Floral Advice I’d Give You If I Wasn’t Afraid Of Hurting Your Feelings
We’ve all seen this trend on Instagram and TikTok, and I thought it was time to hop on the bandwagon. Blog Edition.
If you’re new here, welcome! I’m Mikayla, a wedding and event florist from Salt Lake City, Utah. I love helping brides plan their dream wedding flowers. And if we’re going to be besties, I want to give you some loving advice.
Here are ten pieces of wedding floral advice I’d give you if I wasn’t afraid of hurting your feelings:
1.Stop Obsessing Over Specific Flowers
Nature has a season too, and those peonies you want? Are not available all year round. If there is a chance we’ll get them off-season, they’ll be ridiculously expensive or poor quality. Or both! I understand that there are some flowers you really like, or may be meaningful to you. But if a flower you want literally doesn’t grow that time of year, we’ll either be getting a substitute or going with faux florals. My advice? Trust your florist to pick what’s fresh and in season. Focus on vibe and colour palette, not exact flower names.
2. Simple Doesn’t Always Mean Cheap
A clean, minimal, and modern design still takes hours of planning, designing, ordering, and labor. Simplicity is a style, not a shortcut. Often, it costs more because each flower has to be PERFECT.
3. Florists Are Artists
If you ask me to replicate a bouquet or other design, I will kindly remind you that I can create something inspired by your photos. But recreating another florist’s design doesn’t honor my creativity as a designer or the uniqueness of your wedding day. I want to customize your day and make it yours! Not someone else’s.
4. Your Aunt With A Costco Bouquet Is Not Just As Good
I have spent years in floral design classes, workshops, and learning how to be the best at what I do. Respect the craft.
5. If Flowers Are A Priority, Budget Like It Is
I’m sorry to be the one to break it to you, but you will not be able to get a lush floral arch, 15 centerpieces, a welcome sign, boutonnieres, corsages, and 10 bridesmaid bouquets for $700. You will have to either raise your budget, or edit your wishlist.
6. I’m Not Just Doing Your Flowers; I’m Designing An Atmosphere
Florals are not an afterthought. I’m crafting a mood and experience for you and your guests. The flowers can help make or break a beautiful day.
7. Pick a Vision And Stick With It
If you often change your mind about what style, flowers, or vibe you’re going for, it will weaken your overall design. Once we get down a style and colors, please trust your florist and see the magic come to life. Once again, don’t focus on specific flowers.
8. You Don’t Need Flowers Everywhere
Let’s cut the flowers from boutonnieres, corsages, bridesmaid bouquets, etc. and put that money towards a big impact moment, like a ceremony arch, fireplace mantle, or floral meadow! Trust me, you won’t miss those boutonnieres.
9. The Photos
Flowers will only live for a few days, but their beauty will live on forever in your photos.
Spend. The. Money. On. The. Flowers. Also, spend the money on a great photographer!
10. Substitutions Happen
When I order flowers, I always cross my fingers that we get what we want. But sometimes when the flowers arrive, there are broken stems, they’re moldy, or a bunch just didn’t get put in the box! I will find a substitute for that flower with the same design aesthetic and similar pricing. Mentally prepare yourself that a certain flower might not be there, but I will always find a good substitute!
Looking for your wedding florist for your Utah wedding? I’d love to chat flowers with you!
