Comments on: Reasons to Arrange Your Own Wedding Flowers

By: Caroline

Caroline — Mon, 22 May 2017 04:10:46 +0000

OMG I love this article! I’ve been really curious about doing my own flowers/ flower arranging and I’m so glad to see another brave bride 😉 Florists do AMAZING work but I just can’t afford it. And look, your wedding is just that– YOURS. It seems like the writer was happy with her flowers, and that’s great! This writer *was* the bride and *actually* arranged the flowers in those pictures herself, for a small intimate ceremony, so not sure what some of you mean or why you’re so upset, if it made her happy and she liked them? That’s all I want too, and I love the idea of bonding with bridesmaids over it. I told my fiance what flowers cost by real florist and he was like, NO WAY. I’m desperate for ways to trim the budget and reading this was like, thank you. And those pics look great good for her.

By: Carmen J

Carmen J — Thu, 18 May 2017 22:57:25 +0000

This is the most MISLEADING article I have ever read !!! If wedding flower sound so easy like you mention in your blog why would florist pay thousand of dollar to go to school and learn about color scheme, how to care for a certain bloom. Maybe you should get your more information before posting this article. We do what we do because is a lot of work. You expect the bride to process 200 hydrangea and rose a couple of day before her wedding ??? Maybe you should talk to a real florist before posting this misleading article !

By: Ginny Bartolone

Ginny Bartolone — Thu, 18 May 2017 22:12:17 +0000

Recently received a great comment notification via email (I believe it will appear here shortly?)–either way–it inquired about the weddings pictured and whether they included personally arranged flowers. It also asked for more information about true experiences arranging on your own. I can definitely assure that the pictures by Kimberley Craven were hand-designed, since these are from me and my husband’s wedding:) I was told the additional photos were as well, and I will happily ask for more info on the couples’ experience.

Also, I love that this has brought up the question of process–such as, what are expectations vs. reality with using a wholesale company? What can you really expect throughout the process? I would be happy to write more about my experience, especially if brides are seeking advice. It does take logistical planning and studying, and there is the factor that you do not have the training of a professional florist (so yes, it’s a bit nerve-wracking in the end, and it will never look the same than if it were done by a professional), but as a couple looking to limit their budget, I loved the process and the way our flowers turned out. But as with all DIY experiences, it is not worth the worry for everyone, and that I understand. Do not hesitate to reach out personally via my blog with any further questions. I’m happy to share our budget, process, and issues we encountered. Thanks!

By: florence

florence — Thu, 18 May 2017 21:51:39 +0000

I would love to see some photos of weddings with DIY flowers. Not sure if any of the ones included in this article are actually from DIY couples? Even more so, I would love to read personal stories from weddings where they did all of their own flowers… perhaps blog style. That narrative combined with photos would give me a better idea as to what the process looks like and expectations vs. reality.

By: Jeanette

Jeanette — Thu, 18 May 2017 06:11:54 +0000

Omw is this a joke?

By: Ginny Bartolone

Ginny Bartolone — Thu, 18 May 2017 01:15:45 +0000

Thanks for your thoughts, all. It sounds like my intended message was a bit misconstrued, definitely did not mean to diminish the work that goes into floral arrangements. I have loved the work (and I totally agree it is work) that goes into this type of specialized design–so much so that I find the arranging calming (perhaps mindless was a confusing word) , but I do agree it is not easy or cheap. It is a way to cut down the budget, but it is definitely not for everyone.

I deeply respect the work and training of professional florists, but also enjoy sharing my experience with arranging my own flowers. Thanks again for your thoughts!

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 17 May 2017 22:39:05 +0000

I hope they didn’t pay a professional to write this crap. Surely a random off the street could write this drivel as a “mindless activity” while watching TV and braiding their hair. Those florists are total jerks!

By: C.A.

C.A. — Wed, 17 May 2017 22:03:59 +0000

I seriously doubt that any of the pictured bouquets were the result of “mindless activity” as you state. “Minimum orders are relatively low”, I suppose, if your supplier is the local grocery store. I personally find this article frivolous at best and completely misleading for a bride to be in regards to the amount of money and time one invests to create truly beautiful and memorable floral arrangements.

By: Barbara Anderson

Barbara Anderson — Wed, 17 May 2017 21:13:33 +0000

Interesting comment about a “mindless” activity of creating a floral arrangement…. I’m sure you mean well.