Persimmon Petals

Persimmon Petals is a multi-award-winning wedding florist in Hartford, Connecticut, operating as a YWCA Social Enterprise. The business directs its profits to fund YWCA Hartford Region programs, including career pathways initiatives, youth leadership development, emergency and permanent supportive housing, and racial justice and gender equality efforts. This 5-star flower shop recently won "Best Florist" and "Best Wedding Florist" 1st Runner Up in Hartford Magazine's 2025 Reader's Poll, and was named "Best Florist Finalist" by CT Insider. The team also received the WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026. The floral design team creates personalized arrangements spanning rustic and eclectic to classic romantic styles. As a full-service florist, Persimmon Petals offers competitive pricing by redistributing extra flowers from weddings into other orders, eliminating the need for couples to pay for unused blooms. Couples choosing Persimmon Petals use their purchasing power to support community programs while receiving custom floral design for their wedding day.