How to Design Wedding Flowers Quickly Without Sacrificing Quality

Here’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.

Tips for Florists, How-to'sSapphire and LaceSeptember 19, 2025Comment

Masterclass Recap

Back 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.

Flower Tutorials, Tips for Florists, How-to'sSapphire and LaceJuly 30, 2025Comment

How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner

Last year, we decided to host a murder mystery dinner at The Flower Cottage, transforming our cozy space into Heathcliff Manor! We invited our wedding industry friends for a night of fun, allowing everyone to take a break from the hustle and bustle of event planning. After working so hard all year on others' events, we wanted to create a memorable evening where we could relax, immerse ourselves in a fictional world, and enjoy great food together. It was a time! While we’re not hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner this year, we wanted to share all of our tips in case you want to host a dinner party of your own!

Events at the Cottage, How-to's, Hosting IdeasSapphire and LaceOctober 8, 2024Comment

How to Create a Halloween Centerpiece

Looking to add a touch of spooky elegance to your home this Halloween? We’ve got the perfect DIY centerpiece that you can make with foraged finds from your own backyard or nearby woods! Yes, everything may look dried and dead this time of year, but that’s exactly what makes this project perfect. Read on for a fun and easy guide to making a moody arrangement that looks like it came straight out of a haunted mansion.

Fall, Flower Tutorials, How-to's, HolidaysSapphire and LaceOctober 2, 2024Comment

Our Favorite Way to Design with Babies Breath

Have you noticed the trend? Baby's Breath, once a traditional filler flower, is now taking center stage in wedding designs! We’ve been getting so many requests for Baby's Breath lately that it leaves us wondering...why? With all the gorgeous flowers available, why choose Baby's Breath for your wedding?

Flower Tutorials, How-to's, Tips for FloristsSapphire and LaceAugust 30, 2024Comment

How to Create a Flower Meadow Arrangement

Flower meadows are trending, and we’re here for it! Adorning the ceremony aisle, around the cake/cake table, or even as a centerpiece, organic arrangements heavy in flowers and greenery, as if they're growing from the ground, are trending! They transform any space into an intimate, enchanting, garden. Because of this, we truly enjoy creating these arrangements. Whether you're a wedding florist or a hobby florist, we encourage you to experiment with flower meadows! Read on for more tips on how to arrange and the key ingredients to create these magical meadows!

Flower Tutorials, How-to's, Tips for FloristsSapphire and LaceJuly 28, 2024Comment

What is in Our Emergency Kit

No matter how much we plan, wedding day emergencies always pop up! Over the years, we've encountered just about every situation imaginable during setup and teardown—so we've built an emergency kit stocked with everything we could possibly need.

How-to's, Tips for FloristsSapphire and LaceJuly 9, 2024Comment

How to Transform Your Carnations

Many people have an aversion to carnations, often seeing them as cheap grocery store flowers. We're here to tell you they're anything but that! While they do come at a great price point, there are so many reasons why we love them. Carnations come in a variety of colors and shades, have an incredible vase life, and are so reliable. These qualities make them a great addition to a wedding flower palette. Before you rule out carnations, let us show you a little trick that transforms them from what you might know into a flower reminiscent of a lisianthus!

Flower Tutorials, How-to's, Tips for FloristsSapphire and LaceJune 6, 2024Comment

Creating Floral Designs that Harmonize with Your Wedding Venue

Planning a wedding involves countless decisions, from choosing the perfect dress to selecting a menu that delights your guests. One of the most impactful choices you’ll make is how to decorate your venue, and floral design plays a significant role in setting the mood and enhancing the beauty of your celebration. As a wedding florists, we’ve seen firsthand how thoughtful floral design can transform a space. Here are some tips to help you create floral arrangements that work with your wedding venue, not against it.

How-to's, Wedding FlowersSapphire and LaceMay 28, 2024Comment

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