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Want the cost savings of DIY wedding flowers without the stress and technical challenges? Discover Poppy's strategic hybrid approach—professional expertise for high-impact elements like bridal bouquets and ceremony installations, combined with your DIYs for reception details. Our flexible model lets you achieve professional quality where it matters most while adding personal touches that save money. Learn which elements truly benefit from professional hands, which work well as DIY projects, and how to seamlessly blend both for beautiful results without wedding-week stress.

Traditional florists typically require 50% deposits upfront—often thousands of dollars paid months before your wedding. At Poppy, we've reimagined this outdated model with our remarkably low $249 reservation fee. Our national scale, technology platform, and direct farm relationships make this possible without compromising quality. Discover how our transparent pricing and flexible payment options are removing financial stress from wedding planning, putting more control back in couples' hands while still delivering stunning floral designs.

Think beautiful wedding flowers are only for big budgets? Think again. While traditional florists often require $5,000-$10,000 minimums, Poppy's farm-direct model delivers premium blooms starting at just $1,750. Our transparent pricing shows exactly what you're getting—no hidden fees, no surprises. See real budget breakdowns from $1,750 to $5,000+ and discover how couples are saving thousands without sacrificing their floral vision.

After witnessing the frustrations of both florists and couples with traditional wedding flower processes, Poppy was born to revolutionize the industry. By leveraging technology, bulk purchasing power, and transparent pricing, we've created a seamless experience delivering luxury wedding flowers at accessible prices, with instant digital proposals and clear costs. Here's how we're changing wedding florals forever.

What is Ikebana flower arrangement? Explore this ancient Japanese art form & learn how to create minimalist, harmonious floral designs. Get started now!

Uncover the timeless appeal of 3 popular shapes of wedding bouquets. From elegant ovals to whimsical asymmetry, find your bridal floral inspiration.

Explore essential things to plan for a wedding & create a cozy, magical celebration that captures the holiday season's romance. Plan your dream wedding today!

Make your special day memorable with the right colors. Our guide shows how to choose a wedding color palette that sets the mood and complements the venue.

Want a regal and unique wedding? Add jewel-tone floral arrangements to your wedding decor and elevate the vibe with classic hues. Learn more & plan now!

Discover the perfect wedding bouquet size styles for your big day with our comprehensive chart and guide. Explore the options and find your dream bouquet!

Ready to redefine tradition? Check out 7 modern wedding bouquet styles that Poppy couples love. Read now to find the perfect inspiration for your floral dreams!

From muted tones to vibrant hues, discover the best greenery accents for your wedding bouquets. Read now to find the perfect foliage for your wedding.

Make your wedding flowers stand out with color palettes that embrace the season's charm. Find stunning options for spring, summer, fall, and winter.

Extend the joy of your wedding day by repurposing your flowers into meaningful keepsakes and chic decor. Get 10 creative ideas and tips.

Meet Amaranthus—the versatile bloom that’s about to be your wedding’s secret weapon. A perfect option for the modern couple, these florals bring serious architectural drama with a tropical twist. Amaranthus can be bleached, lime green, bright burgundy, or golden. Funky, colorful, bold, and totally unexpected.

In these designs, we combine the lightness of spring with autumn’s earthy vibes—think terracotta, sand, cream, and blush. Perfect for couples looking to keep it light yet seasonal. It’s all about that airy, chic vibe while still embracing fall’s beauty.

This fall, we’re putting a moody, edgy twist on the much-loved rainbow color palette. Imagine rich pinks, lavenders, and bold pops of citrus and hot pink. Moody yet vibrant designs are perfect for the couple that wants to stand out.

Who says weddings have to be formal? Let's throw a vibey, candle-lit, intimate dinner party instead. Think candlelit gatherings with your family and BFFs, channeling the feel of a backyard or taking place at your favorite restaurant.

Discover the best tips to save money on stunning wedding flowers. Explore budget-friendly ideas from floral experts for your dream day.

