Frequently Asked Questions

Planning a wedding or luxury event comes with a lot of questions—and we’re here to make the process seamless. As a Chicago and Milwaukee wedding florist and full-service event design company, The Modern Orchid specializes in large-scale floral installations, ceiling designs, and elevated event production.

Below, you’ll find answers to our most frequently asked questions about wedding florals, event planning, rentals, and what it’s like to work with a high-end floral and design team. Whether you’re planning a Chicagoland wedding or a destination celebration, this guide will help you understand our process and what sets our work apart.

  • At The Modern Orchid, we are a luxury wedding florist and event design studio creating immersive floral experiences for weddings and high-end celebrations. From statement installations and ceiling florals to full floral design and event styling, we bring each vision to life with intention, artistry, and seamless execution.

  • We are a full-service event production company specializing in large-scale weddings, statement ceiling installations, and luxury celebrations. We offer both planning and design services, allowing us to execute events with intention from concept to completion.

  • If you’d like to preserve your bouquet as a keepsake, we recommend securing your spot in advance. We exclusively partner with Tina at Bupp Woodworking, who offers preservation services. We can coordinate pickup of your bouquet at the end of the night, or she also offers drop-off and shipping options.

    For your event florals, all arrangements are designed in vessels that can be taken home by guests. We simply collect any rental pieces at the end of the evening.

  • With our full-service package, candles are included and thoughtfully integrated into your tablescape design. Our team handles transportation, setup, styling, and end-of-night breakdown. We also clean and prep all inventory for future events so you don’t have to think about a thing.

  • The Modern Orchid proudly serve Chicago, Milwaukee, and surrounding areas. We also travel for select events and have recently designed in locations such as Colorado, North Dakota, and Iowa. We go wherever the creativity takes us.

  • We have a team of over 20 highly skilled and experienced professionals. From large-scale installations to personal floral delivery, room flips, and full breakdown, our team is deeply experienced in executing seamless wedding days.

  • Yes we are fully insured and bonded. We are experienced working in a wide range of venues and environments, including complex installations that require lifts and advanced rigging.

  • We are celebrating 5 years as an official business, backed by over 11 years of experience in the wedding and event industry.

  • Due to demand, we currently have a minimum investment of $6,000+. We do not typically offer standalone bouquets or boutonnieres.

    However, we are always open to inquiries. In some cases, we can accommodate smaller orders if they align with an existing event. We also partner with trusted local shops to ensure smaller floral needs are fulfilled beautifully and without waste.

  • Not at all. While we love seeing inspiration, our process is highly collaborative. We take your preferences, style, and ideas and transform them into a fully developed, cohesive design concept.

  • Yes—we offer a curated collection of rentals and also partner with a wide network of trusted vendors to source anything you may need. This includes arches, linens, flatware, glassware, vessels, and more. We also offer custom builds for specialty designs.

  • Our ideal client values artistry and trusts the creative process. They are drawn to bold, unique, and elevated design, and want an event that feels intentional, distinctive, and unforgettable.