Flower Journal

The perfect adornment to celebrate special occasions. In Hawaiian, the correct name is "lei po'o" which loosely translates to a garland for the head. 

As we start to reschedule all the wonderful events we’ve been putting on hold, like weddings and celebrations, why are you hearing your florist say things that feel like a lot of no’s or maybe’s?

Have you thought about what you’d like to do with your flowers after your event? Here are some popular suggestions.

I’m here to say if you want the roses of your childhood for your wedding day, you won't have to pillage your pawpaw’s garden. They exist!! 

My favorite part aside from getting married of course, was having the perfect opportunity to make arrangements when we tied the knot! There are so many online bulk flower companies to choose from and they each have their own unique offerings. Here are some of my favorites.

Interested in seeing how hard you can make your wedding flowers work? We like to go over ideas that can help couples get the most out of their florals.

As someone who had done my own and my friends’ before I became a floral designer, I whole-heartedly support and understand why you may consider it.  

Flowers are one of the trickiest things for couples when they plan their wedding budget. I believe there is a floral plan for every budget, even more so if a couple is willing to think outside the box.

Hawaii is a very special place. Because it is beautiful, geographically isolated, and has a unique culture, there are things to understand when considering your wedding flowers that may not be the case elsewhere.

This is often the most popular reaction I hear when couples begin their wedding research but when you consider all the factors, it makes a lot of sense. 

Truthfully? It depends on several factors — where you are, quality, quantity, seasonality/market, and where you get them.

So you made an appointment to meet a floral designer? Here are some things we talk about with our clients in our first meet-and-greet.