Professional Florist & Floral Rental Services
Photo by Mandy Hart Photography, Trev & Tay Photo, and Neyla Photos
These aren’t your grandma’s fake flowers. They’re bold, unexpected, and anything but average.” When Sarah Marcinek embarked on her adventure as a professional florist by founding Petals & Bark® six years ago, she had two missions in mind: to prevent flower waste in the wedding industry and to offer elevated, realistic designs that also provide lasting keepsakes. Using her 15 years of wedding industry experience and a lifelong love for botanicals and color theory, Marcinek serves as the alternative florist®.
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“My passion comes from an inner drive to push the boundaries of faux flowers and redefine how they’re experienced in the wedding industry,” she says. “Petals & Bark® was born from a deep love of nature and allows me to merge creativity and artistry with purpose.”
Using a curated mix of faux, real-touch, dried, silk, and wood flowers, each arrangement is “full of care, character, and just a hint of rebellion.” Rental services include ceremony installations, arches, reception centerpieces, aisle markers, mantle arrangements, statement pieces, and keepsake bridal and wedding-party florals – allowing couples to create their own floral package.
The team’s artistry is not limited by seasonality, fragility, or waste – allowing them to deliver beautiful flowers that look and feel natural and expressive – but their tailored designs are what set them apart.
“Unlike many floral rental companies that rely on pre-set collections, we see every wedding as fully custom and treat each as a creative collaboration – not a template,” Marcinek finishes. “This allows couples to include statement installations, keepsake bouquets, and bold design elements that might otherwise feel out of reach.”
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Sarah Marcinek
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Sarah’s Top Wedding Day Tips
- Hire an experienced planner – this is my highest recommendation. A planner makes a huge difference on your wedding day; without one, things can quickly become chaotic and stressful.
- Create a detailed timeline – a thoughtfully planned timeline keeps the day organized and ensures every important moment gets the attention it deserves.
- Invest in a great photographer – you’ve worked hard to celebrate your love, and our flowers, photos, and memories are what you take with you long after the day ends.
