Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate gala, or intimate celebration, flowers play a huge role in setting the tone and atmosphere. But with so many misconceptions floating around, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed or misinformed. Today we’re here to set the record straight and bust the top 7 myths we hear most often about event flowers.
1. Myth: Flowers Are Just a “Pretty Extra”
Truth: Floral design is more than just decoration, it’s storytelling. Flowers set the mood, define your colour palette, and elevate the entire guest experience. From the first impression at the entrance to the final detail on your tablescape, flowers help create an unforgettable atmosphere that positions your brand or event as elegant, luxurious, and memorable.
2. Myth: You Can Only Use Roses and Hydrangeas
Truth: While popular flowers have their place, floral design today embraces seasonality, texture, and unexpected blooms. Think garden ranunculus, smoke bush, sweet pea, anthurium, or even foraged branches. At May Flowers, we curate designs that feel fresh, artistic, and completely unique to your event.
3. Myth: DIY Flowers Are Just as Good (and Cheaper)
Truth: Pinterest makes it look easy, but the behind-the-scenes work like sourcing, ordering, processing, designing, and installing, takes time, skill, and tools. Professionals know how to source quality product, handle large-scale installations, and troubleshoot on the fly (think: broken arch, heat waves, missing deliveries). What you save in dollars, you often pay for in stress.
4. Myth: Florists Just Show Up Day-Of
Truth: Designing event flowers is a multi-day process. We start with sourcing, conditioning, and pre-arranging days in advance. On the event day, we’re loading vans, installing large structures, and working under time pressure. After the event, there's teardown and cleanup too. What you see is just the tip of the iceberg.
5. Myth: Flowers Don’t Last Long Enough to Be Worth It
Truth: While flowers are temporary, their impact is lasting. The memories, the photos, the atmosphere all live on. Plus, our team can select hardy blooms suited for your venue and conditions.
6. Myth: You Need to Spend a Fortune for Flowers to Look Good
Truth: A strong design doesn’t require a massive budget. It’s about thoughtful choices, working within your means, and trusting your florist’s expertise. At May Flowers, we offer à la carte services, full-service design, and options to scale up or down depending on your priorities.
7. Myth: You Have to Know Exactly What You Want Before Reaching Out
Truth: Not at all! In fact, most clients come to us with just a vibe, a colour palette, or a Pinterest board. It’s our job to help translate your ideas into a cohesive floral plan. Whether you know the difference between peonies and poppies or not, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Final Thoughts
Event flowers are more than just centerpieces for the table, they're part of the experience. By debunking these myths, we hope you feel empowered to dream big and collaborate with your floral designer to bring your vision to life.
Ready to talk flowers? Get in touch with our team or browse our event services to get started.
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