You've watched a few bouquet tutorials, started recruiting family members, and you're thinking this whole DIY wedding flower thing could actually be REALLY FUN.
I LOVE IT.
Seriously. I'm a florist, and I'm all for a good DIY wedding flower adventure.
NOW WHAT?!
before you order a single stem, LET'S MAKE A PLAN!
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A FREE INTERACTIVE GUIDE from Flowers with Emily
The DIY Wedding Flower Game Plan
Seven quick decisions. One realistic wedding flower game plan. And plenty of room to have FUN.
Like... who's making all these flowers? Where are you keeping them? How are they getting to the wedding?
And who's setting everything up while you're getting your hair done?
Because I would really prefer that person isn't you.
The good news? You don't need all the answers yet. That's exactly what we're going to figure out together.
Let's figure out what you're making, what you're handing off, and what you can happily skip.
But before you order 600 roses and turn your garage into a flower shop, I have a few questions...
Picture your wedding week for a second...
picture your wedding week for a second,.,.
Maybe you're dying to make your bouquet.
Maybe your mom wants to handle the centerpieces.
Maybe Aunt Marge is perfectly happy making bud vases while drinking a glass of wine.
And maybe that giant ceremony installation is something you'd rather pay a professional to deal with.
You're making bouquets with your favorite people.
There's music playing. Somebody ordered pizza. There are flower stems all over the kitchen counter, buckets in the hallway, and approximately 47 pairs of scissors that nobody can find when they actually need them. 😂
Aunt Marge has appointed herself:
HEAD OF THE BUD VASE DEPARTMENT.
You've made beautiful flowers with people you love. You've laughed, eaten pizza, and probably made a few memories you'll still be talking about years from now.
And when wedding day arrives, you've got people you trust taking care of the flower details.
Which means you can officially RETIRE from your role as...
She's taking her position VERY seriously.
Your best friend is holding up a centerpiece asking, “Does this need another flower?”
Three people have three different opinions.
Someone's laughing so hard they have to put down their bouquet.
And somewhere in the middle of all this, you realize you're having a REALLY good time.
The flowers are turning out BEAUTIFUL.
Do they look exactly like the Pinterest inspiration? Ehhh... not quite. 😂
But your favorite cousin made that centerpiece while the two of you were laughing so hard you could barely hold your clippers.
And honestly? You love it even more because SHE made it.
AND THE BEST PART???
YOU HAVE A PLAN. AND EVERYBODY KNOWS THE PLAN.
Aunt Marge knows her bud vases.
Your mom is in charge of packing the arrangements and loading the flower delivery vehicle. She's got her list, her boxes, and VERY specific opinions about how everything should fit.
Your best friend's sister is on cleanup duty. She's sweeping up stems, collecting empty pizza boxes, and wondering how flower petals ended up in the bathroom.
BLESS HER. 😂
Somebody else is handling setup at the venue. They know what goes where, when they need to be there, and who they're supposed to call if something comes up.
And nobody needs to interrupt you halfway through getting your hair done to ask where the centerpieces are supposed to go.
BECAUSE YOU ALREADY FIGURED THAT OUT!
You've made beautiful flowers with people you love. You've laughed, eaten pizza, and probably made a few memories you'll still be talking about years from now.
And when wedding day arrives, you've got people you trust taking care of the flower details.
Which means you can officially RETIRE from your role as...
WEDDING FLOWER PROJECT MANAGER.
And get on with the job you've actually been looking forward to...
BEING THE BRIDE.
PUT DOWN THE CLIPPERS. YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED!
BABY ON BOARD! Best little assistant EVER. Feeding himself while overseeing the flower delivery!
You're making bouquets with your favorite people.
There's music playing. Somebody ordered pizza. There are flower stems all over the kitchen counter, buckets in the hallway, and approximately 47 pairs of scissors that nobody can find when they actually need them. 😂
Aunt Marge has appointed herself:
She's taking her position VERY seriously.
Your best friend is holding up a centerpiece asking, “Does this need another flower?”
Three people have three different opinions.
Someone's laughing so hard they have to put down their bouquet.
And somewhere in the middle of all this, you realize you're having a REALLY good time.
Do they look exactly like the Pinterest inspiration? Ehhh... not quite. 😂
But your favorite cousin made that centerpiece while the two of you were laughing so hard you could barely hold your clippers.
AND THE BEST PART???
Aunt Marge knows her bud vases.
Your mom is in charge of packing the arrangements and loading the flower delivery vehicle. She's got her list, her boxes, and VERY specific opinions about how everything should fit.
Your best friend's sister is on cleanup duty. She's sweeping up stems, collecting empty pizza boxes, and wondering how flower petals ended up in the bathroom.
Somebody else is handling setup at the venue. They know what goes where, when they need to be there, and who they're supposed to call if something comes up.
And nobody needs to interrupt you halfway through getting your hair done to ask where the centerpieces are supposed to go.
