Wedding Day Podcast Episode 34: Amber Lynn With Snapdragon Bloom Bar

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This week’s topics: wedding flower pricing explained, how to choose your wedding florist, Arizona wedding florist tips, seasonal flowers for weddings, floral substitutions wedding advice, how to design intentional wedding florals, wedding flower planning timeline, what to ask your florist before booking, sustainable wedding flowers, personalized floral design, local flower farms in weddings, how to collaborate with your wedding planner, realistic Pinterest flower expectations, luxury wedding florals on a budget, behind-the-scenes wedding flower logistics

 On this episode of Wedding Day Podcast, host Sonja Babich and co-host Chelsea Gibson, editor of Arizona Bride, welcome Amber Lynn of Snapdragon Bloom Bar. Known for her nature-forward aesthetic and personalized service, Amber has become a go-to Arizona wedding florist for couples who want their florals to feel deeply meaningful. The trio dives into everything from growing conditions in the desert to why a florist’s flexibility matters just as much as their artistry.

Amber shares how her love of flowers took root in Tennessee, where she was raised by a long line of women who believed in the beauty of a garden and the ritual of a hot cup of tea. Though she originally trained as a dental assistant, she found her true calling in weddings—first as a coordinator, then as a floral designer. That early exposure to event logistics shaped her client-first approach and laid the groundwork for the floral business she leads today.

Throughout the conversation, Amber breaks down what couples often don’t realize about wedding flower planning. She talks candidly about the realities of seasonality, sourcing challenges and how Arizona’s extreme climate affects floral availability. Pinterest-perfect inspiration boards don’t always match what’s actually in bloom, she says—and working with a florist who communicates clearly and adapts in real time can make all the difference.

Amber also walks through her collaborative process, from working closely with planners to creating custom mood boards and visual proposals. Her design style blends emotion and structure—pulling cues from the couple’s personalities, venue and even lighting. She also shares how her own backyard flower garden occasionally becomes part of the wedding day, adding a personal, full-circle touch to her designs.

Behind the scenes, the logistics are no less intricate. Amber offers insight into what it takes to process, store and prepare fresh flowers for a wedding weekend—right down to managing cooler space and prepping candles and vessels. She explains how mechanics, like chicken wire and floral tape, are just as critical as the stems themselves. For florists, it’s not just arranging blooms—it’s careful planning, chemistry and problem-solving under pressure.

As the episode winds down, Amber reflects on what keeps her inspired: the emotional weight flowers carry, and the trust her couples have in her. She encourages listeners to find vendors who resonate with their values and to let go of perfection in favor of authenticity. “This isn’t just décor,” she says. “It’s a part of your story.”

This episode is powered by Snapdragon Bloom Bar and Ocotillo Golf Club. Special thanks to members Linen Effects, Continental Diamond, Warpaint International.