Working With Cedar Rae
What's it like to work with you?
Personal, collaborative, and surprisingly easy. After our consultation, most clients tell us they felt relieved — like they could finally stop stressing about the flowers. We guide you through every decision, keep the process organized, and show up on your wedding day ready to make it beautiful.
How many weddings do you take per weekend?
One. Your wedding gets my full attention, full presence, and full creative energy. We don't want to be a wedding factory.
Do you travel outside of Minnesota?
Yes! We serve Minnesota and Wisconsin and are happy to discuss travel for the right event. Reach out and let's talk.
The Process
How do we get started?
Fill out our inquiry form and we'll be in touch within 48 hours. If it feels like a great fit, we'll schedule a consultation to talk through your vision, venue, and budget. When you're ready to move forward, we'll secure your date with a signed contract and retainer — and then the real design work begins.
When should we reach out?
The earlier the better. Spring and fall dates fill quickly, and once your date is gone, it's gone. If you have a date in mind, now is the right time.
How far in advance do you book?
Most couples book 8-12 months out. We occasionally have openings for closer dates — it never hurts to ask.
Investment & Payment
What's your minimum for wedding florals?
Our wedding minimum is $2,000, though most couples invest between $5,000 and $10,000 for full-service florals. Once you start layering in candles, statement centerpieces, and repurposed ceremony pieces carried into the reception, it's easy to land toward the top of that range. And it's worth every dollar. Our investment page has more on where that goes, or reach out and we'll talk through what fits your vision.
Can ceremony florals be reused at the reception?
Absolutely, and it's one of the smartest ways to stretch your investment. Pieces like aisle markers, altar pedestal arrangements, and ground meadows can often be thoughtfully moved and repurposed for the reception, so their impact doesn't end when the ceremony does. We'll walk through repurposing options during your consultation and build them right into your plan.
Do you require a retainer to hold our date?
Yes. A signed contract and retainer are required to secure your date. Your retainer is 50% of your total estimate or $2,500, whichever is greater, with the remaining balance due 45 days before your wedding. We can build a flexible payment plan between those two points that works for you.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept check, cash, and credit card. A 3.5% fee applies to cards, mostly because we'd rather put that money into your flowers than into some credit card company's shareholder meeting. Either way, we'll work with whatever's easiest for you.
The Details
Do you work with our wedding planner or coordinator?
Yes, and we love it. If you have a planner or coordinator, we'll coordinate directly with them on timelines, venue logistics, and day-of details so nothing falls through the cracks. You'll still be looped in on every design decision, but you won't have to be the go-between.
Do you handle setup and breakdown?
Yes, fully. We handle delivery, setup, any ceremony-to-reception transitions, and end-of-night breakdown. You won't have to think about a thing.
Can we make changes after we book?
Absolutely. We build in a final details meeting before your wedding to make sure everything still feels right. Life happens and we're flexible — we just ask that significant changes are made with enough lead time to source accordingly.
Do you do flowers for events other than weddings?
Yes! We design for corporate events, celebrations, and special occasions. Reach out through the inquiry form and tell us about your other type of event.
Getting to Know Us
What do you love most about this work?
Two things, always. The reveal moment, watching a couple see their vision standing in front of them, fully real, never gets old. And the small, personal details, a favorite flower, an inside joke, something that means something only to you two, that we get to weave into the design. Those are the moments that make a wedding feel like your wedding, not just a beautiful one.
Can we see more of your work?
Yes! Our gallery is a great place to start. You can also follow along on Instagram at @cedarraefloral for the most current work and behind the scenes.
Still here? That's a great sign.
If everything you just read felt like a full yes, we're probably a perfect fit. Let's talk.