Scentiment Flowers

13/10/2026

Why do wedding flowers cost what they do?

I wish there was an easy answer to this question (and NO, it’s not a ‘wedding tax’).

To put it in simple terms, you aren’t just buying flower stems - if you were it would be easier to just raid your family’s gardens right?

What you are actually paying for is:

* hours of research, design, quoting, admin/emails/phone calls … and that’s before we’ve even touched a single flower!
* then there’s ordering, liaising with growers & wholesalers, and flexing when nature (or transport/war/disease) doesn’t cooperate and we have to urgently find substitutes for flowers we can’t get
* then there’s flower pick-ups, unboxing, checking off orders, stripping, prepping, conditioning, refrigeration, prepping vases, styling items & sundries
* and then we get to the good bit - the actual ‘playing with flowers’!
* but wait there’s more! We deliver, coach, prep on-site, style tables, re-locate flowers from one location to another … and there’s LOTS of lugging buckets, boxes, ladders and structures back & forth … all so you can relax and actually enjoy your special day
* and then … we return to bump-out, clean vases & buckets, dispose of waste (and sometimes arrange donation of unwanted flowers)
* plus all the unseen boring bits like staffing, arranging insurance, car servicing, marketing (insta is fun until you call it ‘marketing!’), updating websites, business planning, ordering/re-stocking … argh i could go on …

And there’s no do-over when it comes to a wedding - everything has to be 1000% perfect on the day because as a professional vendor, we never want to disappoint a client on the biggest day of their life

So when you attend a wedding, or better yet, when you plan your own, please think about all the love, passion, dedication and HOURS of work that goes into delivering the perfect wedding day floral display (and maybe try to understand the value of the investment and not just the cost!)

07/10/2026

On your wedding day, I would rather surprise you in the best possible way, with incredible service, an awesome attitude, exceptional attention-to-detail … and of course the most stunning floral display that will live on in your photos and memories 🌸

01/10/2026

Let’s talk about ... re-purposing flowers.

You might have heard it’s a great way to save $. You might also have been told it’s not possible. Both are correct ... so let’s talk about why.

If your ceremony & reception are both at the same venue; if the style of arrangement you have chosen is suitable to be re-purposed in a second location; if we have easy access between both locations; and if we have the time to move your flowers to a second location (without having to tiptoe through your guests and pre-reception), then absolutely - let’s do it!

If your ceremony and reception are at different locations; it is still do-able, but we will need to allow for additional floral staff to get this done in a timely fashion.

If locations are different; or access is limited/restricted; or your flowers have been sitting in direct sun for hours; or the style of arrangement isn’t suited to your reception location; if there isn’t enough time; or you don’t want us to be seen moving flowers through your guests, then we will need to discuss additional flowers for your reception.

And there’s one other super important factor at play - you should never expect the venue staff to move your flowers from ceremony to reception. Why? Because they won’t take responsibility for broken stems (and replacing them with fresh new ones). They also don’t have the experience to adjust your arrangement to suit the new location, for example from a front-facing arbour arrangement to a table-top arrangement requiring height.

This is something you should discuss with your florist before you lock them in. Your ceremony design needs to be adaptable to a second location (think about arbour arrangements, floor arches, plinth & pedestal arrangements). Your florist should also be prepared to stay through your ceremony to re-purpose your flowers, and many don’t offer this service.

So if you are keen to re-purpose and save some $ (and invest those savings into more flowers!) then please give us a shout. We will always assist you to design your wedding flowers wisely!

30/09/2026

Are you my perfect client? You don’t have to know anything about flowers … just that you love them! Simply choose one of our wedding package options, send us a few details about your special day and we’ll make it super easy to lock in your wedding florals. Taking bookings for 2027/28 right now!

29/09/2026

Hey there! Now that my brand new website is LIVE, I thought it might be a good time to introduce myself for those of you who are new around here! My name is Nardine and I have been ‘playing with flowers’ for more than 13 years now, living and loving my life in the gorgeous south west of WA.
Ask anyone and they will tell you how much of a ‘behind the scenes’ kind of gal I am, and that it absolutely kills me to put my face out here … but I appreciate you want to know who it is you will be working with so here goes (argh!)
I love colour … art … design … travelling the world … and of course, flowers. I don’t drink coffee or w**e (weirdo I know), so the only thing that gets me through a busy day of flowering is chocolate (I’m pretty easy to bribe with a Snickers!)
My idea of the perfect day is pouring through your Instagram ideas, Pinterest boards and inspo pics, and then bringing it all together into a proposal that is so gorgeous, so inspiring and so memorable … you literally can’t say no!
And then of course the big day itself … I can’t wait to get to your wedding venue and bring your floral dreams to life, from the very first bucket of flower stems, to the final styling touches on your tables … I am exclusively yours for the entire day (no rushing away to another event for me!)
Am I the floral fairy godmother you have been looking for? Book me for your 2027/28 wedding date now (before I’m snapped up by another lovely couple!) link in bio.

24/09/2026

After 13 years of event florals here in the south west, it was time for a brand refresh! To reflect where my biz is at now, for couples to see real life examples of my work, and to make it super simple to book me to style your own wedding flowers!

Check out my new pricing packages, and the easy-to-navigate booking process. Link in bio.

And let me know what you think!

23/09/2026

Details … when booking your wedding florist, you should look for someone who has a wealth of wedding experience, in the region you are getting married, and with an eye for the finer details.

Do you want to maximise your budget? Then you want someone who can advise how and where we can re-purpose your ceremony florals at the pre-reception &/or reception.

Would you like more than just flowers on your tables? Perhaps fruit, candles, additional table styling? Then you need someone with a background in design … who can visualise the finished product when you might be struggling yourself. And who has an impressive repertoire of styling items (or contacts who do) to back-up your floral design.

Yes, re-purposing might require a few tweaks to make it perfect in its second location and we may need a few additional stems to replace anything that gets broken. And additional styling does require additional time on-site at your venue. But this is why I ALWAYS recommend that your florist stays through your ceremony to style your tables and move your flowers – you should never rely on the event staff or even a friend to do this – it’s most definitely a job for your professional florist.

So if your flower quote includes delivery and set-up only, but not staying on-site to complete these additional tasks that really do enhance your wedding styling, then do yourself a favour – move on and look for someone who does!

22/09/2026

Something new is coming this week!

16/09/2026

14/09/2026

Things you will never hear me say as your wedding florist … and why!