Hey there!
I’m Izy (she/her) and I’m the owner of Rocky Floral! If I could describe myself in three words, it’d be:
collaborative, quirky, and empathetic.
If my friends could describe me in three words, it’s a toss up between “she loves flowers” and “she loves ducks.” Not wrong.
My obsession with flowers began in 2018 as a respite from an unfulfilling career; but as I got deeper into growing and arranging flowers for (arguably) the most important day in couple’s lives, I quickly realized I HAD to embrace this passion full time.
“Cookie cutter” isn’t in my design vocab; I take pride in collaborating with my clients to create truly one-of-a-kind floral experiences. And truth be told: nothing is more fulfilling than that first smile when my clients see their sustainably grown, thoughtfully designed wedding flowers.
How it started
“I found my calling in the rocky soil of New England, and the idea for Rocky Floral was born”
I first discovered gardening in high school, when a friend’s mom asked if I wanted to help her pot up some plants for the patio. As she taught me how to transplant delicate roots I immediately felt a calmness and connection I knew I had been missing.
Fast forward to 2018, after a harsh New England winter, my partner Mike and I decided to join a community garden together. In the early months of the garden I found solace working in the dirt; it was a welcome break from a job that left me feeling empty.
Then, as the flowers eventually bloomed, those cosmos and zinnias and sunflowers… wow. I felt full again.
No other activity I had ever taken part in filled my heart and soul the way growing, harvesting, and arranging flowers had. When you know, you know: I found my calling in the rocky soil of New England, and the idea for Rocky Floral was born…
To this day, I maintain a 2-acre flower farm in Cheshire, Connecticut, where I grow both wholesale flowers for local florists and florals for my own weddings & events.
"An absolute dream working with the best folks to make the fresh-picked, random-not-random, wildflower bouquets. Izy at Rocky Floral is a revelation."
— Stephanie A.
What My Clients are Saying…
“Your creativity, dedication, and passion for your work is inspiring. All of the hard work, late nights, and time spent in the garden have not gone overlooked. Thank you for everything, I hope I’ll see you again soon!”
— Madison C.
Izy's flowers were stunning - exactly what we imagined and true statement pieces. We wanted to support a local vendor who was focused on sustainability - and wow did she deliver. From consultation to execution, she was so responsive, and walked us through what it means to work with a farmer (choosing color palette versus flowers etc). 100% recommend not only for weddings but all events…
— Anastasia D.
Where Farm & Design Meet
My flower farming practice informs my design work and vice versa; I’m always experimenting in both fields, growing new and unusual flower varieties, and finding inspiration in nature.
As both a designer AND farmer, there’s a deeper underlying foundation to my philosophy… Each year I witness the impacts of climate change, in my field, locally, and globally. I’ve internalized what this means for our future and the future of our planet, and I’m committed to doing my part in leaving the Earth a little better than I found it: That means zero pesticides, native flower planting initiatives, minimizing plastics in farm & design usage, and much more. Embracing sustainability in every facet of my life and business is non-negotiable to me; and at this point, it’s second nature.
