Wedding Flowers in Calgary: À La Carte vs. Custom Florals
- Aug 10
- 4 min read
Choosing wedding flowers in Calgary involves more than selecting a colour palette or saving a few inspiration photos. The right floral service depends on the size of your celebration, how much customization you need, whether professional setup is required, and how involved you would like your florist to be in the planning process.
At La Maison Flower Studio, couples can choose between two distinct options: À La Carte Wedding Flowers and Custom Wedding Florals. Both are created in our signature garden-inspired style, but they are designed for different wedding plans, service needs, and budgets.
Understanding the difference will help you choose the option that best suits your wedding.
What Are À La Carte Wedding Flowers?
À La Carte Wedding Flowers are designed for couples who already know which floral pieces they need and prefer a simple online ordering process.
Instead of beginning with a consultation, you can browse our curated wedding collections, select your preferred colour palette, choose the necessary items and quantities, and place your order directly through our website.
Available options may include:
Bridal bouquets
Bridesmaid bouquets
Boutonnières
Corsages
Ceremony chair flowers
Garlands
Simple arrangements for your wedding party or venue
Each collection follows the colour palette and overall floral style shown on its product page. Specific flower varieties may change with seasonal availability, but the intended appearance, quality, and value of the design are maintained.
When Is À La Carte the Right Choice?
À La Carte Wedding Flowers may be the right option when:
You prefer one of our existing wedding colour palettes
You already know the floral pieces and quantities you need
You do not require a custom floral concept or proposal
You are comfortable placing your order online
You do not need professional ceremony or reception setup
You want a straightforward alternative to full-service wedding florals
À La Carte designs cannot be customized around specific flower varieties or an entirely new floral concept. This allows us to offer a streamlined ordering experience while maintaining a consistent design standard.
Our À La Carte Wedding Flowers are available for delivery within Calgary and surrounding areas. Setup service is not included.
Explore our À La Carte Wedding Collection to view the available designs and order the pieces you need.
What Are Custom Wedding Florals?
Custom Wedding Florals are created around the couple’s individual vision, venue, colour palette, floral preferences, and overall wedding atmosphere.
This service begins with an inquiry and consultation rather than an online product selection. After learning more about your wedding, our floral designer develops a personalized proposal outlining the recommended floral designs, delivery, and optional setup services.
Custom wedding flowers can include personal flowers as well as coordinated ceremony and reception designs, such as:
Custom bridal and wedding-party bouquets
Boutonnières and corsages
Ceremony flowers
Reception centrepieces
Floral installations
Coordinated designs for multiple areas of the venue
Delivery and optional professional setup
A 30% deposit is required to reserve your wedding date after the proposal is approved.
When Is a Custom Wedding Service the Right Choice?
Custom Wedding Florals may be the better choice when:
You want a floral design created specifically for your wedding
Your flowers need to coordinate with your venue and overall design
You require several ceremony and reception arrangements
Professional delivery and setup are important
Your wedding includes floral installations or more complex designs
You want guidance throughout the floral planning process
La Maison’s full-service Custom Wedding Floral Service is available for weddings with a floral budget over $5,000.
If your plans fall below this minimum or you do not need extensive customization and setup, the À La Carte Wedding Collection may be the more appropriate option.
À La Carte vs. Custom Wedding Flowers in Calgary
The most important difference is the level of personalization and service.
With À La Carte Wedding Flowers, you select from existing designs and order online without a consultation. The process is efficient and suitable for couples who need individual wedding pieces in an established colour palette.
With Custom Wedding Florals, the design process begins with your vision. The flowers are planned in relation to your venue, colour palette, floral needs, and the overall experience you want to create. A personalized proposal, coordinated delivery, and optional setup can all be included.
Neither option is automatically better. The correct choice depends on what your wedding actually requires.
Questions to Ask Before Choosing
Before deciding which wedding flower service is right for you, consider the following:
Do I like one of the existing À La Carte colour palettes?
Do I know exactly which floral pieces and quantities I need?
Do I require custom ceremony or reception flowers?
Will someone be available to place the flowers at the venue?
Do I need the florist to coordinate delivery and setup?
Is my floral budget over $5,000?
Do I want a personalized floral proposal and planning support?
If you prefer a curated design and a straightforward online order, explore our À La Carte Wedding Collection.
If your wedding requires a fully personalized floral plan with a budget over $5,000, submit a Custom Wedding inquiry to begin the consultation process.
Find the Right Flowers for Your Wedding
Wedding flowers should complement your celebration without making the planning process more complicated than it needs to be.
La Maison Flower Studio offers two clear options so Calgary couples can choose the appropriate level of design and service. Whether you select a curated À La Carte collection or work with us on a fully customized floral experience, every arrangement is thoughtfully created to bring beauty, consistency, and intention to your wedding day.
Explore À La Carte Wedding Flowers or learn more about our Custom Wedding Floral Service to take the next step.
