Bringing your vision to life using seasonal, sustainable flowers

Florist

Who We Are

At Flowers by Stem, we see floral design as a physical expression of love, and it's our honor to express our clients' love through flowers. We believe flowers can inspire beautiful moments, and cherish the opportunity to work with people as they plan their special celebrations.

Flowers by Stem owner Stephanie Stopka founded Flowers by Stem in 2005 on the idea that the key to beautiful design is a personal, hand-crafted approach. To this day, Stephanie oversees every design detail, from initial design consultation to plans for final set-up.


Stephanie grew up camping and fishing with her family, instilling a deep love for nature. She brings this love of nature to all of her designs. She is committed to an eco-friendly approach to floral design and is the Vice President of the Green Wedding Alliance, a local organization of environmentally conscious wedding vendors.


Stephanie is continuously inspired by the diverse and beautiful city of Chicago and resides here with her husband and their three beautiful flower girls.

FAQs

  • We’re passionate about creating innovative, one-of-a-kind floral experiences that are as kind to the planet as they are beautiful. At Flowers by Stem, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, from selecting local, seasonal blooms to reducing waste at every step. Owner Stephanie Stopka collaborates closely with clients to bring your vision to life using the highest quality, responsibly sourced flowers available. For us, the best part of this business is crafting meaningful moments for life’s biggest events in a way that respects the Earth—it’s an honor and a responsibility we cherish.

  • For 2025, we will only take two weddings per weekend. This allows us to ensure we are fully present for our clients on their very special day.

  • Yes! Our clients spend a minimum of $7,000 on florals for weekend full-service wedding and event days. Mid-week events do not have budget minimums.

  • Yes! We are booking 2025 quickly but still have plenty of dates still available for 2025. We'd love to work with you on this very special day.

  • We have been in business since 2005! In 2025, we are celebrating our 20th anniversary!

  • Clients come to flowers by stem for bold yet romantic, effortlessly elegant, unique and unforgettable floral design, all achieved through sustainable mechanics and the highest quality, most responsibly sourced flowers. Additionally, we partner with trusted lighting and draping professionals to create a cohesive, all-in-one décor design plan.

At Flowers by Stem, we believe seamless event design starts with collaboration. That’s why we partner with trusted lighting and draping professionals to create a cohesive, all-in-one décor design plan tailored to your vision. By working hand-in-hand with other experts, we ensure every detail—florals, lighting, and draping—flows beautifully together for an unforgettable event.

“Stephanie has a real warm and genuine personality that transfers into her work…On the day of, I was blown away by how lush and gorgeous the bridal and bridesmaids’ bouquets were. The arrangements…were like visual candy for our guests’ eyes when the reception space was revealed…It's those caring little details that make her extraordinary at what she does.”

- Rena L

join the team

join the team

If you are interested in joining our team as a freelancer, please email your resume to stephanie@flowersbystem.com.