The Best A La Carte Wedding Florists in Buda, TX

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65 Wedding Florists in Buda, TX

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Misty Acres Flower Farm & Floral Design 
Rating: 5.0 (29 reviews)
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Buda, TX

Misty Acres Flower Farm & Floral Design, based in Schertz/Seguin, TX. Bespoke creations that have the "Flower Farm Difference" - tidbits of local blooms and textures for a customized experience for every bride. Old school work ethic, and dedication to details without the old school look.

Awarded Best of Zola
I had a wonderful experience working with Misty Acres Flower Farm & Floral Design for our wedding. Their communication style was precise, informative, and quick, which made the planning process seamless. The quality of their work was exquisite, and the value was incredibly affordable. Misty truly brought our vision to life within our budget, and I was amazed at how she was able to make my ideas a reality. I will definitely be reaching out to Misty Acres for any future floral needs, and I highly recommend them to other couples planning their special day.
Monique D., 5 months ago
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Duchess Garden Floral 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Buda, TX

Duchess Garden Floral operates as a custom floral design studio located in Austin, Tx. We specialize in creating exquisite floral arrangements for sophisticated clients who value the effortless beauty of European style designs. Our team is led by Katya, the founder and creative force behind DGF. From subtle pastels to bold hues, she strives to create refined, trendsetting floral compositions and stunning artistic showcases. Reach out to us today to arrange a complimentary consultation. And for a glimpse into our creative journey, don't forget to visit our Instagram duchess_garden_floral.

Awarded Best of Zola
Katerina and the team at Duchess Garden Floral created the most stunning floral arrangements for my wedding day. Throughout the planning process, Katerina was extremely responsive - she consistently reached out to update me on any changes and made sure all the details aligned with my vision. On the big day, her arrangements beautifully transformed our venue and were even more gorgeous than I could have imagined. I received endless compliments from guests raving over the flowers. Despite a few last-minute tweaks I requested, Katerina rolled with the changes seamlessly - she even added a blue ribbon to my bouquet for my 'something blue.' Overall, Duchess Garden Floral's designs brought an elevated elegance to our wedding while the team provided top-notch customer service. Their arrangements were truly breathtaking and incredible value for money. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
Taylor M., 2 years ago
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Sunshine Blooms 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Buda, TX

Flowers make people happy! With over eight years of experience, I know how to create stunning floral pieces that are perfect for your big day! I create the most beautiful arrangements using seasonal blooms and sustainable foam free mechanics. Trust Sunshine Blooms with all your floral, wedding decor, and flower preservation needs!

Sunshine Blooms was an absolute delight to work with for our flowers. We used them for my friends bachelorette party. From the first time we reached out, they were warm, responsive, and fast to address all of our questions and requests. The end result was beyond our expectations - the floral arrangements were absolutely beautiful, perfectly capturing the vision we had discussed. I teared up when I saw the arrangements because they were so stunning, and all of the bridesmaids were commenting on how gorgeous the flowers were throughout the weekend. Sunshine Blooms truly went above and beyond to make the event even more perfect. These pictures don't even do them justice! We couldn't recommend them highly enough.
Autumn C., a year ago
Foundation by Design Floral Co., LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Serves Buda, TX

Howdy - I'm Janis! A proud Aggie-Owned florist in central, TX. My passion lies in crafting florals that embody an effortless blend of classic charm, old-world romance, and refined elegance. Strongly rooted in faith and inspired by nature’s unspoken poetry, my designs strive to capture the essence of days you’ll always treasure. I’m so glad you’re here! I can’t wait to meet you, hear your vision, and bring your floral dreams to life in the most beautiful way possible! “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have -Jesus Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 3:11

Janis did an absolutely amazing job with our wedding flowers! Her communication was clear and seamless from start to finish, and she went above and beyond my expectations. I couldn’t have asked for a better florist to bring our vision to life on our special day!
Elaina, a year ago
Romantic Florals 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Starts at $100 per arrangement
  • Serves Buda, TX

Welcome to Romantic Florals, I’m Tricia! I’m a mom of two and wife living in Round Rock, TX. I opened my wedding studio in 2013 with a desire to serve my clients with beautiful floral design so that they could see their vision come to life. I strive to run my business with kindness and flexibility, but the ultimate excitement comes for me when designing with the ever-changing trends, and completing the dreams of the couples I work with.

We can't recommend Tricia highly enough! She created truly beautiful pieces that perfectly reflected our vision for the wedding. So many people commented on the beauty of the florals, and I was so incredibly happy with my bouquet and everything else! Tricia was incredibly responsive throughout and always checked in with us, making the process very easy.
Julia G., 5 months ago
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Something Borrowed Blooms 
Rating: 4.9 (95 reviews)
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Buda, TX

Something Borrowed Blooms is the premier rent-and-return floral and décor company in the U.S., offering beautifully curated premium silk floral collections. Couples who choose to rent typically save up to 70% compared to the cost of traditional fresh flowers. Our collections include everything you need for your wedding day, from bridal and bridesmaid bouquets to boutonnieres, garlands, centerpieces, aisle markers, cake flowers, swags, flower combs and crowns, wedding décor, and more. Each design is thoughtfully curated to create a cohesive, elevated look from ceremony to reception.

