Lori
Wedding: 10/22/11
WOW is all I have to say about my flowers and decor from Bells & Whistles! They exceeded all of our expectations and delivered such beautiful floral and decor. We provided them all our ideas and suggestions and they ran with it and created the wedding decor of our dreams! Everything was perfect and beautiful! Bells & Whistles even created the amazing chandelier that I wanted. Dorothy, the owner of Bells & Whistles, was amazing to work with. She has such a talented and artistic eye for floral arrangement and wedding decor. We were very, very happy we chose Bells & Whistles. They even stuck within our budget, and were actually one of the only vendors that stuck to the budget we provided! We were very happy with our services from them and would recommend them to any Outer Banks bride! You won't be disappointed! I wish I could attach a photo onto my review just to show you what they created for us! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G
melipen
Wedding: 10/15/11
If you are getting married at the OBX, PLEASE consider Bells and Whistles DIY studio. This was so, so fun. And Dorothy has an amazing vision and creativity- I can not say enough good things about this experience. Our flowers turned out amazing and were more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. The pricing is very reasonable for the DIY studio and it was completely hassle free. I highly recommend them!
DashaD
Wedding: 10/15/11
Dorothy, thank you so very much for decorating my wedding!!! My bouquet, all flowers and table decorations were absolutely gorgeous!!! My bouquet was so so so so beautiful!!! The palm frond at the isle looked so good at the beach - I could not have wished for anything more!!! Thank you so very much to Bells and Whistles for making our day so amazing!!! You guys are very talented!!!Sincerely,Dasha
mrsconner
Wedding: 10/15/11
I would give Bells and Whistles more than a 5/5. They were wonderful to work with. We originally were going to be married in Hatteras but had to change to Corolla less than a week from the wedding due to the bridge being washed out from hurricane Irene. They were so flexible and changed a few things last minute with the venue change. They rented us a ton of super neat vintage items as we had a sort of vintage backyard beach wedding. We also did the diy flowers for our centerpieces. Everyone loved it who participated! I could go on and on about them. They were so great and we got above and beyond our monies worth! They made our wedding outstanding and really saw our vision! I highly recommend them and if I ever need flowers again I will go to them.
kates4psu
Wedding: 10/9/11
Dorothy is a true gem. Not only did she provide EXACTLY what we were looking for in our decorations and flowers, but she was able to help us figure out what is was that we wanted. From the first initial phone call, to the tons of emails and finally her personal delivery of my bouquet on our wedding day, her creativity, kindness and experience was a pleasure to work with. I can't imagine anyone better in the OBX. We (and our guests) STRONGLY recommend Bells and Whistles for your wedding!
megweb24
Wedding: 10/1/11
Bells and Whistles was a perfect match to our wedding vision. They helped us plan the centerpieces, flowers, and our alter. Dorothy made this part stress free and everything looked gorgeous including the custom dance floor Ben (her husband) made for us. Thanks Bells & Whistles!!!!
Colleen Radigan Rose
Wedding: 9/20/11
All the people that I worked with at Bells and Whistles were great! I was unable to get to do a consult in person, but they were able to accomendate me by doing it over the phone. They were very creative, professional, friendly, and helpful. The flowers were gorgeous from the bouquets to the centerpieces! I received many compliments on them. I couldn't be happier how they it all turned out! I would recommend them highly for their services!
mamanancy
Wedding: 9/11/11
Highly recommend Dorothy and her team. So easy to work with, so professional yet so personal ; attention to every detail . So incredibly beautiful and worth the cost. As the mother of the bride I could not have been more pleased . What my daughter wanted, Dorothy gave her and even more. Thanks Dorothy for making a perfect day even more amazing...You are the best on the OBX!!!!!!
flipggrl1983
Wedding: 8/6/11
Bells and Whistles is THE one-stop shop for decor and flowers. I was so happy to be able to voice my budget needs, and have a plan worked out that fit these needs, and more! I was only expecting to get flowers from Bells and Whistles, but the value and professionalism of having them do the decor as well was unbeatable! I really enjoyed the "Do It Yourself" studio, where the staff helped me and my bridesmaids put together centerpieces and bootineers. Everyone at Bells and Whistles has passion for what they do, and are helpful and very friendly. I would without a doubt recommend Bells and Whistles to anyone. Your highest expectations will be exceeded!!!
kimberlycoppee
Wedding: 7/8/11
Dorothy and Bells and Whistles made my rehersal dinner and wedding day breathtaking!!! My mother in law and guests cannot stop raving about Dorothy's creative eye for the rehersal dinner. Additionally, everyone at the wedding were amazed by the beauty of every one of Dorothy's details. I could not imagine working with a better person!!!
