When it comes to wedding flowers, the options are almost endless. You can hire a traditional florist, shop local, or order blooms online and DIY your way to a Pinterest-worthy bouquet. One company that’s been making waves in the online wedding floral space is Poppy Flowers, known for their vibrant blooms, flexible ordering, and curated bridal collections.

After trying out a DIY wedding bouquet from Poppy Flowers recently, I found myself thinking—I wish I’d known about this option back when I was getting ready to walk down the aisle. It would’ve saved me a lot of stress and added a fun, creative twist to the day. So now that I’ve had the chance to go through the experience myself, here are my honest thoughts: what Poppy does, how it works, what stood out (for better or worse), and who I think it’s actually best for. If you’re searching for something affordable and beautiful without going the full-service florist route, this is everything I wish I’d known before placing the order.

Using Poppy Flowers for Your Wedding

Poppy isn’t your average online flower shop. They offer two very different wedding services:

Poppy At Home: A DIY flower delivery kit where the flowers are shipped directly to you in bunches so you can build your own bouquet or floral arrangements.

Poppy Weddings: A full-service wedding flower option where you’re matched with a professional floral designer and local florist to plan your entire floral vision, from bouquets to centerpieces to ceremony installations.

It’s important to understand that these two offerings are completely different experiences. If you’re expecting fully arranged bouquets from Poppy At Home, you might be caught off guard. And if you’re a hands-on, crafty bride ordering from Poppy Weddings, you might not get the DIY flexibility you’re craving.

I specifically ordered this bouquet to review the bridal bouquet side of Poppy At Home. I wasn’t planning a large wedding and didn’t need full floral coordination or on-site support, just a beautiful, budget-friendly bouquet delivered to my door to see how their DIY option holds up for smaller-scale needs.

What They Do

Poppy’s business model is pretty unique in the floral world. Here’s a breakdown of their two main offerings:

Poppy At Home

This service is designed for smaller events, DIY brides, or customers who want a cost-effective way to get premium flowers without paying for full florist services. You can choose a pre-designed bouquet option (like The Queen’s Crown or The Sunset), and the flowers are shipped to you unarranged in bunches. From there, you cut, prep, and style them yourself.

The upside? You get more flowers for less money, and it can be a fun project if you enjoy floral design. I easily could have made two or three separate arrangements with all of the flowers that were sent.

The downside? It’s definitely a bit of a project. You’ll need some basic tools, a little time, and either a bit of floral know-how or a solid YouTube tutorial to guide you. While the included brochure had a QR code promising helpful arranging videos, it just redirected to their homepage—which made finding actual instructions tricky. The DIY side of their website could definitely be more user-friendly.

Poppy Weddings

If you’re planning a full-scale wedding with a ceremony, reception, and bridal party, Poppy Weddings is their full-service option. You work with a Poppy floral designer to curate your dream floral setup. Your final arrangements are crafted by a local florist partner and delivered or installed at your venue.

Their full-service wedding packages start at $1,750, which is significantly less than most traditional florists, and they offer low-deposit options and strong support throughout the process.

How to Use Their Services

The Poppy website is clean and modern, but navigating between their two services can be a little confusing at first. The main homepage focuses heavily on full wedding packages, so if you’re only interested in a single bouquet or DIY kit, it takes a few extra clicks to find the right section.

Here’s how to navigate it based on what you need:

●       For full-service wedding florals, click “Start Your Wedding” on the homepage to begin their consultation quiz and get matched with a designer.

●       For DIY bouquets or Poppy At Home kits, use the “Shop” section or search for specific collection names like “Queen’s Crown” or “Sunset.”

The easiest way I found to navigate the site was by scrolling down to the footer at the bottom of the homepage. It includes clearly labeled links for things like ‘Book Poppy Weddings,’ ‘Shop Poppy At Home,’ FAQs, and more—it made finding what I needed much simpler.

Just keep in mind that Poppy At Home is not meant to arrive ready-to-use. It’s a fun, budget-friendly option, but one that assumes you’re ready to do some arranging.

The Bouquet I Ordered

I ordered the “Queen’s Crown” bouquet from their At Home collection. This option stood out because of its romantic, dramatic look and gorgeous garden roses—Poppy’s signature flower.

The Ordering Process:

●       The bouquet cost around the same as a premium florist arrangement, but included significantly more stems.

●       Shipping was free, but it took 10 full days for the flowers to arrive. (The holiday weekend probably contributed to the delay–their FAQ states 5-7 days for shipping)

●       When I tracked my package, I noticed that they were shipped from Ecuador, which explains the long travel time.

Unboxing:

●       The flowers arrived safely packed and well-hydrated, though they were a bit droopy from the trip.

●       After a few hours in water, they perked up and looked fantastic–the next day they were even better!

