If you’re planning a wedding, you’ll quickly notice there’s more than one way to order your flowers. Some couples want a florist to handle everything from the ceremony arch to the last centerpiece. Others just need bouquets, boutonnieres, and a few pretty stems. There’s no right or wrong way—it all depends on your day, your vision, and your budget. Here’s how I break it down for brides across Lake Charles, Iowa, and the rest of Southwest Louisiana.
What Full-Service Wedding Florals Include
Full-service wedding florals mean I’m involved from start to finish. I build a cohesive design plan, source every bloom, create everything from your bridal bouquet to the ceremony arch, and set it all up on the big day. This is perfect for couples who want every floral detail handled, from delivery and installation to repurposing arrangements between the ceremony and the reception.
What À La Carte Wedding Flowers Include
À la carte wedding flowers are more flexible than full-service. Instead of designing every single arrangement, I focus on the essentials you want most—bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, centerpieces, and a few statement arrangements. This option is ideal for couples who love to plan and decorate themselves or who have a smaller venue and budget but still want professional, polished flowers.
Who Each Option Is Best For
Full‑service wedding florals are best for couples who want to hand off every floral detail and walk into a fully styled space. If you’re planning a large wedding, an outdoor ceremony with lots of moving parts, or you simply don’t want to worry about logistics, full‑service makes everything seamless. À la carte wedding flowers are a great choice for couples who are hands‑on with decorating, have a smaller guest list, or want to mix DIY elements with professional bouquets and centerpieces.
When Setup and Installation Matter
Setup and installation become critical when your wedding flowers involve large arrangements, hanging installations, or a ceremony and reception in different locations. Full-service florists handle all of this—delivering, setting up arches, aisle flowers, and reception arrangements, then moving or repurposing pieces as needed. For à la carte orders, you’ll either pick up your flowers or have them delivered, and you or your venue team will handle placement and any transitions between the ceremony and reception.
How to Decide Which Fits Your Wedding
help you talk through the flowerhttps://lakecharlesflowers.weddingday.pro/
s, colors, and feeling of your day. You can start with a wedding flower consultation here. I run The Flower Shop of Lake Charles and The Flower Shop of Iowa, so whether you’re local or traveling, you’ll have flowers that feel like home. Learn more about my flower shops at flowershoplakecharles.com and flowershopiowa.com. If still figu
If you’re planning a wedding in Lake Charles, Iowa, or anywhere in Southwest Louisiana, I’d love to help you talk through the flowers, colors, and feeling of your day. You can start with a wedding flower consultation here: https://lakecharlesflowers.weddingday.pro/. I run The Flower Shop of Lake Charles and The Flower Shop of Iowa, so whether you’re local or traveling, you’ll have flowers that feel like home. Learn more about my flower shops at https://flowershoplakecharles.com and https://flowershopiowa.com. If you’re still figuring out your style, the wedding lookbook is a great place to start: https://lookbook.typeform.com/to/AbUUGU69?typeform-source=lakecharlesflowers.weddingday.proring out your style, the wedding lookbook is a great place to start.
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