Best 14 Wedding Flower Designers of Queensland
From Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast to Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Bribie Island, Redcliffe, Logan, the Scenic Rim and Whitsundays we’ve got the list of the top wedding florists in Queensland — voted by recently-married couples and announced at the recent 26th Queensland ABIA Wedding Awards.
Willow Bud | Luke Middlemiss Photography
If you’re getting married in Queensland, and in search of the state’s best providers of bride and bridesmaid bouquets, buttonholes, ceremony arbour arrangements, hanging garlands, table centres and floral installations, we’ve got you covered. Read on to learn more about wedding flowers, and to find the best floral designers throughout Queensland.
Shannon Hawkes Artisan Florals | Jessica Turich Photography
Why do we almost always see flowers at weddings?
It’s challenging to envision a wedding devoid of floral elements, and this association has deep historical roots. While contemporary appreciation of flowers is heavily linked to their aesthetic allure, the connection between flowers and weddings dates back through the ages.
In ancient times, flowers played a crucial role in wedding celebrations, serving both practical and spiritual purposes. Brides carried, and decorated with, posies of aromatic herbs and flowers, not only to embellish themselves and their surroundings, but also to mask body odours and ward of illness and any perceived negative influences.
The rationale for our fascination with wedding flowers has evolved, but floral arrangements remain firmly embedded in the traditions of modern-day wedding celebrations and, for most couples, floral bouquets, buttonholes and arrangements are an essential part of wedding day decorating.
What flowers are needed for a wedding?
Wedding preferences vary, with some envisioning a day filled with elaborate floral arrangements, and others opting for a more minimalist approach. Personal taste, seasonal availability and budget considerations all play a role in the flowers couples consider necessary for their wedding day, but here’s a list of the flowers commonly included.
Wedding party flowers
- Bridal bouquet
- Maid-of-honour and Bridesmaid bouquets
- Bouquets, baskets or arrangements for flower girls
- Groom buttonhole (also know as boutonniere)
- Groomsmen buttonholes
- Buttonholes and corsages for prominent family members
- Special ‘bouquet toss’ arrangement
- Floral hairpieces
Wedding ceremony flowers
- Arrangements for the entrance or aisle
- Decorations for alter or wedding arbour
- Aisle or chairback decorations
- Signing table decoration
Wedding reception flowers
- Entrance arrangements
- Table centre decorations
- Overhead drapery or garland installations
- Main table arrangements
- Wedding cake flowers
- Decorations for gift or guest book tables
- Photobooth background displays
Whether you decide you want everything on the list, or to take your pick, you can search the ABIA Directory for a wedding florist near you, or if you’re getting married in Queensland keep reading to find the best floral artists in your region.
JStems | @ourwildheartsphotography
How was this Queensland list of top wedding floral designers compiled?
At ABIA Weddings, it is important to us that all wedding couples plan their special day with confidence, based on the recommendations of recently-married couples and their own real experiences. So, this list is solely based on the feedback of real customers who voted for their wedding florist in the prestigious Queensland ABIA Wedding Awards. Of particular note, this list is not a compilation of businesses with the most Instagram followers, or those who paid to get their name on a list.
Since 1996, ABIA have asked real brides and grooms to rate their wedding vendors out of 100% for:
- Quality of Product and Experience
- Quality of Service and Communication
- Value for Money
- Attitude of Staff and Friendliness
The Queensland wedding floral artists below are those that attained a combined rating of more than 95% in these categories, in order of achievement, and were announced as winners and finalists at the recent Queensland ABIA Wedding Awards.
Dusty Blooms | @monamachinphotography
Meet the top wedding floral designers in Queensland
#1 - Willow Bud
Sunshine Coast Wedding Floral Designer
Bountiful, dreamy and effortlessly feminine is how the team at Willow Bud describe their carefully designed wedding floral bouquets and arrangements. Based in Perwillowen, for more than 10 years they’ve been servicing the Sunshine Coast area — from Noosa to Mooloolaba and the hinterland villages of Maleny, Montville and Flaxton — providing wedding flowers for studio pick-up, full-service design or with all-day exclusivity, offered with their signature blend of personalised service and creativity.
@blackpalmcollectiveco
@weddings_byflorence
#2 - Shannon Hawkes Artisan Florals
Yeppoon Wedding Flowers
Free-flowing, natural floral creations that embrace nature and leave a lasting impression, are the pride of the innovative team at Shannon Hawkes Artisan Florals. They describe themselves as dreamers and non-traditional florists, mixing colour and texture with nature and life to create celebrated wedding floral displays and installations, which they offer together with the likes of customised flower-crown parties and botanical workshops.
@visualsbybon_
@tamaraporterphotography
@photography_by_jess_edwards
#3 - Blooms by Bridie
Brisbane Wedding Flowers
#4 - Beautiful Weddings
Brisbane Wedding Flowers & Stylist
Since 2008, sisters Nicole Ritchie and Justine Douglas, and their team at Beautiful Weddings, have been nurturing couples through every step of their wedding styling journey. The personalised process begins with a consultation in their Salisbury studio, where couples are guided through the floral and styling options available for their day — with every detail taken into consideration — and generally ends with smiles and joy when they see that vision come to life in their floral packages, wedding ceremony and reception.
