Starbright Floral Design

Our evening spent on Ellis Island Island together was momentous! Thanks to everybody who played a role, we are always happy to design impactful florals like our garland decorating this custom taxi for the event. Thanks Patti Golden for hosting us and all of HSMAI New York City for an unforgettable evening.

Reflecting on September 14, 1994, I find myself filled with nostalgia. On this day, we received our Certificate of Incorporation from the State of New York, marking the moment I transitioned from a career in financial services to a new adventure. I never imagined that three decades later, I would have so many memories to share—so many incredible moments to cherish alongside numerous team members, some still with us and others who have moved on, but all of whom remain friends. This is what I fondly call “The Magic of Starbright.” In those early days, I embarked on a journey as a one-person operation with a vision. My goal was to introduce a fresh approach to the floral industry, one that prioritized customer service above all else. Operating solely on my own, I creatively maximized every dollar, handling everything myself—from taking orders on my cell phone during commutes to actively engaging with potential clients face-to-face. My marketing strategy was unconventional and grassroots; I was the face of Starbright at every turn. It was an exhilarating time as customer satisfaction soared, signaling the end of our experimental phase—Starbright was officially a reality! Now, the focus was on building a team. We started with two, then grew to five, then ten, and eventually thirty and then more. With each milestone, our reputation as “The Official Florist of the City That Never Sleeps” became more tangible. Over the next decade, we relocated to larger spaces twice, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hospitality Industry of NYC, and celebrated countless other achievements. We earned the trust of major corporations, hoteliers, and event planners. Starbright became the coveted florist of New York City. Now, thirty years later, I am truly in awe of our team and what we have accomplished. Twenty years ago, my son Stephen joined me as a business partner. What some might refer to as the Next Generation, I see as the Now Generation, as he has taken the lead at Starbright and is poised to guide us through the promising decades to come. It’s a genuine family business, and I couldn't be prouder of each of the thirty-plus members of the Starbright Family. “No man is an island. None goes his way alone. What you put into the lives of others comes back into your own.” I’m unsure of the original author or the time it was penned, but this quote has resonated with me throughout all these years. It serves as our guiding principle and reflects our aspirations for the future. Let us look beyond the present together. To our friends, family, and clients—together, we are united. May we stay true to our core values, always ready to support you. Thank you all for being a part of this journey. Happy Birthday, Starbright! Here’s to thirty years of youth and vitality! -Senior Partner Nicodemus Faitos

A HUGE thank you to The New York Marriott Marquis for holding us in such high esteem. In their latest e-circular, Starbright Floral Design is presented as an authority on all things #events in #NYC. We are featured in an interview exclusively on Page 8. Never in any of my dreams when I started the company 30 years ago did I imagine that the Official Florist of the City that Never Sleeps would actually be just that! A huge thank you to our great city, Marriott International, all the hoteliers, HSMAI New York City and all who have done so much to put us on the map. The entire Starbright team has worked so hard and is so dedicated to reach the levels that we have. I am super proud of them all. Thank you to all our clients and our entire city for letting us call New York City Tourism + Conventions our home. #bestfloristNYC, #NYCFlorist, #smallbusiness, #familybusiness Adriana Murphy

Huge thank you to our partners at The Fleur Room for hosting our 30th Birthday Party! The hospitality was incredible and our team had a memorable time together with unmatched views of NYC. Their team arranged for a specialty cocktail “Floral Fantasia” and kept the drinks and food coming. Our team was wowed with their bottle service and a custom sign. Truly a night to remember! Thanks Tao Group Hospitality

Find out our role Starbright playing in tonight's SUFFS performance on Broadway. Thanks to Playbill for including us in this article! https://lnkd.in/eduDa9pq

Our biggest floral design class yet! Over 100 guests came to “Betty Blooms” to design their own bud vase trio and taste the Betty Buzz and Betty Booze drinks. Thanks to everyone who joined us! We loved having so many folks in our store enjoying flowers the way that we do.

Blake Lively is TAKING OVER our store! No joke- for the whole month of August, all of our signs read “Betty Blooms.” We collaborated with Blake, Betty Buzz, and Betty Booze to promote her beverages and new movie It Ends with Us. Our store was filled to the brim with media last night to make their own bud vases in the Betty Buzz bottles. More photos to come…The bud vase trios are now available for delivery in NYC! See Blake at Starbright in People, Harper’s Bazaar, and Extra: https://lnkd.in/e75gXjpP https://lnkd.in/en7frbXp https://lnkd.in/eSJiXa2h

Our new favorite interactive event! Starbright’s DIY terrarium making workshop. See our first one hosted at Google’s office in NYC.

Custom Flower wall and 100 Sunflowers were sent to Astor Place to celebrate The Public Theater’s Block Party yesterday! Lots of fun for all of the families including lots of performances, activities, and community coming together. We love being a part of memories all over NYC!

Oh what a night it was! Yesterday we celebrated with our 400 (plus) closest friends and clients at the New York Marriott Marquis. It was Christmas in July! "Jingle & Mingle" it was. The Broadway Ballroom was full of smiles, drinks, great entertainment, the Starbright Floral Design Signature Flower Bar and a photo backdrop like no other. Thank you to all who honored us and stopped by. Special thanks to all our great partners that made the evening possible. New York Marriott Marquis, Broadway Plus, Anita Krauss at Pzazz Productions, Carlson Audio Visual, LLC, Premiere Vibes, Cloth Connection, Smart Mouth NYC and our dear friends at Live Life in 360. This was an amazing collaboration and an event that we will talk about for many years to come! Special thanks to our photographer from Michael Scott (Michael Scott Studio), the Starbright team, the Marriott team, and all who contributed to this amazing evening! Ana Monte, Adriana Murphy, Maria Medved, Christopher Cohn and so many others that I have not mentioned. Would you like to attend our next event? Send me a message and you will be on the invite list! #bestfloristnyc #badassflorist, #ilovenyc #smallbusiness