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

The Best Flowers for Large-Scale Installations That Hold Up Without Water

Flowers 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.

Tips for FloristsSapphire and LaceSeptember 10, 2025Comment

Quick Flower Style Guide: Turning Words Into Floral Designs

When 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.

Tips for Florists, Wedding Tips for Couples, Wedding FlowersSapphire and LaceSeptember 2, 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

5 Things You'd Never Know About Wedding Florists

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We 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!

Tips for Florists, Wedding FlowersSapphire and LaceApril 3, 2025Comment

White Filler Flowers That Aren't Baby's Breath

Baby’s breath has been trending in the wedding world for a while now, and we definitely get requests for it often! There are some really beautiful, modern ways to incorporate it into your floral palette to keep it feeling fresh and on-trend (we share some ideas in this post!).

But here’s the thing—sometimes, when couples ask for baby’s breath, what they actually want is that soft, cloud-like, airy texture. And let’s be honest, if baby’s breath is the only filler flower you know by name, it makes sense that it’s the one you’d ask for!

That’s why we’ve rounded up some of our favorite white filler flowers that can be used instead of baby’s breath. Some of these mimic that dreamy, airy aesthetic you’re going for, while others bring a fun, unique texture to the table. There are so many ways to use white filler flowers to achieve the vibe you want—whether that’s soft and romantic or modern and playful.

Tips for Florists, Wedding Tips for Couples, Wedding FlowersSapphire and LaceFebruary 25, 2025Comment

Top 4 Fall Branches to Elevate Your Floral Designs: Nandina, Copper Beech, Japanese Maple, and Liquidambar

As the air cools and leaves start to change, bringing autumnal branches into your designs is a beautiful way to celebrate the season. We’re sharing a few of our absolute favorite branches to add texture, color, and seasonal flair to your bouquets, boutonnieres, and arrangements. These branches are showstoppers on their own, yet also work seamlessly alongside flowers for a warm, layered effect. If you’re new to working with branches, don’t miss our Spring Branch Flower Guide for tips on cutting and prepping branches for longevity.

Fall, Tips for FloristsSapphire and LaceOctober 30, 2024Comment

Day in the Life of a Wedding Florist

This past Friday we were flowering a beautiful wedding at The Carnegie Museum. The ceremony was in the Hall of Sculpture while the reception took place in the Music Hall Foyer. It’s a stunning venue that we’re lucky to work at many times throughout the year! Come along as we take you through the timeline of a wedding day:

Wedding Flowers, Tips for FloristsSapphire and LaceSeptember 5, 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

The Flower Cottage Journal

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