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THE WEDDING GUIDE: SEASONAL & SUSTAINABLE WEDDING FLOWERS

THROUGH
A FARMER
FLORIST’S EYE

Insight. Perspective. Awareness.

This isn’t a rulebook, it’s a collection of lessons, ideas, and honest talk from years of growing and designing with intention. Here you’ll find what I’ve learned about wedding florals, from the beauty of seasonality to the choices that make flowers both meaningful and responsible.

Learn how to plan an eco-friendly wedding with sustainable florals. Make your big day green and gorgeous with our expert tips!

Sustainable Wedding Flowers in Northern Virginia: How to Make Eco-Friendly Floral Choices

A clear explanation of why real wedding flowers aren’t waste, how pollinators and composting fit into a closed-loop system, and why faux flowers aren’t a better alternative.

Why Wedding Flowers are NOT a Waste

A PRICING PRIMER FROM A FARMER FLORIST PERSPECTIVE THE MYTH VS REALITY Pinterest makes it look effortless. A ceremony arch dripping with greenery. A table lined with centerpieces. A bouquet so full it could hide a toddler. Here is the part you do not see in the photos. Flowers are expensive. Not because florists are making things up, but because stems themselves are costly and the work behind them is constant. If you have Googled “how much do wedding flowers cost,” you have probably seen...

What Florists Wish You Knew About Wedding Flower Budgets

Locally grown wedding flowers are often misunderstood. This post explains the difference between local flowers and truly locally grown floral sourcing, why seasonality and regional growing matter, and how a farmer florist designs weddings using one hundred percent locally grown flowers.

Locally Grown Is Not a Fad

Some florists don’t guarantee specific flower varieties, and for good reason. This post explains how seasonality, local growing cycles, and design flexibility create calmer planning and more honest wedding florals.

Why We Don’t Promise Flower Names

What’s in a Palette

The Burb Edit: Color Without The Chaos

Locally grown flowers are often misunderstood. This post explains what locally grown sourcing actually looks like in practice, how farmer florists plan and source for weddings, and why relationships, timing, and trust matter more than labels.

The Difference Between Local and Locally Grown Flowers

If you want your wedding flowers grown specifically for your date, timing matters more than most couples expect. This post explains when to book a farmer florist and how growing timelines shape availability.

When to Book a Farmer Florist for Your Wedding

Why Local Flowers Tell a Better Story Embracing Local Blooms Without Losing the Plot Here’s the thing about White Weddings & Seasonal...

White Weddings & Seasonal Color

Falling for these flowers?

Every wedding starts with season, story, and design that feels like you.

LET’S DO THIS

Editorial wedding floral installation at Rust Manor House featuring burgundy fritillaria, butterfly ranunculus, pansies, and moss, designed to evoke a natural forest growing indoors with sustainable, foam-free floristry

Let’s make it happen!

IN THEIR OWN WORDS

"Since working locally requires surrendering to Mother Nature, I couldn't be more thrilled with the selection she provided. She is incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and talented, and made florals stress-free for my wedding."

~ Emma & Chris

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