who we are
avela floral design is a full service floral design company based in the berkshires, ma. we’re known for creating one of a kind floral designs for our clients, ensuring their events are beautiful, memorable, and representative of who THEY are.
avela floral is not a copy and paste florist. we feel that with every client there is a chance to create something that is completely unique. the client’s vision is our inspiration and we pride ourselves on our ability to interpret that vision and then bring it to life with flowers.
every person’s love story is their own. avela floral design is a safe space where each person is respected. we vow to serve each and every person equally regardless of age, sexual orientation, nationality, gender identity, abilities, size, skin color, or religion in business and in life.
we are based in Williamstown, ma and service Berkshire County, the Hudson valley, NYC, boston, Newport, southern VT, and greater new england.
sustainability
our clients are our inspiration. initially we will meet with each client or planner to discuss their floral vision. this meeting is followed with a fully customized mood board specific to the client.
once booked, we remain available for in person or virtual meetings, design updates, further customization, whatever is needed to perfect the floral design mood board and plan.
On the day of the event, you can rely on us to be valued team members of the entire vendor team. we are on site as long as needed to ensure every element of our design is up to our standards. once the festivities have concluded we will return to clean up all remaining floral elements from the event, leaving the space as if we were never there.
our wedding minimum for in-season large scale weddings from May through october is $10,000.
pricing is flexible for in-season smaller events depending on availability.
we love a winter wedding! November-april is technically “off-season” but we are still available for your weddings, events, or just because floral arrangements!
how we work
our goal is to provide impeccable flowers with as little carbon footprint as possible. every element of our designs is thoughtfully sourced, processed, designed, and built with sustainable practices in mind.
amy mendes
owner/operator/designer
hi :) i’m amy. when I was in the second grade I dressed up as florist for career day at school, and here I am making that second grade dream come true. making art from flowers is truly the creative outlet I always knew would be my calling.
an artist by nature (and nurture! I come from a long line of creative minds), I am also a collaborator, an interpreter of the vibe, an activist, a meticulous designer, a challenge seeker, and a community-minded team player.
my husband and i live in the berkshires, the place we grew up and just couldn't stay away from. avela means hazelnut in Portuguese, and is named for our daughter Hazel, our little Hazelnut. she inspires us to show her that life can be beautiful.