The Best A La Carte Wedding Florists in Lansing, MI

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41 Wedding Florists in Lansing, MI

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Kimberly Brim Florals 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
Lansing, MI
  • Starts at $3,500

I am by nature a visual and creative thinker. I love putting the flare to holiday tables, events and decor. I am a task master, and a fuss budget ! I will never know everything there is to know because creativity comes from new life experiences. And I jump in every chance I get.

“Kimberly Brim Florals was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. Kimberly's communication style was personalized and knowledgeable - she took the time to understand our vision and made expert recommendations on the flowers and colors that would look best. The quality of Kimberly's work was truly stunning. The bouquets, centerpieces, and other floral arrangements were beautifully crafted and exceeded our expectations. Kimberly handled the entire set up on the day of the wedding, ensuring everything was perfect. We were thrilled with how the flowers complemented the venue and brought our wedding vision to life. Kimberly's professionalism and personalized service made her a joy to work with, and we highly recommend her to any couple planning their dream wedding.”
Natalie C., a year ago
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Something Borrowed Blooms 
Rating: 4.8 (178 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Lansing, MI

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
“I used something borrowed blooms for my wedding in April and they were absolutely wonderful and extremely cost effective! The flowers arrived on time and shipping back afterwards was straight forward. The flowers were beautiful, my venue even mistook them for real flowers”
Gretchen B., 2 years ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.9 (102 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Lansing, MI

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
“We used Flower Moxie for our DIY wedding flowers and couldn't be happier with our choice. The team was quick to get back to us and super flexible when we wanted to adjust our order. When the flowers arrived on our wedding day, they looked stunning and fresh. The quality was exactly what we hoped for, and everything came together beautifully for our ceremony and reception. For the price, we felt like we got great value and would definitely recommend them to other couples looking to do their own florals. Thanks Flower Moxie for making our day special!”
Kaitlyn K., 3 months ago
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The Faux Bouquets 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
  • Serves Lansing, MI

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
“The Faux Bouquets were an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Their communication was fast and clear throughout the entire process, making it easy for us to coordinate the floral designs we wanted. The quality of their work was beautiful, perfectly matching the vision we had for our special day. Their gorgeous designs came together flawlessly, and they were incredibly easy to work with to assemble the bouquets exactly as we wanted. We couldn't have been happier with The Faux Bouquets and highly recommend them!!”
Rebecca R., 2 years ago
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Wood & Word Blooms, sola wood floral designs (faux not fresh) 
Rating: 5.0 (40 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Lansing, MI
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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
“Jennifer at Wood & Word Blooms was amazing to work with, and everything looked stunning! We got so many compliments on our arch swags, corsages, boutonnieres, and bouquets! The ability to completely customize the flower colors to perfectly match the wedding colors really ties the whole look together and makes everything flow seamlessly. Beyond the colors, there’s so many unique flower shapes and sizes to choose from, there really is no limit to what can be done to suit your wedding. Jennifer was great at providing us with design aid in order to help create our vision and bring it to life. The best part is that now we have them to keep and display forever, looking as good as the day we got them!”
Brittany D., a year ago
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Bloom Culture: Do-it-yourself Wedding Flowers 
Rating: 4.9 (14 reviews)
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Lansing, MI

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Bloom Culture: Do-it-Yourself Wedding Flowers was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first inquiry, their communication was prompt, kind, and professional. They answered all of my specific questions with personal responses, making the DIY flower process so easy and stress-free. The quality of their work was consistent, thorough, and truly showed how much they cared about making our day special. We saved so much money going the DIY route with Bloom Culture, and it allowed us to create so many wonderful memories putting the arrangements together with our wedding party. I highly recommend Bloom Culture to any couples looking for a reliable, affordable, and caring florist for their wedding. I wanted to do my own flowers to honor my grandmother who was a florist. She passed a few months before the wedding and I just know she would have absolutely loved it and we got to honor her in this way.”
Madden H., 2 years ago
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Bupp Woodworks & Designs - Flower Preservation 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Serves Lansing, MI
  • Offer