Daniellle
Wedding: 6/16/11
Dorothy, is simply wonderful! Our ceremony decor, the centerpieces, and my gorgeous bouquets......truely speechless. I loved everything and she made our black n gold wedding classy.Thank you again,Danielle and Mike Westbrook Goooo Steelers
OBXbride
Wedding: 6/11/11
Dorothy had me at hello. :-) On a whim, we decided to stop by the Bells and Whistles studio on our way out of town to see what they had to offer. It was almost closing time when we arrived, and we didn't have an appointment, so we were really just expecting to look around the shop and maybe flip through a few albums of events they had designed. Instead, Dorothy stopped what she was doing to sit down and work with us for an hour. As we were talking and she was pulling out fabrics, ribbons, and design books, I really got the feeling that she was approaching us in a way of “This is what I hear you saying your vision is, so here are some ideas that you might consider.” vs. “Here’s what I have and have done in the past, so maybe you’d like that too.” … and we loved it. This, combined with Dorothy's sense of calm mixed with enthusiasm and creativity for her craft let us know that she was going to be the perfect florist/event designer for us to work with. Dorothy was prompt, flexible, easy to work with, and stayed within our budget throughout the planning process. The look Dorothy and team created for our ceremony and reception was everything we had hoped for and more! I completely trusted her judgment, let her run with a few ideas, and was so glad that I did. My mom and I had pieces we wanted to incorporate into the decor and Dorothy worked to ensure everything seamlessly melded together. Her florals were fresh and incredibly beautiful! I loved my bouquet so much that I had it preserved afterwards. The non-floral elements she used were equally amazing. From the iron work at the altar, to the vintage furniture lounge area, and the "Love is sweet" frames by by the cake table, every detail was absolutely perfect. Dorothy and team at Bells and Whistles come with my highest recommendation!
Fran
Wedding: 5/15/11
Bells and Whisltes made my wedding day more beautiful than I could have ever imagined! Creativity, punctuality and overall quality make for an overall unforgettable experience. Look no further!!!
kristen6488
Wedding: 5/14/11
The flowers and arrangements were absolutely stunning! Dorothy has amazing creativity and great suggestions to help you get whatever look you are going for at the most reasonable price! I was amazed by the vibrant colors and flowers that were provided!
Vaughn/Chavanne
Wedding: 10/10/10
From the very beginning we fell in love with Dorothy and her staff. The very act of putting and pulling everything together was fun and fascinating. She took a hum drum outside space and created a magical enchanted garden that our guest are still talking about. From the bottom of our hearts we thank Dorothy for adding the beauty to a thrilling good time.
Kate Taylor
Wedding: 10/9/10
Dorothy and the staff at Bells and Whistles are wonderful. My rehersal dinner and wedding flower were gorgeous. They were fun to work with and really took time to understand what I was looking for. All of the flowers, from the mother's corsages to the bridal bouquet's, exceeded my expectations. Their hard work and talent was apparent to myself and all our guests. The reception centerpieces were a SHOW STOPPER! I could not have been happier with Bells and Whistles - They ROCK!!!
Hope
Wedding: 10/1/10
Dorothy form Bells and Whistles in obx NC. provided my husband and I with such an amazing wedding day experience. She was able to understand my vision from the first time we met, and being able to put it all together on our special day perfectly! I couldnt imagine our wedding day without the special touch of Bell & Whistles, it wouldnt of been the same. Dorothy is very creative and has a wonderful sense of nature and organic visions. Everything was tastefully decorated without over powering the beauty of the ocean and beach landscape around us. Thanks again to Dorothy and Bells & Whisles for providing us with such a wonderful experience.
katilynch
Wedding: 9/26/10
Dorothy and her staff were WONDERFUL. The process was easy and painless. I gave her my budget and a picture of what I was thinking and she way exceeded my expectations. My fiancee also called to have flowers delivered to me on the day of the wedding. Let me tell you, I have NEVER seen more gorgeous tulips in my life- the stems were 2-3 feet long and the flowers were PERFECT and presented in a gorgeous vase. When he saw them, he was blown away too and said that they were worth double what he spent on them. They were also very flexible- we had last minute changes due to rain and they had no problem re-delivering all the bouquets, etc. to another home. I highly recommend Bells & Whistles for your wedding, or just an everyday arrangement...they were great!!
Dana
Wedding: 9/24/10
We were so happy with every aspect of our wedding flowers and directions! Dorthy and her crew were so fun to work with. She had the best decoration ideas and put together the most amazing flowers I have ever seen. Thanks so much!
kiran
Wedding: 5/29/10
We had no real "vision" for the decor and flowers and were able to createa beautiful, unique design with Dorothy"s knowledge of flowers and decor. The best part were fresh, seasonal flowers. Everyone raved about the flowers and the bridal bouquet was GORGEOUS! I never realized how much flowers add to a wedding..