Full-Service vs. A La Carte Wedding Flowers: How to Know What’s Right for You
Wedding flowers are often one of the most emotional—and misunderstood—parts of planning a wedding.
They’re not just bouquets and centerpieces. They’re atmosphere. They’re how your ceremony feels when you walk down the aisle, how the reception glows at candlelight, how the day looks in photographs long after the last dance has ended.
One of the most common questions couples ask is whether they need Full-service floral design or if A La Carte wedding flowers will be enough. The answer isn’t about budget alone—it’s about how much support, collaboration, and creative guidance you want leading up to your wedding day.
Let’s walk through both options so you can confidently choose the floral experience that best supports the kind of wedding you’re dreaming of.
Locally grown peonies prepped and ready so they are at peak bloom for wedding designs. Photographed by Emily Laube of Encaptured by Emily
Full-Service vs. A La Carte Wedding Flowers: How to Know What’s Right for You
Wedding flowers are often one of the most emotional—and misunderstood—parts of planning a wedding.
They’re not just bouquets and centerpieces. They’re atmosphere. They’re how your ceremony feels when you walk down the aisle, how the reception glows at candlelight, how the day looks in photographs long after the last dance has ended.
One of the most common questions couples ask is whether they need full-service floral design or whether A La Carte wedding flowers will be enough. The answer isn’t about budget alone—it’s about how much support, collaboration, and creative guidance you want leading up to your wedding day.
Let’s walk through both options so you can confidently choose the floral experience that best supports the kind of wedding you’re dreaming of.
When A La Carte Wedding Flowers Make Sense
At Strawberry Moon Blooms, we also offer an A La Carte wedding flower menu for couples whose needs are simpler or more contained.
Many of our A La Carte couples have chosen venues that are already incredibly beautiful—think mountain overlooks, garden estates, or architecturally rich spaces—where personal flowers may be all that’s needed to complete the look.
A La Carte Is Ideal If:
You only need bouquets, boutonnieres, or a few select designs
Your venue requires minimal styling
You’re comfortable handling pickup, setup, and logistics
You want professional floral design without full-scale planning support
With A La Carte, you select from a curated menu of floral designs created by a professional florist. We handle sourcing, conditioning, and designing each stem to be event-ready—you handle the logistics on wedding morning.
A Farmer-Florist Difference You Won’t Find Everywhere
Being a farmer-florist, I take A La Carte one step further by offering thoughtfully curated color palette themes using seasonally sourced blooms.
Whenever possible, we use locally grown flowers from our own fields and trusted regional growers. These blooms offer incomparable freshness, movement, and nuance—subtle tonal shifts and unique varieties rarely found in imported flowers.
Our couples love knowing their flowers are:
Grown with intention
In tune with the season
Naturally harmonious and one-of-a-kind
Whether full-service or A La Carte, your designs will always reflect the beauty of the moment in which you’re getting married.
How to Know Which Floral Experience You Need
Still deciding? Here’s a simple way to tell.
You may want Full-Service Floral Design if:
You want a cohesive floral vision throughout your entire wedding day
Your venue requires installs, arches, large arrangements, or teardown
You don’t want to manage floral logistics on your wedding morning
You value having a creative partner guide decisions early on
You want flowers to feel immersive, intentional, and effortless
A La Carte may be right if:
You’re ordering personal flowers only
Your venue is already heavily styled
You’re confident managing timing and setup
Your floral needs are minimal and well-defined
There’s no wrong choice—only the one that best supports the experience you want to have.
Ready to Explore Full-Service Wedding Florals?
If you’re dreaming of a wedding day where flowers are thoughtfully planned, beautifully executed, and entirely off your plate—full-service floral design may be the right fit for you.
I’d love to learn more about your vision, your venue, and the feeling you want your wedding day to hold.
👉 Submit a Full-Service Wedding Inquiry to begin a collaborative design experience rooted in seasonality, artistry, and ease.
