Up next in my series of thoughts from proposal season: Budgets. It always feels a bit forward to ask about budget early on the consultation process. Most people don’t have much of an idea how much event flowers cost, so I get that it feels like a hard question to answer. But if you can give me a range, I can give you better advice and guidance. There are so many variables - quantities and varieties of flowers, size and cost of vases, rentals for candles, glassware, etc. When we connect, I want to hear what your design priorities are and match that with your target budget, and design a plan to get you as much of those priorities as I can in your target budget range. A mentor of mine once described asking clients if their budget is “more like $2,000 or more like $20,000” - even a ballpark helps me to pull together ideas and be efficient with your planning time. I promise to make gorgeous pieces, whether large or small.

Hello! In my first in a series of posts on thoughts from proposal season, I discussed “Going big” on focal pieces for your wedding. And today, it’s contrasting advice - “Go petite!” When I suggested “Going big” on the things that matter most to you, the balance is also often to create some petite, but still lovely, pieces to make sure you cover all the bases. This could be a mix of larger and more petite centerpieces, smaller boutonnieres/corsages (or it’s becoming more popular to skip these entirely, and that’s ok with me!), or smaller bridesmaid bouquets. Some centerpieces could be a petite candle collection, and especially in areas that will mostly be used in the evening in dim light (like a separate dancing space), leaning int to candles will give the most impact. I like to say that I only make pieces that I would be happy to have at my own event, so even when I suggest a very petite centerpiece, it can be perfectly lovely and create a spark of joy on the table. Fell free to go petite in places, so you can go big in the places that matter most to you!

I hope you’re having a great start to 2026! For the wedding industry, January is firmly proposal season. And it’s kind of just perfect for Ann Arbor in January. It’s currently sleeting outside, so I’m happily pouring another cup of tea and cozying up to my laptop, brainstorming through beautiful inspiration pics. So I thought I’ll do a little series of thoughts from proposal season over the coming weeks. No one plans wedding flowers very often, so it can be an intimidating experience. I’ll share some thoughts about preparing for a consult, things I think florists wish clients could know going into the process, ways to I try to help get the most impact in every order, budget considerations…. and what else? What would you like to know more about??

Chelsea and Suraj’s celebration at Cornman Farms was a perfect sun dappled autumn day. Their floral inspiration was dutch masters paintings, so their arrangements and Chelsea’s bouquet oozed with large blooms in moody dark and contrasting pastel tones. So many stunning details captured so beautifully by Dayna Mae Photography.

It is always a special honor to be asked to create flowers for another wedding vendor. I remember setting up next to Minh at the Polo Fields, and when we introduced ourselves, he told me how much he loved the flowers and would like me to do the flowers for his upcoming wedding. I was honored to be asked, and so loved creating bright, vibrant garden-inspired pieces for Monika & Minh’s celebration at The Gandy Dancer.

I am always so excited about an opportunity to dive into all the color. And this Weller’s wedding with a rainbow ombre of dahlias, marigolds, garden roses, foxglove, zinnia, and more did exactly that. It was such a thrill setting this up and seeing all the come come together. We had beautiful ceremony pieces with the full ombre and the reception had a focal piece in the middle of the room as you walked in, with monochromatic tables creating an ombre across the room. These are just my set snaps - can’t wait to share the professional pics later on!

New venue excitement! Hello and a very warm welcome to the gorgeous Vanguard Hotel in Ann Arbor! This place is stunning! It was such an honor to create florals for The Vanguard for some opening branding photos and welcome party. I love this place, it feels so luxurious from the moment you walk in, and there was friendly smile at the door everytime I arrived (even when lugging carts of set up materials :) ). The ballrooms are elegant, sophisticated, modern. Wedding guests will love being able to stay here and walk to the highlights of the University of Michigan campus and downtown Ann Arbor. I can’t wait for a date night out for drinks at the lovely bar! Welcome to the Vanguard, so excited that you’re here!

So great to get a chance to share some early sneek peeks from Sydney & Sam’s gorgeous wedding at Wester’s Family Vineyards and Winery. Captured by Kelsey captured some gorgeous moments - can’t wait to see the full gallery!

Alex and Kyle had a gorgeous fall wedding day at Zingerman’s Cornman Farms. Loved creating beautiful meadow flowers for their outdoor ceremony that then transitioned beautifully into the reception as a focal piece at the head table. Alex’s bouquet was in elegant whites with texture and foliage, and we added more autumnal tones in the the ceremony and reception flowers. The reception included beautiful taper candles to make a classic cozy setting. Congratulations to Alex & Kyle! Thank you to Adore Wedding Photography for these beautiful images.

Natalie and Mike’s rooftop wedding at the Shinola Hotel in downtown Detroit was spectacular and sophisticated. It was such a joy working with Natalie on the vision that was so artful and striking and complimented the beautiful setting so nicely. The pops of locally grown red amemone along with toffee roses, red butterfly ranunculus, campanula, ferns and textured foliages came together so beautifully. Thank you, Natalie and Michael - it was a joy to be part of your gorgeous celebration! Thank you to Jack Hoyle for these beautiful images.