Hamptons Flower Delivery: Manhattan to East End — A NYC Florist's Summer Guide
TJ Flowers & Events
By the TJ Flowers & Events design team — Manhattan florist since 1988.
Hamptons Flower Delivery from a Manhattan Studio That Knows the East End
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, our Manhattan studio runs Hamptons delivery routes covering Westhampton, Quogue, Hampton Bays, Southampton, Water Mill, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, East Hampton, Wainscott, Amagansett, and Montauk. For 30 years our team has designed flowers for Hamptons houses, dinner parties, and summer events — bringing the same studio aesthetic and quality that defines our Manhattan work to the East End.
This guide covers what we deliver, when, where, and how to plan flowers for a Hamptons summer.
Hamptons Delivery Schedule (Memorial Day–Labor Day)
Route days
- Thursday: Manhattan → all Hamptons (weekly) — designed for Friday arrival/weekend party prep
- Friday: Express Manhattan → Hamptons (priority deliveries)
- Saturday: By special arrangement (large events, weddings)
Order cutoffs
- Thursday delivery: Order by Tuesday 5 PM
- Friday express: Order by Thursday 5 PM ($75 express surcharge)
- Same-day to Hamptons: Not available — drive time is 2.5-3 hours each way
Coverage zones
| Town | Delivery fee |
|---|---|
| Westhampton, Quogue, Hampton Bays | $95 |
| Southampton, Water Mill | $110 |
| Bridgehampton, Sagaponack, Sag Harbor, Wainscott | $125 |
| East Hampton, Amagansett | $135 |
| Montauk | $165 |
Hamptons Beach House Style
The Hamptons aesthetic is informal-luxury — relaxed, but never sloppy. Floral should feel like it was just picked from a garden, even when it's a hand-thrown ceramic vessel of David Austin garden roses. Specific guidance:
What works
- Garden roses, hydrangea, sweet pea, lisianthus — abundant, lush
- White, blush, soft yellow, sage palettes — warm but airy
- Hand-thrown stoneware, terracotta, blue-and-white porcelain (Hamptons classic), woven baskets
- Hydrangea is the Hamptons signature flower — every house has hydrangea bushes; bringing more in is always welcome
- Loose, natural, slightly imperfect arrangements — never tightly wired/structured
What doesn't work
- Crystal vases (too formal for beach house)
- Tight round formal bouquets (too city)
- Modern sculptural minimalism (clashes with relaxed coastal aesthetic)
- Dark moody palettes (too dramatic for daylight beach setting)
Common Hamptons Floral Occasions
The weekend dinner party
Most-requested. Long farm-table runner with garden roses, hydrangea, ranunculus, eucalyptus. Mixed with bud vases of single garden roses interspersed. Tapered candles in stoneware holders. $400-$1,200 for a 10-12 person dinner depending on tablescape complexity.
The full beach house arrival arrangement
For homeowners arriving Friday for the weekend — multiple arrangements set up before they arrive:
- Kitchen island: Lush garden centerpiece $250-$500
- Dining table: Long low arrangement $400-$800
- Living room console: Statement piece $300-$600
- Bedside / primary bedroom: Small posy $80-$150
- Powder room: Small accent $80-$120
- Outdoor table (deck/patio): Garden centerpiece $200-$400
- Total for full house: $1,500-$3,500
Hamptons wedding
Hamptons weddings are a separate scope — venues like Wölffer Estate, the Topping Rose House, Bridgehampton Inn, private estates. We design Hamptons weddings as full-service installations with our team driving out for setup. Contact our wedding team directly.
Charity gala / benefit
The Hamptons summer benefit circuit — Robin Hood, NYRR, EHL, etc. We service these as full event installations.
Weekly summer subscription
For homeowners spending the full summer in the Hamptons, a weekly subscription to the same address Memorial Day–Labor Day. Includes vessel rotation. $250-$650/week depending on tier.
Pricing for Common Hamptons Orders
| Order type | Investment |
|---|---|
| Welcome bouquet (delivered to house) | $200–$500 |
| Dinner party tablescape (10-12 person) | $400–$1,200 |
| Full house arrival arrangements | $1,500–$3,500 |
| Weekly summer subscription | $250–$650/week |
| Hamptons private event (50-100 guests) | $5,000–$25,000 |
| Hamptons wedding (150 guests) | $30,000–$80,000 |
| Delivery fee (varies by town) | $95–$165 |
How Manhattan Florist Service Compares to Local Hamptons Shops
The Hamptons has good local florists. Why drive flowers from Manhattan?
- Quality consistency — same studio team that designs your Manhattan flowers; same standards
- Selection — Manhattan studios source from the 28th Street wholesale market, the largest in the U.S., with weekly access to peonies, garden roses, and specialty blooms that don't always stock at Hamptons local shops
- Same-relationship service — your Manhattan designer knows your home, your taste, your preferences
- Larger event capacity — for weddings or events 100+ guests, Manhattan studios have the team scale that local shops often don't
That said, for last-minute or smaller orders, local Hamptons florists are excellent and faster. We recommend our Manhattan service for planned weekly delivery, dinner parties planned ahead, and major events.
Working With TJ Flowers for the Hamptons
For 30+ summers our team has driven the LIE on Thursday mornings, deliveries packed for the East End. Our drivers know the houses, the gates, the housekeepers, the pool houses, the back-entry doors. The relationship is everything in the Hamptons — we treat it that way.
To plan Hamptons flowers, please contact our team or call (212) 628-1214. For weekly summer subscriptions, contact us by Memorial Day so we can plan the route.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hamptons flower delivery cost from Manhattan?
Delivery fees range $95-$165 depending on town (Westhampton through Montauk). Arrangements themselves are priced like our Manhattan work — $200-$500 for a welcome bouquet, $400-$1,200 for a dinner party tablescape, $1,500-$3,500 for full house arrival.
What days do you deliver to the Hamptons?
Thursday is our standard route day (designed for Friday weekend prep). Friday express available with $75 surcharge. Saturday by special arrangement for large events.
Do you do Hamptons weddings?
Yes — we design Hamptons weddings as full-service installations. Our team drives out for setup and breakdown. Pricing: $30,000-$80,000 for a 150-guest wedding (includes Manhattan-to-Hamptons logistics).
Can I have weekly flowers all summer?
Yes — weekly summer subscriptions Memorial Day through Labor Day. $250-$650/week. Vessel rotation included. Set up by mid-May for the season.
What flowers work best in Hamptons summer heat?
Hydrangea (the Hamptons signature), garden roses, lisianthus, and orchids hold up best in coastal heat. Peonies wilt quickly above 85°F — better for early June than late July. We bring all flowers refrigerated until install.
Do you deliver as far as Montauk?
Yes — Montauk is the eastern end of our route. Delivery fee $165. Order by Tuesday for Thursday Montauk delivery.
What if I need flowers same-day in the Hamptons?
Same-day not possible from Manhattan (drive is 2.5-3 hours). For same-day, call us — we may be able to recommend a vetted local Hamptons florist who matches our quality standards for that one order.
One Final Note
The Hamptons is a season — May through September, three days a week of guests, dinner parties, charity galas, casual barefoot afternoons, and the occasional weekend wedding. Flowers are part of the texture of that season. We make sure they show up looking like they belong.
To plan Hamptons summer flowers, please contact our team or call (212) 628-1214.
