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- 2022
The Poppy Pod
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"Thank you, Julia, for taking the time to listen and create my wedding vision. Your positivity,..."
"Julia was spectacular to work with. She made my floral vision come true on our wedding day. She was..."
Why couples loved this vendor
- Venue Setup
- Attention to Detail
- Centerpieces
- Flowers Quality
About this vendor
Poppy Pod Floral Design is a full-service wedding floral company that has office in Santa Barbara, California and beyond. We specialize in creating romantic and unique pieces for every wedding. Owner and lead designer Julia Bystriakova has been designing wedding flowers for a decade and is passionate about creating stunning designs to suit any style.
Services Offered
Poppy Pod Floral Design offers clients comprehensive wedding floral services. In an initial consultation, we'll meet with you to discuss your floral vision, including colors, flowers, designs, and finishing touches. You will have the opportunity to view samples, and the florist can visit your wedding venue ahead of time to ensure all the pieces will coordinate with the space. We will deliver, set up, and clean up all items on the wedding day. Poppy Pod can create the following floral arrangements for your Big Day:
- Altar decor
- Aisle decor
- Bouquets
- Boutonnieres
- Centerpieces
- Chuppah, arch decor
- Corsages
- Flower crowns
- Flower petals
- Single flowers
- Cocktai table bud vases
- Welcome sign decor
- Welcome table, bar arranngements
- Cake flowers
Experience
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8 years in business
FAQ
What is the average price for a bridal bouquet?
$180
What is the average price for a bridesmaid bouquet?
$90
What is the average price for a boutonniere?
$25
What is the average price for a low table arrangement (per arrangement)?
$135
What is the average price for an elevated table arrangement (per arrangement)?
$160
Which of the following are included in the cost of your floral services?
Clean Up
Consultations
Delivery
Event Design
Set Up
Venue Visit
How would you describe your floral designs?
Modern
Nautical
Romantic
Rustic
Tropical
Which of the following services do you provide?
Clean Up
Consultations
Delivery
Event Design
Samples
Set Up
Venue Visit
What types of arrangements do you provide?
Aisle Decor
Altar Decor
Bouquets
Boutonnieres
Centerpieces
Chuppah Decor
Corsages
Flower Baskets
Flower Crowns
Flower Petals
Single Flowers
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Reviews of The Poppy Pod
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The florist consistently exceeded expectations, delivering gorgeous, cohesive arrangements and bouquets that elevated ceremonies and receptions. Reviewers praised their creativity, attentiveness, punctuality, clear communication, venue visits, and budget flexibility. The process was smooth and stress-free and comes highly recommended.
Salma Sent on 03/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful Flowers
Thank you, Julia, for taking the time to listen and create my wedding vision. Your positivity, support and excitement made this process a dream come true. The flowers were beautifully designed, and my two floral stands made my wedding perfect.
Lisa Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Just what we wanted
Julia was very easy to work with. She delivered exactly what we wanted and even more on the arch. She nailed the design and we highly recommend her. 10/10
Nicole Sent on 07/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing Florist
We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about working with Julia for our wedding florals. From the very beginning, she brought such creativity, care, and professionalism to the process. We envisioned flowers that would harmonize with the natural beauty of our venue, and Julia not only understood that vision, she elevated it. She went the extra mile by visiting the venue in advance and thoughtfully incorporating local flora into her designs, creating arrangements that felt organic, elegant, and utterly magical.
Julia was also incredibly flexible and thoughtful when it came to our budget. She provided multiple design options that honored our ideas while staying within our means, never compromising on beauty or quality. On the day of the wedding, she was punctual, calm, and communicative, ensuring every floral detail was perfectly in place. Thanks to her artistry and dedication, our ceremony and reception spaces were absolutely stunning. Working with Julia was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.
Julia was also incredibly flexible and thoughtful when it came to our budget. She provided multiple design options that honored our ideas while staying within our means, never compromising on beauty or quality. On the day of the wedding, she was punctual, calm, and communicative, ensuring every floral detail was perfectly in place. Thanks to her artistry and dedication, our ceremony and reception spaces were absolutely stunning. Working with Julia was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.
Cathy Sent on 10/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Would highly recommend Poppy Pod!
We had such a great experience working with Poppy Pod! We had a small civil ceremony at the SB courthouse, so all I needed was a wedding bouquet. I reached out to Julia a few weeks before the ceremony and had such an easy experience with her. I sent over some inspo pics and asked for something with dusty pink overtones to match my shoes, and she fully delivered! The process was smooth and stress-free, and resulted in an absolutely gorgeous bouquet. Would highly recommend Poppy Pod for your big day!
Aileen Sent on 09/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful flowers!
I loved what was created for us on our wedding day. I sent inspiration photos along with a description of what I was looking for and it turned out even more beautifully than I had imagined.
The flowers were delivered and set up at the venue without a hitch and we received compliments on how beautiful the arrangements were. Would highly recommend!
The flowers were delivered and set up at the venue without a hitch and we received compliments on how beautiful the arrangements were. Would highly recommend!
Dasha Sent on 06/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful!
Julia is an amazing florist and helped bring my vision to life. I got so many compliments on my bridal bouquet throughout the night! She is affordable and was patient with me while we worked on a quote that fit my vision and budget. I would highly recommend her services in the Santa Barbara area! Thank you, Julia!!
Morgan Sent on 08/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful flowers
Julia was so helpful in the process with florals and asking all of the right questions. The flowers were perfect. She showed up right on time and did exactly what we discussed.
Caley Sent on 08/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing Florist
We recently got married in Santa Barbara and I found the poppy pod not fully knowing exactly what I wanted - I sent Julia a Pinterest board, had a few back and forth with her via email about layout (we did long banquet tables and I decided I wanted the bud vase look, and ground florals vs an arch etc) - somehow she knew what I wanted even better than I did. The bouquets were beyond gorgeous, and the entire aesthetic was perfect. I got SO many compliments on my flowers and I didn’t even have that many!! Julia is a magician and I cannot recommend her enough!
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Team
Julia Bystriakova
owner and lead designer
Anastasia
florist
Kathryn
Foral assistant
Natasha
florist
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This vendor will travel up to within 50 miles
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