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Jenna & Kyle

Jenna & Kyle

Jenna and Kyle Their Venue: Pine & Pond in Central Alberta Their Order: Flowers Babies Breath x 1 bunch Mini Carnation x 1 bunch Soft Pink Roses x 1 bunch Pink (Quicksand) Roses – Standard - 25 stem bu White Roses (i.e. Mondial or Avalanche) - 1 Bunch (25 stems)...

Kaley & Collin

Kaley & Collin

Kaley & Collin - Cincinnati Ohio The wedding venue was an historic Christian College - God's Bible School and College in Cincinnati, Ohio (yes, we have both a USA and Canadian arm of You Floral!) The brides mother Valorie coordinated and arranged the flowers, and...

Kristin & Jarrid

Kristin & Jarrid

Kristin & Jarrid Ontario Lakeside Wedding Their Floral Order: Flowers 2 bunches White Panda Anenomes 1 bunch Scabiosa Pods 2 bunches Blue Eryngium 1 bunch green ball mums 2 bunches White Standard Roses (i.e. Mondial or Avalanche) 3 bunches White Lisianthus 2...

Eleanor & Mitchell

Eleanor & Mitchell

Eleanor & Mitchell Calgary Alberta Location/venue: Shawnessy Barn, Calgary Why they decided to DIY: I decided to DYI because I love flowers and wanted to be creative with the flowers and colours used. Picking and planning the flowers was one of the most fun parts...

Marie & Garrett

Marie & Garrett

Marie & Garrett This beautiful wedding used hues of pink and peach to create stunning bouquets that captured the bride and groom's vision perfectly! I love the choice of waxflower and babies breath for the boutonniere, it is such a pretty combination! I asked them...

Kaye & Wes

Kaye & Wes

Kaye & Wes Sea Cider Cidery - Victoria BC Kaye and Wes were married at Sea Cider Ciderhouse in Saanichton BC (just a bit north of Victoria, towards Sidney). If you haven't been to Sea Cider, it is a lovely space, with a gorgeous forested setting for the ceremony...

Claudia & Nicholas

Claudia & Nicholas

Claudia and  Nicholas  we got married at Brook and Barn in Kelowna BC in the sunny Okanagan valley in June 2024. I asked them why they decided to DIY, and they said "We decided to DIY because the cost of other Floral options were too expensive and outside of our...

Brittany & Jamie

Brittany & Jamie

Brittany & Jamie Their Floral Package: Eucalyptus & Lace Their Review: We used Sarah and her team at You Floral for our wedding in May and she was fantastic! The communication was super open and if anyone wants to do DIY flowers I would recommend You Floral....

Jessica & Chris

Jessica & Chris

Jessica & Chris Calgary Alberta Wedding Their Floral Order: Champagne and Silk DIY Flower Package Flowers Beige/Sandy Blush Roses (i.e. Quicksand or Sahara) – 1 Bunch White Lisianthus – 2 Bunches Peach Hypericum – 2 Bunches Babies Breath – 1 Bunch Peach Stock – 2...

Rachel & Micah

Rachel & Micah

Rachel and Micah Okanagan Wedding Wedding Venue My Garden Wedding" in Oyama, now closed down Reason why you decided to DIY Affordability, to give my creative juices an opportunity to flow, have total creative control over the look and sizing of bridal and bridesmaids...

Sara & Trevor

Sara & Trevor

Sarah & Trevor Saskatchewan Wedding   Wedding Venue: Elkridge Resort Saskatchewan This beautiful venue is "all in one"! It has a spa, seasonal RV sites, golf... such a great space and perfect for a wedding! Why did you decide to DIY? We decided to DIY...

Emily & Nick

Emily & Nick

Emily & Nick Vancouver Island Wedding Emily and Nick were married at Olympic View Golf Club near Victoria BC in a beautiful wedding ceremony in spring 2024. I asked Emily a few questions about her DIY experience, and her answers are all below - happy reading!...

Sophie & Ethan

Sophie & Ethan

Sophie & Ethan Chilliwack Wedding Amongst the Trees Sophie and Ethan were married in Chestnut Springs (Chilliwack) in beautiful British Columbia. I asked Sophie a few questions about her day, and here are her responses! What was your favorite part of your wedding?...

