Wedding & Event Florist

I come from a family of florists. My mom has been designing for the last 31 years and my sister for 15. I have been in the wedding side of the business for the last 12 years now. I love to help make dreams come true, even if you're on a budget.

Flowers shouldn't make you take out a loan just to make you happy. My shop is built in my garage to cut out all the high mark ups that the shops charge. I am only an event designer, so all the flowers are made to order. Most of my bridal bouquets are approx $125, bridesmaids usually run $45-70, bouts $8-12 and corsages $18-25.
I have lots of ideas on making more inexpensive centerpieces...to save you a ton on them. We have lots of ways to use the centerpieces down the aisle on stands so that you have both ceremony and reception flowers.

I'm very competitive, so please check out my site.

I have tons of pictures, but don't always have the time to put them all up...please contact me and I'll be happy to send you a bunch:)

Consults are free...just contact me for any pictures, quotes or a consult:)
I'm a full service shop, so you can pick up the flowers or I can deliver and set the whole thing up for you...even your favors too.

Please scroll down under my questions and answers to see many customer testimonials. Thumbtack doesn't put the reviews and testimonials together.
Thank you so much!

Tracy Gibbons
Budding Events

Reviews

• January 15, 2012

  

  Tracy did the floral arrangements for my mother's memorial service, and they were elegant and beautiful. She was very helpful and understanding during our family's difficult time, and offered great ideas. She's a very nice person, easy to work with, and very professional. We look forward to working with her again in the future...hopefully under happier circumstances, as her wedding flowers look absolutely gorgeous.

  – Donna

• November 30, 2011

  

  My daughter wanted yellow mums for her wedding and Budding Events was able to provide the most beautiful mums for the bridesmaids and the wedding bouquet with yellow and cream roses was perfect! Tracy was helpful and the prices were excellent. I would encourage you to give her a call.

  – Denal

• November 18, 2011

  

  My oldest daughter got married on November 11, 2011. Tracy did her wedding bouquet for her. It was so beautiful, she could not have done a
  better job. We were so very happy. Not only was it beautiful the day of the wedding but still beautiful several days later. very fresh! Tracy is awesome!!

  – Kristen

• November 18, 2011

  

  I stumbled across Tracy and her floral business, Budding Events, by accident---Craig's List when I was starting to plan my wedding. I thot "what the heck, give her a try"...boy am I glad I did. She was so creative and flexible, showed me alternatives without "forcing" her ideas, could work up from vague concepts I presented and then I thot "ok hang on for sticker shock!" (I had gotten bids from 3 other designers). Never happened. In fact, I was able to do additional floral work and STILL be under my budget. Tracy did exactly what she said she would and when.....I did not have to look over my shoulder and worry. AND of course, the flowers.......stunning. EVERYONE commented on her work and 2 others friends have used her since for weddings and funerals. She is the best kept secret in SACTO...but not for long!

  – Celeste

• November 18, 2011

  

  My flowers were the envy of women at my wedding!!!!All I have to say is Tracey is the best!!!!She took all of my ideas and made them a reality she was extremely helpful on my wedding day, she went above and beyond my expectations !!!!I can't wait to order flowers from her again!!She is very proffesional and punctual which is sooooo important .She is talented and a beautiful person as well.I would definetely have her do all of my events from now on.She was excellent

  – Melissa

• 5/5 stars November 18, 2011

  

  Tracy at Budding Events was wonderful to work with. She worked with us so patiently choosing flowers for my son and daughter-in-law's wedding. The arrangements for the wedding were beautiful!! Tracy was very professional, helpful, and easy to work with. I highly recommend Budding Events for any occasion! Thank you so much Tracy, great job!
  

  – Kim

• 2/5 stars November 17, 2011

  

  Tracy of Budding Events was the florist I used for my June 4, 2011 wedding. Right away, I was impressed with her upbeat personality, knowledge of flowers and exceptional prices.
  Unfortunately, she accidently pinned the men's bouts on the wrong wedding party right before my wedding. This alone caused much unwanted stress before I was to walk down the aisle. Thankfully, she was able to quickly make new bouts and arrived at my hotel room with elegant-looking flowers, so I was quick to let her accident go and move on. While walking to the church my bouquet flowers started falling off my bouquet and the entire bouquet actually started to fall apart. I had to readjust the bouquet and cinch it together again. After the ceremony my husband's boutineer completely fell apart as well as other groomsmen's bouts. Frustrated and upset, I phoned her business number the very next day. Presumably, her husband, answered the phone. I told him exactly what had happened and how unhappy I was as a customer. He flippantly explained to me how many great reviews they had received and offered no kind words or apologies. While I do not doubt that they have had many satisfied customers, in this particular instance Budding Events failed to deliver the results I had hoped for on my wedding day.

  – April

• November 17, 2011

  

  We booked Budding Events to do our wedding flowers, and I am beyond thrilled with Tracy's (the owner) professionalism and creativity! She was super responsive to email, which is a big deal to me. (I will say, check your spam folder though because I almost missed her first reply to me, which would have been a BIG bummer!)
  
  She worked with our rather modest budget, and we got exquisite flowers that fit in perfectly with our colors and overall aesthetic. She had several money saving tips, like using bigger blooms for fewer stems to reduce the cost of my bridal bouquet. I am a flower novice, and she had a lot of pictures to show me exactly what each flower we talked about would look like.
  