***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!

“Bupp Woodworks & Designs - Flower Preservation was an outstanding choice for our wedding flowers. From the start, their communication was clear, very responsive, and they thoroughly answered all of our questions. The quality of their work was truly spectacular - we now have beautiful centerpieces for our home that will forever remind us of our special day. The flowers were high quality and exceeded our expectations. We couldn't have been happier with Bupp Woodworks & Designs and would highly recommend them to any couple planning their wedding.”
Natalia O., a year ago
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The Poppy and The Peony 
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Lansing, MI

The Poppy and The Peony, located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a full service floral and event design studio. Whether you need a little nosegay to send to your best friend, flowers for a somber occasion, a bouquet and buttonhole for a happy little elopement, a hand-beaded crown, or a full event planned - we can help! We also specialize in event design and coordination, so that you can spend your time with those you love and not worrying about the seating chart.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Working with Bunny at The Poppy and The Peony was such a joy from start to finish. She made us feel heard and excited about our vision without ever being pushy – florals were intimidating to me (they can be expensive!) but she took the time to understand my priorities and vision. I loved that she cared to get to know us as a couple. Her designs were stunning and captured exactly what we'd been imagining for our wedding day. My favorite service: she created mini-bouquets from the bud vase florals at the end of the night so our guests could take home a piece of the celebration. The quality of their work was worth every penny, and their approachable nature made the whole planning process feel collaborative and fun. We'd absolutely recommend The Poppy and The Peony to any couple looking for florals that are both beautiful and meaningful.”
Kelsey K., 15 days ago
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Pick A Bloom-Preserved & Dried Florist-Shipped Nationwide 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Lansing, MI

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
“We are so happy with the way out flowers turned out for our wedding day. Paula and Samatha were such a joy to work with! We sent them our color pallet and ideas, which they were able to replicate and make it our own unique array of flowers. They provided great service with sending samples of their dried/preserved flowers and also a flower swap that we had to do. Would recommend for you occasion!”
Tayler S., 2 years ago
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Anthology On Main | Literary Flowers Handcrafted From Book Pages 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Lansing, MI

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
“From our first conversation with Katie at Anthology On Main, we knew we had found our florist. She responded quickly to all our questions and nailed exactly what we wanted—a bouquet with colors and flowers that matched our vision, plus the special touch of incorporating book pages that meant something to us. Katie was easy to work with throughout the whole process and kept us updated with accurate timelines so we never had to worry. Our flowers will look stunning on the big day and will hold up for years to come. If you're a book lover looking for a florist who gets it, Katie is your person. We would recommend her a thousand times over.”
Shonna R., 12 days ago
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Miracle Bay Studios (a Sola Wood Florist) 
Rating: 4.9 (8 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Starts at $65
  • Serves Lansing, MI
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Miracle Bay Studios is a father–daughter floral studio creating custom, hand-painted sola-wood florals that stay beautiful for months. What started with Kayla’s own wedding has grown into a full-service design studio offering bouquets, décor, and tailored color palettes that never wilt in heat or humidity. We’re here to make your wedding florals stunning, stress-free, and perfectly you — with pieces you can enjoy long after the day has passed. Estimated pricing is based on a variety of factors and needs, all quotes are considered custom and we are happy to create a floral plan that fits your budget.

