Maya and her team are my top recommendation in Des Moines. They handle everything from consultation to full coordination, and their florals are the best I’ve seen in Iowa — from a single bouquet to full design and large-scale installations. You can book them for planning, florals, or both, and every wedding I’ve worked with them has been seamless, beautiful, and stress-free for the couple.

Heather’s Secret Garden is a Des Moines floral studio led by Heather Worthington. She creates natural, garden-style florals for weddings and elopeements, with designs that are colorful, whimsical, and romantic.

Sibyl Sophia Floral Design is a Des Moines studio led by Sophie Ballmer. She creates florals for weddings, events, workshops, and installations, with designs that are modern, creative, and rooted in a strong sense of color and style.

Flower Disco is my all-time favorite florist — Steph is cool, edgy, and wildly creative. I’ve photographed so many of her installations, and every single one has been unforgettable. She treats florals as art, flowering weddings and events worldwide with bold, sculptural designs and full-scale event styling. Based in Colorado, Flower Disco is a luxury floral and event design studio that can take on weddings of any size and make them feel completely original.

Honey & Joy Events is a luxury wedding planning and floral design company based in Des Moines, Iowa. Led by Karla Lewenczuk, their team is known for romantic and playful designs. I actually haven’t had a chance to work with this planner/event designer yet, but I’ve admired their work for years. They offer full-service wedding planning, decor and rentals, and custom floral design, to couples in Des Moines and beyond.