After years of growing and managing our own flower farm, sustainability has become an integral part of our sustainable floral design studio. We are so glad to see more and more florists turning away from floral foam and embracing locally grown blooms. I’m sure most of you probably don’t even know what floral foam is […]

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March 12, 2024

Sustainable Floral Design | Luxury Weddings

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Repurposing flowers in your wedding is a strategy to use your ceremony flowers a second time in your reception. Seems simple enough right? Wrong! If your goal is to maximize your usage then plan accordingly and choose floral elements that lend themselves to repurposing. Here are some tips and tricks when it comes to repurposing […]

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March 12, 2024

Repurposing Wedding Flowers | Virginia Florist

Pedestal floral arrangements

I hate to be the bearer of bad news. You shouldn’t DIY your wedding flowers. It is going to be tempting when your wedding budget feels overwhelming to just go to Trader Joe’s and buy some flowers but trust me that is not going to create the wedding you have been dreaming about. I have […]

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March 12, 2024

DIY Wedding Flowers | Why Not to Do It Yourself

Don't DIY your wedding flowers

Budgeting your wedding can be so overwhelming and scary. Trying to figure out how much to spend and in what areas is what most couples struggle with. I take a pragmatic approach when it comes to wedding budgets: spend more on the things you care about and less on the things you don’t. What is […]

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February 12, 2024

How to Maximize your Wedding Floral budget | Virginia Wedding Tips