you’re getting married!
Our Services
Preston’s Petals works with your vision and budget while providing custom designed locally sourced seasonal flowers to make your wedding floral dreams stress free, fun, and beautiful.
DO I NEED TO HAVE A BUDGET ESTABLISHED
PRIOR TO A CONSULTATION
Absolutely. I recommend researching wedding florals and styles to get a good idea of what your vision and florals will look like cost wise. There is not a one size fits all package, its all based on the season, your favorite flowers as well as guest count. A good rule of thumb to go by is 20% of your overall budget should be set aside for flowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
and tips to make your special day more memorable
DO I NEED TO KNOW WHAT MY VISION IS BEFORE A CONSULT?
Word of advice, trust the expert. Often times clients will come to us with several visions or no vision at all. Trust the expert to do what they do best, allow them to take your style and things that are important to you and bring your vision to life. When you trust the expert, beautiful results happen.
IS EVERY VARIETY OF FLOWER AVAILABLE ALL YEAR ROUND?
Experienced professionals will tell you that many popular blooms are seasonal. Let’s use peonies for a perfect example. Seasonally they are at their peak and most abundant from the end of April to the end of June. Yes, we see them later on through the summer which by that time they are shipped from Alaska. And of course, you will see them again in the fall which by that time they will be coming from South America. Prices on shipping go up when not in season.
Yes the floral industry has come a long way over the past decades in regard to production, however, there are certain things best not to be over promised and under delivered on and we will always stick to that. The beauty of flowers is that there's a huge range of colors and varieties and there is always a similar substitution that will be absolutely gorgeous.
DO YOU DESIGN WEDDINGS FOR THE LGBTQ?
Abso-freakin-lutely. We do not, will not, and would never discriminate against any person regardless of sexual orientation, nationality, gender identity, religion, race or age. We are an inclusive, womxn-owned and run small business.
HOW FAR DO YOU TRAVEL?
Although we are based out of Chicora, Pennsylvania, we love a good destination wedding! Travel fees are required based on mileage and location.
MAKE SURE YOU HIRE AN AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER
You may be asking why I'm bringing this advice up but trust me on this one, not only as a floral designer but as an artist I cannot tell you how heartbreaking it is to see a couple devastated to find that hardly an image their photographer captured was worth being framed. Without a photographer who has developed an amazing eye, and the understanding and ability to work in different light settings, all those special moments are lost and thats sad. Not only invest in a good photographer but make sure you hire one that captures your style (some are classic, some are light and airy as well as other photographers have a moody style. Don't hesitate to ask us for a referral or check out our preferred vendors page.
WHEN BOOKING A FLORIST KEEP THIS IN MIND
When booking a florist, it's easy to be drawn to book based on the lowest quote, especially when you're on a tight budget. Word of advice, if you're strictly comparing prices, you will be setting yourself up for disappointment. We highly recommend taking a look at their portfolio to ensure the florist has the style you are drawn to. Floral designers like Preston’s Petals specialize in weddings and take more of an artistic approach. Being a wedding florist is a labor-intensive job which is why we only take on a select amount and why we focus largely on weddings. We want to ensure our clients are getting the best.
