Google reviewers rate The Nature of Things Fine Flowers 4.9 out of 5 based on 94 reviews, with the owner responding to 99% of comments. Customers frequently praise the florist for creative wedding arrangements, flexible communication, and accommodating last-minute changes within budget. Recurring themes highlight professional service and vibrant designs for events like funerals and birthdays. However, some low-star reviews criticize limited walk-in options and allege poor customer service regarding specific order modifications.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 94 reviews (96% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 94 Google reviews (87 with written comments, 33 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 99% of reviews.
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“We started working with Mandy about a year before our wedding, and she was patient, attentive, and so collaborative throughout the entire process.”
“We couldn't have asked for a better florist and would absolutely recommend Nature of Things to anyone looking for beautiful flowers and exceptional service.”
“Absolutely avoid this business at all costs.”
“Nature of Things did an amazing job with our wedding flowers!”
“They were great with communication and reached out to organize delivery, in a smooth and non-intrusive way.”
“Mandy is so easy to communicate with, responds quickly, and had so many ideas to give me everything I dreamed of all while working with my budget.”
“It was 10000% worth it for me and I hope the same for you.”
“We also trusted them with several important logistics—they transported boxes from our ceremony to the yacht, followed our instructions perfectly, and…”
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Mandy18 reviews
Dawn18 reviews
Day4 reviews
Valentine3 reviews
Mother3 reviews
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Silvia Navarro1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Silvia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I loved the beautiful flower arrangements done by The Nature of Things. Very fresh and colorful. All our guests had nothing but great things to say. Thank you! I will definetely recommend you :)
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much, Silvia, for taking the time to write a review. We appreciate your business and we are thrilled that you love your flowers!
Sonja Krenek2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Sonja has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can’t thank The Nature of Things enough for creating such beautiful artistry with the florals for our wedding! All I had was a color scheme and a vibe and they took that and made everything magical. Everything was so vibrant and perfectly done and it made the day even more special. Thank you so much!!!
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review, Sonja! You were such a pleasure to work with for your wedding flowers and made an absolutely stunning bride. We are so very appreciative of dream clients like you. Happy anniversary by the way!
Ruth Cornell7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ruth has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I can’t say enough about Mandy and Dawn at The Nature of Things!!
They are both so pleasant to work with, and their creativity is over the top!!! I have used them many times and they never disappoint.
Most recent they did the florals for my husband’s funeral and celebration.
Outstanding!!!!!
Ruth Cornell
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much for taking time to write us a review, we really appreciate it. You are a dream client, Ruth, and we just wish that this time around that the occasion wasn't such a sad one. We are so honored that you trusted us with such an important and memorable event in yours and your family's lives. We are so sorry for your loss and hope your beautiful memories of your husband sustain you during this difficult time.
We are grateful for you as a client and look forward to continuing to create floral designs for you in the future. Take care.
Bay & Stew1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Bay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Nature of Things did an amazing job with our wedding flowers! They created our bouquets, ceremony arrangements, and the most beautiful tablescape for our yacht reception. Everything turned out exactly how we envisioned, and we received so many compliments.
What really stood out was how easy they were to work with. We finalized a lot of details just a few days before the wedding, and they pulled everything together flawlessly. We also trusted them with several important logistics—they transported boxes from our ceremony to the yacht, followed our instructions perfectly, and even delivered a separate box to our yacht coordinator with its own set of instructions. It was such a huge help and gave us one less thing to worry about on our wedding day.
We couldn't have asked for a better florist and would absolutely recommend Nature of Things to anyone looking for beautiful flowers and exceptional service.
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this kind review. You were a dream client and we were honored to be a small part of this lovely wedding. We are thrilled that you and your family loved the flowers. May you have many, many happy, healthy, and prosperous years ahead.
Laura Landeros Cook6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Laura has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Thank you Nature of Things Fine Flowers for the care and attention you gave to our arrangements! Everything was beautiful and as envisioned. We only left the heart at the cemetery and brought the rest of the flowers to our reception at our home.
We used all the flowers throughout the seating areas and they continued to be enjoyed through the evening. I also sent arrangements home with friends and family.
When I got up the next morning I was greeted with an amazing scent from our home filled with flowers. How it lifted my spirit!
We are rearranging the flowers to take back to the cemetery to put on several family gravesites. As I took the casket piece apart to put the stems in water so we can keep them going at least for a photo on the gravesites, I was delighted to see each interesting plant, flower, color, and stem!
Again, thank you for taking such good care of us at this time.
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely review while also detailing how you reused the flowers from your mother's memorial. We love to hear anecdotes like this and we are so glad the flowers were able to go the extra mile for other family members.
You and your daughter were a pleasure as clients and we greatly appreciate the trust you put in us to provide flowers for such an important and memorable event.
