FAQs

I’m happy to address any questions & concerns you may have so feel free to reach out!

Q:  How do I book you as my wedding or event florist?

A:  Once you fill out my Inquiry Form I’ll be in touch within 48 hours.  From there we will schedule a phone consultation to get the ball rolling.  Our first conversation is a mutual interview to see how our styles and personalities match up. If it feels like we’ll be a good match I will create a proposal for you which includes an estimated total cost for your wedding flowers. After you review the proposal, a signed contract and nonrefundable booking retainer will officially reserve your date.

Q:  How far in advance should I book your services?

A: I always recommend booking any desired vendors sooner rather than later. My calendar fills up quickly, so I recommend reaching out no later than 6-8 months prior to your wedding or event.

Q:  What happens after I book with you?

A:  We move at your pace once we are under contract, meaning we can finalize a plan as soon as you’re ready or wait until as late as 4 weeks before your date. There is no rush to decide “exactly” what you want/need, but usually we have a pretty good plan figured out a few months before your wedding. We can arrange a virtual meeting if you would like to exchange inspiration photos to refine your style. We do not usually meet more than once unless you are having a large wedding with a lot of details to manage.

Q:  I have a floral budget of {fill in the blank}. Will that be enough to do what I want?

A:  This obviously depends on your total floral budget as well as all the details you have in mind, but I will offer you a clear and honest assessment of what a realistic budget for your flowers will be. Keep in mind that I have a full floral order minimum of $4,500 and a personal floral order (bouquets & boutonnieres) minimum of $500.

Q:  We are planning from out of state. Can I book with you without meeting in person?

A:  Absolutely! A majority of my clients book with me after our initial phone consultation and preliminary proposal. We can schedule an in-person meeting when you are in the area and I try my best to be accommodating to your schedule.

Q:  I know what my style is, but don’t know any specific flowers that I like. Now what?

A: You don’t need to know anything about flowers to have beautiful flowers for your wedding. I will ask pointed questions to help me determine the best flowers for your style.

Q:  Do you service LGBTQIA couples?

A: Yes! Rebel & Rogue Floral Couture works toward creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for ALL. Love does not discriminate, so neither will we. We stand with Love!

Q: Do I keep the flowers after the wedding?

A: Yes, if you’ve purchased the vases, they’re yours! If vases were rented, I will have to return to pick up any vessels at the end of the wedding. I charge a breakdown (strike) fee to come back to clean up. If there are rentals, this fee is mandatory as I will retrieve all rental pieces and leftover florals inside. Alternative options are available (inquire for more details).

Q:  How many weddings do you book in a weekend?

A:  I typically only book 1 wedding per weekend, however, there are occasions when I will design more than one event per week.

Q:  Can I use my own containers for the wedding/event?

A: Yes, you may! Please let me know if you wish to source your own and show me pictures. This usually brings down the total cost of your arrangements since you do not have to rent or purchase a container from me. We can have the containers dropped off to us as late as two weeks prior to the wedding/event. All containers must be clean, with no visible stickers and must come ready in packaged boxes (for safety reasons).

Q:  Can I see a mockup of proposed flowers?

A: Yes! After the contract is signed, we provide one mockup, typically a table centerpiece starting at $200 or as quoted within the proposal (to be paid at the appointment or included in the final invoice). We prefer to create the mockup 60-90 days before the wedding to take into account seasonal flowers, time to make adjustments before the final order and vendor commitments are due.

Q:  Are local/seasonal flowers available?

A:  Although we get an array of seasonal flowers year-round, local flowers are most readily available in Southern California from April through September. If you have a particular color palette or favorite flowers in mind it may be more (or less) difficult to source specific blooms for you. I personally believe that April-June are the best months to find local, in-season varieties for a So Cal wedding.

Q:  How is your business handling changes with COVID-19?

A: We are currently operating safely under COVID-19 restrictions. Our team is fully vaccinated and happy to mask up for any event.

Updates: Due to scarcity and availability, we have to be prepared for any major changes to the pricing of florals as well as supplies (local and imported). Our floral quotes will be based on current standard rates. Please be advised that flower prices can increase anywhere from 2-3 times their regular wholesale amount due to lack of availability and high demand.

Rebel & Rogue Floral Couture will never increase quoted amounts without first notifying the clients. We give our clients the option of increasing their total floral budget to match the current market pricing OR keeping their current invoice as-is with the understanding that less (higher-end) blooms will be used in some of the purchased floral arrangements.