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Photography: Brittany Herring Photography

Venue: Elm Creek Ranch

Our arch stand was custom made for us a few years ago and it’s been the best investment 🙌🏻

Remember that you don’t need something fancy like this starting out. You can use the end of a shelving unit if you have one and it works just as well!

Our arch stand was custom made for us a few years ago and it’s been the best investment 🙌🏻

Remember that you don’t need something fancy like this starting out. You can use the end of a shelving unit if you have one and it works just as well!

It’s either late at night or early in the morning when I’m the most productive. 🙃

Don’t get me wrong, I’m cranking throughout the day…but when it’s before or after hours and everything is quiet? Oooo the studio doesn’t stand a chance. 👏🏻

It’s either late at night or early in the morning when I’m the most productive. 🙃

Don’t get me wrong, I’m cranking throughout the day…but when it’s before or after hours and everything is quiet? Oooo the studio doesn’t stand a chance. 👏🏻

If only cascading bridal bouquets actually took this long to make. 😆 Loved how this one turned out!

And before the floral police arrive in the comments…there are a lot of ways to design! 🤪 Just because you wouldn’t do it this way doesn’t mean it’s wrong. 🤍

If only cascading bridal bouquets actually took this long to make. 😆 Loved how this one turned out!

And before the floral police arrive in the comments…there are a lot of ways to design! 🤪 Just because you wouldn’t do it this way doesn’t mean it’s wrong. 🤍

Aisle markers but also centerpieces! Strategic designs to get a double use for our clients!

Aisle markers but also centerpieces! Strategic designs to get a double use for our clients!

Double blooming feverfew!

We love it!!

Double blooming feverfew!

We love it!!

All I can say is put everything on wheels 🛞

All I can say is put everything on wheels 🛞

These might be our favorite videos to make 🤩

Cuffs are from @jansjewelsokc

These might be our favorite videos to make 🤩

Cuffs are from @jansjewelsokc

My phone died while recording this full pack up of this wedding and I’m so sad!!

We really do pride ourselves on double checking every single thing that goes out our door. It might be extra work in the morning but it’s worth it and ensures for a smooth delivery/set up!

My phone died while recording this full pack up of this wedding and I’m so sad!!

We really do pride ourselves on double checking every single thing that goes out our door. It might be extra work in the morning but it’s worth it and ensures for a smooth delivery/set up!

@rlinflwrs you did it again!! Flower pulls make the best surprise! 🌸

@rlinflwrs you did it again!! Flower pulls make the best surprise! 🌸

Organize. Prep. Design. Hydration Chamber. 👏 👏 👏

Repeat every time! 🤩

Organize. Prep. Design. Hydration Chamber. 👏 👏 👏

Repeat every time! 🤩

Super simple bouts are sometimes exactly what you need for your big day! Don’t over complicate it! 🤍

Super simple bouts are sometimes exactly what you need for your big day! Don’t over complicate it! 🤍

Front facing trays are perfect for welcome signs, bars, stage florals and more! Anywhere where it’s going up against something where you won’t see the back. 🙌🏻

Front facing trays are perfect for welcome signs, bars, stage florals and more! Anywhere where it’s going up against something where you won’t see the back. 🙌🏻

Round robin style for the win 🥇

Anyone else design like that?

Round robin style for the win 🥇

Anyone else design like that?

Blue and white with the perfect pop of pampas grass 🌾

Blue and white with the perfect pop of pampas grass 🌾

We share this tip all the time but truthfully it’s the easiest most effective one!

Label label label so when you’re on site there’s no confusion about what piece goes where! 🙌🏻👏🏻

We share this tip all the time but truthfully it’s the easiest most effective one!

Label label label so when you’re on site there’s no confusion about what piece goes where! 🙌🏻👏🏻

Just your daily reminder to wear gloves when you’re processing eucalyptus 😆

Some will tell you to wear gloves anytime you design and you probably should but it’s just not for me 😬

Just your daily reminder to wear gloves when you’re processing eucalyptus 😆

Some will tell you to wear gloves anytime you design and you probably should but it’s just not for me 😬

Shoutout to @sipandstems for this great tip!! Thank you!

Community over competition! 👏🏻

We also used fishing line & safety pins to attach it to the draping.

