10/12/2026
So what does “sustainable floristry” actually mean at Story Floral Design? It’s not one single practice. It’s a collection of decisions I make throughout the entire design process, from where I source flowers to how I build an arrangement to what happens after the wedding is over.
I source locally whenever possible. I use reusable mechanics. I spend hours refining floral recipes so I can order intentionally and keep waste low. And when there are flowers left after an event, I compost or donate them.
But there’s another piece that I think is just as important: sustainability influences how I design. Sometimes the most sustainable solution requires more planning, more logistics, or more work on site. Sometimes it means designing an arrangement differently than I would if I were using traditional floral foam.
And I think that’s where sustainability becomes really interesting. Because I’m not trying to make the exact same floral designs using a different set of materials. I’m allowing the materials, mechanics, season, and logistics to influence the art itself.
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