The Whirly Way (& What to Expect)

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Captured by Cassie Madden Photography

Planning a wedding is a big undertaking, not something most people do daily. Amidst the joy and excitement of engagement, dozens of decisions and choices exist. From the small to the large, you’re trying to bring everything together to shape your best day and the beginning of a new life with the one you love.

I intend to make the flower portion of planning easy, stress-free, and of course, deliver a gorgeous final product on your wedding day. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a giant party, I’d love to be a part of your celebration.

Choose your adventure (& I’ll bring the flowers):

Whirly Weddings

As a full-service wedding and event design studio, we specialize in handcrafting emotive arrangements and installations for celebrations of all sizes. From grand weddings to intimate gatherings, we have the expertise, knowledge and contagious artistic expression to bring your flower dreams to fruition. If you know wholeheartedly that your forever is written in flowers, we may just be the perfect fit for one another.

Elopements & Micro Weddings

As a Wyoming florist, we love nothing more than when our couples vow to run away together, flowers in tow! All of our elopement and micro wedding floral packages are inspired by the season, your color palette, and the feel of the day. This package is a “Yes, please” option for couples who are planning a simple yet adventurous gathering, working with a modest budget, and/or trust me to bring their vision vibrantly to life just as they deserve.

Here’s what to expect:

Step 1. You Freak Over my Art 

If you’ve found yourself saving our Instagram posts, daydreaming about the Portfolio, and telling your girlfriends about Whirly Girl, this may be your sign that we’re soulmates. Don’t worry; we’re freaking out about it too!

Step 2. Flower Talk

Fill out our contact form to get this party started. To move forward with an inquiry, we do ask that you provide not only your confirmed wedding date but the venue you have under contract. Reminder - I typically book 6-12 months in advance.

Step 3. Dream in Detail

Once I confirm your wedding date is as open as the western landscapes, the dreaming begins. First, I’ll kindly prompt you to fill out our questionnaire where we will gather more information on your color scheme, vision, budget, guest count, anticipated wedding party size, and basic floral wish list (bouquets, ceremony flowers, etc).

You may not have all the answers right now, and that’s okay. We’re not expecting you to! Just provide your best guess to get started! Also, if you’re using Pinterest, please be sure to add me to your board (or include a link), so I can see what flowers you’re falling in love with for your day.

Step 4. Custom Estimate, Check!

After reviewing your information, I’ll provide a custom proposal for your consideration. I typically offer one estimate with a basic visual proposal before booking with a one-week expiration. If necessary, we can make one revision before booking at no cost. Once accepted, I’ll provide a contract for review and retainer details to reserve your date and services. Curious about pricing? Check out this post.

Step 5. Make Me a Match

Yay! You want to work with Whirly Girl for your wedding. Return the signed contract and retainer to reserve your date. We’ll make time to chat, discuss options in detail, and nail down specifics. I’ll also provide a schedule so you know what to expect from Whirly Girl in the coming months to make your floral dreams come true.

Questions? I’d love to hear them. Use this form or shoot me an email.

Warm, Jewel-toned Fall Wedding

A Wyoming Western wedding in november featured rich jewel tones of burgundy, rust and peach with soft eucalyptus green tones.

Shyanna & Ian

This happy day started with a ceremony at Holy Name Catholic Church in Sheridan, WY followed by bridal party adventures and a party at The Ramada.

Brooke Juma Photography captured all of the rich colors and fun.

The wedding party wore Birdy Grey dresses in rust, rabernet, gold, & emerald green, while the men sported blue Jeans, white shirts, and black suit coats. It wouldn't be a western wedding without classic cowboy hats!

Her bouquet featured roses in brown and deep burgundy, peachy ranunculus, rust amaranthus and of course lots of eucalyptus.

After the ceremony, the bridal party loaded up and rode around town for some fun and pictures. A stop at the iconic The Mint Bar in downtown Sheridan was a must for great pictures.

A bride exits a white trailer after a ride from their ceremony to the local cowboy bar carrying her jewel tone bouquet.
A bride and groom walk thru a brick alley followed by their wedding party. The bride carries a bouquet with roses, ranunculus, amaranth and eucalyptus in warm jewel tones

After a cold drink, they were off to the beautiful, historic Kendrick Mansion for the perfect golden hour photos with their bridal party and the gorgeous jewel tones of the day.

A bride holds a bouquet in rich jewel tones of peach, burgundy and green for her November wedding in Sheridan WY created by Whirly Girl Flowers and Wyoming wedding photographer Brooke Juma Photography
Groom wearing a black coat and camel cowboy has a peach ranunculus boutonierre with eucalyptus. Kendrick mansion, sheridan, WY Brooke Juma Photography

I relaunched Whirly Girl Flowers in Sheridan, WY in 2017 after moving from Boston, MA and the birth of our son. The bride’s sister was one of my very first brides! I love flowering for families over the seasons and years!

A bride and her sister hold bouquets in rust, burgundy and peach for a November wedding in Wyoming with flowers by Whirly Girl Flowers

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Want more rich color goodness? Click below to see more of our flower magic in Jewel-tones.

A Mountaintop Winter Wedding in Wyoming

Jewel-tone ~ Western ~ Vintage

These lovebirds planned a November wedding in the stunning Bighorn Mountains with jewel-toned colors in Navy, Burgundy, Olive Green, Taupe, and Gold at the charming Meadowlark Ski Lodge.

White Buffalo Photography captured all the love and details from their mountaintop ceremony to snowy portraits with their friends to their cozy lodge reception.

The bride dreamed of a bouquet that made a statement, and we delivered with the BIGGEST bouquet I’ve ever made. Enjoy the details of this winter wonderland wedding.

A western groom wearing a black jacket and cowboy hat with a white shirt and boutonniere with blush spray rose and blue thistle for a wyoming mountain wedding in the snow.

