It’s the arrangement you hold ...
07/20/2026

Your bridal bouquet is one of the most meaningful floral pieces of the entire wedding day.

It’s the arrangement you hold during your ceremony, carry in portraits, and remember in some of your most memorable photos. The design should feel personal and intentional - something that represents your style and your love.

When designing a bridal bouquet, we consider your dress, venue, color palette, season, photography style, and overall personality — so your bouquet feels beautiful on its own and cohesive with your ceremony flowers, centerpieces, and reception details.

Some questions we’ll ask:
- Would you like it to look round or dimensional?
- Do you want to incorporate greenery? Filler?
- What type of bouquet handle would you like?

Click the link in our bio to schedule your wedding flower consultation!

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A beautifully designed wedding floral scheme should feel connected from the very first aisle candle to the final recepti...
07/18/2026

A beautifully designed wedding floral scheme should feel connected from the very first aisle candle to the final reception centerpiece.

For this wedding, our designers carried a soft white and greenery palette throughout the entire celebration — from the bridal bouquet to the floral pergola, aisle arrangements, memorial flowers, sweetheart table design, and candlelit reception centerpieces.

That’s what creates a wedding that feels cohesive, elevated, and intentional.

A few tips brides should keep in mind:

- Your ceremony flowers should frame the moment without overpowering it.

- Your aisle florals can often be repurposed thoughtfully after the ceremony.

- Your reception centerpieces should continue the same palette, texture, and feeling so the day flows from one space to the next.

Save this for wedding floral inspiration if you love timeless white flowers, greenery, candlelight, and a design that feels seamless from ceremony to reception.

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Sunflowers at a wedding? Absolutely — when they’re designed with intention.Bold, joyful, and full of personality, sunflo...
07/15/2026

Sunflowers at a wedding? Absolutely — when they’re designed with intention.

Bold, joyful, and full of personality, sunflower wedding flowers can feel elegant and elevated when paired with the right floral palette. Here, they’re softened with blue delphinium, yellow roses, white blooms, airy greenery, and natural texture for a look that feels bright, romantic, and unforgettable.

Sunflowers work beautifully for ceremony arches, bridal bouquets, aisle arrangements, and statement wedding florals because they naturally draw the eye. Pairing them with blue, white, and greenery gives the design a fresh, coastal-inspired feel instead of looking overly rustic.

For a more refined sunflower wedding look, balance their bold shape with softer flowers and loose greenery so the arrangement feels layered, not heavy.

Save this if you’re dreaming of wedding flowers that feel cheerful, meaningful, and anything but typical.

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07/14/2026

From base to beautiful — a step-by-step look at a wedding centerpiece coming to life.

The candles, the greenery, the hydrangeas, the texture, the height… every detail is layered with intention so the finished design feels full, elegant, and event-ready.

Watch the build come together. ✨

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There are so many beautiful ways to honor loved ones who are deeply missed on your wedding day. A reserved ceremony chai...
07/10/2026

There are so many beautiful ways to honor loved ones who are deeply missed on your wedding day.

A reserved ceremony chair, a memory sign, a single rose, a small floral bundle, ribboned blooms, or flowers placed near the aisle can create a meaningful tribute that feels personal without taking away from the joy of the moment.

When planning memorial wedding florals, think about:

- Their favorite flower — a rose, lily, hydrangea, gardenia, or seasonal bloom can make the tribute feel especially personal.
- Your wedding floral palette — using colors from your bridal bouquet or ceremony flowers helps the design feel cohesive.
- Placement — reserved chairs, welcome tables, ceremony entrances, and memorial displays are all thoughtful options.
- Subtle details — ribbon, a framed note, a locket, or a printed sign can add meaning without overwhelming the design.

Your wedding flowers can celebrate love, beauty, and the people who are forever part of your story.

Save this to plan for your wedding flower consultation, then fill out the request form in our bio to get started.

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127C E Main Street
Smithtown, NY
11787

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 3pm

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