Right after unboxing, I trimmed the stems and placed each bunch in water with flower food for a few hours—while I hunted for a vase large enough to hold them all!

●       The box included a brochure with a QR code for floral arranging tutorials… but unfortunately, the QR code just led me back to their homepage. I couldn’t find any clear DIY video content or instructions.

My Poppy Flowers Bridal Bouquet Review

The Most Important Part– the Flowers

The quality of the flowers themselves was excellent. The Queen’s Crown garden roses were stunning, lush, fragrant, and layered like peonies. The supporting flowers included seasonal greenery, eucalyptus, ranunculus or anemones, though the bouquet list didn’t specify every stem.

They sent a LOT of flowers! Definitely enough to build two smaller bouquets or one extra-large bridal arrangement.

The DIY Experience

While I wasn’t preparing for my own wedding, I ordered this bouquet to test out the DIY process as a potential option for brides looking for a more hands-on approach. I love creative projects, but I can confidently say—arranging your own bridal bouquet the night before your wedding isn’t for everyone.

Here’s what the process involved:

• Trimming and hydrating the stems
• Separating all the flower bunches
• Styling and wrapping the bouquet
• Figuring out how to store it overnight to keep it fresh

If you’re someone who enjoys being hands-on and has time to spare, this could absolutely be a fun, meaningful way to personalize your flowers. But if you’re in a time crunch or want everything ready to go, this step might feel more like a task than a memorable pre-wedding moment.

The Final Result

Once I finished arranging it, the bouquet looked absolutely beautiful. It was quite large, possibly too big to comfortably carry down the aisle, but it made a stunning impression and photographed really well. I’m actually thinking of trimming it down a bit and using the extra flowers in smaller vases around the house.

Pretty impressed with myself on this…not bad for a first-time florist.

If I had been putting together multiple bouquets or centerpieces, this would have been a fantastic value. But as a trial run for a single bridal bouquet, it felt a bit oversized and more labor-intensive than I expected.

What I Loved

• High-quality flowers – Fresh, premium blooms that opened up beautifully
• More flowers for the price – Great volume compared to a florist
• Free shipping – No added cost for delivery
• Perfect for DIY lovers – Creative freedom and customization

What I Didn’t Love

• Long shipping time – 10 days meant I had to plan well in advance
• No helpful DIY tutorial – QR code didn’t lead to actual arranging videos
• Website was unclear – Hard to tell the difference between Poppy At Home and Poppy Weddings at first
• Too large for some uses – My bouquet was beautiful but almost overwhelming in size

If You’re Looking for Something Different…

If the DIY route doesn’t feel like the right fit for you, or if you’re looking for faster shipping and a more hands-off experience, here are a few alternatives to consider:

1. UrbanStems

UrbanStems offers a bridal collection with pre-arranged, modern bouquets delivered right to your door in just 1–2 days. Their flowers arrive styled and ready to use, so there’s no assembly required. I ordered the Double “The Sorbet” bouquet and it was perfect for an elopement or small ceremony. Bonus: They offer free shipping and 20% off your first order.

Great for:

• Last-minute weddings
• Minimalist or modern brides
• Those who want zero DIY hassle

2. Farmgirl Flowers

Farmgirl offers burlap-wrapped, handcrafted arrangements with a rustic-chic vibe. While they’re not strictly bridal-focused, their larger bouquets can definitely double as wedding flowers. Their arrangements are designer’s choice, so you don’t pick exact stems, but they’re known for full, textural styles.

Great for:

• Rustic or boho weddings
• Couples who don’t need full control over flower types
• Eco-conscious buyers

3. The Bouqs Co.

Bouqs offers both DIY kits and pre-arranged bouquets. They’re a nice hybrid if you want the option of both. Some of their wedding collections allow you to choose flowers in bulk or as finished arrangements, and they offer farm-direct blooms with eco-friendly sourcing.

Great for:

• Eco-conscious couples
• Mix of DIY and pre-arranged options
• Those wanting a wide range of styles

Final Thoughts

Poppy Flowers is a beautiful option for the right kind of bride. If you love DIY projects, want a huge bouquet for a great price, and have time to prep and arrange your flowers, Poppy At Home delivers big on quality and creativity. If you’re planning a full wedding and want a more budget-friendly alternative to traditional florists, Poppy Weddings offers affordable, personalized floral design with professional results.

Just be sure you understand which service you’re ordering from, and what’s expected of you when the box arrives.

Four days later—these blooms have really opened up and come together into a full, gorgeous arrangement!

If you’re short on time or simply want a pre-arranged, ready-to-use bouquet that arrives quickly and looks amazing out of the box, I recommend checking out UrbanStems as an alternative. Sometimes, the peace of mind is worth every penny.