  Our bridal party was small, and sometimes that gets you the cold shoulder from snooty vendors. Happily, I felt like I got the same expert consultation I would have received if I had brought her a large wedding. She is super creative, works with nearly any budget, and seems to really LOVE what she does.
  
  Happily, our wedding flowers were gorgeous! I loved absolutely everything about them. They were exactly what we talked about at our consultation, and they were ready on time, without any hassle at all. She provides an excellent service at a tremendous value. If you are shopping florists, it would be a mistake not to call her for a consultation.

  – Shannan

• November 17, 2011

  

  Thanks to Tracy, our wedding flowers were stunning. We came to her not knowing at all what we wanted, but she worked with us (extremely) patiently in designing the perfect bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces. All of her flowers were delivered perfectly fresh, and on-time. Her professionalism and dedication are superb. Flowers are not something you want to worry about for you special event, and she completely set us at ease.
  
  We will definitely go to Budding Events for all our future flower needs.
  
  Thanks Tracy!!

  – Colin And Marisol

• September 29, 2011

  

  Tracy did an excellent job on our wedding flower arrangements. She was willing to work with me on my budget, offer ideas on ways to stretch my budget, and definitely satisfied the designs I had in mind. She provides outstanding service by listening to your ideas without overriding your vision. Excellent communication I would definitely recommend Tracy to friends and family.
  

  – Christina

• August 27, 2011

  

  Tracy arranged and artistically designed all the florals for my daughter's wedding in the Fair Oaks, CA area mid-August! She did such a beautiful job. She created an atmospheric presence we were hoping for with elegant table arrangements, beautiful bouquets, stylish boutonnieres, petals to line the bride's walk down the aisle, sophisticated arbor accents and floral tree arrangements. The guest were buzzing for weeks after the wedding about such elegant arrangements which transitioned beautifully from daytime to a lit up nighttime display. We wouldn't hesitate to spread the word about her professionalism and artistry to anyone looking to add elegance to any occasion!
  
  Lisa Throgmorton
  Ramirez/Gordon Wedding
  

  – Lisa

• August 15, 2011

  

  Tracey was awesome to work with and a true professional! She took my ideas and went above and beyond my vision for the wedding in April. Her prices were extremely reasonable and she was able to make my wedding flower dreams come true-adding personal touches throughout, while staying within budget! I loved working with Tracey throughout the wedding planning process and I recommend her to all of my friends!

  – Meaghan

• June 14, 2011

  

  Tracy - Budding Events - was a pleasure to work with! I was pleased with her ideas for making my dream arrangements economical. I appreciated the great communication I received from the first contact. I look forward to more chances to work with Budding Events. Thanks for a great job!

  – Julie

• June 12, 2011

  

  Tracy is AMAZING! She has beautiful vision, extensive knowledge, and the patience of a saint! I must have changed my mind on types of flowers and colors too many times to count. As the Bride, she let me make the ultimate calls, but she was not afraid to offer her opinions on what she believed would work and not work as far as colors and textures of the flowers when combined. She expressed all the pros and cons to each of my choices to help me make the most informed choice I possibly could. My bouquets were even more beautiful than I ever expected!!! I will definitely go back to her for all my floral needs. Thanks Tracy!

  – Brianne

• June 1, 2011

  

  We just had our first child marry last Saturday and were so happy with the beautiful bridal bouquet. Absolutely stunning! Thank you so much!!!!

  – Cherie

• 5/5 stars June 1, 2011

  

  We had a GREAT experience working with Tracy. She's great at suggesting ways to save money, which is extremely helpful, and very much appreciated by the brides. She came prepared to the reception, and had no problem making 4 last minute boutonnieres and pin-on corsages. She is friendly, professional, and an overall pleasure to work with. I look forward to working with her more, as she will be the florist I refer all of my brides to. We've heard a lot of positive feedback on all of the floral work she did, and the Bride was really happy with the way everything fit in so well. She really does know flowers!

  – Suzie

• November 12, 2010

  

  Tracy is such a gifted floral designer! She has done many events and occasions for me and has never failed to astound me with her talent. Her prices are affordable and she is always willing to work within a budget.

  – Robyn

• October 28, 2010

  

  Tracy and her husband have provided such excellent counsel, service and prices! I highly recommend you take you plan to her and ask her advice so you have exactly what you want. Thanks, Gibbons!

  – Carole

• October 26, 2010

  

  Tracy did such an amazing job on wedding flowers. She is truely there to not only help (aka recommend) anything that you dream of for your wedding. You can tell she loves what she does, and she does it for that joy of amazing people. I could never express what a great job she does!!!! I had so many rave reviews about the flowers.

  – Devin

• October 26, 2010

  

  Tracy & Budding Events were probably my favorite vendor that we utilized for my daughters Oct, 2010 wedding. She is one of the most helpful & professional people I have ever worked with. She went above & beyond the call of duty. Always available via phone or email in a moments notice & I had many moments!
  
  The flowers were fresh beautiful & affordable. We had many comments from the bridal party & guests at how warm, professional & accomodating Tracy was.
  
  Thank you Tracy for a beautiful job well done!
  Warmest Regards,
  Anita Rico
  (Mother of the bride)

  – Anita

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