Flowers at a wedding may seem like a simple no brainer; they go on the tables and into the hands of the bridal party – I mean, what else will the bride throw at the end of the night? But in reality, decorating a venue with flowers takes strategy and creative vision because as Rory Weinberg, owner of Poppies Flower Design reminds us; “Flowers can totally transform a space.”
I had the absolute pleasure of talking to Rory and learning more about her business Poppies, out of West Newbury, MA. She is a New England native from Hancock, New Hampshire and for her; flower design is a passion.

How did you get into flower design – was it always a passion – what do you love?
Rory credits the start of her passion to her friends and family loving the outdoors and

What sets you apart from other flower design shops?
There are a multitude of things that makes Poppies Flower Design so special, one of which

Do you have any tips or tricks for the Do-It-Yourself-er’s out there?
1. Try to create balance when arranging a bouquet and whatever you do, don’t try and force a flower. Rory explains that sometimes it’s easy to get fixated on getting a specific flower into an arrangement, even if it doesn’t fit or fall the right way. She said it’s important to know that when a flower doesn’t fit, it’s probably not right.
2. Take care of your flowers. Prep them well and hydrate them with fresh water. Be sure to always cut the stem at an angle. Rory says that flower food can sometimes also be useful.
3. Don’t limit yourself! Use unexpected ingredients! One of Rory’s favorite things to add to arrangements is fruit, particularly a branch of barely ripe blueberries. (A testament to Maine! I knew I liked this lady.) She also loves to source local flowers as much as possible so she suggests trying to use seasonal flowers or a branch with budding blooms, just to change things up.
4. Forget the rules! If you think something looks good, then go with it. It’s a reflection of your style and your taste.
Photography Credit: Truck Photo Of Rory, Flowers in Champagne Bucket & Flower Arrangement in Silver Bowl Shot by Meg Manion Photography. Bridal Boquet Shot By KM Smith Photography.