Awarded Best of Zola
Absolute rock stars!! Being able to rent flowers and have them look like real flowers just blows my mind! Even our photographers pointed out how lifelike they were. It was also such an easy experience both receiving and returning them. I would rent them over again and again!
Jennifer D., 8 months ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.9 (78 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Buda, 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 exceptional service for our wedding. Their communication was concise, organized, and thoughtful throughout the planning process. The quality of their work and overall value was outstanding - the flowers they provided were truly stunning. The wedding corsages, hair flower decor, bouquets, and all the venue florals were beautifully coordinated and perfectly bloomed on our wedding day. We were so impressed by their level of care and attention to detail. Flower Moxie helped make our special day even more beautiful and memorable.
Stephen & A., a month ago
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The Faux Bouquets 
Rating: 5.0 (42 reviews)
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Buda, 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.

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We had the most incredible experience with the Faux Bouquets! From start to finish, Brittany was responsive, caring and efficient! We rented the ‘Moody Romance’ suite and I purchased an add on of a custom bridal bouquet and boutonnière! I had done thorough research on purchasing real flowers and while price was our driving factor, I loved the element of saving on waste with renting and the option to purchase a keepsake! Brittany spent time talking to me so many times about questions I had and was incredibly patient! With the custom bouquet, I was able to upload inspiration photos and she NAILED it! The shipping process was so seamless as well. Brittany provided the tracking numbers and thorough instructions on receiving and then returning the flowers. I pride myself on getting ALL the flowers returned in record time (Brittany said) ;) All of our guests couldn’t believe the flowers were fake and everyone was raving about them! Do yourself a favor and go with The Fuax Bouquets!
Erin D., a year ago
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Wood & Word Blooms, sola wood floral designs (faux not fresh) 
Rating: 5.0 (37 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Buda, 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.

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Working with Jen for our October 2025 wedding was AMAZING!! From the moment we sent in an online inquiry, Jen was attentive, responsive, thoughtful, and incredibly detail oriented. She got us set up with a project planning doc immediately, and she was SO patient with us even when we were annoyingly indecisive about our vision lol. She met with us via Zoom to answer all of our questions when we were struggling to finish the document (and she is just as thorough and helpful via Zoom as she is via email). Once we placed our final order, Jen was communicative and thorough about the process of what happened next in terms of pickup, payment, etc. When we picked up our flowers, we were ASTOUNDED by how beautiful they were. I mean, we knew they would be beautiful, but truly, WOW. Aside from bouquets & boutonnieres, we also got garlands to use as centerpieces for our guests’ farmhouse tables, as well as small wooden circle magnets with a flower on top (we wood burned the j c into them ourselves) to use as favors. And they all looked incredible. An employee at our venue said that our decor was “the best she’s ever seen this place look,” and a large part of our decor was these flowers. I cannot recommend Jen and Wood and Word Blooms ENOUGH!!! PS bouquet photo is from today (1/5/26)!! The longevity is insane!
Jamie W / C., 4 months ago
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Poppin Peonies Collective, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (19 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Buda, TX
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Poppin’ Peonies Collective creates design-forward wedding florals for couples who want the planning process to feel clear, supported, and thoughtfully guided. We work with couples who value artistry but don’t want to manage every detail — couples who want to feel confident in their decisions without second-guessing how everything will come together. Many of our clients come to us feeling overwhelmed by inspiration overload, unsure how to translate ideas into something cohesive, or worried that what they see in planning won’t match what they experience on the wedding day. Our role is to remove that uncertainty.

Awarded Best of Zola
Poppin Peonies Floral was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding! From the moment we connected, Bre was friendly, accommodating and thoughtful in her communication. She understood the vision and brought it to life in the most gorgeous way. The floral arrangements she created were beyond our wildest dreams - the vibrant colors and creative designs were the talk of the day. Seeing the bright, lush blooms as I walked out of my dressing room was truly a core memory of the day. The value Poppin Peonies provided was unmatched, and we couldn't recommend them more highly to any couple planning their big day.
Jill L., 5 months ago
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Avenue Design Studio 
Rating: 4.9 (15 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Buda, 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.

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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., a year ago
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Bupp Woodworks & Designs - Flower Preservation 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Serves Buda, TX

***Pricing, options, and the process can be found on our website.*** Welcome to our award-winning flower preservation company, the nation's leading expert in heirloom keepsakes- meticulously handcrafted in small batches. 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. All couples welcome. Let us turn your special flowers into a cherished piece of art. Limited availability, book your spot today!