Delia & Tyrel

Delia & Tyrel

Delia & Tyrel Kelowna BC Wedding Delia and Tyrel were married at a private residence in Kelowna, BC. in August under the hot summer sun, Delia has some smoking tips for other DIY brides considering doing their own wedding flowers, take a read if you're...

Jessica and Thomas

Jessica and Thomas

Jessica and Thomas were married this past fall in a beautiful Saskatchewan wedding, we touched base with Jessica to learn more about her special day and she so kindly shared beautiful photos from her wedding. Thanks so much Jessica and Thomas for entrusting You Floral...

Amanda and Kyle

Amanda and Kyle

Amanda & Kyle Check out how this couple combined simple, elegant flower choices with a rustic venue to get an absolutely beautiful result! We asked them why they decided to DIY their wedding flowers and choose You Floral and they said: The main reason we choose to...

Lizzy & Brennan

Lizzy & Brennan

Lizzy & Brennan Check out this GORGEOUS mountain scape wedding from June 17th at the Canmore Ranch, near Calgary Alberta in the Rocky Mountains! Their wedding went with a super classy vibe, focusing on white flowers and greenery. For greenery they used: Baby Blue...

Calise & Sam

Calise & Sam

Calise & Sam The Barn on Six - Falkland, BC The Ceremony and reception took place at @thebarnonsix an elegant yet rustic venue that Calise's brother and sister had built in Falkland, BC in 2020. The barn is located alongside the creek that runs through the Six...

Sarah & Brian

Sarah & Brian

Sarah & Brian - Squamish BC Why Sarah Decided to DIY: We went with DIY mostly because I couldn’t find anything that was exactly what I wanted, and I wanted to do some parts of our wedding myself! We were also able to give away some of the grasses to guests as a...

Dani & Tristan

Dani & Tristan

Dani & Tristan Kamloops BC Wedding Dani and Tristan were married in June 2023 in a beautiful ceremony in their home in Kamloops (wow just look at their yard!... and such a cool idea to create a long garland style entry using babies breath and roses). For the...

April & Spencer 

April & Spencer 

Names: April & Spencer Location: Supreme Steel in Acheson, Alberta was our venue location. Why I chose DIY: I was not happy with the stiff looking bouquets I could preorder and wanted to be able to make something unique and more boho inspired for each person in my...

Courtnee & Jordy

Courtnee & Jordy

Jordy & Courtnee Vancouver Island Wedding Hello You Floral blog readers!! Here are some photos from Courtnee and Jordy's beautiful wedding with the florals we helped select for them! Courtnee also added in some white lillys and snapdragons to the bouquet for some...

Kira & George

Kira & George

Kira & George - Vancouver Island Wedding Kira and George used the Eucalyptus and Lace Bridal Party package, with the coolest addition.... garlic scapes!!! They are garlic farmers, so they added that into their bouquets, which is the neatest personalization! They...

Sara & Trey

Sara & Trey

Sara & Trey Sara & Trey were married at the dreamiest venue just outside of Edmonton Alberta. These photos are def going to give you some major inspo! I mean...just look at that flower garland on the table... WOW! Thanks for reading! Sarah & Tracy Their...

Alyshah & Bruce

Alyshah & Bruce

Alysha & Bruce Alyshah and Bruce were married in Mill Bay, BC on Vancouver Island. I chatted with them to find out why they chose to DIY, and Alysha said "it was a combination of wanting to save money and flex my creativity. It ended up also being a fun bonding...

Lindsay & Cole

Lindsay & Cole

Lindsay and Cole were married at Meadow Muse Pavilion in Fish Creek Park in Calgary in August 2022, the name of the venue is so fitting, her wedding flowers were so bright and cherry, wildflower and meadow style! Take a look at the photos below, you'll love the...

Tiffany & Josh

Tiffany & Josh

Tiffany & Josh - June 24th 2023 Tiffany lives on Vancouver Island, and she had a super lovely wedding. Check out the photos below! Tiffany has been to one of our workshops, so it was super cool to get to know her, and then see her DIY her own wedding! Thanks for...

