A more considered approach to wedding flowers.
Guided by what’s growing, the character of the space, and where the flowers will make the biggest difference.
Knowing what you like is enough.
Most couples know what they’re drawn to before they know the names of the flowers or exactly what belongs where. A date, venue, palette, a few references, and a sense of what matters most are plenty to begin.
The Bucket Works Approach
Each wedding is designed as a whole rather than as a list of individual floral pieces.
The flowers are considered in relation to how the wedding will actually be experienced: what guests see when they enter, where people gather, what will be photographed most, and how the tables and architecture shape the space.
That might mean giving one area considerably more attention while keeping another restrained. Spreading the budget evenly across every surface rarely creates the strongest result; from my experience, concentrating it in the right places usually does more.
Growing and designing go hand-in-hand at Bucket Works. That means paying attention to when flowers are at their best, how they behave, and what is only available for a short window. The season becomes part of the design language, shaping color, form, texture, and what feels possible at that moment.
Across the wedding:
Personal Florals
Bridal bouquets, wedding-party bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and other wearables are designed to relate to the overall wedding without feeling overly matched. Loose and garden-led, more sculptural, or somewhere in between.
Compositions for Guest Tables
Table flowers can repeat, vary, or stay intentionally restrained depending on the space and the way the reception is laid out. The idea is to create rhythm across the room without defaulting to the same centerpiece.
Ceremony & Installation
Ceremony flowers and larger installations respond to the architecture and landscape already present. A staircase, stage, or stretch of open space becomes a part of the composition rather than a backdrop.
Full-Service Production + Installation
Sourcing, production, delivery, installation, and breakdown are all handled from start to finish.
Additional Services
Creative Direction + Design Development
Creative direction is available when the wedding has strong references but the visual language still needs definition. This can include refining the palette, balancing softness and structure, informing purchasing decisions, and considering how the flowers should relate to the venue and other materials in the space.
On-site styling
On-site styling brings the supporting details into the same visual language as the flowers. This can include placing candles, vessels, fruit, textiles, and other tabletop elements, then adjusting them on site so the finished space feels considered as a whole.
Coordination (limited availability)
For small select weddings, I offer limited week-of or day-of coordination when the design and event flow need to be handled together.
Investment
Full-service floral design begins at $5,135, with most weddings falling between $7,250 and $11,500. For smaller budgets, focused floral scopes may be considered selectively when priorities and logistics make sense.
Final investment depends on the scale of the wedding, floral priorities, production needs, and any installations or styling included in the scope.
A 40% retainer and signed service agreement reserve the date. The remaining 60% is due three weeks before the wedding.
Wedding Flowers FAQs
When should we reach out to book florals?
Ideally 8–12 months ahead, especially for popular summer and fall dates. Shorter timelines are always worth asking about, since availability varies throughout the year.
What does your process look like?
Start with the inquiry form. If the date and scope look like a fit, we’ll schedule a call to talk thru the venue, references, priorities, and budget.
From there, you’ll receive a proposed scope and investment range. A signed agreement and 40% retainer reserve the date, with the remaining 60% due three weeks before the wedding. Design details are refined as the wedding gets closer, followed by production, delivery, installation, and retrieval.
Where do your flowers come from?
Much of the material comes from Bucket Works and other growers across Southeast Michigan. Additional flowers are sourced from specialty farms and suppliers as needed.
Do you ever use imported flowers?
Yes, selectively. Imports may be used when a particular material is important to the design, has cultural significance, or isn’t available locally. U.S.-grown flowers are prioritized when possible.
Do you forage or use wild materials?
I don’t commercially forage from public or wild spaces. Occasionally, material is cut from the Bucket Works lot or from private land where I have permission.
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?
For select smaller weddings. Coordination is limited, quoted separately, and works best when the logistical needs overlap closely with the floral setup. Weddings with more complex timelines or vendor management are better served by a dedicated planner or coordinator.
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.