DIY + Design Wedding Flowers

Beautiful local flowers for your DIY wedding

Planning a wedding doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing when it comes to flowers.

Our DIY + Design hybrid approach is ideal for couples who want professionally designed wedding flowers for the most important moments, while keeping simpler details open for your creativity but manageable.

It’s a smart alternative to full-service florals — and one of the most popular options for microweddings and relaxed celebrations.

Think of it as a catered dinner party where all you have to do is set the table.

What is DIY + Design?

DIY + Design wedding flower buckets with summer zinnias

This is not bulk flowers or wholesale buckets.

It’s our professionally designed A La Carte florals paired with bulk flower bunches.

DIY + Design means:

  • Your personal flowers and focal arrangements are professionally designed

  • You arrange simple DIY elements like bud vases

  • Flowers are coordinated for seasonality, color harmony, and longevity

  • Everything is prepared and packaged so setup feels calm — not chaotic

It’s a guided, intentional way to achieve beautiful, affordable wedding flowers without sacrificing quality or style.

What’s included:

DIY + Design packages are curated combinations of professionally designed wedding flowers where you want them & coordinated bulk bunches for simple projects.

  • Custom-designed personal flowers
    (bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages)

  • Focal arrangements
    (welcome table, ceremony pieces, or sweetheart table)

  • Seasonal, farm-grown and thoughtfully sourced blooms

  • Professional conditioning and prep

  • Clear guidance on quantities and color direction

  • Convenient pick-up from the farm or curbside venue dropoff (limited area)

A $1,000 minimum applies.

Why couples choose DIY + Design

  • You care deeply about how your flowers look

  • You don’t need on-site floral installation or breakdown

  • You’d rather invest in design than labor

  • You’re planning a microwedding or smaller celebration

  • You want flowers that feel intentional, not overdone

This approach keeps the focus on beauty and experience — not excess.

Who’s DIY + Design best for?

Wedding welcome sign with DIY + Design flowers from Buck Naked Farm in Pittsboro

DIY + Design is a great fit if:

  • Flowers are an important part of your overall aesthetic

  • You appreciate seasonal, garden-inspired design

  • You’re comfortable placing simple arrangements yourself

  • You value professional guidance, even in a flexible setup

This may not be the best fit if:

  • You’re looking for bulk or wholesale flowers

  • You want step-by-step DIY coaching or on-site help

  • Flowers are a low priority in your wedding budget

  • You’re hoping to maximize quantity over quality

Full Service vs DIY + Design

Purple and white fall DIY wedding flowers from Buck Naked Farm in Pittsboro, NC

Some weddings benefit from full-service florals. Others don’t.

Full-Service Florals

  • Delivery, setup, and breakdown included

  • Ideal for large guest counts or complex installations

DIY + Design

  • Our A La Carte designs + bulk bunches

  • Professional design for the most important pieces

  • You place simple details

  • A more affordable, flexible option for many couples

Neither option is better — it’s about choosing the level of support that fits your day.

DIY wedding flowers for flower lovers

Affordable wedding flowers don’t mean doing less — they mean choosing where design matters most.

DIY + Design weddings offer simplicity without skimping, and a calm, intentional experience that feels just right for the way you’re celebrating.

Find your perfect DIY wedding flowers

You chose your wedding date for a reason—whether it’s your favorite season in North Carolina, the perfect weather, or simply the date your dream venue was available.

Locally grown wedding flowers can transform your special day with breathtaking, seasonal beauty. But knowing which varieties are in peak bloom is key to planning gorgeous, cohesive arrangements.

Good news: you don’t need a degree in horticulture to make this happen.

Our 14-page North Carolina Flower Seasonality Guide features nine popular color palettes and details which flowers are in bloom during spring and fall in the Raleigh-Durham area.

Download your guide to make DIY wedding flower planning simple and stress-free.

NC Seasonal wedding flower color palette guide from Buck Naked Farm
Get our NC Seasonal Color Guide

DIY wedding flower availability for Triangle area brides

North Carolina’s flower growing season aligns perfectly with the Triangle’s prime wedding seasons: spring and fall.

DIY +Design wedding flowers are available mid-April to June and mid-September to November for fresh, locally grown blooms on your big day.

Curious about the specific varieties we’re growing this year? Check out our flower calendar for a look at what we’re growing.

Have questions or need assistance? Email me with specific inquiries or date-related questions.

View our flower Calendar
Buckets of fall wedding flowers from our NC flower farm

DIY wedding flowers straight from the farm

Flower farms are a fantastic source for DIY wedding flowers. We offer the freshest blooms, unique flower varieties, and the chance to support your local community.

Our wedding flower bunches make it easy to create your own arrangements, from bud vases to rustic mason jar centerpieces. We offer 10-stem bunches of most flower varieties, perfect for complementing our a la carte wedding floral items.

Since our flowers are field-grown right here in Pittsboro, NC, we can’t guarantee specific flower types due to weather and pest challenges. However, I do my best to accommodate color palette requests and provide a variety of flower shapes and forms to suit your needs.

My goal is to help you achieve beautiful, stress-free DIY wedding arrangements. Let’s talk about your wedding vision!

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Sample DIY wedding flower bunches

  • Creamy white lisianthus in buckets

    Bulk lisianthus

  • Buckets of fall dahlias and chrysanthemums

    Fall dahlias

  • A blue bucket of pink lisianthus in the field

    Pink lisianthus

  • Close up of pastel zinnias and white sunflowers

    Early fall zinnias and sunflowers

  • Buckets of sunflowers and lisianthus

    Sunflowers and lisianthus

  • Plum sunflowers

    Plum sunflowers

  • White dahlias in a bucket

    White dahlias

  • white gomphrena and hot pink zinnias

    White gomphrena and hot pink zinnias

  • Pastel summer flowers in bulk buckets

    Early summer pastels

  • White fall dahlias and chrysanthemum bucket

    Dahlias and chrysanthemums

  • Peach and salmon DIY wedding flowers

    Peach and salmon fall flowers

Love notes from our DIY wedding flower customers

  • I reached out to Jennifer when I found her page about DIY event flowers online and she helped me pick out flowers and foliage that fit my vision, my budget, and were in-season. She even grew a beautiful sunset-pink sunflower just for my event and it was a huge hit.

    Marissa, Raleigh, NC..