frequently asked

Questions

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How far in advance should I book my wedding flowers?

Stone House Creative typically books 9 - 18 months in advance. If your wedding is on the large side or during peak wedding season (May through October), definitely reach out on the earlier side of that date range to ensure that your wedding date is still available. As a studio florist, I am only able to accept a limited number of wedding commissions each week and prefer to take 1 wedding per day.

How much do wedding flowers cost?

Most wedding budget planners suggest reserving 10-20% of your overall budget to your flowers. I request a minimum budget of $4000 for full service wedding florals and generally suggest a budget of $5000 - $10,000 for the detailed look my clients typically desire. My clients spend an average of $7000 on their wedding flowers. For a closer look at what wedding flowers in Manitoba cost, read this article.

Do you offer centrepiece and decor rentals?

Absolutely! I offer a range of unique centrepiece and decor rentals to clients, helping perfect your wedding vision. These include a range of ceramic, glass containers, and stone containers, stem vases, and metallic pieces along with candle holders and votives, and several ceremony arches.

Do you include delivery and setup?

Yes! Depending on the schedule of your wedding day, Stone House Creative offers delivery of your bridal party and family flowers, along with set up of all of your decor pieces at the ceremony and reception venues. Fees are determined based on where your venue is located, and the intensity of the install needed.

Where were you trained?

I started my professional journey in flowers by working as the wedding coordinator for one of Winnipeg's largest flower shops, learning the basics from some of the absolute best. Since then, I’ve made it a priority to continue learning from the best, to refine my design aesthetic, learn new techniques, and positively grow Stone House Creative. Today, I’m now sought out for training and speaking to other floral professionals as well.

I don't really know what I want for my wedding flowers. How does the process work?

Whether you have a lot of specific ideas for your wedding flowers, or none at all, I can help! We start by setting up an initial appointment, in which we'll walk through all of the different areas that you need flowers for. We'll discuss colour palette, texture, and shape, along with the overall style and vision you have for your wedding day. I love to take this time to get a feel for your personal style and how you want your wedding to look and feel. From there, I will create a personalized proposal for your review. To book your wedding, a 40% non-refundable retainer is required, along with a signed contract. We can continue to make any changes up until 1 month prior to your wedding, so as new ideas come along or your guest list changes, that's no problem!

I live outside of Winnipeg. Can you still meet with me?

Absolutely! If you live outside of Winnipeg or out of province, we can schedule a video call via Google Meet instead. I like to connect with you this way instead of doing everything over email (which we can do, too), as it helps me get a better read on your style and what's really important to you. I hope to make the process as easy as possible for you!

What are your favourite weddings to work on?

Each wedding that I get to be a part of is special and unique, and I love finding ways to show that in the flowers. My absolute favourite weddings are those in unique locations, with ceremony spaces where I can create a garden of flowers, and working with couples who want something creative and different from what they’ve seen before. Each wedding that I am hired to do full event design for holds a special place in my heart, as I get to be so much more involved in the design process.

Where do your flowers come from?

I work with a combination of locally grown and imported flowers, sourcing as much of my product as possible during the summer months from local Manitoba flower farmers. I also work with flowers imported from across Canada, the United States, Ecuador, and Holland as well.