Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted Florist in Ilkley for Handcrafted Bouquets & Floral Arrangements
Erica Berry Flowers is a family-run Yorkshire florist established in 2014, now led by Petra Schoutens who brings over two decades of international floristry expertise. Our team combines Dutch horticultural heritage with British craftsmanship to create bespoke floral designs for every occasion. We pride ourselves on sourcing seasonal blooms and offering personalized service for weddings, funerals, corporate events, and everyday gifts. As members of the Good Florist Guide 2024/2025 and the British Florist Association, we maintain the highest standards in floristry. Our Ilkley shop provides expert advice, while our delivery service covers 25+ local towns.Petra's background in global flower trade and retail buying ensures we offer both traditional and innovative floral solutions. We specialize in hand-tied bouquets, luxury arrangements, and seasonal subscriptions, with workshops for those wishing to learn floristry techniques. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through customer testimonials praising our attention to detail and emotional sensitivity during difficult times. We operate from a purpose-built space on Wells Road, combining creative expertise with practical knowledge to deliver floral excellence across Yorkshire.
Services
Wedding Flowers
Funeral Tributes
Seasonal Bouquets
Corporate Arrangements
Floral Workshops
Same-Day Delivery
Subscription Service
Event Decorations
Gift Bouquets
Custom Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of international floristry expertise from our lead designer
- Our team creates bespoke designs tailored to personal stories and occasions
- We provide same-day delivery across 25+ Yorkshire towns
- We specialize in both traditional and contemporary floral arrangements
- Our workshop teaches professional floristry techniques to the public
Associations and certifications
- Good Florist Guide 2024/2025
- British Florist Association
What people say
Beautifully created
Exceeded expectations
Personalized service
Emotional sensitivity
High quality
Services
Wedding Flowers
We create bespoke wedding flowers that reflect each couple's unique style, from country garden to contemporary designs. Our experienced team handles all aspects including bouquets, venue decorations, and floral accessories. With expertise in both traditional and modern arrangements, we ensure your wedding flowers enhance your special day while complementing your venue and personal story.
Funeral Tributes
Our empathetic team crafts meaningful funeral flowers that honor loved ones with dignity and care. We offer a range of tributes including wreaths, sprays, and personalized arrangements. With short notice, we can incorporate special flowers or garden blooms to create deeply personal memorials that reflect the individual being remembered.
Seasonal Bouquets
Hand-tied bouquets made with fresh seasonal flowers are available in various styles and price points. Our florists create both traditional and contemporary designs using locally sourced and imported blooms. Each bouquet can be customized for specific occasions or delivered as a regular subscription service.
Floral Workshops
Our workshops teach professional floristry techniques in a creative environment. Participants learn to make traditional wreaths and luxury arrangements under expert guidance. The sessions accommodate small groups and can be tailored for special occasions or corporate team-building events.
Corporate Flowers
We provide elegant floral displays for offices, hotels, and commercial spaces. Our corporate service includes regular maintenance and seasonal changes to maintain fresh, professional environments. Clients receive personalized consultations to ensure arrangements match brand aesthetics and space requirements.
People
Petra Schoutens
Owner & Lead Florist
Petra brings over 20 years of international floristry experience from the Netherlands flower trade. She combines Dutch expertise with British sensibilities to create unique floral designs. Her background includes retail buying at major supermarkets and developing global flower products.
Questions
What areas do you deliver flowers to?
We deliver to Ilkley and 25+ surrounding towns including Otley, Skipton, Bolton Abbey, and Guiseley.
Can I order flowers for same-day delivery?
Yes, orders placed before 1pm can be delivered the same day within our local area.
Do you create custom floral arrangements?
Yes, we specialize in bespoke designs tailored to your preferences and occasion requirements.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards through our secure online payment system.
Can I include a personal message with my flowers?
Yes, you can add a personalized message during checkout for all flower orders.
Do you offer floristry workshops?
Yes, we run seasonal workshops teaching professional techniques for creating wreaths and arrangements.
Reviews (6)
Pippa Jones
Oct 23, 2021
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Petra from Erica Berry Flowers provided the flowers for our wedding in September. They were simply gorgeous. Petra worked hard with us to understand our vision and really delivered on the day. We were so pleased and high recommend.
Tania Lawson
Sep 07, 2021
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Absolutely beautiful flowers sent to me by this flower shop. We have tried a few others usually with very disappointing results.
Kathryn Weston
Mar 25, 2021
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I ordered flowers from the website to be delivered for a significant birthday. When I visited 8 days later the flowers still looked brilliant, I was so pleased as they were just the style I wanted and looked much healthier than some of the other flowers she had received!
Elizabeth Moore
Dec 28, 2020
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Ericas wedding flowers were absolutely breathtaking!
Erica understood the vision we had for our flowers completely and is a complete expert in her craft. She helped guide us in creating our spring/woodland theme using seasonal blooms and foliage. She embraced our relaxed and natural style and was accommodating of my husbands wish to build his own arch and allowed us to use some special spring heather from my Grandmas garden! We made some changes to our original ideas adding some extra flowers as our other plans changed which was no trouble. She also supplied some flowers for our small
Erica understood the vision we had for our flowers completely and is a complete expert in her craft. She helped guide us in creating our spring/woodland theme using seasonal blooms and foliage. She embraced our relaxed and natural style and was accommodating of my husbands wish to build his own arch and allowed us to use some special spring heather from my Grandmas garden! We made some changes to our original ideas adding some extra flowers as our other plans changed which was no trouble. She also supplied some flowers for our small
Prue Thomas
Sep 11, 2020
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This is an amazing florist in Ilkley. The flowers my mother in law received were the most incredible arrangement and despite COVID restrictions, delivery was organised promptly. Great job!
Beverley Harkin
Aug 04, 2020
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Amazing flower arrangements that last for such a long time. Thrilled to bits every time I buy from here.
