About Us
The People behind West Lane Flowers
Kelsey
Creative Director
Flower Farmer
Big Dreamer
Greg
Operations Manager
IT Support
Head Cheerleader
Our Farm
Backyard Beginnings
Always a work in progress, we started gardening with one raised bed when we moved into our first house in 2015. In 2017, we began digging a formal garden, and by 2018, we turned the lawn over to cut flower rows until we were proverbially (and sometimes literally) bursting at the fences. In 2021, we moved from Winooski to Colchester, with more land for growing and more space for designing. We are currently planning the future of our garden, and are always plotting for new and improved methods and spaces through the Vermont growing season and beyond.
Praise for Our Work
Kate Pietrovito
19:20 08 Oct 24
It takes time to sort through the many sponsored ads for "local" flowers to find a true locally owned and operated flower shop--but West Lane is it. I've ordered from them several times, and each time my recipient has received a gorgeous, local and seasonal bouquet.
Amira Garen
20:28 26 Jul 24
Highly recommend West Lane Flowers for weddings. Kelsey was so easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. We opted for her design consultation in addition to flowers for our wedding. It was so helpful to have her turn my ideas into a mood board with links to vendors.The flowers on our wedding day were absolutely gorgeous! Looking back at the pictures I'm blown away by the wedding bouquet. It captured all of my favorite colors and made a statement without overwhelming my overall simply outfit.
Molly Jane Thoms
16:31 23 Feb 24
West Lane's flowers set the stage for the sumptuous and whimsical wedding wonderland of our dreams in Central Vermont. Kelsey grasped our vision of combining bright colors with organic, natural feeling arrangements. Day-of, everything was 10 times more amazing than we even expected, with delicate bud vases galore, an incredible array of flowers at the ceremony arbor, and a gigantic bouquet that I was honored to carry. We cannot recommend her highly enough as a flower farmer and floral artist, both in terms of the work she produces and our experience working with her.
Nelia Horikawa
12:35 17 Feb 24
Westlane never disappoints. Beautiful, unique, creative arrangements. Worth every penny. My favorite spot.
Lauren Sopher
02:53 17 Feb 24
It's easy to sing the praises of West Lane Flowers. We took the "Retail Menu" approach for our June 2023 wedding, which helped with our budget. Kelsey rocked it from start to finish: superb customer service, high quality flowers reflecting our color palette, stellar creativity, and a beautiful combination of arrangements. Local, seasonal flowers really mattered to us — that approach to flower sourcing is engrained in West Lane's ethos. Kelsey also integrated plant materials we foraged into the arrangements, and happily used various containers we provided. It was a joy to work with West Lane Flowers! We highly recommend working with them!
Kate Brocato
22:48 16 Feb 24
We had the best experience working with West Lane on our wedding day’s floral design! Kelsey was so helpful and supportive throughout the planning process, and her vision truly took my breath away on the big day. I would highly recommend West Lane!
Arielle Thomas
20:54 16 Feb 24
I've worked with west lane flowers countless times in the wedding industry and their work is absolutely phenomenal. Highly recommend!!
Kathie Ring
18:50 16 Feb 24
Highly creative and professional local VT grower / florist. Quickly, courteously replied and gave advice for a UVM graduation bouquet, despite it being down to the wire.Love watching the creativity on IG too 🌸🌺🪻🌻
Megan G
18:01 16 Feb 24
Kelsey helped make my dream bridal party florals a reality! Kelsey was incredibly organized and professional- taking the time to understand my vision and color palette and educate me on the best local and seasonal flowers for my wedding party. The final result blew me away and my bridal party bouquets & groomsmen bouts were absolutely stunning. I am so grateful to West Lane for helping make my wedding day the best day ever.
Nicole Draper
03:02 16 Feb 24
Wonderful service and a beautiful arrangement. West Lane Flowers puts alot of passion and creativity into their arrangements.
Ben Rapson
02:33 16 Feb 24
Incredible artistry - much more than just pretty flowers and decorative stems. Kelsey’s arrangements are sublimely designed, every time, all year round. And her seasonal wreaths are amazing too!
