When it comes to styling your wedding, you might hear about “mood boards” and “concept boards.” These tools help turn ideas into something tangible, but why do we rely on them? Let us walk you through the process and why it’s so important, especially when you’re browsing through the services of a Melbourne wedding florist like us.
What Sets Us Apart as a Wedding Florist
We’re not just florists who drop off a bouquet and go. Our process is all about collaboration and understanding. From the start, we take the time to do a site visit to get a feel for your venue. We have an in-depth chat to hear all your ideas about how you envision your day. This isn’t just about flowers—it’s about your whole wedding vibe, and how flowers can enhance that.
We work closely with flower growers, so we know exactly what’s in season and which blooms work with your style and chosen venue. And, to take the guesswork out of everything, we create site renders. See gallery below to what we created for one of our weddings at Barunah Plain Homestead. These are visual representations that help you picture the setup in your actual venue. Think of it as a sneak peek before the big day, ensuring you’re confident with how everything will look. Check out how we designed and styled a romantic set-up at Ceres Homestead, Learmonth.
Mood Board vs Concept Board: What’s the Difference?
You might be wondering how a mood board is different from a concept board. While they work together, they serve different purposes in the design process.
- Mood Board: This is all about the feeling and the vibe you want for your wedding day. It’s a collection of images, textures, colours, and even words that represent the overall aesthetic. Think of it as the foundation—a way to capture the mood or emotion you want your guests to experience when they walk into your wedding. Click here to view a mood board for a wedding at Abbotsford Convent.
- Concept Board: Once the mood board is refined, we take it a step further by developing a concept board. This is more detailed and specific. It includes flowers, arrangements, and design elements tailored to your venue and vision. The concept board takes the abstract ideas from the mood board and turns them into something actionable. It’s where we really start to see how the flowers will come to life. Click here to view a concept board for a wedding at Campbell Point House.
Our Wedding Florist Services: What Sets Us Apart
At Estúdyo, we’re a passionate team of wedding florists dedicated to design and styling. We guide you through the entire creative process to ensure your floral vision comes to life:
- Refining the Mood Board: We take your initial ideas and elevate them, aligning them with the vibe of your wedding day.
- Developing the Concept Board: Here, we dive into the details, considering factors like your venue layout, in-season florals, and the overall aesthetic.
- Sourcing from Local Suppliers: We work with local flower growers and vendors to source the freshest flowers and curated décor items for your wedding day. We’re always researching and connecting with top-notch suppliers to guarantee the best quality. Click here to view our list of recommended vendors.
- Setting Up: We handle the setup, making sure everything is perfect and styled according to the vision we’ve created together.
Creating mood and concept boards is a key part of making your wedding feel unique and personal. It helps us, as florists, turn your ideas into reality, and ensures that every flower arrangement fits into the bigger picture of your day.
What We Don’t Do
As wedding florists with a flair for styling, we excel at designing stunning floral arrangements and setting the mood for your wedding. However, full wedding planning isn’t our focus. We prefer to concentrate on what we do best—floristry. We work closely with you, your venue coordinator, and/or your wedding planner to ensure everything comes together perfectly. Your planner will handle the logistics, allowing you to relax and enjoy your special day.
Wedding Planner vs. Wedding Stylist
| Task | Wedding Planner | Wedding Stylist |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline Creation | Develops and manages the wedding timeline | Not typically involved |
| Budget Management | Oversees and manages the wedding budget | Not typically involved |
| Vendor Coordination | Sources, books, and communicates with all vendors | Collaborates with vendors specific to décor and flowers |
| Logistics & Day-of Coordination | Manages the flow of the wedding day, ensuring everything runs smoothly | Ensures floral and décor setups are executed as planned |
| Design & Décor | May provide input, but typically not the main focus | Specialises in designing and styling the floral and décor elements |
| Floral Arrangements | Not typically involved | Designs and arranges all floral elements |
| Venue Styling | Not typically involved | Styles the venue to match the wedding theme and vision |
| Problem-Solving | Handles any issues that arise during planning and on the day | Focuses on ensuring the aesthetic elements are perfect |
If you are looking for a planner for your wedding day, here is a list of wedding planners we’ve connected with:
- White Top – Premium Event Professionals who offers top-tier event planning and coordination services, delivering exceptional quality and seamless execution for high-end events.
- Alexander Ross – Full Wedding Planning to On the Day Coordination. Alexander is the founder of Theodore Magazine, a luxury publication dedicated to weddings and high-end events. It features exquisite inspirations, trends, and expert advice, showcasing the finest in celebration design and style.
- Darcy Allen of Every Last Detail – Full Wedding Planning to On the Day Coordination. Darcy leads the Easy Weddings Client Directory, an online platform that simplifies wedding planning by offering a comprehensive directory of vendors, planning tools, and inspiration.
Ultimately, our goal is to make your wedding beautiful and unforgettable. By concentrating on our expertise in floral design and styling and collaborating closely with your planning team, we ensure that every detail aligns seamlessly with your vision. With us handling the flowers and décor and your planner managing everything else, you can truly relax and savour every moment of your special day.
We hope those tips help! Leave a review below or a thumbs up if you found this useful. If you are looking for seasonal florals for your wedding day, enquire with us and let’s create something beautiful together.
