Seasonal florals shaped by what’s growing locally.
Designed in response to each space, with attention to scale, spacing, and how everything sits in the room.
The Bucket Works Approach
Each wedding is designed as a cohesive environment rather than a collection of individual pieces.
Tables, ceremony, and surrounding spaces are considered together, with attention to proportion, spacing, and variation. Some areas are built with more density, others with restraint, creating a room that feels balanced and intentional without relying on repetition.
Much of the work is shaped by what is available in the landscape at that moment, sourced from local farms and, in many cases, grown by Bucket Works. Selections often draw from small American growers, specialty distributors, and seed savers focused on less common varieties, with an emphasis on color and form that feel distinctive without being overstated.
This approach tends to resonate with those who value seasonal materials, are open to variation rather than exact uniformity, and prefer a more design-led process over a fixed or itemized one.
What this can look like.
Compositions for Guest Tables
Floral elements are designed as a series of compositions across the room rather than identical arrangements repeated table to table. Some are built with more presence, others with restraint, creating a sense of rhythm and variation.
Ceremony & Installation
Floral structures and ground-based compositions that frame the ceremony and transition naturally into the reception, allowing materials to carry through the event rather than exist as a single-use moment.
Personal Florals
Bouquets and wearables that can lean looser and more seasonal, or more composed and sculptural, depending on the tone of the event.
Seasonal Materials
Work is guided by what is available at that moment, sourced from local farms and, in some cases, grown here. Within that range, selections often favor less common varieties and distinctive color.
Investment
Most weddings fall between $4,500–$8,000 for full-service floral design, depending on guest count, layout, and how the space is built out.
More minimal events typically begin around $3,000.
For larger or more immersive designs, including installations or expanded table compositions, budgets may extend beyond this range.
Each proposal is shaped around the overall composition of the event rather than a set of fixed pieces.
Additional Options
Styling
For couples who want a more cohesive visual environment, styling can be layered into the overall design. This may include candles, tabletop elements, and spatial adjustments so the room feels considered as a whole.
Coordination (limited availability)
For a select number of weddings, day-of and week-of coordination is available. This is best suited for events where design and execution benefit from a more integrated approach.
Wedding Flowers FAQs
When should we reach out to book florals?
Ideally 8–12 months in advance, particularly for peak summer and fall dates. If your timeline is shorter, feel free to reach out, I occasionally have availability. Because the work follows the growing season, timing can matter, especially for more specific floral palettes.
What does your process look like?
The Bucket Works process follows five simple steps:
Inquiry
Share your date, venue, and vision.
Proposal
Custom packages (w/ investment range) are provided.
Booking
Your date is secured with a signed agreement and 50% payment.
Design Check-In
About a month out, we confirm details and review the game plan.
Production & Installation
All florals are produced, delivered, installed, and removed by the team.
What is your pricing structure?
Each proposal is built around the overall composition of the event rather than itemized pieces. Most weddings fall between $4,500 – $8,000, with more minimal events beginning around $3,000. Larger or more immersive designs may extend beyond this range.
Where do your flowers come from?
For weddings and events, materials are sourced through local growers and farms across Southeast Michigan, with selections guided by what is in season at that time. Many materials are also grown at Bucket Works.
Do you ever use imported flowers?
Occasionally, when a specific material is required, when a flower has cultural significance, or when seasonal options are limited. When this happens, sourcing prioritizes U.S.-grown flowers first, followed by a small number of trusted international growers.
Do you forage or use wild materials?
I don’t forage for commercial purposes, but I occasionally harvest from our own lot or from land where I have permission. These materials are used sparingly and with intention — never at the expense of local ecosystems. My priority is always to design in a way that honors both the landscape and the people who care for it.
Do you travel for weddings or events?
Yes! We regularly design throughout Metro Detroit and southeast Michigan, and travel for select destination weddings across the Great Lakes region and beyond. Travel fees vary based on distance, floral volume, and delivery or overnight needs.
Do you offer week-of or day-of coordination?
Yes, for select weddings. In addition to floral design, I offer limited week-of and day-of coordination for couples who want cohesive aesthetic oversight and on-site direction. Because coordination significantly expands scope and planning time, it is quoted separately and reserved for weddings where design and event flow are closely integrated.
Start the inquiry process.
A few details to help me understand your space, priorities, and vision. I’ll follow up with next steps shortly after.