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Wedding FAQs, Investment Details, & What to Expect When Working With 1209 Creative
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Full service wedding floral design with 1209 Creative begins at a $5,500 minimum investment. Pricing varies based on event size, venue, floral scope, and overall design vision. This level of service is ideal for couples who value custom design, collaborative planning, and a cohesive floral experience throughout their wedding day.
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A full service wedding florist provides custom floral design, sourcing and processing of blooms, delivery, on site installation, and styling for ceremony and reception spaces. This approach ensures the entire event feels cohesive and allows couples and planners to focus on the day while all floral details are handled behind the scenes.
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Our service fee reflects the time, planning, and behind the scenes work required to thoughtfully design and execute your event. This includes design development, floral processing, logistics coordination, loading and transportation, as well as on site installation and styling. The service fee allows our team to provide a seamless experience from planning through final setup.
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1209 Creative is based in the Midwest and designs weddings and events across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Arizona. We regularly work in Madison, Milwaukee, Lake Geneva, Door County, Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area, as well as Scottsdale, Phoenix, Sedona, and surrounding destinations. Thoughtful travel is always considered for events that align with our design approach.
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We recommend reaching out as soon as your date and venue are secured. Our calendar fills quickly, especially during peak wedding seasons, and we take on a limited number of full service events each year to ensure a high level of care and attention. Most couples inquire 12 to 18 months in advance.
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We offer limited a la carte floral options for select events that do not require full service design or on site styling. Availability depends on date, season, and overall studio capacity. Many clients who are drawn to our work find that full service design allows for the most intentional and elevated result.
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We specialize in contemporary wedding and event florals with an editorial, design driven approach. Our work focuses on intentional color palettes, organic movement, sculptural blooms, and thoughtful styling that brings the entire space together. We design weddings, micro weddings, corporate events, editorials, and special occasions across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Arizona.
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Yes. Delivery, setup, and on site installation are included with full service wedding and event design. Our team manages floral placement, installations, and styling so everything feels cohesive and polished. Delivery and setup for a la carte orders may be available depending on scope and location.
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Yes. We offer a curated selection of candle decor and other rental pieces to complement our floral designs and support a cohesive look. Rental availability varies by date and event scope, and items are reserved for clients we are actively designing for. We will recommend rental options that best fit your venue, palette, and overall vision.
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Design concepts are communicated through curated mood boards, palettes, and visual direction rather than exact replicas. This allows flexibility with seasonal blooms and supports an organic, design forward process. Our clients value creative trust and collaboration over rigid duplication. If physical mockup is a necessity, clients are to pay the full retail price of all flowers purchased + additional labor and design fees. We offer digital mockups for Full Service clients if applicable.
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We encourage clients to reach out with their event date, venue, estimated guest count, and a general vision. Inspiration images are always helpful, but not required. We work best with clients who value design collaboration and are open to creative guidance throughout the planning process.
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Yes. We regularly collaborate with planners, venues, and creative teams to ensure clear communication and seamless execution. We value working alongside teams who appreciate thoughtful design and a well organized event experience.
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We respond to inquiries Monday through Thursday during standard business hours. Please allow 24 to 48 hours for a thoughtful response as we review your details and confirm availability. We value intentional communication and take time to ensure each inquiry receives our full attention.