Planning a summer wedding? Find the most resilient flowers that can withstand the heat and look stunning all day long. Get expert recommendations.

From bouquets to backdrops, greenery is the wedding trend that's here to stay. Explore the reasons behind its popularity and get inspired.

With endless possibilities, greenery adds texture, depth, and a touch of wild elegance to any bouquet or centerpiece. Dive into a world of silvery eucalyptus, deep emerald ruscus, and the vibrant hues of fern and pennycress.

Like a timeless melody, earth tones serenade the senses with their understated elegance. Toffee roses and rust butterfly ranunculus dance alongside blush spray roses, weaving a tapestry of warmth and sophistication.

For summer wedding florals, we see florals embrace the warm, bright, lush vibes of the season. From the charm of citrus-infused palettes with yellow ranunculus and pink roses, to the serene elegance of greenery accents, such as eucalyptus and ruscus, there is a vibrancy that couples who get married during summer embrace.

Hiring a wedding florist ensures unforgettable flowers for your big day. Discover insider secrets & compelling reasons to trust a pro with your special moments.

Poppy's Summer Floral Trends Reports are designed for couples who are looking for wedding floral trends while planning their wedding flowers.

From defining your floral dreams to collaborating on final touches, learn how to pick your wedding florist who can bring your vision to life.

Roses or ranunculus? Classic or contemporary? Discover different types of floral design styles for wedding bouquets for your big day.

The Met Gala celebrated the museum’s Costume Institute exhibition entitled, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.” With its rich history of pushing boundaries and setting trends, this year’s gala did not disappoint. For the dress code this year, Garden of Time, attendees embraced the theme with a flourish of florals with a dash of dystopia.

Fall in love with these favorite spring wedding bouquets. Our top 5 picks feature stunning flowers and color palettes for your dream day.

Deciding between fresh and fake wedding flowers? Explore 4 reasons why fresh flowers outshine faux alternatives at weddings.

Skip the fuss, embrace the charm: simple rustic bouquets & arrangements for your big day. Let poppy flowers help you achieve your vision!

From classic roses to trendy peonies, learn how to choose the flowers for a wedding. Our guide offers inspiration and advice for every style and budget.

The tradition to wear something blue - a symbol of love - is now evolving into finding new ways to incorporate this beloved blue into weddings.

Vibrant peonies, cheerful tulips, and romantic blooms — Discover stunning spring wedding flower trends and budget-friendly ideas for an unforgettable day.

Looking for stress-free floral planning? Discover 10+ stunning types of flower arrangements for wedding & pro tips for a seamless experience.

Couples are leveraging their venue's features for stunning wedding floral designs.When it comes to wedding flower design, incorporating the architectural details of your venue can elevate your décor to new heights. Instead of bringing in unnecessary elements, consider how you can utilize existing features like mantels to your advantage.

The rainbow palette, a celebration of exuberance and diversity, has emerged as one of the big trends we’re seeing for spring among couples who want their flowers to express vibrant, joyful energy.

Spring wedding flowers are popping up in rainbow hues, light blues, and paired with gorgeous architecture. Three big trends are emerging this Spring: the rainbow palette, pops of light blue, and floral design meets architecture.

Brides getting married in winter or at Christmas have many seasonal winter wedding flower arrangements to choose from. Here’s the comprehensive list.

Get budget-savvy & SAVE UP TO 30%!! We break down costs, reveal expert tips & budget hacks for wow-worthy blooms without breaking the bank!

Choosing the right flowers for your wedding is a way to express the unique story and emotion of your special day. Here are the 5 most popular wedding flowers.

From the timeless elegance of roses to the unique charm of greenery, every flower carries its own story. Know more about these 11 types of wedding flowers.

The right floral arrangements can transform a wedding venue into a canvas of emotion and memory. Here are 18 unique floral ideas that can make a difference.

In 2023, we brought you the first-ever Poppy Wedding Trends report. We forecast five key trends; rust-colored flowers, monobloom bouquets, Vegas-inspired weddings, Italian countryside vibes, and raw and candid photography. This year, we’re excited to show you the five big trends that we believe will shape how couples choose to make their impact with flowers.