Heather & Alex

Heather & Alex

Heather & Alex - Vancouver Island West Coast Wedding Heather and Alex had a beautiful backyard wedding in the Cowichan Valley (on Vancouver Island). Heathers two friends did all the flower arrangements, and they did a fantastic job! Heather wanted just a subtle...

Sarah & Austin

Sarah & Austin

Sarah & Austin   Winter weddings are so fun, we love seeing the photos and stories that accompany snowy celebrations, especially weddings that feature such a gorgeous timeless barn! This wedding was so beautiful, we are so excited to share it with you! I...

Alexa & Matt

Alexa & Matt

Alexa & Matt Alexa and Matt were married on November 19, 2022 at the restaurant Model Milk in Calgary. Photo locations are at Le Germain Hotel and around downtown. Photo credit is Rebecca Frank Alex chose to have her bouquet all red garden roses, and the variety...

Katie & Ryan

Katie & Ryan

Katie & Ryan The Location: Tunnel Mountain Reservoir in Banff Alberta - if you're looking for a Rocky Mountain Wedding, you should definently check out this venue, its run by the City Of Banff, and can accomodate 150 people. The Date: July 16, 2021 Q: Do you have...

Indy & Dylan

Indy & Dylan

Indy & Dylan The Location: Indy and Dylan were married at the Calgary Zoo - if you're in Alberta and haven't thought of this location, you should def think about it! There are multiple spots within the zoo to have your reception, and think about it... photos with...

Jessi & Kyle

Jessi & Kyle

Jessi & Kyle - Kananaskis AB Their Flower Order: Eucalyptus - Feather x 5 bunches Matricaria (Chamomile) x 4 bunches Location: Kananaskis AB (on some crown land in the boonies!) Q: Why Did You Choose to DIY Your Flowers? We chose to DIY to help with cost but also...

Andrea & David

Andrea & David

    Andrea & David   Andrea & David got married in beautiful Sooke (in British Columbia, close by Victoria) on David’s parents’ property, which boasted a stunning ocean view. The couple initially planned on a destination wedding, but with Covid...

Camille & Jarod

Camille & Jarod

  Camille & Jarod   Camille & Jarod went with the Flower Child Bridal Party Package for their big day, which was held in Bowen Island British Columbia. With a floral theme consisting of an array of different shades of pink and orange, the couple...

Steph & Spencer

Steph & Spencer

  Steph & Spencer Steph & Spencer tied the knot on Spencer’s parents’ farm in beautiful Salmon Arm, BC. For them, keeping costs down was priority. Steph always wanted to try her hand at making bouquets herself, so she took her vision and created her own...

Kelsey & Nick

Kelsey & Nick

Kelsey & Nick Kelsey and Nick were married in August 2021 in Alberta, they had a very natural, earth focused vibe that featured greenery as the prime focal point. DIY'ing their decor was a great way for them to achieve their vision, and they saved a ton of money...

Hannah & Dominic

Hannah & Dominic

Hannah & Dominic Hannah and Dominic were married in September on a beautiful warm fall day in Edmonton. Hannah decided to use You Floral after a referral from her coworker, who told her about how easy it was making her own arrangements for her wedding. Hannah is...

Ashlie & Adam

Ashlie & Adam

  Ashlie & Adam Ashlie and Adam were married at The Diamond in the Rough in Sundre, Alberta. The couple decided to DIY their florals because they wanted to keep costs down, and Ashlie was excited to give making floral arrangements a try. They created their...

Samantha

Samantha

  Samantha Samantha created her own floral recipe for her wedding, and it did not disappoint. A beginner Florist herself, she knew what she was doing when it came to creating the perfect arrangements. The color scheme she dreamed up was nothing short of...

Becca & Tyler

Becca & Tyler

Becca & Tyler Becca & Tyler came up with their own floral masterpiece for their big day, and what they created is jaw dropping. The arrangements were exquisite, lush with an array of florals and colors, from shades of peach, soft pink, and beige, to show...

Marie & Jonathan

Marie & Jonathan

Marie & Jonathan Marie & Jonathan got married at the Baron, in Calgary, Alberta. The couple, being on the thrifty side, had an interest in learning how to arrange flowers, which is why they went with DIY. Marie’s mom had a cascading bouquet at her wedding in...