And get on with the job you've actually been looking forward to...
Sounds like a pretty great wedding week, right?
Flowers everywhere. Your favorite people. Pizza. Laughter. Aunt Marge taking her bud vase responsibilities VERY seriously. 😂
And the best part?
EVERYBODY KNOWS WHAT THEY'RE DOING.
Including you.
Because you've already figured out what you're making, what you're handing off, and what you're happily skipping.
Now, before we get too carried away with this beautiful little flower party...
LET'S TALK ABOUT WHAT YOU'RE ACTUALLY SIGNING YOURSELF UP FOR...
So, what are you actually signing yourself up for?
Maybe you're excited to make your bouquet . Maybe you and your bridesmaids are going to spend an afternoon making centerpieces with snacks, music, and somebody's questionable flower-arranging opinions.
Sounds like a GREAT time to me.
But maybe you've also put a giant ceremony arch on your DIY list.
And 16 centerpieces.
And boutonnières for every man who's ever been related to your fiancé.
And flowers for the welcome sign, the cake table, the cocktail tables, and that one little corner you saw on Pinterest.
At some point, somebody is going to have to make all of those things.
And I'd love for you to decide whether you actually WANT to be that somebody.
You can delegate it to one of your very capable people.
Because you've got OPTIONS.
**DIY SOME. SIMPLIFY SOME. DELEGATE SOME. HIRE SOME. SKIP SOME.**
And yes, skipping is a perfectly respectable wedding flower decision. 😂
Your guests are coming to see you get married.
**THEY'RE NOT CONDUCTING A FLORAL INVENTORY.**
Now let's figure out which flowers actually make sense for YOU.
OKAY, SO HOW DO WE MAKE THAT HAPPEN?
OKAY, SO HOW DO WE MAKE THAT HAPPEN?
A FREE interactive guide to help you figure out what you're making, what you're handing off, and what you can happily SKIP.
Because right now, you've got flower ideas.
LOTS of flower ideas.
You've got Pinterest pictures, a very enthusiastic mother, an aunt with buckets, and possibly a bridesmaid who's already volunteered everyone for centerpiece duty.
A FREE interactive guide to help you figure out what you're making, what you're handing off, and what you can happily SKIP.
Because right now, you've got flower ideas.
LOTS of flower ideas.
You've got Pinterest pictures, a very enthusiastic mother, an aunt with buckets, and possibly a bridesmaid who's already volunteered everyone for centerpiece duty.
BUT WHO'S ACTUALLY DOING WHAT?!
Meet your DIY Wedding Flower Game Plan!
Meet your DIY Wedding Flower Game Plan!
That's what we're going to figure out.
I'll walk you through seven decisions that help you sort through your flower wish list, decide what makes sense for YOUR wedding, and figure out who needs to be involved.
You get to click through, make your choices, and build your very own wedding flower game plan as you go.
And when you're finished?
IThat's what we're going to figure out.
I'll walk you through seven decisions that help you sort through your flower wish list, decide what makes sense for YOUR wedding, and figure out who needs to be involved.
You get to click through, make your choices, and build your very own wedding flower game plan as you go.
And when you're finished?
A printable plan with your flower decisions, your people, and the details you've already figured out.
So when Mom asks what she's responsible for...
Or Aunt Marge wants to know exactly what she's volunteered herself for...
You can say:
IT'S IN THE PLAN!
YOU'LL HAVE A PLAN YOU CAN ACTUALLY SHARE.
And everybody can get on with having a GREAT time making flowers.
A printable plan with your flower decisions, your people, and the details you've already figured out.
So when Mom asks what she's responsible for...
Or Aunt Marge wants to know exactly what she's volunteered herself for...
You can say:
And everybody can get on with having a GREAT time making flowers.
Hi, I’m Emily. I’m a Type B Florist.
I've been making wedding flowers for over 20 years.
Little weddings. Big weddings. Over-the-top New York City weddings.
I've arranged flowers in gorgeous studios, garages, kitchens, and places that were DEFINITELY never intended to be flower shops.
I once made a 27-FOOT FLOWER WALL for my own wedding.
And here's something else you should know about me..
I'VE SEEN SOME THINGS, GIRLFRIEND.
PUT DOWN THE CLIPPERS. YOU'RE THE BRIDE!
I was the bride AND the florist at my own wedding.
Yes. I did my own wedding flowers.
Including a 27-FOOT FLOWER WALL.
Because apparently I cannot be trusted to keep things simple when there are flowers involved. HAHA.
And I LOVED that flower wall.
But I also remember what it felt like to have a million flower details floating around in my head when I was supposed to be getting ready to GET MARRIED.
So when I tell you that I want you to enjoy making your wedding flowers, I REALLY mean it.
I want you laughing with your favorite people.
I want Aunt Marge proudly showing everybody her bud vases.
I want you to have flowers you love, memories you'll keep, and people who know exactly what they're supposed to be doing.