Reviews for Petal to the Metal

Alanna Q.

“After hours of searching for a florist who aligned with my vision and values, I finally found Leslie- a florist who combines sustainability with artistry. It was clear that she’s passionate about making a positive impact, and that truly set her apart.



From the beginning, Leslie completely understood our vision and went above and beyond to make my dream a reality. Every arrangement she created was stunning, unique, and perfectly tailored to the atmosphere I wanted to create. Everything felt so personal and meaningful, and we’re still receiving compliments on how incredible everything looked.



Beyond her talent, Leslie was such a dream to work with—patient, communicative, and genuinely dedicated to making our day special. We couldn’t be happier to have worked with Leslie and if anyone is looking for a florist who you can trust and who truly just gets it, then Leslie is the one!”

Julia N.

Leslie went above and beyond to make our wedding as beautiful as we had hoped. She listened to all or our thoughts and preferences, and created beautiful arrangements and installations. Even despite some unfortunate rain and other set backs, Leslie pulled through and was able to manifest our vision. She holds an extensive knowledge on flowers and plants, especially what is local and forage-able (which was very important to us to avoid a higher carbon footprint). Highly recommend! Thank you Leslie!”

Lex W.

“I cannot express enough how grateful I am to Leslie of Petal to the Metal for the absolutely stunning floral arrangements she created for our wedding. From the moment I reached out, I knew we were in good hands. I requested something unique, with heavily foraged elements, and Leslie exceeded every expectation. Each piece was a true work of art—lush, vibrant, and full of life. Thank you, Leslie, for sharing your remarkable talent with us. You made our special day even more beautiful than we could have imagined, and I will always recommend Petal to the Metal to anyone seeking floral artistry that's truly one-of-a-kind.”

Claire B.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Leslie on countless projects, and each time, I’m blown away by her incredible artistry, warm energy, and unmatched professionalism. Her designs don't just decorate spaces—they completely transform them, creating elevated and unforgettable event experiences. I was so impressed with her work at my engagement party that I knew immediately she’d be the one to bring my wedding vision to life as well. If you’re looking for unique, show-stopping florals that will leave you and your guests in awe, I can’t recommend Petal to the Metal highly enough. Leslie is truly one of a kind!”

Lindsay S.

“I hired Leslie to create floral arrangements for several sets on season four of the Netflix show, "The Diplomat." The original arrangements were stunning but even more impressive, she had to do exact recreations six weeks later. The florals had to match for continuity and Leslie had the forethought to get all flowers that would be available weeks after the original shoot date.


She was a delight to work with and was able to accommodate all of the very specific needs for our arrangements including color, dimensions, vessel size and style, weight and lasting power with studio lights shining on them for 12+ hours. She also left us extra flowers, just in case studio lights made the arrangements anything less than perfect. I have worked with many florists on different film projects and the ease of working with Leslie is unmatched.”

Julia N.

Leslie went above and beyond to make our wedding as beautiful as we had hoped. She listened to all or our thoughts and preferences, and created beautiful arrangements and installations. Even despite some unfortunate rain and other set backs, Leslie pulled through and was able to manifest our vision. She holds an extensive knowledge on flowers and plants, especially what is local and forage-able (which was very important to us to avoid a higher carbon footprint). Highly recommend! Thank you Leslie!”

Autumn Jordan Photography

“If I could require that Leslie + I come as a package deal on wedding days, I absolutely would! Leslie puts her entire heart into everything she does, always going above and beyond for her clients and fellow vendors on wedding days and events. An absolute visionary, Leslie is an excellent listener and communicator, guiding her clients through the process and supporting their wildest dreams into a real life vision that consistently exceeds all expectations. Her florals photograph so beautifully, and are always leaving guests in awe and wonder of her designs.

Leslie is also rare in that she grows so many of her flowers and partners with other local farms. Her work is done with such integrity, thoughtfulness and care. Her entire team she collaborates with have the same warmth and positive energy as Leslie, making wedding day collaborations a grounding and calming experience.

Outside of weddings, I've collaborated with Leslie on styled shoots and my husband has bought Valentine's Day flowers for me from her annually. She's a gem a of a human, and anyone who gets the chance to collaborate with her, whether for a bouquet or for a wedding weekend in the Catskills, are the luckiest humans! She is the BEST.”

Katie P., Stissing House

“What makes Leslie incredible person to work with is her deep understanding of plants and flowers from the ground up. A grower and nurturer of flowers, Leslie has a passion for arranging as much as she does for the people she makes floral art for. I have never worked with anyone more thoughtful and seemingly on my team for my big day, and I just want to world to know how held I’ve felt in working with her. Even with my wedding past me, I know who to call every time I need a special bunch with family coming to town or a special anniversary, she’s the one to call. Working with Leslie is naturally a fun and creative process that honors seasonality and a clients vision. Cannot say enough about how much I continue to love working with her!!”