The Best Wedding Florists in Bay City, TX

The Best Wedding Florists in Bay City, TX

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97 Wedding Florists in Bay City, TX

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The Well Watered Garden 

5.0

  • Serves Bay City, TX

The Well Watered Garden is a floral design studio rooted in creativity, beauty, and intention. Inspired by the verse Isaiah 58:11, we believe flowers have the power to speak joy, love, and celebration into every moment. Whether it’s a wedding, shower, holiday gathering, or corporate event, we create lush, garden-style arrangements that feel personal and meaningful. From our vintage mobile flower cart to custom bouquet bars and floral styling, every detail is thoughtfully designed to reflect your story. Based in Texas, we bring a touch of rustic elegance and natural charm to each event we’re part of.

Jenna with The Well Watered Garden did an amazing job. She is detail-focused, creative, and reasonably priced. She worked nonstop during the heat of the day to make sure my vision came to life. Her thorough communication during every step of the process gave me confidence that everything would turn out exactly how I pictured for my wedding day. She loves what she does and I would 100% recommend her for all of your floral needs!
Katie S., 6 months ago
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Ladies Love Flowers 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Bay City, TX
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Let's make your wedding blossom! My name is Maryna and I am an owner and lead floral designer at Ladies Love Flowers. My mission solely focuses on a custom design and creation of event and wedding florals. I have been designing for seven years and I do not plan on stopping any time soon. For my clients, I choose the best of everything – quality, modern style, mature deadlines and optimal prices.

From our first consultation, she truly listened to my vision and turned it into reality, even better than I could have imagined. Her garden-inspired arrangements were breathtaking, and every detail was perfect. She made the whole process so easy and stress-free, always keeping me updated and offering helpful suggestions. On the day of the wedding, the flowers were fresh, vibrant, and beautifully arranged, creating a romantic and elegant atmosphere. I got so many compliments! Maryna’s professionalism, creativity, and passion for her craft truly set her apart. I highly recommend Ladies Love Flowers to any bride looking for a florist who will go above and beyond to make their day unforgettable.
H & A., a year ago
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Wild Stem 

5.0

  • Serves Bay City, TX

I'm Lisa, the creative mind behind Wild Stem- an event styling and floral design studio based in Conroe, Texas, serving the surrounding areas and beyond for destination events. I specialize in intentional, artfully curated floral arrangements that go beyond the ordinary.

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Wild Stem was a pleasure to work with for our wedding flower arrangements. Lisa quickly understood the vision I had in mind and provided realistic feedback on what would work best. Lisa's silk floral arrangements were so lifelike that my guests thought they were real - they were truly stunning. I really appreciated Lisa's honesty in telling me exactly what was needed to make my vision a reality, and she had no hesitations when I needed to make changes to my contract. The end result was a beautiful, cohesive look that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Wild Stem to any couple looking for an experienced, trustworthy florist.
Julianne A., 9 months ago
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JDesigns Weddings & Events 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Bay City, TX

JDesigns is passionate about making your forals a statement for your wedding and guest will talk about them for months afterwards. I have been designing for 15 years, concentrating on weddings and large events for 8 years.

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We had the best experience with Jamie at JDesigns. Not only is she just a super sweet person, she helped us bring our vision to life! She sent us a vision board with ideas, made excellent suggestions and communicated with us along the way. Not only did she provide all our floral, she also provided decor, linens, chargers, flatware, etc. Her team is amazing and watching the venue come to life with her work was emotional. It was beautiful! Having her manage ALL these details was so convenient because at the end of the day, we were exhausted. Not having to ask friends and family to pack up decor at the end of the night was the best decision. I LOVED my bridal bouquet!!! We highly recommend Jamie/JDesigns! She is super talented!
Jennifer H., a year ago
Wildbloom Wedding & Event Florals 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Bay City, TX

Welcome to Wildbloom Wedding & Event Florist, where we turn your floral dreams into reality. Our mission is to design unique and personalized floral arrangements that perfectly align with your wedding or event vision. No matter your wedding style, our team is dedicated to creating designs that reflect the individuality of your celebration. Let us make the process of choosing your wedding florist the easiest decision of your wedding planning journey, allowing you to focus on the joy and excitement of your special day.