Their ceremony took place at the stunning top of the mountain with panoramic views of the Bighorn Mountains covered in fresh snow. Their guests and wedding party were up for the conditions and it was absolutely stunning. We let the view speak for itself and created a few large arrangements to welcome guests to the ceremony site.

Their reception took place in the charming lodge at Meadowlark Lake. We used simple bud vases for the guest tables mixed with pictures of them on adventures and I created a massive installation for the fireplace mantle to frame their sweetheart table.

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A June wedding in Emerald & White

A couple stands in front of the Bighorn Mountains for June wedding at the Brinton Museum near Sheridan, WY.  The groom wears a classic black tux and the bride in a strapless a-line gown. All white bouquet garden roses, peonies, ranunculus, scabiosa

Eva & James

College sweethearts Eva & James invited friends and family to celebrate their June wedding amidst the stunning landscapes of Wyoming and the Bighorn Mountains.

Held at the picturesque Brinton Museum near Sheridan, their wedding was the ultimate blend of elegance, beauty, and joy. The wedding featured a sophisticated color palette of emerald green and white.

James and his men wore classic black tuxes for the day, while Eva’s attendants wore long dresses in emerald green from Birdy Grey.

Nathan Hans Films captured the joy of their day with planning & coordination by Emma from Velvet & Vine wedding planning from Cody, WY.

An all white bouquet lays with a mountain inspired wedding invitation in white and green for a June wedding in Wyoming.
A ceramic bud vase in white with garden roses and lisianthus lays on an emerald green tablecloth with loose greenery and LED candles
bridemaids in emerald dark green dresses from birdy grey with bouquets in all white flowers. created by Whirly Girl flowers, a wyoming wedding florist in Sheridan, WY

A bridal bouquet

Eva requested an all-white bouquet without any accenting greenery. I used garden roses, white peonies, lisianthus, ranunculus, and the most dreamy scabiosa! I loved this tailored and romantic bouquet, which was perfect for their June celebration.

Ceremony flowers in white and dark green for a wedding in front of the Bighorn Mountains. Created by wyoming wedding florist whirly girl flowers from Sheridan, WY

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How much will my wedding flowers cost?

Let’s figure it out! I can give you some ballpark ideas below as you start your planning process and decide how to allocate the available resources.

I always ask couples to name their flower priorities. You should consider where flowers are most essential and what type of impact you want them to make on your day. Dreamy bouquet and flowers for your wedding party? Maybe an inspirational ceremony installation to frame your vows and the first kiss as a married couple. It might be lush centerpieces or a high-impact floral moment at the reception your loved ones will gather around for the evening.

For all these options, the numbers will matter.

Bigger wedding parties = more resources. A more extensive guest list = more resources.

Here are some examples of different floral budgets and what they might include based on pricing available in Sheridan, WY, for the 2024 season. Are you curious about a customized quote for your day?

Tiny Wedding - $975

For the flower-lover with a modest budget. Let’s bring the best for your bouquet plus a boutonierre. There are lots of options, so pick what works best for you! Want a customized quote? Let’s chat. This customized wedding package could include the following:

Bouquet + Boutonniere plus Pick one of the following:

Wedding Party flowers (2 bouquets + 2 Boutonnieres) or

Centerpieces: 3 lush medium arrangements or 6 bud vases trios

This is a pick-up package at our Studio in Sheridan


Wedding Party - $2000

Flowers for you and your besties are a priority for the big day, and we’re here to bring the flowers to the party! This customized wedding package could include the following:

Bouquet + Boutonniere

Bouquets for eight attendants

Boutonnieres for eight attendants

Taxes in Sheridan, WY, included

This is a pick-up package at our Studio in Sheridan


Classic Wedding- $3500

You’ve got a modest bridal party and plan on 120 guests for your wedding day. Flowers are important, and we’re going to use your resources well. This customized wedding package could include the following:

Bouquet + Boutonniere

Wedding party: Bouquets x 4 + Boutonnieres x 4

Family: Corsages for moms x 2 + boutonnieres for dads x 2

Ceremony: modest floral installation on your arch or aisle statement pieces

Reception flowers: bud vase trio with luxe flowers for your (15) guest tables

Taxes + Delivery and set-up at a location of your choice in Sheridan, WY included

Tiny-ish Wedding - $1500

Whether your aesthetic is simple and sophisticated, edgy and artsy, intentional and eco-friendly or a little whirly (that makes two of us!), we promise your every last desire will bloom for you and your partner no matter where you come from or where you’re going. This customized wedding package could include the following:

Bouquet + Boutonniere 

Wedding Party flowers (2 bouquets + 2 Boutonnieres) 

Centerpieces: four lush medium arrangements or eight bud vases trios

This is a pick-up package at our Studio in Sheridan


Intimate Wedding - $2500

Imagine a day with 40 guests - your nearest and dearest without a formal bridal party. You savor the evening with good food and the ones you love. This customized wedding package could include the following:

Bouquet + Boutonniere

Ceremony (or reception) installation for Arch/wall

A collection of bud vases and mini arrangements for your guest tables

Taxes + Delivery and set-up at a location of your choice in Sheridan, WY included


All the flowers - $6000

Flowers are a priority for your big day, and we can’t wait to bring those floral dreams to life. You plan to host 120 guests with a bridal party of five attendants each. This customized wedding package could include the following:

Bouquet + Boutonniere

Wedding party: Bouquets x 5 + Boutonnieres x 5

Family: Corsages for moms x 2 + boutonnieres for dads x 2

Ceremony: A modest floral installation on your arch or aisle statement pieces

Reception flowers: Full centerpieces for your (15) guest tables

Taxes + Delivery and set-up at a location of your choice in Sheridan, WY included