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The Prickly Thistle
Price per arrangement
Bouquets start at $65, and centerpieces at $55
Minimum spend
$1,500 total
About The Prickly Thistle
Wendy Markum
Roughly six years ago, my floral journey blossomed further as I began lending a helping hand to other wedding planners, creating intentional, design-driven wedding florals for couples who value thoughtful details, cohesive design, and a highly personalized experience. In 2024, The Prickly Thistle—my very own venture that brings floral services directly to couples, ensuring your love story is as beautiful as the flowers that grace it!
Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving. Each client will have a design meeting where they At The Prickly Thistle, we approach every wedding as a full-room concept. Through collaborative mood boards, spatial planning, and custom design sketches, we explore creative ideas — then refine them into florals that feel elegant, balanced, and beautifully edited. We’re known for imaginative show designs, but what we deliver to our couples is thoughtful restraint: impactful florals without unnecessary excess.
Services
Service levels
- Full-Service Floral Design
Pre-wedding services
- Consultations
Post-wedding services
- Cleanup
Day-of services
- Container rentals
- Decor rentals
- Delivery
- Setup
- Structure rentals
Floral arrangements offered
- Bouquets
- Boutonnieres
- Cake flowers
- Centerpieces
- Ceremony decor
- Flower crowns
- Installations
- Table runners
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
13 reviews
- AH
Abigail Henning
I have basically shouted from the rooftops how much I LOVED my wedding florals and working with Wendy!! Wendy made every single vision I had not only come to life, but made it better than I could have ever dreamed of! My florals were breathtaking and all of my wedding party, and guests, were gushing over how beautiful our florals were. From the bouquets to our table decor, I got compliments on it all. Not only were the florals stunning, but Wendy is an absolute dream to work with. From the zoom meetings, to vision boards, to sticking within our tighter budget, she made it all happen with ease. She is also the kindest soul and working with her feels like working with a trusted friend. Before finding Wendy, we did not think florals were even possible within our budget, but with her repurposing many of our florals and creating beautiful pieces within our budget, she really made my vision come to life! I could not recommend her enough!! Below is just a small glimpse of her beautiful work!
The Prickly Thistle•Aug 10, 2026Oh my goodness—this means more to me than I can possibly say! It was such a joy bringing your floral vision to life and finding creative ways to make everything feel abundant, intentional, and completely yours while honoring your budget. Knowing that you, your wedding party, and your guests loved every detail—from the bouquets to the reception tables—makes my floral-loving heart so incredibly happy. But even more than that, I’m grateful that you felt supported and cared for throughout the process. By the time the flowers arrive, my couples never feel like “just clients” to me, and working with you truly felt like creating something beautiful for a friend. Thank you for trusting me with such an important part of your wedding day—and for shouting about it from the rooftops! It was an absolute honor to flower your celebration. Keep Blooming! 🌷🪻
- KC
Kayla Cox
Wendy was absolutely amazing from the meetings with her to the day of our wedding. She helped put our visions to light. I 100% would recommend her if you want gorgeous florals!
The Prickly Thistle•Aug 10, 2026Thank you so much! It was an absolute joy working with both of you and transforming your shared vision into florals that felt completely at home in your celebration. I’m so grateful you trusted me with such a special part of your wedding day—and thrilled that you loved how everything came together! Wishing you both a lifetime of love, laughter, and beautiful adventures together. Keep Blooming! 🌷🪻
- SW
Sabrina Wolfman
Our wedding flowers were beyond anything we could have imagined! From our very first conversation with Wendy, she took the time to understand our vision and brought it to life more beautifully than we ever expected. Every arrangement was stunning! The flowers were exactly what I envisioned and I could have not asked for my vision of the flowers to be any better executed! Not only was the florals amazing, but the entire process was seamless and professional. Wendy was responsive, creative, and attentive to every detail, making the experience stress-free and enjoyable. Also, she had amazing communication and ideas, especially before our wedding when we were unsure if we would have to have an indoor ceremony. She responded very quickly with ideas to make sure the same vision would be executed no matter where the ceremony was. We are so grateful for the care and talent that went into creating such beautiful floral designs. We highly recommend Wendy to any couple looking for flowers that will make their wedding day truly unforgettable.
The Prickly Thistle•Jun 18, 2026Oh Sabrina <3 Thank you for this beautiful review. It was such a joy working with you and your mom on this amazing wedding. From our flower shopping day to chatting with you before you walked down the aisle, it was an honor to be trusted to take this journey with you and your family. Looking forward to doing it again next year for your sister! <3
- JD
Jessica Duckworth
Wendy did an outstanding job with our wedding flowers! We hired her to do bouquets, boutineers, and a cake topper piece. We gave her little direction aside from the color scheme, but she ran with it and created beautiful arrangements that held up incredibly throughout the entire day. My bridal bouquet lasted for a week after! Wendy was incredibly thoughtful, attentive, and created beautiful arrangements and I can’t thank her enough! I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding florist.
The Prickly Thistle•Jun 8, 2026Thank you so much Jessica and thank you for sending some pictures. I am so happy you got to enjoy your bouquet for a full week after!! You took good care of her. <3
- RG
Rene Grim
Wendy is so talented and easy to work with; she did an amazing job turning my (very vague) vision into reality. My silk bouquets looked and felt real; they were absolutely beautiful!!!
The Prickly Thistle•Mar 31, 2026Omg. Thank you so much for your review. I am so thrilled you loved your silk florals. They were a treat to make for you. 💕
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