Find wedding centerpiece inspiration from Poppy's experts, 21 arrangements from classic roses to boho eucalyptus, modern minimalism, & unique floral styles.

Want to learn the real cost of wedding flowers? Here’s the prices for bridal bouquets, centerpieces, corsages, & other floral arrangements you might need.

Poppy's guide to must-have wedding flowers has all the details on statement-making blooms. Learn recommendations for ceremony, reception, and more.

Flowers set the tone, be it the ceremony's altar, a reception lounge, or a beach venue. Explore the 10 most gorgeous flower settings for weddings.

There is so much more to a beach wedding than bare feet, windblown hair, and embossed anchors on the menu card. In a completely fresh and innovative interpretation of the beach wedding, Ivy and Dan combined the simplicity of hand-done details and oceanfront views with the extravagance of a large Persian wedding.

There is so much more to a beach wedding than bare feet, windblown hair, and embossed anchors on the menu card. In a completely fresh and innovative interpretation of the beach wedding, Ivy and Dan combined the simplicity of hand-done details and oceanfront views with the extravagance of a large Persian wedding.

There is so much more to a beach wedding than bare feet, windblown hair, and embossed anchors on the menu card. In a completely fresh and innovative interpretation of the beach wedding, Ivy and Dan combined the simplicity of hand-done details and oceanfront views with the extravagance of a large Persian wedding.

Jane knows good design. She trained her eye through her first career as a graphic designer. That career would eventually set her on a path toward floral design. She’s sometimes in disbelief that the path led here – and that she gets to do something so special with a product that’s so beautiful for occasions that are so meaningful. In short, she calls it an honor to do this work for her clients.

Hanna didn’t set out to create a side hustle with floral design. It happened pretty organically. She started an Instagram account in 2020 to showcase her designs, then she started taking orders. Then, one-off arrangements for special occasions became larger orders for parties, baby showers, and, eventually, even weddings. Hanna had to admit it: she really had something going.

Marian is a retired special education and English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher. She spent the first 20 years of her career in special education, then pivoted to working with international students for 15 years. She wasn’t new to floral design when she started, but she didn’t call herself an expert. Marian has now serviced more than 50 Poppy weddings and she has quickly become one of the market’s most experienced freelance designers. Poppy has been an on-ramp for Marian into a new hobby and job, and we are so lucky to have her!

At Poppy, we believe that your wedding day should be unforgettable, and that's why we're dedicated to providing you with the most beautiful and meaningful floral arrangements. But we also know that it's important to our customers that the products they choose come from ethical sources and support causes that matter.

Erin Kelleher, an Austin, Texas-based product manager, is an avid traveler. She wanted her late October 2021 wedding to be a destination for her Northern California family and fiance’s family from upstate New York. Choices narrowed by COVID-era travel restrictions, the couple chose Carmel. The central coast of California is known for its Spanish-influenced architecture. Erin’s ceremony was at the iconic Carmel Mission, and the reception was at The Beach & Tennis Club at Pebble Beach.

The natural first step in planning your wedding flowers is looking at inspiration pics. You might scroll Instagram and bookmark images you love, or create a Pinterest board to collect your favorites. You’re looking at colors, styles, stems, shapes and vibes that speak to you. You’re a diligent couple that’s done the homework; you’re prepared with pics and links to show your wedding specialist during your consultation. So, you’re crestfallen when you learn that the floral designer won’t be able to create the bouquet of your dreams. It turns out the gorgeous, rusty-pink rose you’ve been saving over and over in photos is…fake?

When you review your wedding budget, you’ll make peace with some expenses simply being expensive. But when you’ve invested hundreds or thousands of dollars in your wedding flowers, it can be very hard to stomach the thought of simply leaving them behind. The flowers are a living, beautiful testament to the months of planning you put into executing a theme for an unforgettable event. You can create a plan for your flowers when you’re checking other items off your wedding to-do list. Not every option is time- or labor-intensive. And happily, you’ll find peace of mind in getting the most value and pleasure out of your arrangements.

