Frequently Asked Questions
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What does our booking process look like?
Each event can look different, however they all start with our event inquiry form to ensure availability for your date. After that a member of our events team will reach out to learn more about your vision and style. Throughout phone calls, video meetings, potential sample meetings, and many exchanged Pinterest links - our team creates a custom proposal (essentially a menu of all florals elements) and contract for your event. Around 6-8 weeks before we will reach out to confirm any updates, a final floor plan, and have what we call, our ‘final chat’.
What is a full-service wedding?
Full-service events include design consultations, delivery, set-up, and breakdown services. Our staff members will be dedicated to working on all preparations and on-site delivery, set-up, turnover (if applicable), and breakdown. M
What are elopement flowers?
Flowers for when you are eloping! Most often, this includes 1 bridal bouquet and 1 boutonniere, 2 bridal bouquets, or 2 boutonnieres. Sometimes a centerpiece or two. Often also includes a few loose blooms for cake topper or flat-lay photos. Elopement wedding services usually do not include any on site set-up or breakdown. Orders can be picked-up from our shop in Williamsburg or they can be delivered to the following zip codes: 11211, 11222, 11249, 11101, 11104, 11206, 11237.
How much do wedding flowers cost?
The truth is, it depends! Our minimum spend for full-service weddings is $7,000.
Generally speaking, the two factors that most impact the cost of floral decor are the level of lushness and the specific types of flowers sourced. This is especially true for ceremony pieces, centerpieces, and hanging and other large installations. We work hard to create detailed proposals and quotes that will bring your vision to life.
Some examples of a full-service wedding could be:
2 bridal bouquets, 2 boutonnieres, 2 corsages, 2 elevated ceremony stands, 1 welcome arrangement, 1 bar arrangement, a mix of candle and MID-RANGE compote centerpieces for 120 guests, plus taxes and fees.
Or, it could mean:
1 bridal bouquet, 1 boutonniere, 1 lush floral ceremony arch, a mix of candle and heavy HIGH-END meadow-style centerpieces for 70 guests, plus taxes and fees.
What if my budget is smaller than your minimum?
We sometimes have flexibility at local venues and depending on the season, so if you are loving our style feel free to reach out. For elopements, micro-weddings, and other small events, visit our à la carte event flowers collection.
Do I get to choose my flowers?
We source all flowers and hard goods to market. That means that we take your preferences and find unique treasures to bring the look together. We work with our wonderful wholesale vendor and farm partners to pre-order and reserve specific preferred blooms, and keep our eyes peeled at market. Due to the seasonality of our industry, specific flowers may not be available year-round, or they might be affected by weather conditions. We are fully transparent with our clients about the realistic chances of obtaining the desired flowers for their wedding date. We work hard to find appropriate alternatives that align with the overall aesthetic of your wedding.
Please share all inspiration images or specific floral preferences when you have them. Upon booking with us, a dedicated member of our events team will be your primary contact. They will work with you to develop a proposal that incorporates your floral preferences into a design that is seasonally and logistically appropriate.
Can I take home flowers at the end of my event?
Absolutely! They are yours and we hope you enjoy them. Please take and encourage your guests to take them as well. The vases could be rentals or yours to keep—this will be determined based on your consultations during the design process. Anything you choose not to keep will be lovingly shared with our neighborhood daycare and other businesses, or else responsibly composted.
Most structures/vessels and all candles are rentals.
What is a Breakdown Service?
At the end of your event, all items we brought in have to be physically removed from the venue space within 1-2 hours (strictness deepens on the venue). We hire end-of-night breakdown crew members to expediently and diligently pack up any remaining flowers, candles, all rental items, hanging décor, etc. and bring it back to our studio. If requested during the consultation, they can pack up boxes of centerpieces (3-5 per 4ft long box) to be used for a farewell brunch or to be enjoyed by the couple or their family/friends. We cannot deliver the flowers to a secondary location.
Do you offer floral preservation?
We do not offer floral preservation, but we recommend contacting Framed Florals (located in Brooklyn!) or Keepsake Florals well in advance of the wedding to work out all the details. There are also numerous resin and floral preservation companies.
When are peonies in local season?
In our neck of the woods, officially in May and June. Can we get peonies in July? Yes, usually from Alaska. Can we get peonies in December? Yes, sometimes and at a significant premium. Can we get peonies in August and September—almost never. Other times of the year, we can usually get our hands on some sort of peony, but they are truly at their peak and lowest price during their local season, May and June. This logic applies to other types of blooms throughout the year depending on their local season.
Are you insured?
Yes, we are fully insured and can provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) and Workers’ Compensation certificates of insurance.
Do florists get tipped?
Tips are not required, of course, but greatly appreciated by our staff.
Have other questions? Give us a call or email at (718) 306-9280 or at orders.rosehipsocial@gmail.com