The Process

It all starts when you Contact Me

Do we have your date available? Hit the Contact Me button above and let’s take a look at the calendar and see if your date is available.

Once we’ve determined we’re open to engagement… we’ll ask to you to complete our questionnaire which asks about your overall floral plans: how many, what, where - what colors, what styling...the basic overall outline of what you want and need to make your event flower spectacular.  A budget number is absolutely necessary as it allows for suggestions that will fall into your desired range.  

Then we’ll talk, whether by email, phone or Zoom. We’ll trade some photos, perhaps some dress info and nail down some specifics to create a floral plan. Where, when, what and associated costs will be outlined.

After this consultation we should have a good idea if we’re a good match and would like to work together.  If so, wonderful!  Based on our conversation and your overall floral plan, we’ll sign a contract, get your date set with a retainer, and continue working toward the best day ever.

If you’re not sure, and need a little more time to talk things through, want to continue the creative process and have a master designer helping you focus your design details, that’s great too!  Our hourly rate for this additional service is $100, billable in 20 minute increments, or $25 per quarter hour.  Should you decide to commission Design In Bloom for your event, the entire amount of ‘design detail’ funds will be applied toward your final amount due.  ( ::A personal note:: Hours are spent focusing and fine tuning a wedding floral plan.  My intention is not to discourage your inquiry, but to make you aware of the time and effort required to create a plan ensuring  your flowers are everything you want them to be, within your budget.  As a client under contract you have my/our attention throughout the process, for even the smallest detail.  As a potential client, we're happy to work off our butts to earn your business, but our time is precious and so we've established this structure to potentially help focus your intentions.)     

A non-refundable retainer and a signed contract is required to reserve your date on our calendar.  Your date is not guaranteed until we have both your executed contract and retainer in our little green and sappy hands.

45-60 days before your event we’ll revisit everything in detail. Final numbers and payment will be due three weeks prior to your event.

Let's work together toward a beautiful event!  Contact Me