Content by @saltcreeksocial

Freelance team:
@cristianbeiler
@wildlycultivated
@simply.flaurel
@setgraham7
@everystem_
@addy.mccoin
@bunchesofcharm

Vendor Team:
@sister_events
@premiereeventstx

Shoutout to @sipandstems for this great tip!! Thank you!

Community over competition! 👏🏻

We also used fishing line & safety pins to attach it to the draping.

Content by @saltcreeksocial

Freelance team:
@cristianbeiler
@wildlycultivated
@simply.flaurel
@setgraham7
@everystem_
@addy.mccoin
@bunchesofcharm

Vendor Team:
@sister_events
@premiereeventstx

We always have a back up when ordering peonies! I never guarantee them because you just never know.

We had white o’hara garden roses as a sub for white peonies. For this wedding we had to sub them but in the end it all worked out to have white peonies for our client!

Rachel & Cone forever!

Being open, transparent and honest is KEY!! 🔑

We always have a back up when ordering peonies! I never guarantee them because you just never know.

We had white o’hara garden roses as a sub for white peonies. For this wedding we had to sub them but in the end it all worked out to have white peonies for our client!

Rachel & Cone forever!

Being open, transparent and honest is KEY!! 🔑

🚨Live Bridal Bouquet Demo via Zoom today @ 12:00pm CST 🚨

Comment the word LINK to receive a link in your DMs to book! There’s limited spots. See you in a few hours!

Facebook friends: check the comments of this post for the link! 🤩

🚨Live Bridal Bouquet Demo via Zoom today @ 12:00pm CST 🚨

Comment the word LINK to receive a link in your DMs to book! There’s limited spots. See you in a few hours!

Facebook friends: check the comments of this post for the link! 🤩

These little single stem roses turned out so cute! Perfect for any occasion or event! 🤩

These little single stem roses turned out so cute! Perfect for any occasion or event! 🤩

Check out this new color of stock!!! Burgundy y’all! 🤩

Check out this new color of stock!!! Burgundy y’all! 🤩

Get. The. Fish. Net. 👏🏻

This little gem has been so handy in the studio and we even have them in our toolboxes!

We have a strainer in the sink we pour into but sometimes the water in buckets is still fresh but needs a good clean! This is where the fish net comes into play. It’s perfect!

We carry them in our toolboxes so if we’re on sight with buckets of flowers/greenery we can clean it out before dumping the water.

Just an easy inexpensive tool that saves time and helps!! 🐠

Get. The. Fish. Net. 👏🏻

This little gem has been so handy in the studio and we even have them in our toolboxes!

We have a strainer in the sink we pour into but sometimes the water in buckets is still fresh but needs a good clean! This is where the fish net comes into play. It’s perfect!

We carry them in our toolboxes so if we’re on sight with buckets of flowers/greenery we can clean it out before dumping the water.

Just an easy inexpensive tool that saves time and helps!! 🐠

🌿 Smilax Part 2! 🌿

Full bale - chapel. There’s hooks in the brick!
1/2 bale - sweetheart table. We used bind wire to attach it!

Venue: @lonestaroakslh

🌿 Smilax Part 2! 🌿

Full bale - chapel. There’s hooks in the brick!
1/2 bale - sweetheart table. We used bind wire to attach it!

Venue: @lonestaroakslh

Simple smilax install this morning at @lonestaroakslh 🌿

We used one full bale for the chapel and a half bale for the sweetheart table!

Simple smilax install this morning at @lonestaroakslh 🌿

We used one full bale for the chapel and a half bale for the sweetheart table!

Smilax Part 1! 🌿

We’re installing on Saturday so I’ll post another video to show you what it looks like, explain it, etc.

Smilax Part 1! 🌿

We’re installing on Saturday so I’ll post another video to show you what it looks like, explain it, etc.

Let’s talk Asiatic lilies (not oriental, my bad!!!)

This is a personal preference on how you like to send them out and this is what do!

🌿 Daily Orders: remove open lilies and send out very closed ones.
🌿 Weddings & Events: send out as many fully opened as possible.

Remember that florals is all about perception and how you view the flowers. We all have different preferences, taste and feel about flowers so always do what you prefer but definitely remove the anthers! 🤍

Let’s talk Asiatic lilies (not oriental, my bad!!!)

