What actually makes Golden Flowers different?
Four specific things most florists can't say: We grow our own flowers on our California farm. We never use floral foam. We intentionally book a limited number of weddings per season, so your wedding day gets our full team from start to finish. And our founder Brittany is an artist and an agronomist, which means her design decisions are rooted in how plants actually grow.
Most florists source from the same wholesale importers and build the same kinds of arrangements. We work with what the California land is producing at peak, and we design around that. The result is florals that feel grounded, seasonal, and specific to the Sierra Nevada landscape where your wedding is happening.
What does a full-service wedding florals investment typically look like?
Our full-service weddings typically range from $10,000–$30,000+, depending on scale. A typical 100-person Lake Tahoe wedding runs $12,000–$20,000. That includes everything: consultation, design proposal and mood board, ceremony installation, bridal and party florals, reception centerpieces, environmental florals, and full day-of setup and breakdown.
We build every proposal from scratch around your specific wedding, with no packages. After your consultation, you'll receive an itemized quote so you know exactly what you're paying for.
What if our wedding is smaller in scope?
Full service is what we do best, and it's how most of our weddings are booked. If yours is smaller in scope, tell us what you have in mind. We do take à la carte work, and we'd rather you ask than assume the answer is no.
How far in advance should I reach out?
For popular summer and fall Saturday dates at venues like Edgewood, Palisades, or the National Exchange Hotel, we recommend reaching out 12–18 months in advance. Our calendar fills from the back forward, and peak dates go first. If your date is closer than 12 months away, reach out anyway. We'll tell you honestly what's available. We occasionally have openings for mid-week, off-season, or non-peak dates.
What if I'm not sure which aesthetic I want?
That's what the consultation is for. Bring whatever references you have: Pinterest boards, photos, a vibe description, an outfit. We're very good at translating what someone means from what they show us. We'll help you identify the aesthetic direction and show you examples of our work in that register. Many couples come in with "I like moody but also clean?" and leave with a crystal-clear vision.
You can also
look through our recent weddings before your consultation to get your bearings.
What flowers will be available for my date?
California's seasons produce dramatically different palettes: ranunculus and anemone in spring, garden roses and dahlias in summer, rich harvest tones in fall. Your proposal is built around what will be at its peak on your date, which is a large part of why the flowers look the way they do.
If you have your heart set on something that's out of season for you, we'll say so early and show you what we'd use instead. You can see what we're able to source across the year in our
seasonal availability guide.
What does "fewer weddings, more time on yours" actually mean?
Most wedding studios book every date they can and staff up to produce them. We do the opposite. We cap our calendar each season, which means your wedding gets weeks of sourcing and design work, instead of a slot on a production line. Brittany is heavily involved in each wedding. When we say more time on yours, we mean her time, specifically.
Why does it matter that you're foam-free?
Floral foam is a plastic-based product that sheds microplastics into water and soil and never biodegrades. Most florists use it because it's easier and faster. We don't use it because it contradicts everything we care about: the environmental ethic of our farm-grown sourcing, the integrity of the flowers, and the land where your wedding is happening. Foam-free arrangements require more skill to build. We've invested in that skill. Your flowers will look better for it and leave less impact on the place you love.
Can you work with my existing coordinator or planner?
Yes, always. We work closely with coordinators and planners at all the venues we serve. If you're working with a planner, they'll be looped in from the proposal stage so timeline, logistics, and setup are coordinated. We're experienced working within planner-led events and take our cues from whoever is running point on the day.
What happens if a flower doesn't come in, or the weather turns?
We plan for it long before your date. Every wedding is over-sourced, so a crop that underperforms or a shipment that arrives short doesn't change your design. The pieces that matter most, your bouquet and the ceremony installation, are built with backups on hand, and we condition everything for the altitude and the forecast we're actually going to get. Our team is deep enough to absorb a surprise on the morning of, and because we cap how many weddings we take each season, nothing on your date is competing for our attention. A wedding day has no do-overs. We plan like it.
Do you travel outside of Lake Tahoe?
Yes. We work throughout the Sierra Nevada foothills and Gold Country, from Nevada City and Grass Valley to private estates across the region. The National Exchange Hotel, Miner's Foundry, and private ranches in the foothills are all part of our regular service area. Travel outside our primary service area may involve a travel fee, which we'll include in your proposal.
