Bringing your vision to life using seasonal, sustainable flowers
Who We Are
At Flowers by Stem, we see floral design as a physical expression of love, and it's our honor to express our clients' love through flowers. We believe flowers can inspire beautiful moments, and cherish the opportunity to work with people as they plan their special celebrations.
Flowers by Stem owner Stephanie Stopka founded Flowers by Stem in 2005 on the idea that the key to beautiful design is a personal, hand-crafted approach. To this day, Stephanie oversees every design detail, from initial design consultation to plans for final set-up.
Stephanie grew up camping and fishing with her family, instilling a deep love for nature. She brings this love of nature to all of her designs. She is committed to an eco-friendly approach to floral design and is the Vice President of the Green Wedding Alliance, a local organization of environmentally conscious wedding vendors.
Stephanie is continuously inspired by the diverse and beautiful city of Chicago and resides here with her husband and their three beautiful flower girls.
FAQs
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We love creating innovative, one-of-a-kind experiences through our flowers and collaborate closely with our clients. Owner Stephanie Stopka will work with you to deliver your vision using the highest quality flowers available. The best part of this business is creating beautiful moments that celebrate some of life’s biggest events - it's an honor we cherish!
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For 2023, we will only take two weddings per weekend. This allows us to ensure we are fully present for our clients on their very special day.
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Yes! Our couples spend a minimum of $7,000 on florals for full service wedding days.
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Yes! We are booking 2024 quickly but still have plenty of dates still available for 2024. We'd love to work with you on this very special day.
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We have been in business since 2005!
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Clients come to flowers by stem for bold yet romantic, effortlessly elegant, unique and unforgettable floral design, all achieved through sustainable mechanics and the highest quality, most responsibly sourced flowers.
“Stephanie has a real warm and genuine personality that transfers into her work…On the day of, I was blown away by how lush and gorgeous the bridal and bridesmaids’ bouquets were. The arrangements…were like visual candy for our guests’ eyes when the reception space was revealed…It's those caring little details that make her extraordinary at what she does.”
- Rena L
join the team
join the team
If you are interested in joining our team as a freelancer, please email your resume to stephanie@flowersbystem.com.