I was referred to Bupp Designs by my wedding planner and they absolutely did not disappoint! Tina does such beautiful work and I couldn’t have asked for a better way to preserve my flowers! She was also very communicative and made sure I liked the arrangement before pouring. So many options to choose from as well! I know there’s another added expense, but truly you won’t regret preserving your flowers especially with Bupp!
Kat, a year ago
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Wild Stem 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Serves Buda, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Wild Stem was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The owner, Lisa, was incredibly responsive, tentative, and professional in all of our communications leading up to the wedding. She took the time to understand our vision and provided creative, customer-focused floral designs that exceeded our expectations. On the day of the wedding, Lisa and her team were precise in setting up all of the floral arrangements, going above and beyond to ensure everything looked perfect. The end result was truly breathtaking - the florals added such a beautiful, elegant touch to our special day. We highly recommend Wild Stem to any couple looking for a florist that combines exceptional service with stunning, high-quality work.
Kathryn, a year ago
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Bloom Culture: Do-it-yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.9 (11 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Buda, 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., 7 months ago
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KD Floral Design 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Buda, TX

Hi! I’m Karina, the floral designer behind KD Floral Design. I create elegant, custom floral arrangements for weddings and events of all sizes. Inspired by nature, art, and emotion, my style is softly wild, timeless, and artfully arranged. A little about me — I’m deeply inspired by nature, art, and the emotion behind each celebration. My background in design and my passion for flowers help me turn your ideas into something truly special and personal.

Awarded Best of Zola
Karina was so kind and fun to work with. She had amazing ideas and helped our floral vision come to life! Her arrangements far exceeded my expectations and I will definitely be working with her again for other events!
Madeline H., 5 months ago
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Pick A Bloom-Preserved & Dried Florist-Shipped Nationwide 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Buda, TX

Pick a Bloom was founded on love and laughter in small-town Surry, Virginia by us, a mother daughter duo, who wanted to see our vision of fresh flower alternatives bloom to life. We work primarily with 100% REAL preserved and dried flowers and foliage.

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I had a wonderful experience working with the team at Pick A Bloom-Preserved & Dried Florist. They were easy to communicate with and listened exceptionally well to my unique needs after my mom passed away. The quality of their work and attention to small details was lovely. They created a special memorial for my mom by turning her corsage into an ornament that we could display at the wedding. The team sent photos throughout the creation process and everything arrived early, which helped make our special day run smoothly. I'm so grateful for their thoughtful service and beautiful florals.
Heidi N., 2 years ago
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Golden Dreams Bouquets 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Buda, TX

Hello to all you dreamers! My name is Brianna Jean Perez. I am 25 years old and totally caught up in the wonder of following Jesus with my whole heart and chasing all those wild golden dreams. I live in Austin, Texas. I love my family, Taylor swift, eating hamburgers on Fridays, anything creative, running, mental health, girls trips on the weekends and spontaneous worship nights. I am learning to love: my curly hair, my emotions, work from home/school from home and waiting. I am super excited you are here, and I dream of helping you create the most magical wedding day through flowers!

Awarded Best of Zola
Bri team made my flower dreams come true! I inquired online & heard back the same day. From there, Bri & I were off to the races! She set up a consultation where she asked all the right questions that I hadn’t even thought about. She nailed my vision on the first try, and even had some additional, trendy ideas that we loved & it was so helpful to see it all laid out in her proposal. I loved that she had thought through all the details, like which vases matched my aesthetic, the pedestals for the ceremony flowers, candles for the reception tables, and even the ribbons on my bouquet! 10/10 would recommend!
Sunni R., a year ago
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Bent Creek Bouquets 
Rating: 4.9 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Buda, TX

We are a husband and wife duo who share a passion for connecting with people and reflecting the stunning beauty of God's creation. Our mission is to create arrangements that are as unique as the stories and lives we are blessed to be part of. We handcraft each piece with meticulous care and attention to detail, ensuring it’s perfect for your special moments.

Awarded Best of Zola
Bent Creek Bouquets was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. Their communication was detailed, timely, and descriptive throughout the entire process, which put our minds at ease. The quality of their work was simply lively, perfect, and real - from the vibrant centerpieces to the stunning bouquets and boutonnieres they created for our special day. We were thrilled with how everything turned out, and the flowers looked amazing. Bent Creek Bouquets is also very affordable, making them an excellent value. We highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.
Gladys S., 9 months ago
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Southern Sparkle Events 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Buda, TX

