Do I Need A Wedding Florist? Or Should I DIY?
As a Utah wedding florist, I’m often asked whether it’s better to hire a professional or take the DIY route for wedding flowers. It’s an important question; flowers shape the feeling of your day, and understanding your options helps you plan with confidence.
Both paths can be beautiful. It simply comes down to the experience you want on your wedding day and the atmosphere you hope to create.
When DIY Wedding Flowers Make Sense
DIY can be a lovely option if you’re hoping for something simple and hands-on. Here are a few moments where DIY might be a good fit:
1. You’re Planning Small, Minimal Florals
If your wedding only needs a few pieces like a bridal bouquet, a handful of bud vases, or greenery for tables, DIY can be manageable.
2. You Have Time and Support
DIY flowers require hours of prep: prepping buckets, processing stems, storing flowers properly, and assembling everything within 24–48 hours of the wedding. If you have a reliable friend group ready to help, this can be fun and memorable.
3. You’re Comfortable with Imperfection
Fresh flowers don’t always cooperate. If you’re okay with flexibility and a few unexpected quirks, DIY may be a sweet, creative option.
When Hiring a Florist Is the Better Choice
When you envision a curated, cohesive, and stress-free floral experience, working with a professional becomes invaluable. Here’s why couples often choose a Utah wedding florist for their day:
1. Expertise and Design Vision
A florist knows how to source the right blooms for temperature, use the right tools, and create arrangements with artistry and movement. Professional design brings a level of refinement that’s hard to achieve at midnight in an air bnb the night before your wedding.
2. Stress-Free Setup and Teardown
On your wedding day, you should be relaxing, getting ready, and soaking in every moment; not trimming stems or figuring out floral mechanics. A florist handles delivery, setup, installations, and clean-up so everything feels seamless. Florists have a team so that your family and friends don’t have to lift a finger.
3. Access to Quality Flowers
Florists source premium blooms from wholesalers and flower farmers that aren’t available to the public. The difference shows in texture, longevity, and overall design quality.
4. Complex Designs Require Skill
Arches, hanging installations, large centerpieces, and anything requiring structure or mechanics quickly become overwhelming without professional tools and knowledge. These pieces are where florists shine.
5. Green Fingers + Scratches
Be prepared to ruin your manicure and have green fingers. Also remember, you’ll be dealing with tools like snips, wire, and thorny stems. It’s common to get scratches. If this isn’t something you’re excited about, book a florist!
6. Time
One thing couples don’t always expect is how much time DIY actually takes. From picking up flowers to cleaning stems to arranging and transporting everything, the hours add up quickly!
So… DIY or Hire a Utah Wedding Florist?
There’s no wrong answer—only what feels right for your wedding vision and your capacity. DIY can be meaningful and creative for smaller needs. Hiring a professional creates a polished, cohesive atmosphere and gives you space to be fully present.
If you’re dreaming of thoughtful, artful Utah wedding flowers and want an experience that feels peaceful and intuitive, I’d love to help bring your vision to life.
Let’s Design Florals They’ll Remember
If you’re ready to explore options or want guidance on what would work best for your day, contact us to learn more about our floral services. I’d love to talk through your ideas and help you create something unforgettable. We offer Full Service Floral Design and Pre-Designed Wedding Collections that have DIY options if you’d like to give it a try!
