Three Notch Florals
About Three Notch Florals
Three Notch Florals is a floral design studio in Bloomington, New York, founded by Cara Schmidt. The studio specializes in wild, garden-style wedding flowers and takes a limited number of weddings per year to maintain close client relationships and design quality.
The limited-booking model is the key thing to understand about Three Notch. Cara isn’t trying to do fifty weddings a season. By capping the number, she’s able to work closely with each couple through a custom design process, which means your flowers are designed specifically for your wedding rather than adapted from a template.
Their style is garden-forward — loose, natural, and seasonal. Cara works with local flowers whenever possible, and the arrangements have the kind of organic movement that comes from working with what’s actually growing rather than importing year-round availability. If you want a tight, structured arrangement, this probably isn’t your florist. If you want flowers that look like they belong in the landscape around your venue, Three Notch does that well.
The 2026 wedding minimum is $7,500, which positions them in the mid-to-upper tier for Hudson Valley florists. That investment gets you the full custom design process and Cara’s direct attention from consultation through wedding day.
Bloomington is in Ulster County, near Kingston, which puts Three Notch in the geographic center of the Hudson Valley and Catskills wedding market. They’ve worked at venues throughout the region, including Hudson Valley wedding venues like Red Maple Vineyard, and their portfolio shows they’re comfortable at both farm-style and more refined properties.
Contact & Details
- Website: threenotchflorals.com
- Instagram: @threenotchflorals
- Email: info@threenotchflorals.com
- Service Area: Hudson Valley, Catskills
- Based in: Bloomington, New York
- Starting at: $7,500 (2026 minimum)
Services Offered
- Ceremony Florals
- Reception Centerpieces
- Personal Flowers (bouquets/boutonnieres)
- Installation/Arch Design
- Uses Local/Seasonal Flowers
Real Weddings with Three Notch Florals
I’ve worked alongside Three Notch Florals at Red Maple Vineyard. Browse the full gallery of Hudson Valley wedding venues I photograph.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum investment for Three Notch Florals?
The 2026 wedding minimum is $7,500. This includes the full custom design process with direct access to owner and designer Cara Schmidt throughout planning and on the wedding day.
Why does Three Notch Florals limit the number of weddings per year?
Cara caps her calendar to maintain the quality of attention and design each couple receives. Fewer weddings means more time for custom design work and personal service, which shows in the finished product.
What style of flowers does Three Notch Florals create?
Wild, garden-style arrangements using primarily local and seasonal flowers. The designs emphasize organic movement and natural beauty rather than rigid, structured forms.
How far in advance should I book a wedding florist in the Hudson Valley?
Most established Hudson Valley florists book 9-12 months out for peak season (May-October). If you have a specific florist in mind, reach out as soon as you have your date and venue confirmed.
Looking for a florist for your Hudson Valley wedding? Get in touch — I’m happy to share more about my experience working with Three Notch Florals and other recommended vendors in the region.