This is a personal preference on how you like to send them out and this is what do!

🌿 Daily Orders: remove open lilies and send out very closed ones.
🌿 Weddings & Events: send out as many fully opened as possible.

Remember that florals is all about perception and how you view the flowers. We all have different preferences, taste and feel about flowers so always do what you prefer but definitely remove the anthers! 🤍

Bouquet vs. Arrangement 🌿 Let’s clear this up!!

They are NOT the same thing and it’ll make sense once you understand why.

🌸 A bouquet is hand-tied! It’s designed to be held, carried, gifted, or later placed into a vase. Bridal bouquet, presentation bouquet, posey bouquet, etc. The stems are exposed, the shape is built in your hands, and the mechanics are minimal.

🌸 An arrangement is designed directly into a vessel. It requires a vase or container, floral mechanics (foam, tape, chicken wire, etc.), water source, and a completely different design approach.

Same flowers. Different structure.

Understanding the mechanics helps you understand the value + wording!

Bouquet vs. Arrangement 🌿 Let’s clear this up!!

They are NOT the same thing and it’ll make sense once you understand why.

🌸 A bouquet is hand-tied! It’s designed to be held, carried, gifted, or later placed into a vase. Bridal bouquet, presentation bouquet, posey bouquet, etc. The stems are exposed, the shape is built in your hands, and the mechanics are minimal.

🌸 An arrangement is designed directly into a vessel. It requires a vase or container, floral mechanics (foam, tape, chicken wire, etc.), water source, and a completely different design approach.

Same flowers. Different structure.

Understanding the mechanics helps you understand the value + wording!

Product in the studio this week!

🌸 2 @simpleecone weddings
🌸 1 bucket of blooms
🌸 Giveaway winner arrangement

Leftover/extra will be made into cooler clean out bouquets! 💐

Product in the studio this week!

🌸 2 @simpleecone weddings
🌸 1 bucket of blooms
🌸 Giveaway winner arrangement

Leftover/extra will be made into cooler clean out bouquets! 💐

🌿🌸 Not every install goes as planned but this one turned out beautiful! Before anyone asks the venue drilled hooks into the wall for us when they built their chapel a few years ago!! We mentioned it would be beneficial for the venue to add hooks in order for no damage to occur when a vendor is installing.

We can’t wait to be back at @lonestaroakslh this weekend for a smilax install! 🤩

🌿🌸 Not every install goes as planned but this one turned out beautiful! Before anyone asks the venue drilled hooks into the wall for us when they built their chapel a few years ago!! We mentioned it would be beneficial for the venue to add hooks in order for no damage to occur when a vendor is installing.

We can’t wait to be back at @lonestaroakslh this weekend for a smilax install! 🤩

Prep. Design. Wrap. Cut. Repeat. 👏

The process never changes just the recipe! 🌸

Prep. Design. Wrap. Cut. Repeat. 👏

The process never changes just the recipe! 🌸

A long but good one about calla lily boutonnières!

These were very simple, classy and spot on! 🌿

A long but good one about calla lily boutonnières!

These were very simple, classy and spot on! 🌿

Another Cone Tip for you!! 💙

Happy Sunday! I hope you felt all the love this weekend & everyday! 🌸🩷

Another Cone Tip for you!! 💙

Happy Sunday! I hope you felt all the love this weekend & everyday! 🌸🩷

Wrapped Bouquet for the win!

‼️ Arrive Alive is pricey but in my opinion worth it! We also use a little for our pocket square boutonnières! 😮

Wrapped Bouquet for the win!

‼️ Arrive Alive is pricey but in my opinion worth it! We also use a little for our pocket square boutonnières! 😮

The best snaps ever!! Look at how fun these colors are!

We love getting new shades in of product we use often! 🤩

The best snaps ever!! Look at how fun these colors are!

We love getting new shades in of product we use often! 🤩

The best words a client can say:
“I trust you.” 🤩

No Pinterest micromanaging. No stem-by-stem checklist.

Just creative freedom and intentional design! 🌸
This is what happens when you let your florist design.🙌🏻

The best words a client can say:
“I trust you.” 🤩

No Pinterest micromanaging. No stem-by-stem checklist.

