Frequently Asked Questions: WEDDINGS
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and inquire. I can’t wait to meet you!
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We offer three main ways to order wedding florals:
Prêt à Porter: this is an easygoing à la carte option where you pick your items from a menu, get them delivered and set them up yourself.
Elopement/Mini wedding/Ceremony Only: you are having a micro-wedding, an elopement, or only want flowers at the ceremony. I custom design flowers, deliver them and set them up at one location.
Full Scale Floral Design: You want floral design as a major part of your whole special day. Investment begins at $6000 for a custom proposal and floral design created for your specific favorite things and your specific location. We deliver and setup flowers in two or more locations as needed.
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Flowers are my literal business, you don’t need to worry about that! We will guide you toward the ones that will best fit the vibe you prefer. In fact, we try to talk about your overall aesthetic preferences before we even get into the flower part to make sure everything vibes together.
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Nothing easier! Fill out our inquiry form and we’ll follow up promptly to hear more about your day and schedule a consultation call.
Link here!After we talk, I’ll draw up a custom proposal with mockups, photos, and pricing. If you love it, we’ll move forard to secure your date with a contract and downpayment.
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I bring a distinctly art-forward approach to my floral design, which ensures you’ll receive flowers that bring deliberate drama (the good kind that elevates any space) to your special day.
I also operate as eco-consciously as I am able. That means I do not use floral foam in any of my designs (no really); I feel better when I’m not breathing plastic dust and it’s better for the planet, too. Win win!
We source flowers precisely and carefully to fit your vision (the deliberate part of our drama), and buy local and American grown whenever we can and source from premium suppliers abroad when that is needed for the aesthetic vision. You get great flowers thoughtfully sourced. -
I have minimums for two types of events: for an elopement or ceremony-only flowers, the minimum investment is $1800; full scale florals designs start at $6000. A great deal of cost is determined by the guest count. We’ll help you think that through when we chat, and after an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.
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You are in safe hands! We do a lot of design discussion up front, and then once your date is secured, you can relax and know the flower part is covered. Of course if you ever have questions along the way, I’ll happily answer any of them! I’ll be in touch about two months prior to your wedding to finalize numbers and check in with you about any final edits. Final payment is due one month prior so I can order you the VERY BEST possible blooms.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email (studio dot fleuraison at gmail.com). We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.
What’s your return policy?
Given the perishable and seasonal nature of flowers, returns of fresh flowers or greenery are not possible; however, if you are unsatisfied with the quality of your bouquet or arrangement, please do let us know and we will make it right. Similarly, because getting the best flowers for you means ordering in advance from my suppliers, I cannot refund an order that is cancelled less than one week from delivery date (or class date, for classes).
Can I get my flowers delivered?
Certainly! We offer delivery within 30 miles of Ben Avon, PA. It’s $5 for our immediate neighboring boroughs, $20 within Allegheny County. Delivery outside the County starts at $30, and we’ll touch base with you about any necessary price adjustments to that starting price. If you would like to pick up your order, pickup is in Ben Avon PA, and is free of charge. (NOTE: delivery for full service wedding packages is discussed in our planning process!)
What does Prêt à Porter mean?
Prêt à Porter is a term that comes from the world of fashion design, and designates clothing made in specific sizes but not custom designed for an individual; the term means “ready to wear” outfits are ready to wear off the rack. Our flowers are a key part of your event fashion design, so we like the idea that they are ready to go, that is, ready to wear!
Can I customize my prêt à porter choices?
At this time, we’re not offering customization to these à la carte collections. By offering pre-designed arrangements, we are able to serve a wider variety of price points. If you are interested in a custom design, please send us an inquiry and we’ll be thrilled to chat with you about your event! Aenean eu justo sed elit dignissim aliquam. Donec eget risus diam.
Will the flowers be in good shape at my event?
We deliver the flowers fully hydrated and well-packed to keep them as fresh as possible! After the flowers leave our hands, however, we are not responsible for their care or condition. We do include instructions about how to best take care of your flowers and these should be followed for your flowers to look their best!
Can you set up my flowers at my venue?
The prêt à porter items are priced for you to set them up yourself. If you need set up help, contact us (studio.fleuraison@gmail.com) about the possibility of adding on a set up fee; this isn’t always possible, but depending on our calendar, we may be able to lend a hand!
However, please note that these collections are for you to take home; we do not do event takedown or remove flowers after an event that uses these à la carte items.
Floral Selection
We are working with natural items, not all of which are available year round. Therefore you are promised arrangements that match the style and colors you’ve ordered, but we reserve the right to switch out flower and vase selections depending on actual availability at the time of your event–this way we can get you the flowers that actually look best at the time of your event!