Katie Coale
01:52 16 Feb 24
Ordered birthday flowers for a coworker. They were delivered perfectly per my instructions in the order form. I texted the number provided in my confirmation email to make sure they were on their way. I got an immediate and very courteous response. Perfect arrangement!
Rory Shamlian
01:43 16 Feb 24
My partner got a bouquet for me from Kelsey at Westlane and it was so gorgeous! She delivered it to our house and we got so many days of enjoyment out of it. Highly recommend ordering from Kelsey, not only for the gorgeous floral arrangements but her stellar customer service.
Anna Ste.Marie
01:23 16 Feb 24
Kelsey's work is absolutely incredible. I did a workshop at her farm this past summer and she was so kind to share her craft and her knowledge. My friend and I had a blast! Can't wait for the next workshop in a couple of weeks! If I ever needed wedding or event flowers, West Lane would definitely be my top pick.
Citlally Mendoza
21:25 13 Feb 24
Kelsey (the one who answered the phone) was so rude. Don’t recommend.
Sandi Elliott
20:22 06 Jun 23
Wow! My daughter gave me a Mothers Day gift of monthly floral deliveries, and I’ve never had such creative, colorful bouquets! They are so fresh-they last for days. I hardly ever leave reviews, chalk it up to age, but I really wanted to applaud this growing, ambitious business. Thanks!
Ryan Gardner
19:00 15 May 23
My son ordered a wrist cuff corsage to give to his date for prom. It had an elegant look to it and was reportedly quite comfortable.
Allan Karnas
14:28 01 Feb 23
Wonderful flowers. I have used West Lane several times . I live in Western NY, so it's great to have a VT florist I can count on. I highly recommend.Al KarnasKarnas Signs
Katelyn McMahon
12:58 13 Dec 22
I can't say enough good things about our experience working with West Lane Flowers for our wedding! They are one of the first vendors we picked out. We loved the retail option they offered--it really helped make things affordable while still giving us stunning wedding flowers. Kelsey was helpful, communicative, and pleasant to work with. We gave her our color palette and she worked her magic with the rest! Our flowers were dropped off right on time and even more beautiful than we imagined. Highly recommend!!
Michaella Niro
22:38 27 Nov 22
West Lane was one of the first vendors I found for my wedding. I have always loved flowers and knew finding the right team for our day was going to be extremely important. I knew I wanted to support a local farmer and I immediately fell in love with West Lane's style and their upfront pricing and flexibility. I reached out to Kelsey months before I could even book with her and waited patiently until it was time because I knew West Lane was the only florist I wanted for our day. Kelsey is not only kind, patient, and creative, but she is extremely talented and dedicated to her craft. When I tell you I was OBSESSED with my bouquet... I truly didn't want to put it down. She absolutely nailed the whimsical bouquet I was hoping for as well as flower crowns, dried flower bouts, and cuffs for our moms. Everything was so stunning and Kelsey was so easy to work with. I will jump at any opportunity I can to purchase flowers from West Lane (we just got a wreath despite living out of state!). Kelsey was so easy to put my trust into and she absolutely blew my expectations out of the water. Thank you so much for helping to make some of my favorite details from our wedding day so beautiful.
Lance Jennings
00:37 18 Nov 22
My family enjoys having fresh flowers in the home and West Lane Flower subscription was exactly what we wanted! They provided pretty arrangements and were always on schedule.
Elaine Murphy
21:27 21 Sep 22
I got my wedding flowers through West Lane and cannot recommend them enough!! Kelsey was so responsive and supportive throughout the entire process and rolled with all my various ideas and complicated day-of logistics, the flowers were above and beyond perfect, and the prices through the retail option absolutely cannot be beat! If you're considering flowers from a beautiful, local, small VT farm, you've found the right place, don't look back :)
Jeneva Stone
21:50 11 Aug 22
OMG! I live in Bethesda, Maryland, and because my parents were in the Champlain Islands, I had to google search a florist that would deliver to their summer place. West Lane's arrangements looked beautiful in the online pics, and super-skilled. So I took a leap of faith and am SO glad I did! My parents are thrilled, the arrangement is gorgeous and worth every penny, and I'd definitely recommend West Lane to ANYONE!
