Cornelia McNamara Flowers

Sue Parsons Edited 4 months ago

FLOWER ARRANGEMENT CLASS: I recently attended a flower arranging class with my daughter, and it was a truly wonderful experience. The instructor, Cornelia McNamara is incredibly passionate—not only about the art of floral design but also about her own flower farm and the joy of teaching others.The freshly cut flowers, sourced directly from The Chicago Flower Farm, were absolutely stunning. From the vibrant, deep pink, red, yellow peonies to the delicate filler greens, every stem was fresh and high-quality. Cornelia provided a beautiful environment for us, complete with a delicious charcuterie plate and plenty of bottled water, which made the session feel like a special retreat.Beyond the bouquets, it was a great way to make new friendships with fellow flower lovers. We both took our arrangements home and now enjoy watching the blooms slowly open and show off their full beauty. If you're looking for a creative, relaxing, and high-quality workshop, a fun date night, a bridesmaid luncheon activity, birthday parties, mother/daughter date…….the list of fun activities goes on and on…..I can’t recommend Cornelia’s classes enough!

Ava “Jean” Dillingham Edited a year ago

BEST FLORIST EVER! I couldn’t have asked for anything more for our wedding! I cannot begin to mention the amount of comments we got on our flowers at our wedding!!!! She has such a unique eye when it comes to design and not mention she’s an absolute sweetheart! Cornelia also paid close attention to our sweet darling of a ring bearer! She made sure Susie was dressed up to the occasion!!! After the wedding I ended up with David Austin roses to plant in my yard as a constant memory of our ceremony!!!

Lauren O'Neil a year ago

On July 5, 2025, we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. Forgoing the traditional gold, our theme was "cultivate your garden." Cornelia and her team transformed a plain white tent into a floral wonderland. A variety of flowers adorned the room with pastels of lavender, blue, pink, salmon, white. Lush plants were placed at the bars, food stations and doorways to provide a lovely framework. Cornelia is extremely gifted in her knowledge of plants and her creative touches are truly remarkable. Her hard work made the room glow in beauty.

Jeannine 3 years ago

The Cornelia McNamara Flowers team created beautiful arrangements for my local Chicago wedding at Promontory Point last July! It was important to me to get flowers that didn’t have a huge environmental impact, so finding Cornelia McNamara and her Chicago flower farm was a dream come true! I loved that all the flowers were grown locally and didn’t have the huge environmental footprint of flowers that are flown in from warmer climates. Because this is a local business, the process for ordering was less formulaic than it is at other florists. Instead of filling out an online form and picking from a few arrangement options, I emailed and talked with Cornelia directly, shared my inspiration pictures, and trusted her team of professionals to do an amazing job (which they absolutely did!). Thoughtful details like having the boutonnieres use magnetic fasteners and having the corsages on beautiful diamantine bracelets that were easy to take on and off made everything seamless. Even when I made a last minute addition of ten centerpieces two weeks before the wedding, the team was super accommodating and everything turned out beautifully! While these flowers were not the cheapest option av

Megan Filip 6 years ago

Curator of magic and beauty! I worked with Cornelia for floral design for my wedding on 9/5/20. For the original restaurant venue, she provided a lovely bohemian vision; and then everything changed due to health regulations. The venue moved to my home and Cornelia was integral to reimagining the space and giving it new life to host an intimate wedding. Cornelia visited multiple times to hear my perspective and she put so much creative thought into every nook. Her excitement to try new things truly lifted my spirits during this uncertain time. The day of the wedding, her team was prompt and professional. With their stunning florals and foliage, they transformed the main rooms, courtyard, and patio to create a whimsical, soft, and flowing experience. Our guests were in awe and my husband and I received ample compliments. I loved sharing that she sourced from her very own Chicago Flower Farm and that her practices are sustainable. I am looking forward to working with Cornelia again and I will definitely be visiting Chicago Flower Farm to beautify our house soon.