Here’s another post about DIY weddings. Let’s talk about wedding flowers. Is it a good idea to do your own wedding flowers? Or should you pay a professional to do them for you?
Perhaps because her livelihood is on the line, a florist friend of mine refers to DIY wedding flowers as “f— it up yourself” flowers. And because I don’t want to anger all my florist colleagues, I am going to agree with her, most of the time.
DIY flowers can be perfectly nice!
The reason you hire a professional floral designer is because they have specialized knowledge. It’s true that you can send someone to the farmer’s market on the morning of your wedding to pick up flowers. But will the buds all be open? Florists know how to time the opening of flowers so your wedding flowers look picture-perfect. They also ensure that the flowers stay fresh until they are needed. In addition, they have access to more sources of flowers and so can provide a more interesting look than you can do yourself with whatever is available at a store. And do you really want to be tying bouquets and putting together centerpieces on the morning of your wedding? You’ll probably be busy getting your hair done and having your picture taken. (Be sure to talk to your planner or coordinator about the day’s schedule before you commit to this option!)
But these flowers from May Floral are utterly gorgeous. Photo by Cage + Aquarium.
On the other hand, I have seen DIY flowers that are perfectly nice. It all depends on the look you are going for. If you want a home-made look or a casual feel, your flowers might end up the way you want them if you do them yourself. If you have special training in art, design, or floral arrangement, you’re probably ahead of the curve. But this is one area where I would recommend to most people to hire a professional, especially if the flowers are important to you. Doing it yourself is probably not as easy as the pros make it look.
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