Wedding Flowers: Part Diy, Part Professional

That’s weird... I mean I’ve seen plenty of people only have bouquets and whatever else from a florist and have other decor be DIY.
However what she said about buying the flowers from her to do the centerpieces - you might wanna check it out anyway just to see how much she would quote you on it, if you’re interested in that.
But otherwise that’s strange to me

Yes, I have seen this before from florists. I believe it is common - they don't want their name to be attached to an event where some of the arrangements are not theirs but might be interpreted as theirs, and are not to a standard or quality they would stand by. And then guests think that they did the arrangement, or maybe the venue posts a picture and tags them - the concern is that their image could be damaged if people misinterpret DIY work as done by them, which could cost them business.

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I agree. They don't want your work being misinterpreted as theirs. For instance, my photographer tags all other vendors on her wedding blog for each wedding so that clients can see not only her work, but the work of other vendors she works with. So if my photographer tagged the florist, but the florist only provided the bouquets then it would be misrepresented that the florist also provided the centerpieces. It's the florist's way of ensuring that DIY or other florist's work isn't being presented as hers. This is fairly common with other vendors as well.

That explains a lot that I hadn’t even considered. It does make sense that the florist wouldn’t want their name/reputation tied to stuff they didn’t do.

Yes, this is extremely common and I would even say standard practice, especially with reputable florists who specialize in weddings. I looked at roughly 10 different florists and every single one had this same rule.

I would definitely check out prices for her wholesale flowers tho. She might be able to make a “DIY KIT” for you...

Every florist is different. Have you checked out fiftyflowers.com? You can diy bouquets and centerpieces inexpensively.

I haven't heard of that before... I would honestly check with other florists. I guess I understand their concern, they don't someone to think something was done by them when it wasn't or vice versa and not get credit for their work. but it's kind of odd to me that they have such specific requirements. The florist I used never said anything to me about even giving them credit for the flowers or centerpieces at all.

Thanks for your help! I think I was able to find a good fit who has worked with my venue.
I keep learning something new as I continue this wedding planning journey!