MoMo Weddings - Frequently Asked Questions
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We love what we do and strive to ensure you feel supported, informed, and truly delighted by your wedding flowers. We keep the process joyful, clear, and fun. One client said it best:
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With MoMo, you will have a direct connection to the grower and designer because we sustainably grow all the flowers right here on our family farm.
By choosing us, couples don’t have to sacrifice their values and ethics in order to have a beautiful wedding day. We are a mission-driven small business focused on bettering our community and our planet — while ensuring that our customers are delighted!
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There are four main benefits:
1. Environmental:
The global flower industry relies on chemicals, long-distance shipping, and plastic waste. At MoMo, we never use chemical pesticides or fungicides and steward our soil, water, and wildlife habitats responsibly.2. Human Rights:
Large international flower operations often exploit workers—especially women and children—through low wages, long hours, and unsafe conditions.3. Local Economy:
Buying local supports a small family business in your own community and strengthens the regional economy. Local flowers suited to our climate are often more affordable than imports.4. Beauty & Uniqueness:
Imported flowers must withstand long shipping. We can grow delicate varieties that never make it to wholesale markets—giving you access to distinctive, gorgeous blooms. -
Mo’s older brothers called her MoMo when she was a little girl and it has always held a special place in her heart. Also, it is a delicious Tibetan dumpling and it means “peach” in Japanese, which happens to be Mo’s favorite fruit.
Customers and friends now embrace the nickname, which Mo (MoMo) loves!
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For custom floral packages, we begin with a consultation to learn your vision, style, and color palette. We then build shared inspiration, confirm designs and quantities, and prepare a detailed proposal with costs and a clear payment schedule. To reserve your date, we require a signed proposal and a $500 non-refundable retainer.
For small weddings and events, our A La Carte Wedding and Event Flower Shop opens each year on March 1st for that year.
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Consultations last about an hour and are usually held in person at our farm (513 NW 184th St., Ridgefield, WA). Zoom is available if you can’t visit in person. It helps to bring color ideas, inspiration photos, and a general floral budget. Partners, friends, family, and planners are welcome.
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We typically book weddings 12 months in advance. If you want to plan earlier, we’re happy to meet, but we encourage a follow-up visit one year before your date to see what will be blooming and finalize your design.
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No. Your date is reserved only after the $500 retainer is paid and the proposal is signed. Consultations are first come, first served, and we’ll notify you if multiple couples are interested in the same date. The first couple to request booking receives a 5-day hold to sign and pay.
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No. We work with all budgets.
• Elopements: $400–$700
• Personals-only: $800–$1,500
• Simply custom weddings: $2,000–$5,000
• Full-service custom weddings: $5,000–$10,000
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Yes. A $500 non-refundable retainer reserves your date.
Because we grow flowers specifically for your event, we use a seasonal payment schedule:
• 50% of the remaining balance is due in January - March (depending on when you book)
• Final payment is due 30 days before the wedding
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We accept credit cards, checks, cash, Venmo, and PayPal.
We offer a 3% discount for payments made by physical check or cash (not Venmo).
Checks are payable to MoMo Flower Farm can be mailed to:
513 NW 184th St. Ridgefield, WA 98642.
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Yes. We offer:
• 10% DIY discount (max of $500) for participating in a 4-hour workshop 1-2 days prior to your wedding. Learn more about workshops.
• Preferred venue + planner discounts - typically 5% with a maximum of $150.
• Equitable pricing for couples impacted by systemic wage discrimination
• Friends & family discounts
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This depends on your design plan and will be discussed during your consultation. Most couples rent our vases to keep costs low, though you may also supply your own. If we source special vases for you, we might be reimbursed for the cost or the cost is included in the proposal.
All our A La Carte arrangements include vase costs.
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Yes—if seasonal flowers are available (May–October). We can usually create a mock-up with similar size and style; colors and varieties may vary. You receive one free sample; additional samples are charged at full value.
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We do everything possible to grow the flowers we agree upon, but weather, pests, and seed availability may require substitutions. We always choose blooms that match your design, look, and overall aesthetic.
If there is a complete crop failure, MoMo will source flowers from the local flower market at no extra cost to you.
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Custom packages include:
• Initial design consultation
• One venue walk-through
• One onsite design session at MoMo (30–60 days pre-wedding)
• Ongoing support during wedding weekAdditional consultations are billed at $100/hour.
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To ensure a cohesive design and protect the quality of your floral aesthetic. Outside flowers—even with good intentions—can clash with the palette or lower the visual impact. (We’ve seen fake orange pumpkins show up at a dusty-mauve wedding!)
If family members want to help, we can integrate them appropriately—just direct them to our agreement and have them connect with us.
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No. We only design weddings within 100 miles of our Ridgefield, WA flower farm to honor our sustainability commitment. If you’re planning a destination wedding, we’re happy to refer you to local farms and florists in that area.
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Yes.
• Delivery: $50–$350
• On-site setup: $100–$1000
• Pickup/tear-down: $200–$400Costs depend on location, number of items, and complexity. Some rentals (like arches) require MoMo setup/tear-down. If you want onsite setup without a day-of coordinator or planner, an additional fee applies.
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Yes. We have a large inventory of rental items. A refundable deposit is required and returned when items are returned clean, dry, undamaged, and within 14 business days. Damaged or unreturned items incur replacement + shipping costs.
Dirty vases/buckets are charged $1 per item, unless MoMo handles tear-down.
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The shop opens on March 1st of each year for the upcoming season.
The shop is perfect for small weddings, elopements, and small gatherings with budgets less than $2000. For larger weddings and events, please get in touch with us for a custom quote.
Before you shop, make sure we are available on your date by looking at our availability calendar. Purchases must be made at least 10 days in advance of your wedding or event date. If you purchase items on a date when we are not available or less than 10 days before the event date, we will offer a refund minus the 3% fee that we are charged by our payment processor.
All our a la carte wedding and event flower options will be designed using organic, farm-grown and locally sourced blooms selected by us. The blooms we use will change based on the season. You can see everything that we grow arranged by season on our Pinterest board.
Upon check out, you can provide additional details on your desired flower selections, but we cannot guarantee that we will be able to honor your requests. We cannot offer flowers that are not in season.
We recommend pick up or delivery the evening before or the morning of your wedding or event. For delivery, make sure you add local delivery to your order at the check out.
Make sure to tell us about your wedding or event date, your preferred color palette, and your pick up or delivery details when you check out.