Getting Started

Design Philosophy

I pride myself in working with budget-conscious brides and I love coming up with creative ways to stretch your flower budget while still achieving the "look" of your event. This may involve using vibrant sunflowers, dahlias, and mums for your fall wedding, or potted bulb centerpieces with cheerful daffodils, tulips, and hyacinth for your spring wedding. Whatever the season, I can suggest inexpensive ideas that will make a lasting impression on your guests.

I strive to provide only the most inspired floral creations. This may involve incorporating sprigs of freesia into your groom's boutonnière because he once brought you a freesia corsage for your school formal. Or perhaps you will carry a bouquet of velvety red roses when you walk down the aisle, because your fiancé has always sent red roses to you after a disagreement. It's also lovely to join the past with the present by using personal mementos in the floral designs, such as adding a vintage brooch that belonged to your great grandmother, or wrapping your bouquet handle with your grandfather's embroidered hanky.

Consultation

The initial consultation is a complimentary 60 to 90 minute session during which we will discuss the specifics of the event including the date, location, and time as well as the theme and color scheme. This meeting really gives me a feel for your personality and vision.

I will create a detailed proposal including pricing and pictures that I will email to you within 5 days of the consultation. Please keep in mind that the proposal is a work in progress and can be changed up until the order is finalized three weeks before the event.

Please print out and complete an event information guide and bring it to the consultation along with the following items (if available/applicable):

Photographs, magazine pictures, website images, etc. that inspire you and match the vision that you have for your event.
Pictures and/or swatches of the bridal gown and the bridesmaid's dresses.
You are welcome to bring your fiancé, a family member, a friend, or your wedding planner to offer their opinions and suggestions during the consultation.

Please contact me to set up the initial consultation. We look forward to hearing from you to discuss your special event!

General Information

In Bloom books the minimum number of events and weddings each weekend in order to give each event the attention it deserves. Events are booked on a first come first served basis and require a minimum of a $100 deposit and a signed contract.

We will contact you three weeks before your wedding or special event to finalize the order and to discuss delivery locations and times. The final payment is due two and a half weeks before the event when the flowers and other materials are ordered.

Floral Design Classes & Workshops

A floral design workshop is the perfect activity to share with your bridesmaids to inspire creativity. It's also a fun activity for an intimate bridal shower, a small group of co-workers, or for an engaging team-building exercise. I offer workshops for bridesmaid's bouquets, corsages/boutonnières, centerpieces, and Japanese-style floral arranging (which is very expressive, colorful, and eccentric).

I will host the party at your home or office and will supply fresh flowers and greenery, tools, and containers. I can also supply snacks or arrange for a catered meal.

Prices available upon request and depend on the size of the group, the snack selection, and the length and subject of the lesson.

"For the service that she offers and the quality of her product, it is amazing how reasonably-priced she is as a florist. I have two words: HIRE HER!" Tracy Fusco, Rochester, NY