Wedding season is where the magic happens at Petal and Blüm — and also where the coffee flows non-stop, the days start early, and the flower buckets seem to multiply overnight.
From the outside, it might look like a dream — working with beautiful flowers all day, surrounded by roses, eucalyptus, and peonies. And yes, it is a dream… but it’s also a whirlwind of planning, early mornings, and creativity under pressure.
It All Starts Weeks Before💐
A wedding bouquet isn’t just thrown together the day before. Weeks (and sometimes months) go into planning each arrangement. I meet with couples to talk about their vision — the colors, the style, the mood they want for their big day. Every bouquet tells a story, and my job is to make sure that story blooms in the most beautiful way possible.
Last year was full of so many magical moments - From Bree & Jordon’s forest, enchanted wedding — rich dark greens with hints of soft blue to capture the magic of the woods. Or Dori & Josh’s elegant June ceremony, where Playa Blanca roses and delicate baby’s breath looked like something out of a romantic movie (the rain made it even more magical)
The Flower Rush🤩
When the flowers arrive from my suppliers, it’s like Christmas morning — but with a lot more stems to trim. Every bloom is unpacked, cleaned, hydrated, and given a little love so it’s at its best for the wedding day. My workspace smells like a garden exploded, and there are petals everywhere.
This is when my fur baby, Bella, often takes on her “supervisor” role. She lounges nearby with that I’m-the-boss expression, keeping an eye on every single stem (and occasionally stealing the spotlight in my behind-the-scenes photos).
The Late Nights & Early Mornings ⭐
The final days before a wedding are a blur. Sometimes I’m up past midnight finishing centerpieces, only to be back in the shop at sunrise making sure every detail is perfect. Coffee becomes a food group. Music plays in the background. And I get into a creative flow where the outside world disappears.
The biggest wedding I’ve done to date — Erin & Connor’s all-white floral dream. My garage was full of blooms, and it felt like I was working in a cloud. Exhausting? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely- and a HUGE thanks to my wonderful husband, MIL & SIL for all your help!
The Best Part✨
For all the chaos, nothing beats the moment I hand a bride her bouquet. There’s always a smile — sometimes happy tears — and it’s in that moment I’m reminded why I do this. Flowers have a way of capturing love, joy, and memory all at once.
Wedding season may be busy, messy, and exhausting… but it’s also my favorite time of year. Every wedding I’m a part of feels like an honor, and I wouldn’t trade these behind-the-blooms moments for anything.
Thank you for stepping behind the bloms with me. I cant wait to create more floral magic ❤️
Love, petals & non stop coffee,
Rebecca 🌸