Wedding Flowers in Nairobi

Wedding flowers, planned with care

Look at any wedding album. Flowers are in almost every shot. The bouquet in your hands. The aisle. The arch. Every guest table.

Pretty stems are the easy part. The planning is what makes them work. Since 2008 our florists have done church ceremonies, garden weddings, hotel receptions and small family celebrations across Nairobi.

This guide covers what we design, how to plan, what it costs and what to ask any florist before you book. Ready to talk? Send your date and ideas on WhatsApp or call 0724 906221 to book a consultation.

Wedding flowers we design

For the bridal party

• Bridal bouquets: cascading, round, hand-tied or minimalist. Built around your dress and colours.
• Bridesmaid bouquets: smaller posies that match or complement yours.
• Boutonnieres and corsages: groom, groomsmen, fathers and mothers.
• Flower crowns and hair flowers: brides, bridesmaids and flower girls.
• Petals for the flower girl: fresh rose petals for the walk down the aisle.

For the ceremony

• Arch and backdrop flowers framing the “I do”.
• Aisle flowers: pew ends, aisle arrangements, petal paths.
• Altar and pedestal arrangements for churches and garden ceremonies.
• Entrance and welcome flowers to greet your guests.

For the reception

• Head table flowers and long garlands.
• Guest table centrepieces: low, tall or a mix, to suit the room.
• Cake flowers sorted with your baker.
• Floral backdrops and photo walls.

Want more than flowers? We do full event planning and styling. Our event flowers and décor service covers engagements, bridal showers and pre-wedding events too.

Wedding flower planning timeline

Going small or short on time? Talk to us anyway. Intimate weddings and civil ceremonies often need just a bridal bouquet, a few boutonnieres and some table flowers. That we can turn around much faster.

Popular wedding flowers and colours in Nairobi

Kenya grows some of the best roses on the planet. So roses sit at the heart of most Nairobi weddings. Available all year, every shade, from white and blush to deep burgundy.

Around them we add spray roses, baby’s breath, lilies, chrysanthemums, carnations, eucalyptus and greenery. Want imported specialty blooms? Possible. They cost extra and need more notice.

Palettes couples ask for most:

• Classic white and green: timeless for church weddings.
• Blush, ivory and champagne: soft and romantic for gardens.
• Burgundy and deep red: rich and dramatic for evening receptions.
• Purple and lilac: for bold, colourful celebrations.
• Your culture’s colours: for traditional ceremonies and ruracio, we match the flowers to the outfits and décor.

Choosing your bridal bouquet style

Your bouquet has to suit your dress, your height and the feel of the day. The styles we make most:

• Round: a classic dome of roses. Works with almost any dress. Photographs beautifully.
• Cascading: flowers and greenery that spill downwards. Dramatic with long, fitted or ball gown dresses.
• Hand-tied or garden: relaxed, visible stems, loose greenery. Made for outdoor weddings.
• Posy: small and neat. Bridesmaids, civil ceremonies, petite brides.
• Single-bloom or minimalist: a few statement stems for modern, simple weddings.

Our rule of thumb? Busy dress, simple bouquet. Simple dress, go big. Bring a photo of your dress to the consultation and we’ll suggest the size and shape.

Flowers for traditional ceremonies and ruracio

Lots of Nairobi couples do more than one ceremony. A ruracio or traditional ceremony first, then a church or garden wedding. Each one has its own look.

For traditional events we match flowers to fabrics and outfits. Bold colours, table arrangements for the families, corsages for key family members. Tell us about every event and we’ll plan them together, so the whole celebration feels connected.

Weddings at Nairobi venues

Every venue has its quirks. Churches have rules on where flowers go and when setup starts. Gardens in Karen and Runda need designs that survive sun and wind. Hotel ballrooms around Upper Hill and Westlands give you a fixed window to set up. Tell us your venue and we plan around it.

Wedding flower prices in Nairobi

Every wedding gets its own quote. Guest numbers, venue, flowers and colours all move the price. As a guide:

Tell us your budget early. Seriously. We’ll show you where to spend for the biggest impact, like putting it into the bridal bouquet and head table and keeping guest tables simple.

How to make your wedding flower budget go further

• Spend where the camera looks: bridal bouquet, arch or altar, head table.
• Build on Kenyan roses. Fresh, gorgeous and better value than imports.
• Mix tall and low centrepieces. Every table doesn’t need to be a statement.
• Move ceremony flowers to the reception. Aisle and altar pieces can go on the head table or at the entrance.
• Add greenery. Eucalyptus and foliage add volume for less.

Keeping wedding flowers fresh on the day

Nairobi weddings run from morning to late. Your flowers have to keep up.

We make them close to the day, keep bouquets in water until delivery, and bring bridal flowers to wherever you’re getting ready. Between the ceremony and photos, keep the bouquet in water and out of the sun. Not holding it? Hand it to a bridesmaid. For outdoor venues we pick sturdy stems that hold up in the heat.

Questions to ask your wedding florist

Ask us these. Ask anyone you’re considering these.

• Have you done weddings at my venue, or one like it?
• Which flowers will be at their best on my date?
• What’s in the quote? Delivery, setup, collecting stands and vases?
• Who’s on site on the day, and from what time?
• Can I see photos of similar bouquets and tables?
• How and when do I pay? What if numbers change?

How our wedding consultation works

1. Get in touch. Send your date, venue, colours and guest numbers on WhatsApp, or call.
2. Share your inspiration. Pinterest or Instagram screenshots help us get your style.
3. Get a proposal. Flowers, designs and a quote that fits your budget.
4. Confirm and relax. We handle sourcing, design, delivery and setup.

Want to see the flowers in person first? Come to the shop on Biashara St, open 8am to 7pm.

Your wedding flower checklist

Count everything before the consultation. Your quote will be right from day one:

• Bridal bouquet, plus a toss bouquet if you’re throwing one
• Bridesmaid bouquets or posies, one each
• Boutonnieres for the groom, groomsmen, fathers and ring bearer
• Corsages for mothers, grandmothers and other special guests
• Flower girl petals or a small basket
• Arch, altar or backdrop flowers
• Aisle and pew-end arrangements
• Head table flowers and one centrepiece per guest table
• Cake flowers, entrance flowers and photo wall
• Thank-you bouquets for the parents

After the wedding

The flowers don’t have to stop at the reception. Plenty of couples order anniversary flowers every year. And gift hampers make great thank-yous for parents and the bridal party.

Why couples choose Nectar for wedding flowers

• Since 2008 doing flowers for Nairobi celebrations.
• Rated 5.0 on Google from 46 reviews.
• Fresh Kenyan roses and stems, designed by our own florists.
• Flowers and full event planning from one team.
• A shop you can walk into on Biashara St. M-Pesa and card.

Got a date? Send it on WhatsApp or call 0724 906221 and we’ll book your consultation.