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Blue Daisy Events 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Lansing, MI

Every celebration is an opportunity to create an unforgettable experience. We love to get creative to make each event unique, and bring a fresh approach to every project. We specialize in handling all of the logistics and details it takes to make the vision for your event come to life. Let's make your event successful, stress free and memorable.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Blue Daisy Events was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding in Northern Michigan. From the very start, their communication was efficient, clear, and punctual, making the planning process seamless. Their team's creativity, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail truly exceeded our expectations. They brought our vision to life, expertly handling the florals, linens, and overall wedding planning. The highlight was their nearly 10-foot hanging floral arrangement above our head table and dance floor - it was the talk of the night and still impresses our guests. We would highly recommend Blue Daisy Events to any couple planning their dream wedding.”
Mallory K., 2 years ago
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Alaina’s Flowers + Event Co. 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Lansing, MI

Welcome to Alaina’s Flowers + event co.!  We are a one-stop-shop equipped & excited to handle all your event needs! Whether it's weddings, corporate events, or parties, our amazing team is here to bring your visions to life. Sit back, and enjoy every moment as we create unforgettable experiences just for you!

“I have used Flower’s by Alaina for many different occasions over the past few years, always beyond happy with her beautiful work. Booking her to create our bouquet and boutonnière for the biggest day of our lives was easily my favorite, and the best decision. She created the most beautiful arrangement, bringing to life what I envisioned when speaking with her about the florals and look we were going for. She makes it seem effortless, always providing quality and stunning presentations of her talent through her arrangements. You will not regret booking her for your florals!”
Madison, 2 years ago
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Davis & Dahlias 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Lansing, MI

Hi, I’m Eli, the owner and lead floral designer behind Davis & Dahlias! I’m passionate about creating thoughtful, personalized floral designs that bring each couple’s unique vision to life. I believe your wedding flowers should feel just as special as the memories you’re making, and I’m committed to making the planning process seamless, enjoyable, and stress-free from start to finish. Whether you’re envisioning an intimate celebration or a grand wedding day, I’d be honored to create florals that reflect your style and leave a lasting impression. I can’t wait to hear your story and help make your wedding day unforgettable!

“We were ever so grateful to have Eli at the helm for our son and daughter in law’s wedding floral! The outcome was bright, beautiful and bold! Eli listened carefully to what was envisioned and responded to every concern with assurance and confidence. She brought vision to the floral dreams —providing magical, creative displays we simply loved. The day of the wedding, she rolled up her sleeves, handling everything with confidence and expertise. The florals were stunning and lasted beautifully. The highest compliment came from a relative who stated “that was simply the most beautiful event I have ever attended”. We cannot thank Eli enough for making our son and daughter in laws floral vision come to life and elevate their event!! 10/10 recommend hiring Davis and Dahlias!!! You will be thrilled you did! :)”
Holly, 2 months ago
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Zombie Flowers 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Serves Lansing, MI

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
“I only had bouquet and my now husband had a lapel crawler. The dried flower arrangement from Zombie Flowers was stunning. It looked incredible in photos and is still just as beautiful now. Knowing it will last forever makes it such a meaningful keepsake.”
Neeyaz H., 9 months ago
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Resin Vibes by MB 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Starts at $150
  • Serves Lansing, MI

At Resin Vibes, we believe that flowers symbolize love, joy, and cherished memories. Our mission is to transform your special blooms into lasting keepsakes you can treasure for a lifetime. When you choose to work with us, you’re not just investing in preservation; you’re selecting a service that genuinely cares about making your special day unforgettable.

Awarded Best of Zola
“I had my mom’s wedding bouquet preserved by Resin Vibes by MB as a surprise gift — and I truly couldn’t be happier with the result. From the start, the communication was outstanding. She kept me updated every step of the way and made the entire experience feel so personal and thoughtful. When the piece was complete, I was in awe. The flowers were perfectly arranged and beautifully preserved in crystal-clear resin, capturing every petal and detail with such care. It was elegant, timeless, and full of emotion — the perfect way to honor such a special day in my mom’s life. Giving it to her brought tears to her eyes. It wasn’t just a gift; it was a memory frozen in time. I’m beyond grateful to Resin Vibes by MB for turning something so meaningful into a piece of art we’ll cherish forever. If you’re considering floral preservation, don’t look any further. This is true craftsmanship, with heart. She is by far the most experienced floral preservation artist in the Kalamazoo area.”
Kayla, a year ago
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1889 Floral - Sola Wood Florist (no fresh florals) 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Serves Lansing, MI
  • Offer

I specialize in "Sola Wood Florals" (I don't offer fresh florals). Sola wood is an all natural plant material that is used to make natural looking flowers in a wide range of types that can be dyed any shade and last virtually forever. Floral options include everything up to but not including large pieces unless they can be picked up locally.

