Thinking about DIY’ing Your Wedding Flowers? Geny’s Wholesale Florist Can Help
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
D.I.Y. To some brides this is like a four letter word, but to others this acronym for “Do It Yourself” elicits great joy. If you are one of those brides that gets giddy at this word then be sure to read on about the pros (budget) and cons (time) of designing and assembling your very own wedding flowers. Even if you are not a person that enjoys the DIY process, there are definitely some great reasons to go this route for at least some of the arrangements for your wedding.
We reached out to Joan, of Geny’s Wholesale Florist, to learn about their DIY flower options and how to embark on this process for your wedding…
For the bride who is interested in DIY’ing her flowers, what kind of service/help can she expect at Geny’s?
We offer brides the opportunity to schedule an appointment with our floral designer to help them figure out exactly what they want and need within the realm of their capabilities. The fee is $75 for this consultation, but it is refunded against their flower purchase when they pick up their flowers.
Can a bride DIY her reception flowers but still order the bouquets and boutonnieres from Geny’s?
Absolutely. When a bride meets with our floral designer, she can price out what it would cost for us to complete her personal flowers as well as her additional needs and the costs associated with those needs.
Joan of Geny's Wholesale Florist surrounded by lovely flowers!
What can a bride purchase from Geny’s Wholesale Florist other than flowers to help her DIY?
We offer ALL supplies necessary for completing just about any kind of floral design. Vases, ribbon, Oasis foam, etc. We also offer space to work and cooler storage.
When do you suggest a bride should pick up her flowers if she is DIY’ing for her wedding?
Flowers should be picked up on the Thursday before the wedding. That way, roses can be allowed to open, etc. and the bride can start on her items that will be in water of some sort on Thursday night.
Any other special tips for a bride that will be DIY’ing her flowers?
Most importantly is to keep things within the scope of your skill level. Not all designs are as easy as they look.
What should brides consider before they think about DIY’ing their flowers?
TIME. You can’t work flowers too far in advance, especially in warmer months, so the bulk of what will need to be done will have to be done on Friday, when you are your most busy before your wedding. Make sure you have plenty of help. Transportation of completed items is also a consideration.
How do DIY flowers at Geny’s compare to other options?
At Geny’s you are assured that you will receive quality flowers and most importantly have access to professionals that actually DO flowers and know what they are talking about. If you have never worked with a particular variety of flower you may not know how it behaves, how long it takes to open, what it is supposed to look like - its personality, so to speak.
Still have questions? Give Geny's a call at (615) 297-5305 or stop by their Charlotte Avenue location to discuss DIY and full-service floral options for your wedding!
About the Author:
Newlywed Heather
Heather is a Pittsburgh, PA native who now proudly calls Nashville home. As a newlywed herself, Heather is excited to talk about the latest wedding trends and share everything she learned in planning her very own Nashville wedding (psst: don't stress...At the end of the day, you'll be married to your best friend!) with Ashley's Bride Guide's readers.
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Posted on April 9, 2014 |
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