Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should I book my wedding flowers?
Typically, you should book your wedding florist 12 - 18 months in advance. If your wedding is on the large side or during peak wedding season (May through October), definitely reach out on the earlier side of that date range to ensure that your wedding date is still available. To provide the highly personalized service we are known for, we accept only a limited number of wedding commissions per year. We would love to hear from you!

How much should I plan to spend on my wedding flowers?
Most wedding budget planners recommend reserving 10-20% of your overall budget for your wedding flowers. If you're only interested in bridal party and family flowers, then you can expect to be on the lower end of that range. If having flowers everywhere is important to you, then you will want to budget more. Most couples can expect to spend an average of $6,500-$8,500 on their wedding flowers with BLOOM., including florals for the bridal party, family, and ceremony and reception decor. That said, we have designed florals at budgets of $1,500 to upwards of $15,000. While every wedding is unique, we do request a minimum budget of $5,800 for full-service wedding florals in the high season (May through November).

What if I only need personal flowers and a few table arrangements for my wedding? If your wedding or event vision does not require professional floral installations (arches, chuppahs, specialty table decor, etc.), please inquire about our à la carte options, which you can pick up from our studio at no additional delivery charge.

Do you offer centerpiece and decor rentals?
Yes, we do! We have a number of items available to help complete and personalize your event. Let us know what you're looking for! 

Do you offer delivery and setup?
Yes! We can offer delivery of your bridal party and family flowers, along with set-up of all of your floral pieces at your ceremony and reception venue. Fees are determined based on location and the intensity of the installs needed. For smaller orders that do not require professional installation, we can also arrange for pick up from our studio at no charge.

What locations do you service?
BLOOM. Creative Floral & Events provides wedding and event flowers throughout Eastern Connecticut and surrounding areas and counties in western Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts. Delivery fees are determined based on where your venue is located and charged according to distance. Some of our favorite venues include StoneHurst at Hampton Valley, Saltwater Farm Vineyard, Kingdom of the Hawk, Haley Mansion at The Inn at Mystic, Smith Farm Gardens, The Mansion at Bald Hill, The Overlook at Geer Farm, Wrights Mill Farm, and Allen Hill Farm, all of which are located within a short distance of our design studio.

I’m not sure what I want for my wedding flowers. How does the process work?
Whether you have a lot of specific ideas for your wedding flowers, or none at all, we are happy to help! We start by setting up an initial appointment, during which we'll walk through all of the different areas for which you may need flowers. We'll discuss color palette, texture, shape, and your overall style and vision for your wedding day. I love to take this time to learn more about you and your personal style and how you want your wedding to look and feel. From there, I will create a personalized proposal for your review. To book your wedding, we require a 30% non-refundable retainer along with a signed contract. Changes can be made up until six weeks prior to your wedding, so as new ideas come along or your guest list changes, we can adjust.

We live outside of Connecticut. Do you do virtual meetings?
Absolutely! I want to make the process as easy as possible for you. If you live outside of Connecticut, we can schedule a meeting via Zoom or FaceTime, whichever is more convenient for you. I like to connect with you this way instead of doing everything over email (which we can do, too), as it helps me understand your style and what's important to you.

Where were you trained?
I started my professional journey in the non-profit world, coordinating and running events in alumni relations. My passion for designing started organically with big family events. I was (still am!) always in charge of the flowers and planning.  I moved into weddings and showers as more people started requesting my help designing and flowering their events. I've studied under the tutelage of Kelly Perry of Philosophy Flowers and Team Flower, and I've attended a number of wedding planning and floral design workshops, including wedding bouquet intensives with Nicolette Owen at the Little Flower School of Brooklyn, Steve Moore of Sinclair & Moore, and Jessica Zimmerman of Zimmerman Events. It is important to me that I continue to learn from the best, refine my design aesthetic, and learn new techniques to stay on top of trends so that I can deliver the most personalized service to you.

Where do your flowers come from? 
I am committed to sourcing as much of my product as possible during spring, summer, and early fall months from some of the best local wholesale gardeners in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and northern New England, who are committed to growing the highest-quality flowers and greenery in sustainable ways. When I cannot source what you are looking for from local gardeners, I work with suppliers across the United States and beyond to help bring your floral visions to life.