“Working with 1889 Floral - Sola Wood Florist was such a great experience from start to finish. The florist communicated with us clearly and always responded on time, which made the planning process so smooth. She really understood the vision I had for my colors and created arrangements that matched perfectly. The quality of her work is incredible—my flowers turned out even better than I imagined, and I'm keeping them forever as a reminder of our special day. I loved every single detail and would definitely recommend her to any couple looking for a florist who truly cares about getting it right.”
Tavae' C., 5 months ago
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Pine and Petal Weddings - WOOD FLOWERS 
Rating: 4.7 (3 reviews)
  • Starts at $200
  • Serves Lansing, MI

WOOD FLOWERS that last a lifetime. At Pine & Petal Weddings, we believe flowers should endure as long as the memories they celebrate. Our handcrafted sola wood bouquets and décor go beyond fleeting blooms—capturing your story in pieces that last for years. From walking down the aisle to gifting a friend or gathering around the table, our wooden flowers are keepsakes that bring joy, comfort, and timeless beauty to life’s most meaningful moments.

“I worked with Pine and Petal Weddings for their wood flower options and found the team to be helpful throughout the planning process. They took time to understand the wedding colors and created designs that matched what we were going for. The quality of their work was solid and delivered exactly what we discussed. Ultimately, we decided to go with real flowers for our big day, but that was just our personal preference it was a texture thing for me. If wood flowers are what you're looking for, I’d definitely recommend reaching out to them—they know their stuff and made the process easy.”
Sarah M., a month ago
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Plumeria Botanical Boutique 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Lansing, MI

Plumeria has evolved into one of the areas most trusted florists, providing our clients with top-notch personal service. Our design team works with you to detail your every desire and puts our experience to work to create mind blowing, picture perfect flowers for your wedding day.

“Elisha and the Plumeria team created such stunning flowers for my wedding day! From my consultation to delivery, the process was seamless. I came in with some ideas of what I'd like, including adding succulents to my bouquet, and with Elisha's help and creativity, she created timeless flowers that I will treasure forever. Plumeria exceeded my expectations on all levels!”
Samantha, 6 years ago
Flowers by Amore 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Serves Lansing, MI

Flowers by Amore is a noted Michigan floral service Company, specializing in sophisticated custom designed flower arrangements for weddings, private & corporate parties, and all those special occasions and holidays. Our work is some of the best in the Metro Detroit Area. We provide many services such as Centerpieces, Lighting, Invitations and Much More! We service all of the Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and Lansing Area. We also Travel outside the area if needed.

“Zina and her team are nothing short of amazing!! My flowers were behind anything I could have ever imagined, they exceeded every expectation I have. She understands exactly what you want and is eager to deliver. I received so many compliments on my flowers, I have never seen anything like it!!! You will not be disappointed!! I”
Anna K., 2 years ago
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Knack4Petals 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Serves Lansing, MI

When love is in the air, we fill the air with the beauty and fragrance of petals! From retirement parties, Happily ever afters, birthday parties, Holiday parties, bridal party to baby showers we love collaborating decor, floral, and coordinating.

