diy on the brain: introducing a new service

on October 13, 2010

if you’re a creative, resourceful sort, you probably hand make holiday cards, refinish garage sale furniture, and generally delight in any of ten zillion do-it-yourself projects you can dream up or find online. weddings are no stranger to a bit of diy, in fact, i think it’s a lovely way to really let your personality shine through in your event. from favors to pom poms to programs to table arrangements, there’s easily dozens of ways to personalize your event with your own projects. it’s rewarding, fun, and even frugal. so how about flowers?

on the left is my lovely assistant, miss saralee

there’s a lot of interest in this, but also a lot of question marks. how do you keep flowers alive? what’s available in season? where do you buy quality flowers? how do you assemble a bouquet? what flowers look good together?

yup, i did my own wedding flowers. this makes sense. it’s what i do, so i have the answers to those questions. i also thankfully had the foresight to keep the design plan simple. the arrangements were pieces that i could assemble with the help of friends and family with lasting flowers so i wasn’t stressed out in the days leading up to my wedding.

not every design is technically challenging, and it’s very possible to arrange gorgeous flowers yourself if there’s a sound plan in place beforehand. that’s where i come in. if you’re up to the challenge of arranging your own wedding flowers, i want to help. we’ll work together to come up with a design plan that’s accessible and stress-free. i’ll source materials and guide your bridal party through making the arrangements. call it a diy flower party.

stay tuned for more information. i’d love to hear if you have any thoughts on diy or this service.

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