Just creative freedom and intentional design! 🌸
This is what happens when you let your florist design.🙌🏻

Ginestra is one of my absolute favorite filler flower! If you haven’t gotten your hands on some you should!

@rlinflwrs always delivering the best of the best!!

Ginestra is one of my absolute favorite filler flower! If you haven’t gotten your hands on some you should!

@rlinflwrs always delivering the best of the best!!

Valentine’s Day event headed out the door this morning! 🌸🌹

The team is cranking and slinging flowers left & right today! We’re getting arrangements ready to stock Cone’s Cooler tomorrow & Friday! 🫶🏻🙌🏻

Our @simpleecone wedding is being designed as we speak. About to share a few sneaks on our @simpleecone story so definitely check it out! 👏🏻

Valentine’s Day event headed out the door this morning! 🌸🌹

The team is cranking and slinging flowers left & right today! We’re getting arrangements ready to stock Cone’s Cooler tomorrow & Friday! 🫶🏻🙌🏻

Our @simpleecone wedding is being designed as we speak. About to share a few sneaks on our @simpleecone story so definitely check it out! 👏🏻

A little Valentine’s Day inspo for you 🌸🩷❤️🌹

To our florists, hang in there! Long hours, full coolers, dirty floors, tired feet, you’ve got this!!! You’re so close! Keep going!

To everyone else, please don’t wait until the last minute. Call your local flower shop and place your order now. 👏🏻

And yes! Call them directly. Not a 1-800 number. Not a random online site. 😬

When you order through a big corporation, a chunk of that money never even touches the florist designing your flowers. When you call a local shop, you get better quality, better service, and you’re supporting a real small business in your community! 🤩

Trust us on this one!! 🥲

A little Valentine’s Day inspo for you 🌸🩷❤️🌹

To our florists, hang in there! Long hours, full coolers, dirty floors, tired feet, you’ve got this!!! You’re so close! Keep going!

To everyone else, please don’t wait until the last minute. Call your local flower shop and place your order now. 👏🏻

And yes! Call them directly. Not a 1-800 number. Not a random online site. 😬

When you order through a big corporation, a chunk of that money never even touches the florist designing your flowers. When you call a local shop, you get better quality, better service, and you’re supporting a real small business in your community! 🤩

Trust us on this one!! 🥲

These 3 greenery staples never let us down! 🌿

• Italian Ruscus
• Salal
• Nagi

They last forever in the cooler and they’re hardy in the heat which means fewer surprises on install day and better longevity for our couples! 🌿

These 3 greenery staples never let us down! 🌿

• Italian Ruscus
• Salal
• Nagi

They last forever in the cooler and they’re hardy in the heat which means fewer surprises on install day and better longevity for our couples! 🌿

We have a busy week with a @simpleecone wedding on Saturday + an event on Thursday! We’ll also be stocking Cone’s Cooler Friday/Saturday for those of you who want to snag some pretty blooms for Valentine’s Day! 🌸

We’ve missed you and are SO happy to be back!

We have a busy week with a @simpleecone wedding on Saturday + an event on Thursday! We’ll also be stocking Cone’s Cooler Friday/Saturday for those of you who want to snag some pretty blooms for Valentine’s Day! 🌸

We’ve missed you and are SO happy to be back!

A little fall vibe today! 🧡🍂🍁

A little fall vibe today! 🧡🍂🍁

LOVE this method for dog collars so much! 🐕

LOVE this method for dog collars so much! 🐕

A little hydrangea hack/tip if you didn’t know ft a fun and funky centerpiece! This style is definitely not what we’re known for but was so fun to design!

A little hydrangea hack/tip if you didn’t know ft a fun and funky centerpiece! This style is definitely not what we’re known for but was so fun to design!

Have you ever gotten a bad tube of cold glue?

To be 100% honest we had some issues with these corsages on site and of course we’ve had a few problems in the past but not like we did with these!! I’m so curious as to why. We’ve done the same process for years.

Thankfully @rileylouevents save the day and fixed them! 🌸

One final appearance from our sweet boy 🖤🤍

Have you ever gotten a bad tube of cold glue?

