Browse answers about wedding, sympathy, and corporate floral design from LMS Floral Designs.

Weddings floral questions

How far in advance should I start planning my wedding flowers?

LMS Floral Designs generally recommends booking a wedding florist 6–12 months before the wedding date. Starting in that window allows time to develop a custom design, source specific blooms, and refine the proposal; popular spring and fall dates may need earlier attention. If you would like to talk through your date, use our wedding inquiry form.

How should I think about a wedding floral budget?

Every celebration is different. An industry guideline is 10–15% of the total wedding budget for floral design, with more possible when lush installations or flower-heavy tables are a priority. A designer can help focus your investment on high-impact moments such as the bridal bouquet, ceremony installation, or head or sweetheart table.

What should I bring to a wedding floral consultation?

Bring your venue details, color palette, a few inspiration photos, dress or attire details, and an estimated guest count. They do not all have to be finalized; these details simply help the designer understand the setting and your vision. You can share those details through our contact form.

What information should I include in my initial wedding inquiry?

Include your wedding date, venue, city or area, estimated guest count, the floral pieces you anticipate needing, and any style or color inspiration. This gives the design team a useful starting point for your conversation.

Can you work with seasonal flowers and a specific color palette?

Yes. Share the palette, mood, and seasonal preferences you have in mind. The design team can use those choices to shape the look and talk through flowers that can be sourced for your celebration.

What wedding floral pieces and setup can you design?

Wedding work can include bridal and bridesmaid bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages, ceremony arches and aisle florals, reception centerpieces, head-table or sweetheart-table florals, welcome-table arrangements, cocktail-hour and cake flowers, and statement installations.

Will I receive a proposal after a wedding consultation?

Every wedding begins with a consultation to understand your vision, venue, and style. From there, the team creates a custom floral proposal tailored to your celebration. To begin that conversation, start a wedding inquiry.

Can I share inspiration photos for my wedding flowers?

Absolutely. Inspiration photos help communicate the aesthetic you love. The team uses them as creative direction and designs something uniquely suited to your celebration rather than copying a photo.

Sympathy floral questions

How soon should I contact you for sympathy flowers?

Contact the studio as soon as you know the service date and any venue deadline. Include the desired date or time, destination, and any timing information from the funeral home so the team can review the request and confirm what can be accommodated. You can contact the studio online.

What types of sympathy arrangements do you offer?

Options include sympathy arrangements, standing sprays, funeral-service flowers, celebration-of-life florals, casket flowers, memorial florals, and plants or other appropriate remembrance options.

What is the difference between a standing spray and a sympathy arrangement?

A standing spray is a larger design displayed on an easel, typically at a funeral home or church. A sympathy arrangement is usually designed for a table or floor and may be sent to a funeral home, service, or the family’s home.

Can sympathy flowers go to a funeral home, church, or family residence?

Yes. Tell us where the flowers need to go and provide the service details. Standing sprays are commonly sent to a funeral home or church, while arrangements can be sent to a funeral home or the family’s residence. The studio coordinates directly with funeral homes and service venues when details are provided.

What if I do not know what type of sympathy flowers to order?

You do not need to know flower names or floral terminology. Share your relationship to the person or family, where the flowers should go, and the feeling you want to express—peaceful, elegant, bright, or classic—and the designers can guide you. If you would like guidance, use our sympathy inquiry form.

Can I share a card message or personal details to guide the design?

Yes. Include a message, favorite color or flower, or a detail that reflects the person being remembered in your inquiry. Those personal notes can help shape a meaningful tribute and celebration-of-life design.

Can you coordinate with a funeral director?

Yes. Include the funeral home or service venue, the service date, and the funeral director’s contact or delivery instructions. The studio can coordinate with the venue using the information you provide.

Can I call to discuss a sympathy request?

For a personal conversation about your request, call 832-818-5411.

Corporate floral questions

Do you design one-off corporate events and recurring office florals?

Both one-off event and recurring office floral inquiries are welcome. Share the scope, location, timing, and service preference so the team can review the request and confirm whether it is a fit; submitting an inquiry does not guarantee availability. Start with a corporate floral inquiry.

Can corporate florals reflect our brand colors?

Yes. Brand colors, the office interior, and the impression you want to create are useful creative direction. The team can design polished florals that complement your brand identity for an office or event.

What office details should I share for a corporate floral inquiry?

Share your company, the space to be styled—such as a reception desk, lobby, or executive office—the atmosphere you want, your brand colors or identity, and whether you are exploring a one-time or recurring service.

What details do you need for a corporate event proposal?

Include the event type, date, venue or location, approximate scale, and the floral moments you are considering. Conferences, galas, grand openings, company celebrations, and client dinners can all have different design needs. You can provide those details in our corporate inquiry form.

Can you discuss delivery and setup for a corporate event?

Yes. Include access information, the preferred delivery or setup window, the event location, and any setup or removal needs. The team can discuss the delivery and setup scope as part of the proposal conversation.

How does a corporate floral proposal come together?

The team reviews your company or event details, design direction, location, timing, and service preference, then develops a proposal around the request. Clear information about the space and goals helps make that proposal more useful. To begin, send a corporate inquiry.

Can you create florals for client gifts and company celebrations?

Yes. Corporate offerings include client gifts, company celebrations, employee recognition, reception and office florals, conferences, grand openings, and other professional events.

Are recurring office arrangements weekly or bi-weekly?

Weekly or bi-weekly floral refreshes are recurring service options described for reception desks, lobbies, and executive offices. Share your preferred rhythm and space so the team can discuss whether that service fits your needs.

Still have a question?

Contact LMS Floral Designs or call 832-818-5411.