frequently asked questions

general

- full-service wedding florals, including delivery, setup and teardown
- flowers for corporate or private events
- floral education, including public and private workshops for groups, and 1:1 studio intensives
- floral installations for corporate or private clients
- flowers for styled photo shoots/editorial
- custom seasonal wreaths
- freelance design services for other florists
More information about weddings, including our inquiry form can be found here. For all other floral needs, please inquire here.
We use primarily Canadian-grown flowers, with the rest coming from international farms in South America, Holland, and the US, among others. We especially love working with flowers from local Alberta farms in the summer!
We aim to be transparent about the origins of the florals used in our designs, and strive to use Canadian-grown product as much as possible.
Check out a deep dive into how we source our flowers on the blog here!
We have an in-depth blog post about sustainable floristry that you can read here! But here’s a quick summary:
- Prioritize Canadian + locally-grown flowers, and be strategic about what imported flowers I use.
- Avoid the use of floral foam (a single-use plastic!). Instead opting for reusable, home compostable, or no/low-waste mechanics.
- Avoid painted/dyed/bleached florals. These treatments can often render an otherwise compostable product non-biodegradable.
- Use low-waste and reused packaging as much as possible.
- Use second-hand vessels instead of buying new whenever possible. Our entire rental bud vase collection is thrifted and vintage!
- Bring on freelance and staff support when needed to avoid burnout, and pay them a living wage.
- Avoid the use of environmentally destructive generative AI.
I love describing sustainability as a practice; something that I’ll be continuously learning and working on throughout my career.

weddings

Your quote will vary depending on the flowers, scale and scope of designs, number of guests and wedding party size, among many other factors.
Pricing will vary between florists due to differences in style and design approach, experience level, and overhead costs.
We have an in-depth guide to pricing over on our blog here, with some sample budget ranges to help guide you!
Here’s what to expect when you reach out and after you book:
1. Inquire
  Fill out our inquiry form and we'll be in touch to confirm our availability and schedule our first meeting.
2. Consultation + Proposal
  A quick chat to go over your floral vision, budget, and all of the details needed to put together your custom proposal and mood board.
3. Booking
  It's official! You've put down your 50% retainer and signed the contract. Now you can check florals off of your to-do list!
4. Check in
  Our inbox is open to you all along the way, but this is when we'll be in touch otherwise!
  3 months out - We'll be in touch to chat about any changes to your order and schedule a check-in meeting if needed.
  6 weeks out - Time to confirm timelines and final details before sending out final invoice, due 30 days prior to your event date.
5. The big day!
  It's here! Our team will be there to hand-deliver and skilfully set up your florals, ensuring that everything arrives safely and beautifully.
For even more information about consultations and the booking process, check out this blog post!
We recommend reaching out to a florist 8-18 months prior to your event.
We take on a limited number of weddings per season, allowing us to dedicate our full attention and care to your event. We recommend booking early to secure your date!
Absolutely, we always expect that changes will be made as wedding details get refined! Regular check-ins are a part of our process for this reason, and we will confirm all final details and logistics around 6 weeks before your event date.
It’s more than okay! Most of our clients also have a limited knowledge of anything floral, and that’s exactly why you hire an expert ;-)
We have a wealth of experience in the industry that extends beyond design. Sourcing seasonal blooms, knowing just the right variety of rose to match your colour palette, processing for maximum longevity, and creative problem solving is our forté.
We take inspiration from the season, your unique style, the venue, and the overall look and feel of your day; crafting a floral proposal that feels thoughtful and intentional for you.

education

We have 3 main floral education streams:
Public workshops
- hosted at our studio, at local businesses in Edmonton, or through City Arts Centre
- 10-12 spots per class, or Small Group classes of 3-5
- registration opens seasonally, classes run October - June
- open to all skill levels
Private workshops
- hosted at our studio or a venue of your choice
- best for groups of 4 - 15 but we are happy to work with larger groups!
- we can help with all aspects of planning, including venue booking, catering, bar, etc.
- open to all skill levels
Studio intensives
- hosted at our studio
- 1:1 mentorship from HQS FLORAL owner Hannah
- hands on design projects tailored to your interests
- ideal for an early career or intermediate florist looking to target specific skills
Read more here!
Group private workshops:
1. Inquire
  Fill out our inquiry form to get started! We’ll send over our private workshop guide with more information about projects + pricing.
2. Estimate
  Once we’ve decided on a project and a date, we’ll put together a custom pricing estimate for your group.
3. Booking
  Your workshop is confirmed once we’ve received the 50% deposit.
1:1 Studio intensives:
1. Inquire
  Fill out our inquiry form to get started! We’ll send over our studio intensive guide with more information about projects + pricing.
2. Consultation + Proposal
  We’ll meet virtually to chat more about your floral goals. From there, we’ll put together a proposal detailing the custom lesson plan and pricing for your studio intensive.
3. Booking
  Your lesson is confirmed once we’ve received the 50% deposit.
We recommend reaching out 1-3 months prior to your preferred date.
Winter is peak workshop season, so connecting with us early is best if you’re hoping to book a class in November/December.
Nope! We will provide all of the fresh florals, tools, vessels and other materials needed.
If you’d like, you can bring your own gloves and/or apron.