I'm so glad you're here. Whether you're planning a wedding, gathering inspiration, or simply wondering if we'd be the right fit, this is where our conversation begins. Tell me a little about your celebration below, and I'll be in touch soon.
Inspired by the beauty already found in God's creation, I approach every celebration with intentional design, thoughtful stewardship, and genuine hospitality. My goal is to create an experience that feels seamless for you, welcoming for your guests, and supportive of every vendor helping bring your day together.
To serve each couple with the care and attention they deserve, I intentionally accept a limited number of weddings each year, allowing me to be fully present throughout the planning and design process.
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If your date is available, I'll send over a short questionnaire so I can begin learning more about you, your celebration, and what matters most. Choosing your wedding vendors is personal, and I believe the best designs begin with listening well.
This is where we dream together. During our consultation, we'll talk through your vision, priorities, guest experience, and the atmosphere you want to create. My goal is to understand not only what you want your wedding to look like, but how you want it to feel.
Following our conversation, you’ll receive a thoughtful floral estimate outlining a projected investment range based on everything we discussed -- including florals, rentals, labor, taxes, and return fees. This step allows us to make refinements and ensure your vision and budget are aligned. Once your $250 retainer is submitted, your date is officially secured on our calendar, and we move into the design phase.
Ever find yourself thinking, "I just have to see it"? We'll schedule a secondary call to refine the look and feel of your celebration in more detail. From there, you'll receive a custom design lookbook featuring inspirational imagery, color direction, floral concepts, and proposed rental elements -- a visual guide I pour my heart into so you can truly see the design taking shape. You'll also have the opportunity to submit a round of refinements to ensure everything feels aligned before moving forward.
Once the design has been refined and approved, I'll send over your final contract and invoice. A signed contract and the remaining $750 retainer officially secure your wedding florals and reserve your place on my calendar.
After that, I'll check back in closer to the wedding date to confirm final details before we begin preparations for your celebration. 🥂
Every wedding is unique, so every proposal is custom built around your priorities, guest count, floral selections, installation needs, and overall design vision.
My floral collections begin at $5,000, with a $7,500 minimum during peak season (May through October). Couples incorporating larger installations, custom mechanics, or extensive rental design typically invest more.
I believe beautiful flowers begin with beautiful ingredients. That's why I intentionally source premium blooms that offer exceptional color, movement, and longevity. Rather than designing around the lowest cost, I design around the artistry of the flowers themselves while thoughtfully stewarding your investment.
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One of the things couples tell me they appreciate most is that my process was intentionally designed to align both your vision and your investment & not force you to choose between the two.
Following our consultation, you'll receive a thoughtfully prepared Floral Estimate outlining your projected investment based on everything we discussed. From there, you're invited to submit a round of refinements, allowing us to adjust priorities, scale, or design elements until the proposal feels aligned.
Once we move into the design phase, you'll receive a custom Lookbook that brings your wedding to life through curated imagery, floral selections, color palettes, and rental recommendations. You'll again have an opportunity to refine the design before everything is finalized.
Rather than expecting every decision to be perfect on day one, my process creates space for thoughtful collaboration. My goal is for you to feel confident that your flowers not only reflect your vision beautifully, but also feel like a wise investment in your celebration.
You're exactly who I love working with.
You don't need to know flower varieties or arrive with every detail figured out. My role is to guide you through the design process, helping translate your vision into something cohesive, timeless, and deeply personal.
And if you happen to be a flower lover? Well...you're my kind of client, too. Garden roses over ranunculus? I say garden roses and ranunculus. Even better. 🤍
Whether you know every bloom by name or simply know how you want your wedding to feel, I'll help create flowers that tell your story.
Rather than matching colors exactly, I love creating floral palettes inspired by your overall celebration.
Nature offers incredible variation, and some of the most beautiful designs come from embracing the subtle movement, texture, and color already found in the flowers themselves. Together we'll create a palette that feels cohesive, timeless, and uniquely yours.
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Flowers rarely exist on their own. They interact with linens, candles, rentals, architecture, lighting, and every other design element throughout your celebration.
From the beginning, I consider how each piece works together so your wedding feels cohesive rather than a collection of beautiful but unrelated details. Whether we're incorporating rentals from my collection or collaborating with your planner and rental company, my goal is always to create an experience that feels intentional from beginning to end.
Absolutely & it's one of my favorite parts of the process.
Beautiful weddings are never created by one vendor alone. They happen when talented people work together with humility, communication, and a shared desire to serve the couple well.
Throughout the planning process, I collaborate closely with planners, photographers, venues, rental companies, and fellow creative partners so every detail feels cohesive and every transition feels seamless. My hope is not only to care well for you, but to make the entire vendor team feel supported, too.
I recommend reaching out as soon as you've selected your venue and date.
Many couples inquire 12–18 months before their wedding, especially for spring and fall celebrations. Because I intentionally accept a limited number of weddings each year, popular dates often fill well in advance.
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While Chicagoland is home, I'm always excited to travel wherever your celebration takes you. Whether you're getting married in the city, the suburbs, or planning a destination wedding, I'd be honored to create a proposal tailored to your location and logistics.
I believe flowers are about far more than beautiful centerpieces.
They have the power to welcome guests, tell stories, celebrate milestones, and help people slow down long enough to truly experience the day.
That philosophy shapes everything I do -- from thoughtfully sourcing premium blooms to serving your planner, photographer, family, and vendor team with genuine hospitality. My hope is that every interaction feels personal, every design feels intentional, and every guest leaves feeling like they were part of something meaningful.