floralstud.io
[flo·ral (ˈflȯr-əl) stu·dio (ˈstü-dē-(ˌ)ō ) ]
a studio for floral studies.
by & with: Ivan Gilkes
hi!
i’m ivan gilkes ~ a floral designer, creative director, and founder of floralstud.io.
after five years designing weddings, brand activations, and intimate events across new york city, i launched floralstud.io in 2025 to bring a more personal, story-driven approach to floral design. my work blends sculptural instincts with emotional intention. i care as much about how flowers make you feel as I do about how they look.
every arrangement is crafted to reflect the energy of a space, the mood of a moment, and the meaning behind the gathering. whether i’m designing a spring wedding in a historic brooklyn loft, an atmospheric dinner party for a client, or a sculptural tablescape for a creative studio launch, i approach each project with thoughtfulness, curiosity, and care.
i live in williamsburg, brooklyn, i’m married to my wonderful husband (see our wedding’s design here), and i’ve called nyc home for 20+ years. i believe flowers are memory keepers ; and i’d love to help you tell your story through them.
i’m available for events, workshops, collaborations, consultations, bespoke orders & more. send me a message!
i’m also working on a personal project to research, explore, and celebrate flowers. join me!
→ review my portfolio & qualifications at ivangilkes.com
What People Are Saying
A magician of floral design:
Everything about wedding planning made sense once I met Ivan! I had talked to a few florists and was feeling pretty defeated in my search. I was drawn to Ivan's work based on his portfolio but after the very first call, it was clear that his passion, creativity, and attention to detail would make any vision come to life. He managed to translate my handful of pinterest images to a fairytale dream, with all the uniqueness to go with a Lower East Side wedding… From a single inspo image, he managed to fill the room with so much whimsy, color, and warmth. I can't recommend Floral Stud.io enough!
SaraIncredibly talented florist, perfect execution:
I worked with Ivan for our 40 person reception / dinner. From the first moment we reached out, he instantly got our vision and I made very minimal edits to the proposal. He was extremely responsive and prompt and professional. I could tell he was a cut above not only in terms of design aesthetic, but also in his professionalism compared to all the other florists I spoke to. His choice of flowers were all exquisite, it’s like he was telepathic and just knew all my favorite We got an amazing statement arrangement and lush, beautiful bud vases of varying heights and colors for our tablescapes. The day of, Ivan and a teammate arrived early to set up, and were so gracious when our venue had some logistical hiccups and stayed a little later than anticipated to finish the setup without complaint. I will definitely be hiring Ivan / Floral Stud.io again in the future for events I’m hosting, and recommending him to all my friends
Melissa
Incredible work, incredible vendor:
I searched high and low for a florist within our budget that was also creative and I cannot recommend Ivan Gilkes of floralstud.io enough… After other florists ghosted me, Ivan came back to us with a proposal within days, and it was more perfect than we could have imagined. The colors, textures, shapes were all so playful without ever being showy--very much like the wow of an extremely cool flower or branch you see while walking in the woods. You just have to take a second look. Seeing the end result on Saturday blew us away. The ceremony arrangement exploded at the front of the hall like the warmest winter sunshine. The curly wire he incorporated into the bud vases DELIGHTED me. The boutonnieres were elegant and lighthearted. We went home and pressed some of the flowers in my bridal bouquet to put in our scrapbook. Beyond the aesthetics, Ivan is just wonderful to work with. He helped us with so many details that made the room come together and coordinating with him was seamless. If you have the chance to work with Ivan, please do. I truly recommend him for any kind of event--he is so talented.
Emily