Wildbloom Wedding & Event Florals was an amazing vendor to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, they were accommodating, listened to our ideas, and provided helpful, great communication throughout the planning process. On the wedding day, Destinee went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. The bouquets and all of the flowers they provided were absolutely beautiful - they did an awesome job and everything was delivered on time. We couldn't have asked for a better florist to be a part of our special day. Highly recommended!
Trish D., a year ago
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Hen House Florals 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Bay City, TX

Happy florist designing fresh florals for events, classes and weddings. With over 16 years experience, I'll help you to budget and plan for the best floral experience to perfectly fit your needs. I know seasonality and fresh availability-I particularly love working with rich textures and bold colors.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hen House Florals has been a true blessing! Their work is absolutely beautiful and they are always on point when explaining what I would like designed/created for my celebrations. They go over and beyond to make sure everything is perfect and so much fun to work with! Thanks Hen House Florals for making every event feel so special.
Lisa & B., 4 years ago
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The Red Experience, LLC 

5.0

  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Bay City, TX

The Red Experience is a custom floral and event design company. Specializing in start to finish design and event execution. We help our clients to host the event of their dreams by designing to fit their unique taste and sense of style.

The Red Experience, LLC was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding. They were extremely responsive, professional, and truly went above and beyond in every aspect of their service. The quality of their work was exquisite - the flowers and decor they provided were high-end and exceeded our expectations. They acted as our wedding planners and design team, guiding us through the entire process and alleviating so much stress. They even had a few sweet surprises for us on the day of the wedding that added to the magic. I was able to show up and fully enjoy being the bride without having to worry about a single detail. The Red Experience was worth every penny, and I would recommend them to any couple looking for a high-quality, attentive wedding design and planning team.
Megan W., a month ago
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Arlene Rose Designs 

5.0

  • Starts at $15 per arrangement
  • Serves Bay City, TX

Weddings and events are as unique as the people celebrating them! Arlene Rose Designs specializes in creating custom one of a kind floral arrangements and decor for weddings and special occasions. We will make your vision into a reality as we make designs that fit your style and budget.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ashley took my jumbled mess of ideas and turned them into absolutely beautiful florals for our wedding. I really wanted roses to be used knowing that they could be more expensive, but she was able to take my ideas and make them very affordable and still match my color scheme perfectly. I received many compliments on how gorgeous all the floral decorations were at our wedding!
Brianna M., 3 years ago
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Ideal Event Solutions 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Bay City, TX

Five years ago, I turned my passion for service and design into Ideal Event Solutions—a wedding business dedicated to creating unforgettable celebrations. What started as a dream has flourished into a thriving company that brings beautiful, personalized weddings to life, reflecting the unique love stories of each couple.

From the moment we started working with Ideal Event Solutions, I knew we were in the best hands. They didn’t just plan our wedding — they brought our vision to life in a way I could never have imagined. Every major event was perfectly timed, the atmosphere was stunning, and the entire day flowed with ease because of their expert coordination. Dakota was nothing short of extraordinary. I gave her a general color palette and some loose ideas, and she transformed our venue into something truly magical. I’ll never forget walking in and seeing how beautifully everything came together. But what touched me most were the small, deeply thoughtful things — the ones that showed just how much they genuinely care. I had a gift I wanted to give my partner before the ceremony. It wasn’t wrapped when I handed it to Dakota, but she took it, had it professionally wrapped, arranged for it to be delivered at the perfect moment, and even coordinated with the photographer so we could capture that memory forever. That moment is now one of my favorite parts of the day. And when the reception flew by (as they always do), I realized I hadn’t had a chance to eat — but Dakota had already prepared a boxed plate for me, waiting at the end of the night. That simple gesture meant so much. Ideal Event Solutions didn’t just plan our wedding — they looked out for us. I will always be grateful for Dakota and her team. If you're searching for someone who not only knows what they're doing but also deeply cares, this is the team you want by your side.
Brittany A., 6 months ago
Agave Events 

