DIY Wedding & Event Buckets
We love to provide buckets of seasonal flowers from our Somerset flower farm, for all sorts of occasions - Weddings, Christenings, Baby showers, Anniversaries, Birthday parties, Celebrations of Life and many other special events. The fresh flower season, for providing our DIY buckets of blooms, begins in late Spring and ends in Autumn (usually April - October).
Our DIY event buckets are perfect for anyone wanting to use and arrange local, seasonal flowers and foliage, grown using sustainable and
agro-ecological methods. They contain a 'growers choice' of what is looking best in the field at the time. To find out about what flowers
might be in season at the time of your wedding or event, have a look at our Flower Calendar or at our Instagram for seasonal flowery ideas.
How to order?
Our buckets of flowers for weddings and events need to be ordered well in advance, as our flowers are often in demand at certain times of year. We can accommodate 1–2 buckets with 48 hours notice, for more than 2 buckets, please contact us as soon as possible to reserve your flowers.
For more information about buying buckets of flowers from the flower farm, have a look at our Flower Shop or fill in the enquiry form below, giving your wedding or event date, required colour palette (if any) and then we can confirm our availability with you.
When to collect, and where is the flower farm?
Our DIY Flower Buckets are usually collected 24-48hours before your wedding or event.
Mendip Flower Company is based in the village of Stratton-on-the-Fosse, just outside the town of Midsomer Norton.
Just 20 minutes away from Wells, Frome and the South of Bath. We provide flower farm collection or local delivery options.
If you would like to PYO Flowers for a wedding or event, this can be a wonderful activity to do with friends and family before the big day.
We are always happy to answer any questions about DIY event buckets or our Pick Your Own Flower events.
Contact us at hello@mendipflowers.co.uk
Why choose DIY flowers for your wedding or event?
Choosing DIY flower buckets, can be a fantastic, sustainable option for the environmentally conscious couple. It allows for greater control over sourcing your flowers and foliage, reduces the carbon footprint dramatically and minimises waste.
Environmental benefits of going DIY include:
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A Reduced Carbon Footprint: A significant majority of commercially sold flowers are imported, involving long-distance transportation and refrigerated storage, which uses a lot of energy. By choosing to go DIY with locally sourced, in-season flowers, you drastically cut down on these associated carbon emissions.
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Support for Local Eco-systems and Businesses: Sourcing flowers from local growers and flower farms helps support the local economy and preserves natural resources. These local flower farms often use more sustainable practices, such as growing without chemicals, and provide habitats for local wildlife.
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Minimising Chemical Use: Imported flowers are often sprayed with an overload of chemicals to help them survive transit, which can be harmful to workers and the environment.
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Waste Reduction: DIY allows you to control the materials used in your arrangements.
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You can avoid harmful, single-use materials like non-biodegradable floral foam by using eco-friendly alternatives like chicken wire, reusable vases, or natural materials.
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You can also plan to repurpose your arrangements throughout your wedding day (e.g., moving ceremony decor to the reception) or use dried flowers that last for months or years, further reducing waste.
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For confetti, you can use biodegradable options made from dried petals.
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Other fantastic benefits:
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Skill Development: The process of learning to arrange flowers can be a rewarding and creative challenge.
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Personalisation and Sentimental Value: You have total creative control to ensure the arrangements reflect your own unique style. The process of creating your wedding or event flowers can be a fun, bonding experience for the couple, family, and friends, adding emotional significance to the day.
