FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
As a former budget bride, Amy has a special fondness for the DIY couple on a budget. That's why she does not mark up the price of flowers. Your total cost is the actual wholesale costs of your wedding flowers plus a labor fee that covers Amy's time and design expertise. Amy's individualized pricing structure is designed to save her clients the most money possible! In 2016, Amy began offering her DIY JumpStart package for clients who may want to DIY their wedding flowers but just don't know where to start. Visit the website for more information on DIY JumpStart and a description of the services offered by Mayfly Flowers.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Following a complimentary consultation, Amy will develop a personalized flower plan for your review. Your flower plan will provide a detailed description of the flower arrangements for your wedding, as well as all the charges associated with your order. If there are specific flowers you want used in your arrangements, Amy will price the order accordingly. If you do not have a flower preference, simply provide the colors and style that you like, as well as a budget guideline, and Amy will create a design plan based on those specifications.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
Amy got her start in the floral industry right out of college. Floral design was always something that had interested her, so she decided to give it a shot. During that time, Amy discovered a talent for working with flowers and an eye for design. She spent time working for Jones the Florist and the Hyde Park Floral and Garden Center (both in Cincinnati, Ohio) before moving to Oregon to pursue her graduate studies. After doing the flower arrangements for her own wedding, Amy re-discovered everything that she loved about "playing" with flowers. She had always appreciated the creative aspects of the floral industry and the joy of creating something beautiful for others to enjoy, but found the significant retail mark-up disconcerting (especially when the word "wedding" is thrown into the conversation). When Amy realized that she could use her skills and knowledge to help other couples avoid paying more than they had to for their wedding flowers, Mayfly Flowers was born!