Is DIY Wedding Floral Design Right for You?
Thinking of designing your own wedding flowers but unsure if it’s the right choice? Here are some questions to help you decide if a DIY floral project fits your vision and schedule:
- Are you comfortable working with flowers and creating arrangements?
- Do you (or someone you appoint) have at least 8 hours available the day before the wedding to make all the arrangements?
- Are you okay with picking up flowers a day or two before the wedding and traveling to get them?
- Do you have a cool, dark storage area safe from pets and kids where flowers can be kept fresh until the wedding?
- Is there a workspace with ample room, a large sink, and tools to arrange the flowers comfortably?
- Do you have friends or family willing to help with the pressure of arranging flowers the day before the wedding?
- Are you flexible with floral styles, or do you have a specific design in mind that may be difficult to achieve?
- Can you count on someone you trust to set up centerpieces and other floral décor the morning of the wedding, allowing you time to get ready?
- Do you feel like sourcing vases and containers yourself, and do you know what you'll do with them after the wedding?
- Are you ready to invest in the supplies to make more intricate pieces like bouquets, boutonnieres, and corsages, or would you prefer a florist to handle those items?
- Do you want special decorative touches and unique props, and would you rather rent them from a florist than buy them outright?
- Is there someone who can help with clean-up and remove all the flowers and décor after the celebration?
Answering these questions will help you decide if a DIY approach suits your wedding style and planning needs.