Let’s start looking at floral design for what it is: expert work that requires dedication and a clear path. In our latest blog, Poppy CEO, Cameron walks us through different pathways a florist can take to get into the business, and how Poppy is the first company to create clear paths into the industry. Helping creatives find job opportunities isn’t just about empowering them to do what they love. It’s also part of Poppy’s business model.

We’re breaking a lot of wedding traditions these days. For instance, brides don’t all wear white anymore. There aren’t two little people on top of wedding cakes (OK, we haven’t been doing that for a long time!). And when was the last time you saw a groom pull off a garter and toss it to a throng of bachelors? (Good riddance to that one, honestly.) One tradition that’s stuck around for a really long time – centuries – is carrying flowers on the wedding day. Flowers can symbolize good fortune, fresh beginnings, and even fertility. What’s more, they add recognition to the members of your wedding party and extra romance to the spot where you exchange vows. 

Planning your wedding flowers? Here’s what you need to consider. How many flowers does it really take to create your vision for your wedding day? Where do they go? What kind of arrangements do you need? And how do you allocate your budget to decorate the ceremony and reception sites?

Yes, wedding flowers are expensive, and you’re right to ask why. And, yes, Poppy’s flowers are as gorgeous in person as they are in our photos. Like anything lovely that looks effortless, there’s a lot of work that has gone into making Poppy’s flowers available to you. I think you’ll be more confident trusting Poppy with your florals if you know the story behind why I started this company. For what it’s worth, my knowledge of the floral industry saved me nearly $18,000 on my own wedding flowers. And after that happened, I realized I could put that knowledge to work for other people planning their weddings.

Shopping around for wedding flowers can be overwhelming. We want to make sure booking your wedding flowers and staying within budget is stress-free. Here are the top 5 questions we hear from couples when they are researching to book their wedding florist. We hope these answers help guide you through your wedding planning process.

Through our Poppy Workshops, we work with big teams, small organizations, and groups of friends to create virtual floral design classes. In Poppy workshops, one of our Poppy floral designers leads a team through an hour-long floral design workshop. Our workshops offer a calming mental health break and a restorative hour spent making something of beauty with one’s hands.

At Poppy, we build the wedding flowers of your dreams designed to your budget. These are some of the most important flowers you’ve bought in your life, we want to make the process easy for you! Your journey begins with Poppy's Wedding Style Quiz. 

Introducing the Ukraine Kit, a profusion of yellow and blue flowers in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, and sunflowers, a symbol of the Ukrainian people. 

Most of the flowers sold in the US are grown by women. But there are almost no women at the top of the economic pyramid in the floral industry. Poppy is flipping the script by empowering women at every level of the floral supply chain, from seed to table.

We caught up with lifestyle influencer Ella Rose McFadin to learn more about her inspiration for this kit, her love for floral design, and how she stays connected to her roots.

Poppy commemorates Juneteenth as it is now a national holiday in 2021.

This Memorial Day, Poppy is honored to partner with Memorial Day Flowers, an organization that coalesces businesses from all over the world to commemorate fallen soldiers.

Mackenzie Miller and Jake Ryon are getting married at their October wedding this fall.

Here's what we've learned about how to throw a micro-wedding:

Now, more than ever, we need a little extra beauty and joy in our lives. Our Poppy At Home kit is such a great way to destress, express your creativity, and make something beautiful.

Kyle and Jackson didn’t have the wedding they initially planned with their micro-ceremony last September. But now, with the world opening back up, the pair wanted to fully celebrate the way they originally intended to — with all of the people they couldn’t have at their micro-wedding.

We sourced Lauren’s flowers from a sustainable, local farm in the North Bethesda area. The flowers themselves were beautiful and bright, and they echoed a joyous sentiment, as Lauren and Matt picked those colors to embrace happiness and positivity on their special day, despite all the chaos of the year behind them.