“Florals. The most important statement piece of your wedding/event. Knack4You produces some of the most gorgeous floral arrangements I have seen! The attention to detail and wide variety of options is top notch. In addition to florals, they also offer decor rentals and day of coordination services. All the events Knack4Petals has decorated for and coordinated are absolutely beautiful! You cannot go wrong here! Hands down the best floral designer around! 10/5 stars!”
Cheers to You Bartending, 4 years ago
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Viavi Flower Farm 
Rating: 4.9 (36 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Serves Lansing, MI for additional fees

Hi there! Viavi is a local flower farm + design company located in Southwest Michigan. We are all about the unique bits and the freshest of blooms! We offer three types of wedding services: Bucket Service, Á La Carte Service and Full Service florals, including all design & installations, as well as rental services. This tiered system is to designed to help each couple hit their own budget goals, not ours!

Awarded Best of Zola
“We ordered buckets of blooms to arrange ourselves for the centerpieces and aisle decorations, along with some premade pieces for the arch and bar, and our bouquets. Suzi was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process - she really brought my vision to life and gave us helpful tips on how to display the flowers and keep them fresh. The buckets of blooms were perfect for a DIY bride like me, giving us flexibility to create our own arrangements (and save a little money). And the the premade pieces were absolutely gorgeous - I'm so glad I decided not to do everything myself! Our guests couldn’t stop complimenting how beautiful everything looked! We also love supporting a female-owned flower farm. Highly recommend Viavi Flower Farm for anyone looking for gorgeous, thoughtfully curated wedding flowers.”
Becca M., a year ago
Atomic Wild 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Lansing, MI for additional fees

Atomic Wild is a full-service floral design studio, offering fully customized designs for the modern couple. AW marries classic, traditional beauty with the edgy, eclectic, and adventurous styles of today. We are a sustainable florist, and pride ourselves in supporting local flower growers. We design entirely foam-free. Ask us about the many ways that minimize our environmental impact. Cheers to celebrating responsibly!

Awarded Best of Zola
“Miranda is such a fantastic vendor. We had an amazing time working with her and she really understood our pretty specific vision. We loved our flowers so much and were so glad we worked with her.”
Luna H., 2 years ago
Tipsy Designs WOOD FLOWERS! 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves Lansing, MI for additional fees

EDIT to bring more awareness, PLEASE email inquiries or go through my website. I have to pay to reply on ZOLA and they raised the price again. I am so sorry but please email or inquire on my website. PRICING is linked through my website under my logo photo I discovered wood flowers when I was planning my wedding in 2020. From that point I fell in love and Tipsy Designs blossomed! Since then, we have done several weddings, even was hired by the football hall of fame in Canton Ohio in August 2023.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Ronna was our floral artist for our wedding on 9/27/25. She was the best vendor we worked with! She was so communicative with us, really making sure our color and flower design preferences were what we wanted. Not only that, she was a huge support system for me throughout the entire planning process. She drove 100 miles the day before our wedding to set up and install. She also designed our centerpieces! She went above and beyond, and I’m so thankful to know her. I will be a forever customer of Ronna’s and Tipsy! I can’t thank Ronna enough, and I will be forever grateful.”
Mary Dee N., a year ago
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Rosemary's Garden Florals 
Rating: 4.7 (7 reviews)
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Lansing, MI for additional fees
  • Offer

My name is Rosemary Sammons and I would like to thank you for considering Rosemary's Garden Florals as your wedding florist. All my floral creations are composed of everlasting blooms that can resemble any flower in nature, but are made to last a lifetime. When you choose Rosemary's Garden Florals for your wedding, you can rest assured that each arrangement will be created with fine attention to detail. I am proud to offer my floral services for hand delivery in the state of Florida and secure shipping throughout the United States.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Rosemary's Garden Florals was a dream to work with for our wedding day. From the start, they were extremely communicative, providing frequent updates and beautiful proposals that gave us confidence in their vision. On the day of, their floral arrangements truly exceeded our expectations - the centerpieces, bridal bouquet, arch decor, and cake florals were all absolutely gorgeous and long-lasting. We received so many compliments from our guests on the stunning florals that brought our wedding to life. Rosemary's Garden Florals was an invaluable vendor that helped make our special day even more beautiful.”
Michaela P., 2 years ago