5.0

  • Serves Bay City, TX

Hey there!! My name is Carli Jeffrey and I am the creator & face behind Agave Events! I graduated from Texas A&M University (WHOOP!) in May of 2021 and through my degree, I also earned my Professional Event Management Certificate. During my sophomore year of college, I knew I wanted to become an event planner and worked a variety of events throughout my 3 years at A&M. I quickly knew weddings were what I wanted to do. I am so grateful for the wedding coordinators that took me under their wing and allowed me to assist and learn during my college years.

Awarded Best of Zola
Wish I could rate Agave with 1000 stars!! Not only did they pull off everything I envisioned, but Carli and her team were professional, kind and truly went above and beyond to make sure I enjoyed every minute of my wedding. At the start, I invested in the wedding coordination package. But I quickly added on the floral options as well after seeing how truly STUNNING Carli's work is. Both packages were worth every penny and then some. I highly recommend Agave for ANY bride who truly wants to enjoy their wedding and not worry about a thing. Much love!!!!
Meagan M., 2 years ago
The Blooming Idea 

4.5

  • Serves Bay City, TX

The Blooming Idea is a favorite to the locals in The Woodlands, Spring & Conroe since its opening in 2002. With a talented team of AIFD certified designers, the passion for floral design and wedding floral is exuded through every design created for your wedding day! We tailor every design to the vision you’ve planned, with extreme attention to detail. We specialize from designs ranging from contemporary, traditional, or rustic, to bohemian and modern.

Mary and her team at the blooming idea really went above &beyond for my wedding. All of the members who did the set up were so easy to communicate with. I gave 4 stars because we had a slight misunderstanding with the breakdown process, but we got it figured out right there on the spot. I will truly always recommend working along side this awesome floral company!
Blake-Leigh D., 3 years ago
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Fauxtastic Floral Creations 

5.0

  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Bay City, TX

At Fauxtastic Floral Creations, our flowers are always in full bloom! We specialize in Floral Design. We offer beautiful fresh and faux floral arrangements for Weddings, Quinceañeras, Holidays, Special Events and Home Decorations. Our faux floral options include: silks, sola wood, foam and dried flowers. Whether you are looking for all fresh, fresh and faux, or all faux your opportunities with us are endless!

Jenn is a wonderful vendor to work with. She takes the time to specialize each order with her couples to ensure that their own personal desires and vision show up in her work. S
Marlene, 4 years ago
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Blooms by Sammi 
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Bay City, TX

Blooms by Sammi is excited to work with you to bring your wedding day vision to life, or help you to create that perfect vision. We love everything about weddings and we love brides! And we know the importance details and doing everything we can to minimize stress to make the entire process smooth, enjoyable, and memorable.

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Something Borrowed Blooms 

4.9

  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Bay City, TX

Thousands of brides across the United States and Canada have trusted Something Borrowed Blooms to provide the perfect flowers for their wedding day. We offer brides the expensive peonies, delicate ranunculus, out-of-season anemones, and the ever-impossible-to-find-magnolia — all at a fraction of the cost.

Awarded Best of Zola
Just rent the flowers y’all - after getting multiple thousands of dollars in quotes from florists for our tiny dinner party wedding I started to look for other options. SSB had great reviews, in person or zoom consultations and a VERY helpful FB group that helped me pull the trigger even being pretty skeptical that the quality wouldn’t be there. Fast forward to the day I unboxed them and I was floored, some of the petals even FEEL REAL. Don’t know how they do it. Shipping was easy, fast and return labels were in sticker form to just pop back on. Our guests had no idea they weren’t real, especially with our low light reception it was impossible to tell. It was a breezed - we spent about 450 for 9 large centerpieces, bouquet and a few boutonnières for the guys from the Marlowe collection rather than the 2-3k quite well we’re getting from florists here in Atlanta that at the end of the day aren’t sustainable and would have looked the same (at best). Just rent the flowers y’all.
Savy R., a year ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 