Bridget & Andrew

Bridget & Andrew

Bridget & Andrew Bridget & Andrew celebrated their love at Camo Country in Lumby, BC. They wanted a wild flower vibe for their florals, and the color scheme can only be described as vibrant, with colors ranging from pinks and yellows to blues and purples....

Aly & Mike

Aly & Mike

Aly & Mike Aly & Mike went classy and simplistic when it came to decorating for their big day. They solely went with foliage, with Silver Dollar Eucalyptus and Italian Ruscus intricately arranged throughout a beautiful log building, giving all the rustic...

Melissa & Brian

Melissa & Brian

Melissa & Brian Melissa & Brian tied the knot on a beautiful piece of property in Alberta, with a white fence running along behind the altar, giving that popular rustic, country feel. The couple created their own recipe for their wedding florals, most of their...

Chantel & Ryan

Chantel & Ryan

Chantel & Ryan Chantel & Ryan got married on a beautiful day full of blue skies on their own property in Meota, Saskatchewan. They chose the Periwinkle & Peridot Bridal Party Package for their wedding arrangements and the color scheme paired flawlessly...

Kate & Dustin

Kate & Dustin

  Kate & Dustin Kate & Dustin tied the knot in the Southern Alberta Pioneer Memorial Building located in Calgary, Alberta. The couple created their own floral recipe for their big day and the outcome is stunning. With Pom Pom Mums in shades of orange...

Hayley & Kevin

Hayley & Kevin

Hayley & Kevin Hayley & Kevin got married at The Glen at Crossmount just outside of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Hayley’s Aunt took on the role of DIY florist after kindly offering to do the couple’s arrangements, after a pleasant experience of them working...

Kasey Jae & Mitch

Kasey Jae & Mitch

  Kasey Jae & Mitch kept their floral scheme classic yet simple on their big day with an impressive display of foliage, including Leatherleaf Ferns, Italian Ruscus, and two different kinds of Eucalyptus. The addition of Mini White Carnations is visually...

Danny and Dana

Danny and Dana

Dana & Danny Danny and Dana were married in a beautiful outdoor venue in Calgary, Alberta. They had a "all white" theme for their wedding flowers, with a couple variety of white flowers to add in texture and interest to their arrangements. For their table...

Real Weddings – Jovi & James

Real Weddings – Jovi & James

Jovi & James Jovi and James had that type of wedding that you just KNOW was fun. They chose to go with a white and green color scheme... the bridal bouquets had salal, babies breath, baby blue eucalyptus, and ruscus. In the bridal bouquet Jovi had the same recipe,...

Real Weddings – Alyssa & Curtis

Real Weddings – Alyssa & Curtis

Alyssa & Curtis Location of wedding: EPS Blue Meadows Hall Why DIY: It was an attempt to save some money,  but I didn't expect the process to be as enjoyable as it was. I was blown away by the selection, and the uniqueness of the flowers available. We made a night...

Victoria & David

Victoria & David

Couple: David & Victoria Location: Whonnock Hall in Maple Ridge, BC   David & Victoria had a beautiful whites and greens themed wedding in Spring 2022, I touched base with Victoria after to hear her thoughts on the day and her DIY experience with You...

Tess & Conor

Tess & Conor

Tess & Conor - Lake Minnewanka Wedding Tess and Conor had a gorgeous outdoor wedding in March 2022, in Canmore, near Calgary Alberta. Tess did such a good job with their rust and pink themed florals, I thought you might be interested in what she had to say about...

Breta & Scott

Breta & Scott

Okanagan Summer Wedding   The Couple: Scott & Breta Location of Ceremony: Deadman Lake Ranch, Oliver BC Wedding Date: September 25 2021 Q: What tips would you give to someone who wants to DIY their wedding flowers? A: Get help! From family and friends. Make...

Kate & Jacob

Kate & Jacob

Western Chic Wedding On The Prairies Kate & Jacob were married at a GORGEOUS  family farm close to Coronation, AB. Their theme incorporated a number of western aspects, even down to the bridesmaids wearing cowboy boots! This wedding was very floral forward, they...