@mezicstudio
@withonemustardseed
#5 - JStems
Bribie Island Wedding Flowers
From rustic, vintage-style garden weddings to the most lush, opulent affairs — when it comes to wedding flowers JStems believe the only limit is imagination.
The creative team here work closely with their couples to customise each detail, whether that be complementing the wedding dress, reflecting their personal style or simply making their dream wedding vision a reality. To that end, JStems don’t offer packages, but tailor their services to suit each client individually.
@ourwildheartsphotography
@shesaidyes.photos
#6 - Dusty Blooms
Rockhampton / Yeppoon Wedding flowers
Dusty Blooms specialise in creating exquisite, bespoke wedding arrangements that not only capture the essence of each love story but also stand the test of time, thanks to the locally-sourced, high-quality dried and preserved florals that they use in their bouquets and arrangements.
Servicing the whole of Queensland and endeavouring to not only meet expectations but exceed them, Dusty Blooms also offers flowers for hire and, because their florals are created before the big day, couples can see what they’re getting beforehand.
@tamaraporterphotography
#7 - Chandni Events
Brisbane Wedding Flowers
Aivan Chand, of luxury wedding styling and decorating company Chandi Events, aims to create extraordinary wedding and event experiences by offering affordable, yet luxurious, floral and theming solutions to his couples.
Chandi Events excel at designing and installing bespoke floral arrangements, specialise in Indian wedding décor and take pride in their ‘Signature’ consultation process, which allows couples to preview their wedding flowers and decorations in a personalised showroom setup.
@evernewstudio
@wallflowerweddings
#8 - Scenic Rim Florist
Scenic Rim Wedding Flowers
From classic to contemporary, the innovative team at Scenic Rim Florist keep up with global trends in order to craft designs that reflect each of their wedding couples’ unique decorating visions and preferences.
They pride themselves on aiming for wedding day perfection with bespoke floral arrangements that showcase their extensive expertise and versatile styling, with a combination of exquisite blooms and flawless designs. They also offer complimentary delivery to selected venues within the Scenic Rim area.
@aleishaedwardsweddings
@reneemulcahyphotography
#9 - Raw Blooms Gin Gin
Gin Gin
#10 - Raising Flowers
Logan Wedding Flowers
With more than five years’ experience in the floral world, the team at Raising Flowers say they know what looks good, and how to make it work for almost any budget.
From their Jimboomba floral studio in the Scenic Rim, they combine their couples’ desires with their own expertise in style, design, depth, texture and colour to create beautiful wedding florals for weddings across the region, offering their service from the Sunshine Coast to Toowoomba and down to Byron Bay.
@pipiandpalm
@_untamedcreative_
#11 - Espresso and Bloom
Whitsundays Wedding Flowers
#12 - Redcliffe City Florist
Redcliffe Wedding Flowers
Those at Redcliffe City Florist believe that flowers are the thread that ties a wedding together, and whether their couples desire elegance, natural beauty, boho chic or rustic glamour they aim to set the scene with beautiful florals.
The experienced team can deliver everything from bridal bouquets, bridal party florals, flower crowns and buttonholes to ceremony and reception arrangements and cake flowers, and pride themselves on their customer service, quality product, reliability and results.
@kaylatemplephotography
#13 - One Stop Wedding Shop
Brisbane
A bridal haven, in Brendale in the heart of Brisbane, One Stop Wedding Shop combines almost two decades of wedding styling experience with an extensive array of fresh floral bouquets, arbours and wedding styling essentials — available for hire or to buy — in one convenient location.
Couples are invited to pop in, and mix, match and marvel at the opportunities available to them, with the added bonus that the store offers a no-minimum hire policy.
@visualsbyseth_
Image courtesy One Stop Wedding Shop
#14 - Unveiling Poppy
Logan
The team at Unveiling Poppy suggests their couples come with an idea of a floral colour palette and style that they like, so that during a complimentary consultation they can help plan the rest. The creative team specialises in wedding and event floral creations and from their Daisy Hill studio service Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and Pine Rivers through to the Tweed, including the Bayside and Ipswich.
@figtreepictures
@danielchaferphotography
On the lookout for more wedding vendors in Queensland? Make your wedding planning easier by going straight to the ABIA Directory. This comprehensive wedding guide provides future brides and grooms with a list of wedding services and vendors in regions across Australia, and includes ratings and recommendations — provided by newly-weds who used the services for their own recent weddings. The highly-trusted resource is ideal for anyone planning a wedding in Australia, as ABIA's website covers everything 'weddings', from venues to celebrants, photographers, videographers, caterers, decorations, transport, hairstylists, live music and even dance lessons and photo booth hire. Inside you'll also discover the latest wedding inspiration, honeymoon ideas, an online wedding registry and expert tips and tricks that will guide you through everything from writing your own vows to choosing your wedding dress, or organising multi-day and destination weddings.