4.9

  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Bay City, TX

In 2013, 8-year wedding veteran Amy McCord Jones realizes she wouldn't be able to afford to hire her own floral services if she was a bride. Then, Amy discovers that there is basically zero help available for DIY brides. No flower recipes. No instructions. No access to florist-grade blooms. Rude. So she launches Flower Moxie! Flower Moxie remains a humble, tucked-away small business out of Oklahoma City. We don’t zoom around on scooters in some fancy high-rise. We stock an average kitchen with canned wine and Aldi chips and listen to true crime podcasts while photographing curvy ranunculus. Join us. There’s cake, hugs, and acceptance here.

Awarded Best of Zola
Flower Moxie - Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers provided an exceptional experience for our wedding. From the start, their communication was incredibly helpful, responsive, and informative, which put us at ease throughout the planning process. When the flowers arrived, they were of the highest quality and absolutely stunning. We are thrilled with the value and quality of Flower Moxie's work, and would highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Lori L., a month ago
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The Faux Bouquets 

5.0

  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Bay City, TX

Believe it or not, we often have people ask if our pictures throughout our website are showing a mix of fresh and faux and…no they aren’t! Although fresh florals are pretty, we are totally in love with poser-blooms all the way here and that’s what we design 100% of our orders with.

Awarded Best of Zola
I recently had the pleasure of working with The Faux Bouquets for my wedding and couldn't be happier with their service. Their communication through email was great - they were fast, reliable, and very helpful in answering all of my questions. The faux flowers they provided looked and photographed just as if they were real, and the final product was stunning. I would highly recommend The Faux Bouquets to any couple looking for beautiful, high-quality floral arrangements for their wedding.
LaShawn Garay R., a year ago
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Angelle’s Floral LLC 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Bay City, TX

Even after 8 years of Angelle’s Floral, I continue to fall in love with God’s creation and the privilege to celebrate people with it! Since starting my business in 2017, I have been featured in Brides of Houston, Brides of Austin, Brides of San Antonio, Voyage Austin, and received my Texas State Floral Association certification. To serve you on one of the biggest days of your life is a treasure and joy! I offer my wedding services throughout central Texas, and I would love to create for you on your big day! Isaiah 40:8

Awarded Best of Zola
Angelle was amazing!! She was so easy to work with and knew exactly what to do when I had given her my ideas for my bouquet. It turned out so beautiful, she was great a communicating, and even showed up a few hours before my ceremony with plenty of time ahead so I wouldn't have to stress. 10/10 recommend Angelle's Floral LLC!!
Ariana R., a year ago
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Wood & Word Blooms, sola wood floral designs (faux not fresh) 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Bay City, TX
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🌹 WE ARE NOT FRESH FLOWER FLORISTS. WE WORK WITH WOOD & FAUX FLOWERS. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THIS IN YOUR REPLY. 🌹 Wood & Word Blooms is run by a Jen Angle, former teacher of 20+ years and specializes in using hand-painted wood flowers along with a faux, dried and preserved florals (nothing fresh here) to bring your wedding vision to life not just for that one glorious day but forever. Besides designing for you, I also offer DIY Wood Flower Experiences to create your wedding florals alongside me in person or virtually and 1:1 sessions to help DIY brides learn to do it themselves.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jen is incredible and worth every penny! My husband and I weren't very sure about how we wanted our wedding florals to look. We also didn't want to spend thousands of dollars on flowers that would only last a day. We stumbled upon wood flowers and discovered Wood and Word Blooms! Working with Jen was wonderful and seamless. She helps you every step of the way to figure out what you would like. The DIY class was so much fun, and we were able to build all of our centerpieces, boutonnières, and bouquets. Jen also built my cascade bouquet and beautiful garland for us! Everything came out so beautifully and was perfect for our day. Thank you Jen!
Bianca D., a year ago
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Poppin Peonies Floral 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Bay City, TX
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From hobby to full bloom—meet Poppin’ Peonies Floral. Hey, I’m Bre—the founder and lead designer behind the petals. PPF sprouted in 2020 and has been thriving ever since. In 2026, we’re bringing the magic to Louisiana as we kick off a brand-new season in a brand-new state! What started as a creative outlet quickly became a full-blown obsession. I’m a garden girl at heart, sourcing blooms from local farms (and my own backyard!) to craft designs that are fresh, intentional, and wildly unique. I don’t just do flowers—I help shape the entire vibe. Seeing your vision come to life? That’s the best part.