To be 100% honest we had some issues with these corsages on site and of course we’ve had a few problems in the past but not like we did with these!! I’m so curious as to why. We’ve done the same process for years.

Thankfully @rileylouevents save the day and fixed them! 🌸

One final appearance from our sweet boy 🖤🤍

Let’s talk about Standard vs Pocket Square boutonnières

Or like the trends I’m seeing lately is no boutonnières at all 😆🤪

Let’s talk about Standard vs Pocket Square boutonnières

Or like the trends I’m seeing lately is no boutonnières at all 😆🤪

Last minute add on from one of our weddings a few weeks ago. 🧡

Our bride wanted to include an orange memorial arrangement in honor of her husband’s brother.

Since this was a drop off and she had a specific vase she wanted to use, we designed it in one of our vases that matched the height of hers so it could be easily transferred on site with no stress, no redesign, and seamless. 👏🏻

Last minute add on from one of our weddings a few weeks ago. 🧡

Our bride wanted to include an orange memorial arrangement in honor of her husband’s brother.

Since this was a drop off and she had a specific vase she wanted to use, we designed it in one of our vases that matched the height of hers so it could be easily transferred on site with no stress, no redesign, and seamless. 👏🏻

We’re ready for Cone’s Cooler to be back on and stocked for you! All this ice and cold weather needs to be gone for good! 🥶❄️

We’ll be back to slinging flowers in a few weeks!

Our transport boxes are from our local wholesaler. We’ve been ordering and testing out others so we can link some for you so stay tuned! ✅

We’re ready for Cone’s Cooler to be back on and stocked for you! All this ice and cold weather needs to be gone for good! 🥶❄️

We’ll be back to slinging flowers in a few weeks!

Our transport boxes are from our local wholesaler. We’ve been ordering and testing out others so we can link some for you so stay tuned! ✅

Designing a bridesmaid bouquet but make it ✨club vibes✨

This is the fast, fun version! If you want the full breakdown and slowed-down design process, I shared it inside our Instagram subscription. 😆😱

Designing a bridesmaid bouquet but make it ✨club vibes✨

This is the fast, fun version! If you want the full breakdown and slowed-down design process, I shared it inside our Instagram subscription. 😆😱

From designing in the studio to installing on site. We loved this one! 🤩

From designing in the studio to installing on site. We loved this one! 🤩

We ordered 18 inch wreaths from a company and they never showed up 😱😬 Not to worry!!!! @rlinflwrs had some wreaths that we snagged so this is what we did! She had 18 inch wreaths from end to end and we needed 18 inch wreath frames (hopefully that makes sense). This meant hers were too small 🙃 BUT we made it work!

We took one of the wreaths we got from her and zip tied it to our 18 inch wire wreath frame. Then we took apart one of the wreaths and created little bundles then zip tied those to the outer layer of the frame to create the size we needed.

We did this process twice and it worked like a charm! Once on site we hung the wreaths up and started to add in fresh flowers and baby’s breath. We did not water pick the flowers or anything like that. We simply stuck them into the wreath and they held with no problem.

The wreaths were intended for the main doors but the arch for the ceremony ended up blocking them so we adjusted placement (thanks to @sister_events 🤩) and put one on the cake doors and one on the bar outside.

They were perfect and no one knew this happened until now! 😂🤪

We ordered 18 inch wreaths from a company and they never showed up 😱😬 Not to worry!!!! @rlinflwrs had some wreaths that we snagged so this is what we did! She had 18 inch wreaths from end to end and we needed 18 inch wreath frames (hopefully that makes sense). This meant hers were too small 🙃 BUT we made it work!

We took one of the wreaths we got from her and zip tied it to our 18 inch wire wreath frame. Then we took apart one of the wreaths and created little bundles then zip tied those to the outer layer of the frame to create the size we needed.

We did this process twice and it worked like a charm! Once on site we hung the wreaths up and started to add in fresh flowers and baby’s breath. We did not water pick the flowers or anything like that. We simply stuck them into the wreath and they held with no problem.

The wreaths were intended for the main doors but the arch for the ceremony ended up blocking them so we adjusted placement (thanks to @sister_events 🤩) and put one on the cake doors and one on the bar outside.

They were perfect and no one knew this happened until now! 😂🤪

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