Readers' Choice: Best Florist in West Islip

Flowers make a potent statement. Maybe it’s for a new special someone, an old flame or you just want to brighten the mood. Nothing has an emotional impact like a fresh bouquet.

There’s a natural bloom for every taste and occasion: A simple bunch of wildflowers, a dozen long-stem roses or an exotic orchid to sit on your windowsill. They accent weddings and symbolize funerals. And you can pick them up at roadside stops, grocery stores or florists.

Time to weigh in. West Islip Patch is looking to unearth the best place for flowers in town. Readers’ Choice is a new weekly feature where we ask you – our readers – to tell us your top picks.

Fresh is good. But so too is service.

Each Monday we’ll list our nominees – this week it’s florist – and ask for your recommendation. Did we leave your go-to spot off the list? Go ahead and add it in comments.

Then vote. Readers' Choice winners are all up to you, so it's important not only to vote below, but also be sure to share this contest with your friends on Facebook and Twitter! Voting closes Friday at 9 a.m.

Friday we’ll announce our winner. 

Our nominees: