Cornelia McNamara Flowers

Cornelia McNamara Flowers is a Chicago florist and urban flower farm offering wedding and event floral design with a focus on locally grown materials and sustainability. The studio draws from its own city farm to supply locally grown flowers, and is known for fresh, natural arrangements in a style described by clients as elegant and sophisticated; boutonnieres are available with magnetic fasteners and corsages on diamantine bracelets. Cornelia works and lectures in the U.S. and internationally, and her studio hosts hands-on floral workshops including an annual Peony Workshop. Based in Chicago, with projects noted at Chicago venues including Promontory Point and Revolutionary Brewing Event Space; one reviewer mentioned interest in booking her for an event in Virginia. Reviewers highlight Cornelia's creative eye, use of locally grown and environmentally conscious flowers, attention to scale and color balance, accommodation of last-minute changes, and close attention to individual preferences including details for wedding party members.