Small celebration? Flowers to go. I design and pack your flowers for pickup at my Long Beach studio, ready to travel wherever you’re celebrating. Perfect for intimate ceremonies, receptions, and small parties.
Catalina Island Wedding
A bridal bouquet, centerpieces for dinner, some personal florals and flowers for the golf cart. That was the lineup for this intimate Catalina Island wedding, and the couple picked it all up from my Long Beach studio before heading to Avalon.
The golf cart flowers were especially fun to figure out. I wanted the couple to be able to pull them out of the box and know exactly how to put them on, so I packed everything they needed to secure the arrangement and included step-by-step instructions. Because the last thing you want to be doing on your wedding day is asking who packed the zip ties.
The Couple
From the bridal bouquet to dinner in Avalon
For the bouquet, I used caramel and ivory roses, dusty blue thistle, and eucalyptus. I love how the little bits of blue peek out between the roses. We carried some of those warm tones into the bride’s hair flowers, and I made a little baby’s breath crown with a white ribbon. I also designed centerpieces for their wedding dinner at a restaurant on the island. A few flowers on the table can make a dinner with your closest people feel like a wedding reception in its own right.
An Intimate Catalina Island Dinner Reception
How wedding flower pickup works for a Catalina Island wedding
If you’re planning a small wedding or elopement on Catalina and want to save on delivery, you can pick up your wedding flowers from my Long Beach studio and take them with you. It works well when your flowers are ready to place and you or someone in your group can set them out.
For this couple, I packed the flowers for easy transport and sent them with instructions for handling them during travel and keeping them fresh before the wedding. The restaurant centerpieces were ready to set on the tables, and the golf cart flowers had their own supplies and instructions. We’ll plan your pickup around your travel schedule and talk through how everything will get from my studio to wherever it needs to be on the island (or elsewhere).
If you’re working with a budget, I like to start with the flowers you’re most excited about. Maybe it’s a bouquet you’ll love seeing in every photo, or centerpieces for the dinner where you’ll spend most of the evening. Picking up your order can leave more room in your budget for those pieces.
Golf Cart Florals
I also deliver and install wedding flowers on Catalina Island
If you’d like me to bring your flowers to Avalon or elsewhere on Catalina, I offer delivery on its own as well as delivery with on-site setup and floral installation. Delivery alone works well if someone at your venue can set out the arrangements. If you’re dreaming of flowers on a ceremony arch or want me to set up the reception before your guests arrive, I can come to the island and handle that for you.
California Coast Color Palette
Let’s talk about your Catalina Island wedding flowers
Send me your date, where you’re celebrating, and a little about the flowers you have in mind. “A bouquet, flowers for dinner, and maybe something for the golf cart” is plenty to get us started. I’ll help you figure out what will travel easily and which option makes sense for your plans and budget.
A Magical Island Sunset
Floral Crown for the Flower Girl
Details
Your Wedding Should Feel Like You
This couple chose Catalina because the island already meant a lot to them and their family. I love that. When you’re deciding where to get married, there’s something really special about picking a place that already feels like part of your story.
Your wedding should feel like you. An intimate ceremony followed by dinner with your favorite people can be every bit as beautiful as a big celebration. And sometimes the details that feel the most like you are the ones you’ll remember best. For this couple, that meant Catalina, dinner with family, and yes, flowers on the golf cart.
So when you picture your wedding day, what feels personal to you?
A Magical Avalon Celebration
Couple in B&W
The Creative Team
Floral design: Flowers by Melis
Venue: Catalina Island
Photography: Pamela Tatz
FAQ: Wedding Florist Questions You Were Totally Going to Google Later
Q: When should I book my wedding florist?
A: Ideally, 6–12 months before your wedding. For full-service florals, the sooner the better, especially during peak SoCal wedding season (spring/fall).
Q: Do you offer mock-ups?
A: Yes! Mock-up centerpiece sessions start at $250 and are a great way to preview your design direction, especially if you’re visual and want that extra peace of mind.
Q: What areas do you serve?
A: I’m based in Long Beach but serve all of Southern California: from Los Angeles to Orange County to wine country and beyond.
Q: Do you offer a la carte options?
A: Absolutely! I have a la carte services called Click Click Bloom for couples who want gorgeous flowers without the full-service experience, perfect for elopements or budget-conscious weddings.
Q: What’s your floral style?
A: My style is whimsical, unique, and full of personality, a mix of creative flair and bold romance. I love designing florals that feel magical, meaningful, and totally custom to each couple.
Q: Do you work with specific venues or planners?
A: Yes! I love collaborating with planners and venues across SoCal. If you’re already working with someone, I’m happy to integrate seamlessly into your vendor team.
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With the right budget and a touch of creativity, your wedding florals can be everything you’ve dreamed of and more. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Flowers by Melis is here to bring your vision to life.
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