Harmons Flower Shop

Inside the Wedding Artistry of Harmons Flower Shop

By Amanda Hammond, Harmons Floral Production Manager and Certified Florist

Behind the scenes of Harmons Flower Shop, you will find Floral Production Manager Amanda Hammond, CF designing colorful arrangements and motivating her team of floral designers. With a career deeply rooted in passion and creativity, Amanda shares her journey, insights, and the charm that sets Harmons’ wedding floral arrangements apart.

Our goal at Harmons is not just about creating floral arrangements; it’ s about creating an unforgettable experience for customers long after the petals have wilted. Whether you’re planning your dream wedding or simply looking to brighten someone’s day, Harmons can be your floral guide.

My own journey into floral design began with childhood memories of my mother working at a silk flower wholesaler. She would bring flowers home for me to play with, and on Mother’s Day I would make floral centerpieces for the mothers and grandmothers in the family using lilacs I picked from our yard.

I embarked on a fulfilling career in the floral industry, starting at a local flower shop in customer service where I observed and learned from the designers. Eventually, an opening presented itself at Harmons and I jumped on it. During my almost 20 years at Harmons, I have worked at the distribution center, as a Floral Manager at the Traverse Mountain location, and now as the Floral Production Manager.

What sets Harmons apart is not just the wide array of floral options but the personalized experience offered by our talented designers. Our team of skilled florists goes above and beyond to understand customer preferences, and translating their vision into a reality is our true specialty.

In this rapidly evolving industry, staying on top of trends is essential. I work every day to educate and train my designers on new trends, stylings, and industry techniques. One trend that continues is the demand for beautiful wedding arrangements. This summer and fall, we anticipate a flurry of wedding orders, and we’re ready to transform any ceremony into a floral wonderland. With a special offer now through September 30, couples can get $100 off any wedding order exceeding $500, if they show or mention the Bloom Gardens ad to a Harmons floral designer.

For wedding arrangements, we often draw inspiration from European trends and adjust our floral offerings each season to reflect changing tastes and customer preferences. For summer weddings, there really is no right or wrong as far as color and style goes.

However, we have seen that bright colors are making a comeback, and using a variety of blooms instead of just a few key flowers is very trendy. The natural wildflower and boho vibe is also in style, along with large floral displays, centerpieces, arches, and stairways. Mix a variety of colors into your color palette for a fun and interesting event, and don’t forget the pocket boutonnieres!

Floral design is a very hands-on experience. It’s taking nature and redefining it, recreating and giving it new life. I tell new floral designers to embrace the journey, learn from others, and infuse every creation with love and passion. I bring my adoration of floral design into my job each day at Harmons Flower Shop, where we would love to be a part of your special wedding day.

Give us a call at 801-957-8477 to set up a no obligation wedding consultation with one of our floral designers. We do not accept orders for weddings without a consultation. We invite couples to accent their special day with beautiful blooms from the Harmons Flower Shop.