Caroline & Kaleb

Caroline & Kaleb

The Couple: Caroline & Kaleb The Location: Roundhill Alberta Their Recipe: Ruscus Italian x 2 bunches Seeded Eucalyptus x 2 bunches Baby Blue Eucalyptus x 2 bunches Olive x 2 bunches Sunset Leucadendron x 1 bunch Babies Breath x 1 bunch Queen Anne's Lace x 1 bunch...

Shauna & Jason

Shauna & Jason

August Wedding By The Ocean   The Couple: Shauna & Jason The  Location: Private property in Shirley BC (all outdoor) The Date: August 14, 2021 Q: What tips would you give to someone who wants to DIY their wedding flowers? Have your vision with decor, color...

Mariam & Ryan

Mariam & Ryan

Champagne & Silk by the Sea     The Couple: Mariam and Ryan Sherry The Location: Rowena's inn, Sandpiper Resort at Harrison Mills BC. The Date: August 27th, 2021 Q: What tips would you give to someone who wants to DIY their wedding flowers? Give yourself...

Jayde & Justin

Jayde & Justin

Understated Greenery Wedding in Spruce Grove     The Couple: Jayde & Justin Location of ceremony: The Links golf course in Spruce Grove, Alberta Wedding date: September 25, 2021 I connected with Jayde after their wedding to get some insight into their...

Sophia and Michael

Sophia and Michael

Oceanside Wedding with Eucalyptus & Lace The Couple: Sophia and Michael Location: Family Property in Nanoose Bay Their Recipe: Eucalyptus & Lace Flowers Mondial Roses - 1 bunch White Lisianthus - 1 bunch White Spray Roses - 2 Bunches White Waxflower - 1 bunch...

Christine & Justin

Christine & Justin

Edmonton Rustic Wedding The Couple: Christine & Justin The Location: Ceremony was the Red Tin Barn  in  Edmonton, Alberta, and reception was at the Polish Hall I connected with Christine after their wedding to get some insight into their special day and ask her a...

Katie & Ralph

Katie & Ralph

Katie was the DIY queen for her wedding… themed “pizza and bright colors”! Check out photos from their vibrant wedding and some tips she has for other DIY couples.

Brittney & Darren

Brittney & Darren

Brittney & Darren chose a hybrid model for their wintery wedding…. part florist, part DIY – check out the blog to see how it turned out!

Real Weddings – Jess & Danny

Real Weddings – Jess & Danny

Jess and Danny had a beautiful style backyard wedding at Country Camo in Lumby. If you're a fan of boho (and peacock chairs), keep scrolling, this wedding was beautiful! Jess owns her own business (Freckled Foxx Creations) - side note, I love boss babes. She...

Real Weddings – Kayla and Steven

Real Weddings – Kayla and Steven

Kayla and Steven were married in a beautiful field in Canmore on September 26... with the dramatic backdrop of the mountains and the fall colors out in full force, they hardly needed any decor to add to the beauty of their day.     To immortalize their...

Real Weddings – Abbey & Andrew

Real Weddings – Abbey & Andrew

Abbey and Andrew had a beautiful lake side wedding in Lake Country (near Kelowna BC)... they choose eucalyptus garlands for the tables and made mason jar bouquets filled with carnations and babies breath. Mason jars make SUCH good table arrangements, easy to make,...

Real Weddings – Bailey & Dylan

Real Weddings – Bailey & Dylan

Bailey & Dylan had a super cute outdoor ceremony in Rock Creek BC (about 2 hours from Kelowna), their jewel-toned florals looked really sharp with the bridesmaid's burgundy outfits. Their adorable dogs made an appearance... who can't resist such cute doggos! Their...

Real Weddings – Jennifer & Kelvin

Real Weddings – Jennifer & Kelvin

Jennifer and Kelvin had a super unique wedding in Victoria BC, I "sat down" with Jennifer to pick her brain on her special day, their day was so cool, you're going to love the photos/learning all about it... keep scrolling xoxo Sarah Sarah: What was your vibe?...

Real Weddings – Mitch & Meghan

Real Weddings – Mitch & Meghan

Their Day Mitch and Meghan were married in a beautiful ceremony in Calgary, Alberta. Their photographer took some stunning photos of their flowers - their 'jewel toned' wedding was perfect with the carnations for the pop of burgundy, and the white panda anemone really...

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