Megan Johnson
18:45 28 Mar 22
This review is long overdue. I needed to sit down and resonate on just how intracule this woman was to making my wedding day what it was. I planned from California and I knew that wedding flowers would be the most difficult to make perfect, for me. It has always been easier for me to name the flowers I don't like. Kelsey was patient and kind and took every one of my very specific wants seriously. I am so particular and she took it upon herself to truly understand me. When I saw my bouquet I cried because it was everything I dreamed of, and more! It was a cascading beauty with currants! I wanted a simple classic wedding with few traditional wedding elements, I wanted the flowers to be it. And they were. Simple elegant perfection. I did not want to get married under an arbor. I wanted the Vermont greens to be the backdrop with simple urn accents. Just look at those urns.... Kelsey nailed it. And the flower girl crowns, over the top.I will forever be grateful for her commitment to my vision. She is the best, hire her. Worth every penny.
Rosemary M
17:27 06 Mar 22
My spouse and I eloped back in October, but as a plant-lover having flowers was still very important to me. I ordered a bridal bouquet and boutonniere using the retail wedding option, which was perfect for us. I was looking for an autumnal/natural vibe and it was absolutely perfect. I actually dried it and still have it displayed in my home! They were so accommodating and communication was great, our wedding date was during a weekday when they aren't typically open, but they still worked with us . Would absolutely recommend! Thank you Kelsey and team!
Carol Powell
00:28 06 Feb 22
Lovely to work with since we are out of state.. Sent us a photo of the flowers that would be sent. They also had to deal with the fact that they had to deliver under ridiculous snowy circumstances... Would use them again!!!!!
Marie Dalton-Meyer
14:58 05 Oct 21
The flowers for our daughter’s wedding were stunning! Kelsey made the bouquet, the boutonnières and a beautiful assortment to use for arrangements. The quality of her flowers and her creativity were outstanding. Many, many compliments at the wedding! Thank you Kelsey!
Grace Cutts
22:47 28 Sep 21
Could not recommend Kelsey and the West Lane team enough! She was able to create stunning arrangements on a very tight time frame for my recent wedding rehearsal dinner - and perfectly executed my vision while adding creative and unique touches. So happy to have found this gem of a local business, and can't wait to patron in the future for all floral needs big and small.
Allie Hughey
21:18 19 Aug 21
The team at West Lane helped organize a beautiful bouquet for a friend in Burlington. The flowers were lovely and unique and delivered with a smile to brighten my friend’s day.
shana holub
13:12 24 Jun 21
I had a great experience ordering flowers for my friend! They were very easy to communicate with when I had questions. The flowers were well represented on the website!
Mark Hounsell
00:47 10 Apr 21
Without a doubt the Easter arrangement I received this year from my daughter are the most stunning I have ever seen! The abiding strength of the flowers are so evident that they declare the assurance of nature's enduring promise of everlasting warmth, comfort and beauty. It must be that the secret source of their wonder hails from a garden just like Eden. Truly Heavenly! Masterful. I highly recommend West Lane Flowers!
Moriah Hounsell
11:47 09 Apr 21
Seriously gorgeous arrangements and bouquets! I always know whatever I get is gonna be thoughtfully sourced and I'm supporting amazing local flowers. Plus I'm always learning something new with Kelsey's creative and fun arrangements, it's so hard not to buy a bouquet every week!
Lindsay Weisberg
20:27 06 Apr 21
Fabulous florist and easy to work with. I ordered a large bouquet to be delivered to a friend in the area and they were absolutely stunning. Very fresh cuts and just a gorgeous arrangement overall. Highly recommend.
James Uminowicz
21:38 11 Mar 21
Ordered a bouquet for my wife's birthday while we're staying in the neighborhood and so glad I went with West Lane. Beautiful arrangement & she absolutely loved them! Highly recommended!
