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
How to order?
Have a look at our Flower Shop, where you have the option of :
Buckets of flowers ('Growers choice', a selection of the best seasonal flowers, foliage and decorative accents. Perfect for home arranging or more casual events)
Wedding & Event flower buckets (Curated to a colour palette or theme with a growers choice of the best seasonal flowers, foliage and decorative accents from our flower field).
Alternatively, fill in the enquiry form below, giving your required date, colour palette or theme, 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 - 48 hours before your event date. Mendip Flower Company is based in the village of Stratton-on-the-Fosse, on the Fosse way A367. 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 Pick Your Own Flower events.
Contact us at hello@mendipflowers.co.uk
Please note: We are not event florists at Mendip Flower Company, and choose to concentrate on growing beautiful quality flowers here at the flower field. If you are as passionate as us about using sustainably grown, local, seasonal flowers, we are always happy to link you up with wedding and event florists who use our flowers and other locally grown British flowers in their work.
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.