One thing we’ve learned at Poppy in the craziness of the 2020 pandemic: Love always wins. People are still getting married, even though their wedding looks a little bit different and a lot more intimate than the ones before it, pre-pandemic.

Finding your wedding flowers on the internet might seem confusing. Where do the flowers come from, anyway? And how do they end up at your venue?

Since we founded Poppy in 2019, empowering women from seed to ceremony has been central to our mission. With your help, we’re proud to report that we’re making good on that promise.

Poppy is honored to have had the opportunity to support The Wild Mother's #SendFlowerstoGreenwood initiative this past weekend in remembrance of 1921 Greenwood Massacre in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Kenzie Butera, launched her app, Maro, and got married on the same day. No big deal... just another day in the life of our busy entrepreneurial bride.

With the pandemic affecting so much of their story already, Mackenzie has one dream for her wedding: for Dr. Anthony Fauci to officiate!

This past October, we worked with Anuja and Rob on their modern Indian microwedding in Georgetown. They originally planned for a wedding in May 2021, but realized that with the pandemic, there’s no time like the present.

Poppy was rooted in a dream, but has since stemmed into so much more. Read more about the way Poppy developed below.

"I’m a political operative who started my career on Capitol Hill and then began moving around the country to work on Democratic campaigns. I find myself back in Washington DC between election cycles, where I cox for a women’s crew team and participate in a competitive karaoke league."

By now, you’ve probably read a few end-of-year recaps. Let this one be a missive from the land of beauty.

Sparks didn’t immediately fly when Amita, a psychotherapist, and Nitin, a serial entrepreneur, swiped right on Bumble... Read how we turned their New York City apartment into a lush, indoor garden for their micro-wedding.

With very little motivation to leave the house on a cold January evening in 2017, Brittany almost cancelled her plans to go out. In a “Sliding Doors” moment, she rallied and ended up spending the evening at Drafting Table, where she met her husband Shawn playing Connect Four.

Meet Nicole Mehta, founder of lifestyle blog “The Perfect Ensemble”. She’s consistently our latest inspo for all things fashion, travel, and wellness, while also keeping it real about the struggles of friendship, dating, and being true to yourself.

When you think of Mother’s Day, chances are you might think of flowers. It’s a time-honored tradition to treat Mom to a beautiful bouquet of flowers... But what about the mothers behind the bouquets?

Meet our favorite sister duo, Danielle & Gabby Prescod. Taking inspiration from their favorite waltzes in The Nutcracker, they designed two gorgeous holiday kits — The Danielle Kit and The Gabby Kit.

Despite all the uncertainty in the planning process, Becca and John still had the beautiful wedding that they’d dreamed of. “Poppy made my vision come true, even though things felt so up in the air,” said Becca. “I was worried it wasn’t even going to happen. So for it to exceed my expectations was incredible.”

Poppy's first micro-wedding couple.

This past August, Jay, our Director of Engineering, and his better half, Claire, had an intimate micro-wedding at the Immaculate Conception Church in Washington, DC, followed by a small reception at the Arts Club of Washington.

By developing deep, mutually beneficial relationships with key wholesalers, and sourcing directly from farms, we're able to get the best pricing in the market, and we pass those savings on to our customers.

‍With weddings trending smaller and more casual, detailed and personal florals have become a decor staple. We have all the details on 2021 Wedding Trends here.

We were honored to work with several South Asian brides last summer, as they planned their weddings through the coronavirus pandemic. Paying homage to tradition, each couple brought their own unique aesthetic and style to their wedding.

Very little slips past Kyle, but still Jackson managed to surprise her with his proposal. With their dog, Daisy, in tow, Jackson proposed at the Japanese Gardens in the National Arboretum in August 2019.

Modern wedding planning has been rewired – with endless tools to plan your dream day online. You can use virtual reality to tour your venue, software to visualize your floorplan, and a dozen apps to manage your to-do list. But, somehow, you can’t even find the actual price of wedding flowers online.We think it’s time for florals to catch up. Enter: Poppy.