Awarded Best of Zola
Where to even begin when it comes to my absolute love and adoration for all things Poppin’ Peonies, but most of all my complete love for BRE!!! From the beginning my 3 non negotiables for our wedding were FOOD,FLOWERS, & PHOTOS. And when I tell you Bre delivered and exceeded my expectations I am not lying. I booked with Bre after having a weird gut feeling with a previous wedding floral designer. The energy was off and I didn’t feel heard with the other designer but after my initial consultation call with Bre, I not only felt heard I felt as if I was talking to a friend. Our first call was one hour and it felt like 10 minutes. She understood the sentimental importance of florals for me personally and gave honest insight on design and cohesion. She didn’t dismiss what I thought I wanted. Instead she gave BETTER and more realistic options of availability during the time of year we were getting married (JULY in VA in no joke… LOL) I not only felt heard but increasingly validated by Bre and all nerves about the design of the day melted away. Seeing my vision come to life with her collaboration & expertise was truly breathtaking and a part of our wedding that people but mostly myself will never forget. Breanne’s organization, diligence, and most of all communication was monumental during this process but I completely trusted her. Looking at our florals and design for our wedding it is something truly timeless but also unique and wild at the time. It is EXACTLY what I wanted and turned out better than imagined. All the florals I had saved and envisioned over the years from bridal magazines, Pinterest, and even mine and my late mother’s favorite florals were incorporated into our special day. On a personal note, Bre was so diligent and intentional when it came to my late Mothers “ In Loving Memory of” chair during our ceremony ,that is easily one of the most sentimental moments of our wedding. For that alone, I am eternally grateful. Bottom line, you absolutely cannot go wrong with booking with Poppin Peonies and Bre. In any way shape or form it will be the best decision and most seamless decision of your wedding journey. I am so fortunate to not only have photos and memories to look back on with these florals but most of all a true friendship with Bre.
Grayson B., 16 days ago
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Avenue Design Studio 

4.9

  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Bay City, TX
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Avenue Design Studio is a travel wedding and special event florist, based in the Florida Panhandle and cover the entire East Coast! We have brought beautiful arrangements to our brides since 2015 and are looking forward to continued success in helping our couples make beautiful memories.

Awarded Best of Zola
Avenue Design Studio nailed my wedding florals. They brought my vision to life perfectly—the arrangements were fun, unique, and effortlessly cool, exactly what I had hoped for. Every detail felt intentional and beautifully designed. If you want florals that are both stunning and creative, they do not disappoint. Be sure to really iron out the proposal before wedding weekend so you know exactly what you’re getting!
Caitlin S., 9 months ago
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Wanderie Floral Studio 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Bay City, TX

Whatever love looks like to you, we are here to celebrate it boldly, joyfully, and in every detail. When you book Wanderie Floral Studio, we get to know and understand your vision turn them into real life dreams. We specialize in quirky romantic, whether it's boho, minimalism, or chic classic. We want to be the joy bomb on your special day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Outstanding job was done to make for our perfect wedding!
Michael Walling, 3 years ago
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The Senterpiece 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Bay City, TX

We have been in business in the Houston area for 28 years, creating florals for our brides many styles and tastes. We also do events for galas and country clubs. Ken and Donna the owners are award winning designers and both have their AIFD credentials which include them in a group of Elite floral designers whom have worked at the White house and for Many well know people in the entertainment industry.

