About Us
CHARLOTTE, NC WEDDING FLORIST
Rachel’s Story
I've been working with flowers since I was 17, starting at a grocery store floral department in my hometown and eventually becoming assistant manager at a flower shop in Milwaukee. After moving to Charlotte in 2018, I tried the corporate world but quickly realized my heart was elsewhere—I was meant to be creating with flowers and building genuine relationships with people celebrating life's biggest moments.
What started as Rachel Hiemer Studio has evolved into Little Dove Floral, where I focus purely on what I love most: collaborating with couples to create original wedding florals that feel authentically theirs. After years of juggling both printmaking and florals under one brand, I realized each deserved its own space to flourish.
Now, as a mom of two boys, I've built Little Dove Floral around what matters most to me: creating beautiful work while being present for my family, and forming genuine connections with couples who value creativity and collaboration.
Our Mission
To transform wedding visions into living art through creative collaboration, expert flower knowledge, and authentic partnership, creating florals that feel uniquely yours, not recreated from someone else's wedding.
Our Vision
We envision a world where couples never have to choose between expert floral design and genuine partnership, where flower knowledge is shared generously rather than guarded, and where every wedding feels authentically personal.
Creative Collaboration
The best florals happen when we work together. Your vision + my flower expertise = something neither of us could have imagined alone.
AUTHENTIC EXPRESSION
Your wedding flowers should feel like you, not like copies of someone else's design. I create original pieces that reflect who you are as a couple.
FLOWER EXPERTISE
I'm obsessed with unique varieties, seasonality, and sourcing, and I love sharing that knowledge so you feel confident and excited about your choices.
The Little Dove Experience
FLOWER EXPERTISE
I'm obsessed with unique varieties, seasonality, and sourcing, and I love sharing that knowledge so you feel confident.
EXPERT BUT APPROACHABLE
High-level floral artistry with a warm, down-to- earth personality—expertise without the intimidation factor.
GENUINE RELATIONSHIPS
From our first consultation to your wedding day, I prioritize authentic connection and making this process fun, not stressful.
Are we a Match?
I'd love to hear about your vision and share how my flower obsession can bring it to life in ways you never imagined