Welcome to our world filled with the dreamiest blooms.

Hi! I’m Sam! The founder and lead designer of Moonflower Design Co. We only create dreamy designs here. Welcome to our world where abundance is the standard and luxe is on tap.

You’ve probably never planned a wedding before and you have no idea where to start when it comes to wedding flowers. You wish an expert would guide you and take care of ALL the little details. That’s where we step in!

Moonflower glossary

You are ready to start inquiring with wedding floral designers but you don’t know anything about flowers. Don’t stress! That’s why you’re hiring an expert.

We’ve created a resource for you to reference during these conversations. This wedding floral glossary will help you with names and visuals of wedding floral designs as well as styling items like candles.

Personal flowers refer to anything that are worn or carried on your person. This could mean bouquets, boutonnieres, wrist corsages, petal baskets, pocket squares and others. Usually these are reserved for the couple, wedding party, and other VIPs.

Personal flowers

  • Bouquet

    A collection of artfully designed blooms intended to be held in the hand. Available in various sizes and styles.

  • Pocket square

    A floral pocket square designed with delicate blooms that nestles into a suit jacket pocket perfectly.

  • Boutonniere

    A dainty bundle of flowers intended to be pinned onto the lapel of a jacket. Pinned corsages are virtually the same.

  • Floral crown or collar

    A halo of greens and blooms designed with adjustable ribbon. It can be worn as a crown or as a collar for your 4-legged friend.

  • Wrist corsage

    A delicate wearable designed with dainty florals and built on an adjustable cuff bracelet.

  • Silk ribbon

    We love finishing our bouquets with trailing hand-dyed silk in a coordinating or contrasting colors. It’s the perfect luxurious touch!

You want the dreamiest ceremony flowers to create the perfect backdrop to marry the love of your life. Here’s some designs that are frequently requested but this is just the beginning. All of our designs are custom and the sky is truly the limit.

Ceremony flowers

  • Freestanding arbor

    Freestanding pillars that are fully covered in flowers and foliages.

  • Plinths

    Open stands that can be various heights and materials. They can be customized with lush, full florals or designed more minimally.

  • Chuppah or Mandap

    A 4-post structure, typically adorned with draped fabric if using as a chuppah. Lush florals can be designed on these in many styles.

  • Arch or arbor

    These can come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. Opt for full coverage with abundant florals or partial coverage with an asymmetrical design.

  • Pillars

    Utilize a pair of pillars for the ceremony backdrop or beginning of the aisle. Or use several grouped together for a modular, multi-dimensional ceremony design.

  • Grounded arch

    A semi-circle of lush ground arrangements that provide an understated ceremony backdrop. These are great for repurposing.

  • Aisle meadow

    Ground arrangements to line the aisle and make it feel like a magical overgrown walkway. These are great for repurposing.

  • Aisle entrance

    A pair of ground arrangements that are placed behind the last row of chairs. These could also be placed on pedestals. These are great for repurposing.

The reception space is where you get to really create a cohesive, elevated aesthetic with flowers and other styling elements. We’ve put together some terms you might want to know for the reception design.

Reception flowers

  • Compote

    A footed bowl overflowing with fresh blooms that is typically used as a centerpiece. There are a wide range of styles available to match your aesthetic.

  • Elevated centerpiece

    Tall centerpieces that add height and drama to the reception space. There are a variety of ways to design these for both round and rectangular tables.

  • Floral runner

    A floral “runner” runs the length of the table with abundant blooms. A decadent design perfect for a head or king’s table.

  • Cascading runner

    A luxurious table runner that cascades dramatically off the table. These can be used in a variety of ways, such as the end of a long table or off the front of the sweetheart table.

  • Hanging installation

    Add drama and wow your guests with a hanging installation in your reception space. There’s a million ways to approach this depending on the venue features.

  • Bud vases

    Petite vases with delicate flowers in them. We prefer to design them with one flower variety in each for a cleaner aesthetic.

  • Cake nest

    A collection of blooms that surrounds the wedding cake. It could fully encompass the cake or be a partial design.

  • Cake flowers

    Artfully designed fresh flowers on the wedding cake.

  • Fireplace mantel

    A statement design on a fireplace mantel whether its in the ceremony or reception space.

Styling elements

Candles and other styling elements are the perfect complement to your wedding flowers.

  • Pillar candles

    Wide candles displayed in glass hurricanes. Available in a variety of colors and textures.

  • Taper candles

    Tall, skinny candles displayed in holders and covered with a glass chimney for safety. Candles and holders come in a variety of colors and styles.

  • Votives

    Petite candle holders with glowing tea lights inside. Available in a variety of styles.

  • Flat lay blooms

    Loose stems provided to your photographer for the detail shots.

  • Fruit and veg

    We can style fresh fruit and vegetables that align with your color palette for a unique twist on your table design.