We hope that you and your family made lots of new memories as you reminisced and shared time together to honor your beautiful mother.
caroline mamidi11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews caroline has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
This florist is attentive to detail!. They were great with communication and reached out to organize delivery, in a smooth and non-intrusive way. I will definitely use their services again when I am visiting family and friends in the area! ❤️🌻
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you so much, Caroline, for taking the time to write such a heartfelt review, especially during such a difficult time. We are so glad that you were so satisfied with our service and hope that your family has lovely memories to hold close to your hearts for years to come. With deepest sympathy, Mandy and Dawn
Alexandra Raye Marske10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alexandra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We absolutely fell in love with the florals that The Nature of Things created for our wedding, and so did our guests. Mandy came highly recommended by close friends of ours who had used her for their wedding, and now we completely understand why. She and her team are incredibly talented.
We started working with Mandy about a year before our wedding, and she was patient, attentive, and so collaborative throughout the entire process. We put her through the wringer a bit—we changed our color palette two or three times and were still figuring out our overall vision—but she handled every change with grace and enthusiasm. Our floral vision was anything but simple. We wanted something colorful, romantic, and a little unexpected, with a palette that blended cabernet, fuchsia, blush, orange, peach, and lilac. It was a complicated mix of colors that could have easily felt chaotic, but Mandy helped refine the vision into something cohesive and beautiful. She was always thoughtful, encouraging, and genuinely invested in helping us create something that felt like us.
One of the things we appreciated most was how passionate Mandy is about her work. Her creativity is amazing, but what impressed us even more was her execution. She put together detailed visual mockups while being transparent about seasonal flower availability and what would translate best on the wedding day. When we finally saw everything in person, we were blown away. The florals were even more beautiful than we had imagined, and she brought our vision to life better than we could have hoped.
From start to finish, working with The Nature of Things was an incredible experience. Mandy and her team are kind, intentional, talented people who truly care about their couples. We couldn’t recommend them more highly and are so grateful they were part of our wedding.
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you for writing such a detailed and heartfelt review of your experience with The Nature of Things. We loved working with you and bringing your vision to fruition for such a special day with friends and family. With your attention to detail and our love of flowers, we loved how your wedding came together! Wishing you and Chris many, many years of happiness, health, and prosperity.
Raye M10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Raye has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
The flowers for my daughter’s wedding were stunning. Mandy brought her vision to life and was a pure pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend!!!!
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you, Raye, for taking the time to write a review. It was a pleasure to work with you and Alexandra. The wedding was so beautiful and there was so much love surrounding the sweet couple. We hope they have many, many years of love, happiness, and adventure ahead of them!
Anjali Chopra10 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Anjali has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
If you're looking for a florist who is incredibly talented, kind, and truly invested in bringing your vision to life, I cannot recommend this mother-daughter team enough! Mandy and Dawn were hands down one of our favorite vendors to work with throughout our wedding planning process.
Mandy was always available for my random texts, last-minute ideas, and questions, and made me feel supported every step of the way. They took my vision and executed it flawlessly on our wedding day. My bridal bouquet was absolutely stunning, and every floral arrangement exceeded my expectations. Everything was thoughtfully designed and came together so beautifully.
What really set Mandy apart was how easy they were to work with. They were mindful of our budget, offered creative suggestions to repurpose arrangements throughout the day, and helped us get the most value out of our florals without sacrificing quality or style. Their professionalism, creativity, and genuine care made the entire experience stress-free and enjoyable.
I would choose them again in a heartbeat and recommend them to anyone planning a wedding or special event. They truly helped make our day feel magical, and I'm so grateful we had them as part of it!
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
We cannot thank you enough for this wonderful and heartfelt review. You were such a pleasure to work with and we loved all of your own ideas that we were able to incorporate in to the floral design.
Your venue choice of the spectacular La Venta Inn in Palos Verdes was one of the many beautiful choices that you made for your wedding day and is now definitely one of our favorite places in Southern California. The views of the ocean and the bay are absolutely stunning and your professional photos will be stunning!
We were so inspired by your brilliant and touching idea to use the little manual camera to take photos of each other, as well as your guests during the ceremony and it is wonderful that it went viral!
Mandy and I wish you and Cooper all the best as you embark on your future together. May you have all the health, happiness, and prosperity you so well deserve.
Claire Tetley2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Claire has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Mandy was incredible to work with. She made the entire process extremely easy and is a total pro. We did an elopement style wedding but still invited friends and family, and they delivered my bouquet to the mission Inn where we were staying, decorated the railing of the historic Riverside courthouse, and filled Mario’s place restaurant with the most stunning table centerpieces. The flowers were perfect, they communicated very well, and were a pleasure to work with. I didn’t have to worry about a single thing and got so many complements from my guests about their work.
Response from the owner · 3 months ago
Thank you so much, Claire, for taking the time to write a review for us! It was a pleasure working with you! We loved designing the flowers for your beautiful and unique wedding and it was so great that you chose so many iconic locations for your wedding ceremony, reception, photos, and your stay in Riverside. We wish you many, many happy, healthy and prosperous years ahead!
