Real Talk With A Wedding Florist | Episode 24

How much should wedding flowers actually cost? What should you ask a florist before booking? And what happens to all those flowers after the ceremony? In Episode 24, we sit down with Samantha from Wayward Greens to pull back the curtain on the world of wedding florals—and there is A LOT more to it than picking pretty flowers from Pinterest. Sam shares how she went from studying criminal justice and dreaming of becoming a police officer to building a career in florals spanning more than 20 years. We also dive deep into what couples often misunderstand about floral pricing, why getting three quotes isn't as simple as comparing three numbers, and why finding a florist you genuinely trust can make all the difference. We also get into the behind-the-scenes realities of working with planners and other wedding vendors, including some very real floral pet peeves. In this episode: • How Sam went from aspiring police officer to longtime floral designer • How Wayward Greens came to be • Why florists don't want to recreate the exact same wedding they've already designed • How to find a florist who actually fits your style and personality • Why wedding flower quotes can vary SO dramatically • Why you can't fairly compare florist quotes based on price alone • What $500 vs. $5,000 vs. $10,000 can actually mean for wedding flowers • Why your Pinterest inspiration photos need context • How to communicate your floral budget and expectations • Why florists sometimes provide multiple proposals • The importance of trusting your florist's creative expertise • Why meeting your florist before the wedding matters • Florist pet peeves with planners • The importance of communication between planners, florists, photographers, and couples • Why florists need more than just a generic wedding-day timeline • How ceremony and cocktail-hour timing affects floral setup and breakdown • Who should move flowers during the reception? • When a florist should stay for a floral flip or strike • Why some floral designs aren't actually practical to move • What happens to your flowers at the end of the night • Why you should have a plan for taking your flowers home • How flowers can be donated instead of thrown away One of the biggest takeaways? *Don't book your florist based on a number alone.* Your floral design is highly customizable, and the same budget can create completely different results depending on the flowers, coverage, installation, mechanics, labor, repurposing, and overall vision. If you're planning a wedding, this episode will help you understand what you're actually paying for—and how better communication with your florist can make your wedding day smoother for everyone. And yes… this conversation was WAY too good to fit into one episode. 👀 📍 Featuring Samantha from Wayward Greens 🎙️ Behind I Do — Episode 24 #WeddingFlowers #WeddingFlorist #WeddingPlanning #IdahoWeddings #BoiseWeddings #TreasureValleyWeddings #WeddingFlorals #WeddingVendors #WeddingTips #WeddingBudget #WeddingDesign #WaywardGreens #WeddingPlanningTips #WeddingIndustry