Amanda Long
03:10 27 Jan 21
I ordered a bouquet for my parents’ anniversary and it exceeded my expectations! From the artistry, to the exceptional customer service, I was so pleased with my experience with West Lane Flowers. The bouquet my parents received felt personalized and meaningful! I am so happy I found this local business and excited to order from them again in the future!
Grace Jia
01:05 27 Jan 21
I had the best experience ordering from West Lane Flowers. They are a local business near where I used to live in VT, so when I wanted to send a bouquet to a friend, they were my first choice! Their website is very clear and the ordering process took a total of 5 minutes. I was notified when my order was delivered. They created an absolutely beautiful bouquet. I look forward to ordering from West Lane Flowers again soon!
Sarah Burt
18:22 14 Jan 21
So kind and positive on the phone. So pleasant to work with your team. Artistic, beautiful, small arrangement. Delivered right on time - Thank you, thank you. Hope to visit the shop when things settle down.
Mare Morley
22:39 22 Nov 20
GREAT SERVICE and BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS!!!! Ordered a large bouquet for a friend to be delivered same day and West Lane Flowers could not have been more helpful , kind and pleasant. The flowers were just gorgeous and my friend was so happy!!! Thank you West Lane Flowers 💞
erica matthews
13:41 31 Oct 20
I cannot express enough just how AWESOME West Lane is!I ordered a bouquet for my best friend for her birthday and it was absolutely gorgeous. Not your run-of-the-mill arrangement, either: uniquely arranged and sporting beautiful local flowers including show-stopping Dahlias (a personal fave!).My friend loved her bouquet and said that it made her feel so special :)West Lane was very communicative during the entire delivery process and sent a confirmation pic of the bouquet after delivery.Please, please, please! Consider using West Lane for flowers! Support local business and flower growth! They are the best! 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
Megan Kastner
19:03 28 Oct 20
I ordered an arrangement for a friend, and Kelsey did an amazing job! The flowers were beautiful, high quality, and generous. Kelsey provided quick, personalized customer service as well. I would definitely recommend West Lane Flowers!
Amy
14:55 24 Oct 20
Kelsey made the most beautiful bouquet and boutineer for our wedding. The bouquet took my breath away when I first saw it and I couldn’t stop staring at it during the wedding. I love how unique her arrangements are. These are definitely not cookie-cutter arrangements, but truly one of a kind pieces, just like Kelsey herself. 💞 thank you!!!
Valerie Downes
18:58 14 Oct 20
Beautiful flowers, fantastic communication, and wonderful home-grown business model! Owner even sent a photo of the arrangement that was delivered — such a thoughtful gesture. Definitely not the typical experience of ordering flowers ... much more personal and so much better!
Sarah Roberto
13:39 22 Jul 20
I live in PA but my sister lives in VT and I wanted to send her flowers for her new engagement. I looked for local florists in hopes of supporting a small business and I came across Kelsey's West Lane Flowers. This was my first time hearing about it, but I decided to take a chance on it...I am so thrilled that I did!The bouquet was absolutely stunning with a variety of flowers that Kelsey grows on her own property. I think it was more beautiful and thoughtful than any bouquet I have sent from another florist - ever. Kelsey even delivered the bouquet (it was within the limits) on one of the hottest days they've had so far and it was a completely contact-less delivery, but she made sure to follow up and let me know that the delivery was made.I would recommend West Lane Flowers to anyone. If you live in Vermont or just have friends or family there, this is the place to go. Kelsey was timely, kind, professional, and she is so talented. You will not be disappointed.
Amanda Shepard
15:37 27 Dec 19
Kelsey created the wildflower wedding of my dreams! From the succulent flower crowns to the over-the-top bouquets, she couldn't have made it a more special day. I am just now looking over the pictures and am so, so in love with everything she did. Highly recommend her for your wedding; she was extremely professional and did everything we had talked about without me having to give her too much direction!
Reach Us
Studio & Farm
500 Camp Kiniya Rd.
Colchester, VT 05446
802-391-4025
westlanevt (at) gmail.com