A la Carte Wedding & Event Flowers

About A la Carte Flowers

A la carte flowers are a highly flexible and budget friendly approach to wedding and event flowers.

Learn more about who they are best suited to, what kinds of designs are available, how the process works and how to place an order.

  • A la carte wedding flowers are ideal for couples who are planning a small ceremony, want the flexibility of buying only the designs really want without additional service and support, and are prepared to take care of their own on-site set up.

    Because there is no minimum order, you are free to purchase as little as one item, or as many as you like; however, you will be responsible for all on site installation.

    The items listed in our menu are all of the items we offer for a la carte weddings. If you prefer more customization, or if you would like help deciding which designs suit your needs, please choose our Full Service Wedding & Event Flowers option.

    A la carte wedding flowers are not generally the best choice for those who have very strong ideas about flower varieties, or other specific details; nor are they ideal for very large ceremonies, which can involve a great deal of installation time.

  • If you would like to order a la carte wedding flowers from us, the first step is to contact us in order to request the date on which you require the flowers. Please include some information about the expected size of your order (ie, a wish-list of items, and/or the number of guests anticipated works well).

    We will respond (usually within 24 hours) with confirmation that the date works for us, as well as a link & password for our menu of available items, and an aesthetics & details questionnaire. Be sure to save this email! In addition to the password required to shop for your flowers, itt will include your deadline for placing your order. Fulfilment of orders placed after your deadline cannot be guaranteed!

    You will immediately receive a receipt for your order, and we will get back in touch to check in with you a couple of weeks before the date of your event.

  • You can see a listing of the designs available, as well as photos, for a la carte orders on this page.

    If you are seeking designs that do not appear on this page, contact us through the Full Service Wedding & Events page, where you can access a higher level of communication and customization.

  • Yes, we are happy to deliver your a la carte flowers! In fact, for large orders, we highly recommend it!

    You have the option to either have us deliver your flowers, or schedule a time to pick them up at our farm in Bonny Doon.

    For very small orders, pick-up is usually more cost effective*; however, with larger orders, or orders with multiple vase arrangements, we strongly recommend delivery. Our delivery charge is based on the size of your order and the round trip mileage, measured from UCSC to the destination address, with prices ranging from $25 -$150.

    Be sure to think about when you would like to receive your flowers in relation to your event. If you want to receive them more than a couple of hours prior, be sure to arrange for a cool, dimly lit storage space, and be aware that fresh flower wearables, like boutonnieres and corsages, require refrigeration right up until they will be used in order to look their best.

    *If your order is truly tiny - a bouquet and a boutonniere, for example - and your flowers are traveling within 10 miles of UCSC, check with us directly to see if you qualify for a reduced delivery charge.


An important note about pricing:

Prices listed on this page are for A la Carte florals only. Service Centered Wedding prices may be different due to the high level of customization associated with those services. You can find more information about our Service Centered Weddings here.

Our Menu

Deluxe Handheld Bouquet - $175

A large, elegant and lush bouquet, crafted with the finest blooms in our gardens, and designed to be held comfortably throughout a ceremony.

Full Handheld Bouquet - $140

Large bouquet crafted with the finest available local, seasonal flowers and foliage. Ideal size for those of smaller stature or who prefer a diminutive version of the deluxe bouquet.

Small Handheld Bouquet - $95

A compact bouquet, crafted with the finest local, seasonal, flowers and foliage, perfectly suited for bridal attendants, intimate ceremonies, or a limited flower budget.

Boutonniere - $20

The beauty of a bouquet distilled down to a diminutive size suited to a coat lapel or pocket.

Wrist Corsage - $50

Miniature florals designed to be worn on the wrist. Select brass cuff, leather bracelet, or ribbon base.

Hair Accessories - from $15

Hair accessories to match your floral themes. Select Hair Combs (pictured) - $30, or Hair Pins - $15.

Statement Piece - $185

Statement pieces are large arrangements designed to be used as focal features on large sturdy tables, or to frame a ceremony space. Approximately 24-32” tall and 20-24” wide.

Centerpieces - from $95

Low profile arrangements designed for dining tables or focal locations where a low profile is desirable.

S (4-8 seat table) pictured - $95; M (8-12) - $ 140; L (large round tables) - $185

Vignette - $15ea

Diminutive bouquet, or single stem, in a small bud type vase, ideal grouped together on cocktail table, spread across larger surfaces, or sprinkled throughout a ceremony/reception site.

Archway Piece - $150

Large focal flower arrangement designed to be attached to an archway with floral wire. Can be repurposed for a sweetheart table after ceremony.

Focal Arrangements - from $85

Vase arrangements with entry and buffet tables in mind. Small - $85; Large (pictured) - $150.

DIY Bulk Flowers - from $50

Buckets of flowers and/or foliage allow you to create your own designs. Select focal flowers, supporting flowers, foliage or mixed buckets in one (short stems) or four (long stems) gallon sizes.

If you would like to see samples of items/sizes described, but not pictured, above, please visit our Wedding & Event Gallery.

*Please note that prices listed are for A la Carte orders only, and our Service Centered Wedding & Event prices may differ. This is due to both variation in customization options, and the level of communication and service involved.

Delivery, from $25-$150

We are happy to deliver your A la Carte flower order, and highly recommend this option if your order is large. You can calculate the mileage by determining the distance between the delivery destination and UCSC, then multiply by two.

Be sure to think about when you would like to receive your flowers in relation to your event. If you want to receive them more than a couple of hours prior, be sure to arrange for a cool, dimly lit storage space, and be aware that fresh flower wearables, like boutonnieres and corsages, require refrigeration right up until they are needed in order to look their best.

If you prefer to pick your order up in Bonny Doon, please contact us directly to arrange the day and time. Depending on the size of the order and packaging needs, fees may apply.


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