The florals were definitely my favorite part of the big day. They really transformed the room into the most beautiful romantic setting. My vision was matched perfectly. Such an amazing team to work with :)
Emily R., a year ago
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All The Pretty Things HTX 

4.7

  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Bay City, TX

We are dedicated to capturing your vision, and embracing your individuality and style with the belief that each wedding should be truly unique. Our easy planning process and creative design ensures you have a stress free, enjoyable and exciting experience while working with the experts who are every bit as excited as you are.

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Sarah was so helpful when deciding what would look best for our venue and color schemes. She was efficient in her communication and kept everything as simple as possible. Such a joy to work with! And the florals were AMAZING!!! Highly recommended!
Gabby B., 7 months ago
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Jolie Blooms 

4.9

  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Bay City, TX

At Jolie Blooms our mission is to provide fresh beautiful flowers for every couple. Exceeding their expectations while staying in budget. We believe every bride deserves the perfect wedding day and all our focus. When booking with Jolie Blooms, your wedding is the only wedding of the day! Every flower is hand picked and carefully designed by an experienced florist. No two weddings are a like and every wedding has its own style and feel. Weather your vision is classic romance or laid back relaxed, Jolie Blooms will custom tailor the flowers to you.

Awarded Best of Zola
Angie with Jolie Blooms did an amazing job for our wedding. She was attentive to every detail. The quality of her work exceeded my expectations and her pricing is very reasonable. I 100% recommend using Angie with Jolie Blooms for your wedding.
Debbie L., 10 days ago
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Bloom Culture: Do-it-yourself Wedding Flowers 

4.9

  • Serves Bay City, TX

Bloom Culture helps couples DIY their wedding flowers with confidence — even if you’ve never arranged flowers before. We ship wholesale flowers to your door and provide a full plan that shows you what to order, how much you need, and how to put everything together. You’ll know exactly how many stems go into each bouquet, centerpiece, boutonniere — and how to assemble them step-by-step. Choose one of our DIY flower kits or get a custom plan based on your colors, style, and budget.

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The flowers (on our order) came in large boxes, but they were not labeled, so it took a minute to get the flowers both identified and properly set up. To be fair we were warned about the process, but not about the length of time due to our inexperience. As a note, it took my fiancé 5 hours to process the flowers when first receiving them. I also did not have any updates from them from the time I ordered till they were being shipped. They were beyond more affordable compared to other florists, and the flowers arrived alive and in good spirits. We were able to keep the flowers alive for over four days!! Many of the flowers that we chose did not have specific instructions, so we had to follow the general reference for the flowers and hope for the best. Additionally, some of the flowers that we wanted were not in stock, and they were replaced for us with substitutes but were not notified until we had all of the flowers already delivered to us. Also, as a note, bloom culture uses third party sellers for their flowers, so the quality may vary depending on location. Our flowers were in good condition, and the company we had clearly took good care of the flowers prior to delivering them to us. Would we do it again? Probably not, but it made for good laughs and bonding time and we have stories to tell from it!
Hannah H., 2 months ago
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Bupp Woodworks & Designs - Flower Preservation 

5.0

  • Serves Bay City, TX
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We offer professional flower preservation services so you can cherish your wedding bouquet flowers forever! Accepting fresh, dried, and artificial bouquets from across the USA. Offering over 40 different keepsake options for every budget and style including: •ring holders •necklaces •bookmarks •ornaments •jewelry dishes •vanity trays •coasters •candle holders •wine stoppers •pyramids •cubes •gemstones •bookends •large floral blocks •hexagons •arches •wall hangings •wood shadowboxes •large wood serving trays •clear acrylic serving trays •river tables and custom heirloom furniture. Book your spot today!

We shipped our wedding flowers from Hawaii to Chicago and were blown away with what we received. SO grateful for Bupp Woodworks and the beautiful pieces they created from our wedding. Absolutely worth the wait, now we’ll forever get to keep those precious memories. If you’re thinking about booking with them, definitely do it. It’s more than worth it, they’re so good at what they do. We can’t thank you enough and love them so much️
Alex P., 10 months ago

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