Transformative Floral Artistry

SEMIA is one of the nation’s premier floral enterprises, renowned for its award-winning luxury event designs and services. Our artistry is inspired by the beauty of diverse landscapes, and is known for its abundance, attention to color, and thoughtful movement. We create experiences and transform environments that captivate and transcend expectations.

“You have forever transformed how my family and I believe all of our guests think about flowers.”

— Madeleine Hobbs, Client

Our Story

Founded in 2000 by chief executive officer and creative director Semia Dunne, SEMIA has built a reputation for delivering wondrous floral artistry. Dunne has been recognized as one of the nation’s top floral designers by Martha Stewart Weddings and one of the 125 most exciting floral artists in North America by Florists Review Magazine.

Semia and her team have provided moving floral designs for weddings and large-scale events both near and far. The team’s work has been featured in dozens of publications, including Vogue, People, Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, Boston Weddings and many more.

Our Mission

To transform environments and the human experience through exceptional floral artistry.

Words from Our Founder

I knew from a very early age that flowers made me feel something. Emotions like peace and excitement, wonder and comfort. They have always felt like home, an extension of my very being, my soul, my heart. The essence of what it means to feel alive. They are my constant in an ever changing world and my love for them only deepens as I move throughout life.

Sometimes I reminisce about a paper I wrote for my college philosophy course, long before the notion of a floral career ever existed in my mind. We were tasked with writing about the idea of “potential” and I chose to use a tight tulip bud as my example. I argued that in some ways, the bud was more beautiful than the actual blossoming flower because of the innate potential of what it will be, that is bottled within. To look at that bud and to know of the wonder that is to come, is that an even more beautiful characteristic than the showy, colorful bloom that you know will expire within days?

The jury remains out, as my feelings on the topic are complex. They delight at events when they are at their peak, but those tight buds are still so intoxicating to me. I’ve made a life out of celebrating the showiest parts of flowers, and even at this stage, their potential continues to put forth a deep well of emotions for all to experience. No longer the potential for what they will be , but rather, for what they will do. And that is of course, the potential to transform human emotions.

My favorite quote of all time comes from the mind of William Wordsworth, “Nature never did betray the heart that loved her.”

Flowers have given back to me in more ways than I can detail here. They have afforded me a life where I have discovered and worked with many wonderful people. They keep me connected to the human condition, and allow me to spread joy in the best way I know how. They continue to cradle me, this team, and our ongoing journey at SEMIA.