Hello! My name is Amarah, the creative force behind Southern Sparkle Events and a devoted Austinite. With over 25 years calling Austin home and a degree from UT Austin, I’m as local as it gets. My journey in floral and event design started long before college. I’ve always enjoyed designing beautiful arrangements and magical events. Fast forward to today, I’m pouring those learned skills into Southern Sparkle Events. There is no greater joy for me than seeing my clients absolutely wowed. So if you’re planning your next event, I’ve got you covered.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Amarah and Southern Sparkle Events! From the very first phone call, Amarah took the time to get to know us and what exactly we wanted for our wedding vision. She was so accommodating to what our budget was and helped guide us every step of the way.The arrangements were stunning! The flowers were super fresh and looked beautiful! Everything looked amazing and I couldn't be happier with how it all turned out. We received so many compliments from our guests!Everything about working with Southern Sparkle Events was stress free and perfect from start to finish. I cannot recommend Southern Sparkle Events enough!
Emily M., 7 months ago
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BouKays 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Buda, TX

At BouKays, nature is at the core of everything we do. We're not just about aesthetics. We aim for floral designs that are in season based off your weddings vibes. We provides couples with a wide range of full service floral offerings beginning at $3,000 - which includes set-up, delivery and teardown, allowing you to relax and enjoy your wedding day without worrying.

I cannot say enough positive things about Kayley! She was incredibly attentive, understanding my vision for the wedding, and offering expert advice. The floral arrangements she created were nothing short of breathtaking. They were elegant, romantic, and perfectly captured the essence of our special day. She was professional and easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Kayley & BouKays to any couple looking for a florist who can bring their dream wedding to life.
Lorraine L., a year ago
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Anthology On Main | Literary Flowers Handcrafted From Book Pages 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Buda, TX

Anthology On Main specializes in wedding flowers handcrafted from real book pages. I create each bloom from your favorite novels in the flowers and colors you love, with no seasonal limitations. Based in Kansas and shipping nationwide, I design meaningful florals that remain beautiful for decades.

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Katie was amazing to work with! She helped tailor our flowers to keep within our budget, and they came out AMAZING. I'm so happy I get to keep them as an amazing keepsake. Everyone at the wedding was floored that they were paper and not real. And having quotes from our favorite books to look at all day was just a memorable experience.
Joanna L., 7 months ago
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Fabled Blossom 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Serves Buda, TX

Fabled Blossom's mission is to inspire and enchant through the art of floral design. We believe that every bloom tells a story, and on your wedding day it is your love story that we tell. We will weave your love story into our designs with vibrant colors, unique textures and the finest blooms, helping to elevate your moment into a memory that will last a lifetime.

Ginger was absolutely amazing and truly a delight to work throughout the entire journey, from pre-planning to execution of my perfect wedding. I would 100% recommend Fabled Blossom to anyone looking for not only floral arrangements but also for the special touch needed to see your vision and bring it to life. Professionalism, collaboration, patience, guidance, availability, and support are just a few words that describe Ginger. To me, the floral arrangements were key to the beautiful environment and vibe of the wedding and Ginger flawlessly designed the bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and table decor. The arrangements included special request flowers from near and far and everything created was perfection. Ginger- I cannot wait to find another event for us to collaborate and create a magical experience!
Annie S., a year ago
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Say It with Flowers 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Buda, TX

Inspired by the positive impact flowers have on our mood, Say it with FLOWERS strives to make others feel better by sharing the beauty of blooms. Founder and lead designer, Amanda Lee, uses floral design as her primary form of creative expression. As a true Libra, it is a dream come true for her to share both her artistry and the natural beauty of flowers with others. She loves to take a client's request and execute a plan to bring a floral vision to life.

Amanda was amazing to work with for our wedding! She was responsive, helped guide me through the process, had great ideas, and was open to collaborating. Her florals were better than I could have imagined and made the perfect centerpiece for our day.
Katie, a year ago
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Zombie Flowers 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Starts at $100
  • Serves Buda, TX

After the global zombie apocalypse, in the early winter of '24, I heeded the call, picked up my shovel and shotgun and headed out to the fields. Protecting this wide world from the pestilence that is the zombie flower is no small feat, but I've learned to survive. I've made it my mission to hunt these jokers down, wrangle them together, and to serve to you dead off the proverbial platter. In these post-apocalyptic times, the zombie flowers make for excellent mantle trophies, but some have said they make awesome wedding bouquets. Whatever your cup of tea, these zombie flowers are one of a kind prepared just for you.

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We contracted Zombie Flowers to provide bouquets for our runway models at Uncon Bridal Con. They were amazing at their communication leading up to the event and delivered the bouquets promptly according to our schedule the day of the event. Their punctuality gave our models enough time to rehearse the runway with their florals. Aside from their great professionalism, Zombie Flowers is a super creative company. Their floral arrangements can be described as wild, yet put together giving a very unique aesthetic that you can't find from Etsy. The best thing that brides say about their products is that their lightweight and already preserved for life. We cannot recommend them enough to add something special to your wedding day!
Philip, a year ago