WEDDINGS
by
Handpicked
Handpicked offers a 2 tiered wedding service.
The top tier is our personalised service where Ali spends time with you to understand your unique story and how best to express that through your flowers. She designs floral displays that will suit you, your ceremony, and the venue/s, and plans a team around it. Handpicking the best locally grown flowers available, adjusting flowers and designs according to the seasons and to the weather, and delivering the wedding flowers of your dreams. Because the personalised service offers greater consultation and planning time it is a great choice for people with a flower budget over $3000, who are planning an outdoor ceremony, or who want bespoke floral installation/s.
The second tier service is Handpicked’s “Wedding flowers a la carte”, offered as an online ordering system. Here you can choose the floral items you want, the size, colour palette, and add further styling preferences, and Ali will choose the best seasonal flowers, and design beautiful displays that can be collected from the Handpicked studio at The Mill Castlemaine or delivered to you. (Please note that the variety of designs available in the menu are limited to those that are easily transported and easy to install and de-install. More complex designs and designs that can be adapted to unpredictable weather are available via the personalised service).
As an ally to her LGBTQIA+ and disabled friends, Ali intentionally provides a safe environment where everyone is welcome.
Tuscan vineyard styling, on the slopes of Geboor, Mount Macedon Winery
“Ali provided the floral arrangements for our wedding and we were absolutely blown away with how good they were. We spoke to Ali a few times in the lead up, sharing the style and look and feel we were after. On the day, we could not have been happier with how it turned out. Ali listened to everything we were looking for and delivered exceptional arrangements. Guests were commenting on how great the room looked and the photos we've seen so far are stunning. Thank you for making our day perfect!”
Glenn and Nathan, March 2025
Mid-summer celebration at Scrub Hill
“Ali absolutely nailed the brief for our wedding flowers, they were bright, joyful, and completely full of personality, just like we hoped. The bouquet had the most beautiful mix of different flowers and foliage. It felt like it had just been gathered from a wildflower meadow, in the best possible way....
On top of that, Ali was incredibly accommodating with our budget. She helped us explore options to make sure we could stick to it, without ever compromising on the beauty or impact of the flowers. Her creativity, flexibility, and attention to detail brought so much warmth and magic to our day, we couldn’t have asked for anything more.”
Celesta and Hagen, February 2025
Autumn on Dja Dja Wurrung Country, Castlemaine
“Thank you so much again for creating our dream wedding florals, they were nothing short of perfect and everyone was blown away — you’re the best!”
Len and Jack, May 2025
70's Western Rock n Roll wedding
on Dja Dja Wurrung, Wadawurrung and Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country
“…. a big thanks again for the florals. They were honestly incredible! More than I could have ever imagined. I loved the dark purple leaves that made the brighter oranges and yellows pop. And the hint of bark in the arch was so cool. The mix of textures was so expertly done. I knew things would be good when we met, but I couldn't have predicted how good! And that it's seasonal and sustainable goes to show it can be done…
Thanks again for your art and just being a legend.
Hannah and Tim, November 2024
Photography by Analog Modern
Florals that respect of the natural environment and colonial architecture of Ravenswood, with gratitude to the traditional custodians, The Dja Dja Wurrung People
“We’ve always loved Ali’s style and sustainable approach so when planning our wedding there was no doubt who we’d call! It was such an easy and fun experience guided by Ali’s passion for designing stunning, seasonal and sustainable arrangements to create something quite magical.”
Nicki and Jamie, March 2023
Click here to checkout Handpicked’s wedding flower portfolio. Within the document you will see further examples of personal, ceremony, and reception floral designs as well as a pricing list. I recommend that all couples look through the portfolio before submitting your enquiry. This will help you decide if I am the right florist for you, and help you form a realistic flower budget.
Do I look like the florist for you?
If so, please fill out the enquiry form!
I’ll respond by email within a few days of receiving your enquiry and provide a little more information and direct you on the next steps.
Ta,
Ali
With our personalised service, Handpicked can design your Victorian, Southern NSW or Illawarra wedding. Because we love to travel, we only charge to cover travel costs with no added margin.