Bringing your floral visions to life

Terri brings over 17 years of experience across the wedding industry—as a planner, designer, and venue coordinator—making her a powerful resource for DIY brides. She’s designed over 800 events, from backyard gatherings to full-scale weddings, and finds joy in seeing each client’s vision come to life. With an intuitive grasp of color and movement and a passion for problem-solving, she’s here to make sure every flower tells a story.

What you’ll gain in a consultation

• Honest advice about what’s truly DIY-friendly and where to focus your energy
• Pro strategies for foam-free mechanics and flower transport
• Support choosing flowers that are beautiful, budget-conscious, and easy to work with
• Solutions for temperamental blooms like dahlias and large installations
• Detailed guidance on setup and breakdown planning so your wedding runs smoothly from start to finish
  

What is the best advice for floral success

"All flowers should arrive to your venue fully arranged—do not plan to arrange on site, it takes longer than you think!"
Terri helps DIY brides build a practical floral timeline so they can enjoy the big day without last-minute chaos.

Most common DIY challenges and solutions

Underestimating time for setup and cleanup?
Plan ahead. Terri encourages brides to build a team and have a clear breakdown strategy so your florals go home—not in the dumpster.

Want to avoid surprise flower drama?
Dahlias can be moody. She recommends budgeting for extras or using lookalike mums for reliability.

Need structure without foam?
Terri’s go-to is chicken wire in opaque vessels. She also reuses flower boxes—cutting X’s in the top to cradle vases for transport.

Feeling overwhelmed by floral prep?
Terri will walk you through proper processing, hydration, and organizing blooms by type—ensuring your flowers are open, happy, and design-ready.

Favorite themes, blooms, and tips

Favorite wedding theme
Romantic, whimsical garden-style florals are Terri’s signature—lush, colorful, and full of texture and movement.

Favorite bouquet combo
Garden roses, peonies, ranunculus, and anemones. These luxurious, delicate blooms are worth the splurge for the most photographed bouquet of your life.

Favorite tip or trick
Repurpose your flower boxes for delivery. Cut large X’s in the lid to cradle your vases during transport—simple and brilliant.

Fun fact

Terri became a florist by accident. Expecting to sweep a studio floor, she was asked to mimic a giant floral arrangement for the church altar—and discovered she loved it. From that fearless start, she’s built a vibrant career with heartfelt florals at its core.

Most unique wedding experience

For her own wedding, Terri flipped the script. She greeted guests at a pre-ceremony cocktail hour in a cocktail dress, then changed into her gown for a surprise “in-the-round” ceremony. With custom installations, handmade décor, and help from loved ones, she created a deeply personal celebration. Ten years later, guests still talk about how unique it was. Her advice? Break the rules—it’s your day.

Why I love helping DIY brides

“I am a true DIYer at heart. I’m the person who will spend $98 on craft supplies to recreate a $30 Anthropologie dupe. I get it—and I see YOU. This is your day, and I’d love to share everything I know about flowers to help you make it unforgettable.