When you’re in the midst of wedding planning, it’s important that you stop and take some time to smell the roses. Or peonies. Or hydrangeas. Or dahlias. Or tulips. Or lilacs. Whatever tickles your fancy! Florists can really help tie in your wedding colors and special details with bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, table centerpieces, arches and a plethora of other floral accessories and decor. Below are five of our favorite florists from around the DSM metro!
Written by Jackie Hunter, DSMG Contributor
Shelly Sarver Designs
Owner and Designer, Shelly Sarver, has been in the floral industry for over 30 years. She’s even made Shelly Sarver Designs into a family business with the aid of her sister Joni, who is a self-described “corsage and boutonniere virtuoso” for SSD. And there’s more! Shelly Sarver Designs also offers wedding coordination services ranging from full coordination to day-of coordination to cover any and all of your needs. Shelly is committed to turning your wedding visions into a reality and surpassing any expectations you may have!
Bella Flora Event Design
Located in Urbandale, Kelly and her mother Lynn started Bella Flora back in 2003 when they noticed a gap in the market for affordable and trustworthy floral and decor services while planning Kelly’s own wedding. Bella Flora’s team sets up and tears down florals and decor for all kinds of events including weddings, corporate events, galas, fundraisers and more. At Bella Flora they are all about quality over quantity and book up well in advance so be sure to set up a consultation appointment ASAP!
CamBam Custom Floral
CamBam Custom Floral offers two paths for wedding floral design. The first option involves a traditional consultation, contract negotiation, and prices begin at $1,500. The second option, “A Little Bit of Bam” allows you to choose your wedding florals a la carte style. To order a la carte, just submit your request at least 3 weeks before your wedding and CamBam will take care of all the rest. Want more CamBam? Listen to Emily’s episode on the Head Table Talk (@headtabletalk) podcast!
Wildflower DSM
In 2009, Maya Boettcher combined her two passions – florals and event planning – and started Wildflower DSM. Maya and her team of specialists are known for their innovation and creativity in the floral decor industry! At Wildflower DSM, their passion is evident in the way they take special care of their customers, listening to you and incorporating your vision, while putting their own design twist on the florals for a truly one-of-a-kind experience!
The English Rose
Herself an English native, Clare, the owner of The English Rose, has been a floral designer for more than 20 years. Clare brings her educational background in floral design and expertise of European high style floral decorating to create breathtaking masterpieces! A Gold award winner at the 2023 Heartland Wedding Awards in the Florist category, Clare is certainly making a name for herself and her business!
Boesen The Florist
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