What a Wedding Florist in France Knows About Marriage (That Might Surprise You)

As a wedding florist in France, I’ve fluffed peonies at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, wrestled ivy into archways at ancient châteaux, and navigated last-minute bouquet swaps with bridesmaids in a panic. I’m not a therapist, but after witnessing countless couples prepare for the most emotional day of their lives, I’ve picked up a few things about love—and even more about what gets you through a wedding… and a marriage.

Here’s a little advice, from one wedding insider to future newlyweds, about what really matters.

Know When to Step Back (from the Mood Board)

Pinterest is a magical place. But I’ve seen it cause more stress than serenity. Sometimes couples come in with 47 screenshots, 12 color palettes, and zero smiles. My advice? If you can’t agree on a shade of blush, take a break and go have a croissant together. Wedding planning is a test of patience and partnership—and nothing kills joy faster than arguing over linen samples at 10pm.

💬 Communication Is a Petal Game
You’d be amazed how many misunderstandings happen over table arrangements. My happiest couples are the ones who check in with each other constantly, not just about the flowers but about how they’re feeling. One of them usually says something like, “I don’t care what the centerpiece is, as long as they’re happy.” If you’re saying that kind of thing now? You’re on the right path.

📸 Love Looks Best Unscripted
Some of the most memorable floral moments I’ve witnessed weren’t staged for the camera. It’s the groom quietly fixing the bride’s veil. The couple dancing barefoot in the garden after everyone’s gone. The teary hug with a parent who never thought they’d make it to France. Your wedding isn’t a performance. It’s a beautiful, messy, heartfelt celebration of who you are—and the less pressure you put on it, the more magical it becomes.

🪻You’re a Team, Not a Project
From choosing flowers to navigating timelines and budgets, weddings bring out your teamwork skills. If you’re solving problems together (and not blaming each other for the typo in the welcome sign), you’re already doing what a good marriage requires: showing up, being kind, and laughing when it all goes sideways. Especially if it rains and the hydrangeas get soggy. We adapt. Together.

In the end, I believe your flowers should feel like you—romantic, honest, and maybe a little wild. That’s also how love works best.

So if I could give you one florist’s piece of marriage advice? Choose each other every day—especially the messy ones. The petals will fall, but the joy you build together? That’s what blooms for a lifetime.

And don’t worry. I’ll handle the flowers.

Ready to Bloom in France?
If you’re planning a wedding in France and want more than just pretty flowers—you want a florist who gets the emotion, the logistics, and the little things that make a big day unforgettable—then let’s talk.

From dreamy floral design to insider advice about planning your celebration abroad, I’m here to help you feel confident, calm, and completely in love with the process.

📩 Reach out here
💌 Let’s make your wedding feel as beautiful as it looks.

Because your day deserves more than flowers. It deserves a florist who gets it. 🌿
— Angelique