Falling Petal

06/15/2026

🍂 Now Booking Fall 2026 Weddings 🍂

The leaves, the colors, the crisp air, the candlelight… fall weddings have a magic all their own. 🤍

We are officially opening a limited number of dates for Fall 2026 and are looking for a few couples who want florals that feel intentional, romantic, and uniquely theirs.

Whether you’re dreaming of:
✨ A wildflower-inspired meadow
✨ Timeless all-white elegance
✨ Rich autumn tones and textures
✨ Garden-inspired ceremony florals
✨ Statement installations and lush reception designs

We’re here to bring your vision to life.

Our calendar fills quickly during peak wedding season, so if you’re planning a Fall 2026 wedding, now is the perfect time to start the conversation.

🍁 Limited dates available
🍁 Custom floral designs
🍁 Serving Pittsburgh and surrounding areas

Message us or inquire through our website to reserve your date.

Falling Petal 🌿
Where Your Imagination Takes Root ✨

06/13/2026

🌿 Wedding Budget Tip: Let Your Flowers Work Double Duty 🌿

If you’ve fallen in love with statement pieces like ground meadows, arches, aisle arrangements, or floral pillars, don’t assume they’re only for one part of your wedding day.

One of the best ways to maximize your floral budget is by choosing designs that can be repurposed throughout your celebration. A ground meadow used for your ceremony can later be moved to your sweetheart table, cake display, head table, fireplace, or reception entrance. Aisle arrangements can become reception centerpieces, and ceremony florals can continue making an impact long after you say “I do.”

Not only does this help stretch your budget, but it also ensures your most beautiful floral investments are seen and enjoyed all day long.

✨ When planning your wedding flowers, think beyond where they’ll start—think about where they’ll go next.

A well-designed statement piece isn’t just beautiful; it’s versatile.

🌸 At Falling Petal, we love helping couples create impactful floral designs that can be enjoyed in multiple locations throughout their wedding day, giving you the most value from your floral investment.

05/23/2026

05/14/2026

🫶Our locally grown peonies are in!🫶

‼️For just $4 a stem?‼️

There’s something so special about watching peonies open 🌸
One of the biggest questions we get is:
“Why don’t my peonies look fully bloomed yet?”

Peonies actually go through several stages — and each one has its own beauty AND vase life.

🌿 Stage 1: Tight Bud
This is when they first arrive from the grower. The bud feels firm and closed with little color showing.
⏳ Vase life: 7–10+ days
✨ Best for: Longest lasting arrangements & events ahead of time

🌸 Stage 2: Marshmallow Stage
The bud starts softening and feels similar to a marshmallow when gently squeezed. You’ll start seeing more color and petals loosening.
⏳ Vase life: About 5–7 days
✨ Best for: Buying now but wanting them to open soon

🌷 Stage 3: Half Open Bloom
The petals begin unfolding and you start getting that fluffy peony look everyone loves.
⏳ Vase life: Around 3–5 days
✨ Best for: Immediate enjoyment and photos

☁️ Stage 4: Full Bloom
This is the huge, romantic, ruffly peony everyone dreams about. They smell incredible and make the biggest statement.
⏳ Vase life: 1–3 days
✨ Best for: Maximum impact moments

💧 How to Make Peonies Last Longer in a Vase:
• Use a CLEAN vase
• Change the water every 1–2 days
• Re-cut stems at an angle every few days
• Keep them away from direct sunlight & heat
• Remove leaves below the waterline
• Add flower food if you have it
• If they start opening too fast, move them to a cooler room overnight

🌸 Fun fact:
Peonies can go from tight bud to fully open VERY quickly depending on room temperature. Warm rooms = faster blooms. Cool rooms = slower blooms.

Honestly, every stage is beautiful in its own way 🤍
Some people love the perfect little bud… and others wait all year for that giant fluffy bloom.

Which stage is your favorite? 🌿🌸

05/14/2026

We love seeing our work in action! Absolutely stunning wedding from last weekend 🪻🫶

05/11/2026

This week is going to be a busy one at Falling Petal 🌸✨

Between multiple weddings and a full schedule of prom bouquets heading out this weekend, we have very limited availability for additional day-to-day orders. We are still accepting a small number of orders while availability lasts, so please message or call us as soon as possible if you’re needing something!

We are so incredibly thankful for the continued support and for keeping our hands full doing what we love 🤍

05/07/2026

Summer Hours ☀️

As we head into summer, we’ll be adjusting our shop hours slightly to spend a little extra time with family while still creating florals for all of your special moments.

While our storefront hours may be shortened, we will still have availability for orders outside of those hours by phone. If you’re needing an arrangement, funeral flowers, event florals, or pickups outside of posted hours, please don’t hesitate to call or message us — we’ll always do our best to accommodate when possible.

Thank you for continuing to support our small business and allowing us to soak in this season with our kids while doing what we love. 💛

Starting Monday June 1st our shop hours will be:

04/20/2026

All white has never looked SO BEAUTIFUL 🤩

Some funerals are more traditional - others are unique. Either way, we have you covered. 💛

04/09/2026

Closed today to celebrate the arrival of our newest family member 🤍
Thank you for understanding! 🍼👶

04/04/2026

The warm weather is finally here, and our veranda is officially open for the season ☀️

Stop by, soak up the sunshine, and enjoy one of the best spots at The Back Porch this spring and summer.