Florist or Diy?

Personally, I hired a florist. I’m not great with DIY and I didn’t want to have to worry about getting even more stuff to our venue. I think as long as the florist is in your budget, I’d do that.

I've thought about this too and honestly I just don't want to worry about having to put the flowers together the night before and then having to store them. I think hiring a florist is a little more convenient and one less thing you'll need to worry about.

View Quoted Comment Yea at this point im leaning towards a florist cause i’d def Feel to anxious about all of it!

View Quoted Comment Im leaning that way, I would be too overwhelmed and that’s the last thing I need! Lol

I’m doing diy, but we have minimal flowers- my bouquet, two MOH bouquets, and 2-3 boutonnières. I haven’t decided on centerpieces yet, but most likely just greenery. I wouldn’t take on the task of multiple centerpieces, bouquets, boutonnières, corsages, etc because I’d feel way too stressed and it’s not worth $500 savings to me.

If the savings was 500 for me, I would have chosen a florist. We are DIYing our flowers from Sam’s and my arrangements are pretty simple. But that is saving us 2-3K which is definitely worth it to me.

I am in this same situation. I actually went through the whole process of designing my arrangements with Bloominous. Was definitely cheaper than I was expecting and I’m actually excited about putting them all together (I’m fairly crafty and have a handful of people excited to help) However, the part I’m most concerned about is transporting everything from our house to the venue (45 minute drive). Because of this, I am actually meeting with a florist tomorrow. If they can stay within the budget I had for Bloominous, I am going to switch to the florist since they will deliver the flowers to the venue. It will be a huge worry off my shoulders.

I hired a florist because I prefer the look and feel of real flowers. I didn't want to deal with storing fake flowers, or trying to find good flowers in the winter.

We ended up finding a fabulous florist 5 minutes from our home and she came in right at budget.

View Quoted Comment I wish! We’d have to be doing my bridal bouquet 5 bridesmaids 10 boutonnieres and piece for the arch andd all the reception flowers. I’m already stressed. I think I answered my own question 😅

View Quoted Comment Yes that much money saved is SO worth it!!

View Quoted Comment Hopefully everything works out for you, fingers crossed love 🤞🏾

View Quoted Comment That’s amazing!! Storing flowers is what makes me nervous since they would be delivered 2-3 days before the wedding and I do not have a green thumb at all lol

We hired a florist but are also incorporating DIY. Our florist is amazing and totally on board with our mix of DIY and her expertise.

View Quoted Comment The florist I spoke with told me that she’d be happy to order our blooms for a DIY aspect as well. My grandma and aunt love make floral arrangements as a hobby and they really want to make our centerpieces for the reception so I think its a win/win!

Hi!

I'm doing mine DIY! I decided to do DIY because of the price difference and then I know for sure it's exactly the types of flowers that I want. My mum and I did the flowers for my brothers wedding so we have a little bit of a "background" on what we need to do and pre flower care.Though it can be overwhelming I say do it but only if you want to Obv. I ordered off FiftyFlowers and got all of my flowers for our 15 centerpieces, Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Corsages for Just under $950. See my brothers centerpieces my mom and I made!

My Brother's centerpieces

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I’m a diy Bride. My Mom had a Floral and Gift shop, so I have a bit of knowledge.

I just did simple arrangements that can be broken down easily if need be.

I also purposely didn’y try to create anything beyond my skill set.

I’m planning to post pictures once it’s all over.

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Alayna, did you do your own draping? or did it come with the venue?

View Quoted Comment The draping came with the venue !

My wedding was Saturday August 24th. This is how our flowers turned out. My mum and maid of honor helped. They came out beautiful. I purchased the flowers from fifty flowers website!

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Your flowers turned out beautiful, Alanya

Your wedding overall looked beautiful!