When it comes to designing your wedding reception tables, centerpieces play a huge role in setting the tone for the evening. The choice between elevated (tall) centerpieces and low arrangements isn’t just about style — it’s also about how the space feels, how guests interact, and how the florals work with your venue.
So, how do you know which is right for you? Let’s break it down!
Read MoreHere’s the thing, designing wedding flowers quickly and beautifully is absolutely possible. The secret? Experience, practice, and training yourself to work within a tight time frame. You might be surprised at how stunning your designs can be when you pick up the pace.
A lot of people imagine florists slowly and thoughtfully placing each stem, sipping tea, and adjusting a single rose until it’s “just so.” And sure, there are moments like that… but for most event florists, the reality looks very different.
Read MoreFlowers need water! One of the biggest challenges to solve as a florist tackling a large-scale installation is figuring out where your water source will come from.
Sure, you can use water pick tubes, floral foam, plastic vases, and other mechanics to keep stems hydrated. But sometimes, you just need a list of durable flowers in your back pocket for those larger installs where water isn’t an option.
It goes without saying (though we’re saying it anyway) that silk flowers are always an option for installations—especially in tricky spots or extreme temperatures.
Read MoreWhen couples describe their wedding flowers, they often use words like romantic, organic, or modern. But what do those words actually look like in practice? As florists, we take the words you use to describe the feel of your day and translate them into shapes, textures, and flower choices. Here’s a quick guide to help you connect the language with the look.
Read MoreBack in April, we hosted our very first floral design masterclass—and what a weekend it was! 🌸
At Sapphire & Lace, we regularly offer seasonal beginner-level floral workshops where no experience is necessary. But we knew we wanted to create something special for those ready to advance into a floral design career or deepen their existing skills. This new masterclass was designed to bridge that gap—helping aspiring and established designers take their artistry to the next level.
Read MoreWe were so excited to travel to the Mayesh Cleveland branch for Passionflower Sue’s wearable workshop. Sue is such an innovative designer in the floral wearables space, and it was inspiring to learn how to create artful, fashion-forward pieces for modern couples who are ready to try something different.
Read MoreAs wedding florists in Pittsburgh, we get to work at a lot of beautiful venues—but Oakmont Country Club is one we always get excited about. We’ve designed weddings there time and time again, and it never gets old!
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With its old-world charm and manicured surroundings, Oakmont exudes sophistication. But what we love most as designers is how incredibly versatile the ballroom is. The space has a clean, neutral palette—warm woods, soft tones, and beautiful natural light—that makes it approachable and open to interpretation.
Read MoreWe always laugh when people picture us in the well-lit upstairs of The Flower Cottage, sipping tea in sundresses and leisurely designing flowers. The reality is a little more... chaotic. Making one arrangement is one thing, but making 20-30 of the same thing—on top of everything else—in a short time span? That’s a whole different ballgame. We love it, but caffeine and treats are a must to keep us going!
Read MoreThere’s something truly magical about a spring wedding at Carnegie Music Hall—the grandeur of the venue, the romance of the season, and the perfect balance of timeless elegance and fresh, modern details. For this stunning celebration, we brought the garden indoors with lush, oversized floral arrangements, soft spring textures, and an abundance of fluffy blooms. The result? A wedding that felt both classic and contemporary, effortlessly sophisticated and utterly romantic.
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