Hand-Picked is a wedding and event florist at 26a Carlton Street in Bellevue, Tauranga. Its website describes a garden-inspired floral studio that designs every arrangement with purpose, for weddings, corporate events and private gatherings. It also runs floral workshops, where people learn to make their own arrangements. The studio works across the Bay of Plenty, Waikato and the Coromandel, and the founder, Kelly, works with each client from the first conversation to the day itself. Mood boards are part of the process, and customers say they help with other decisions as well as the flowers. The website mentions a Petals and Prosecco event, which one visitor enjoyed for its relaxed setting and seasonal stems.
Customers say the flowers on the day were stunning, and that setup and delivery were seamless. Several mention clear, regular communication and help with budgets. One couple who had to find a new florist five months before their wedding were glad of the change, and said the flowers were perfect. Another said last-minute changes to the number of arrangements were no trouble. Nearby, of the three florists within a kilometre with ten or more reviews, none rates higher than this one. FlowerPop Florist Tauranga, 0.2 km away, has 37 reviews at 4.8, and Cherrywood Florist, 0.8 km away, has 109 reviews at 4.9. Our pick in Bellevue for a wedding or event florist with a close, personal process.