Butterfly Petals

About

Butterfly Petals, showing up in Arizona weddings since 1988

I'm Mandi, the joyful flower girl with sky-high bangs. This is my aunt's wedding circa 1990 something. This little nostalgic gem is not just about the big hair. I used to help my grandma Carolyn put together over the top silk cascade wedding bouquets and ceremony floral. It was the late 80s/early 90s and I think most bouquets were taller than I was! Helping my grandma create flowers for a big day always made me feel really important and maybe even privileged. It was like I was in on a secret! I got to see the bride before anyone else did! Weddings were magical. The creative spark carried me through life and through college when I got my first "real" job at the flower shop. Proms and daily design led to wedding work and I started Butterfly Petals in 2005. We're a full scale design studio specializing in social event floral design. I'm a sixth-generation Arizona native and find much of my inspiration in the desert, specializing in succulents and cacti.

Beneath the Petals

Amanda (but you can call me Mandi)

Florista, Creative Director and What Have You

I'm a lover of antique books...and taxidermy!

I'd love to be antiquing right now!

I'll "follow you down 'till the sound of my voice will haunt you."

I ride shotgun!

I only dance to Stevie Nicks!

I eat an absurd amount of turkey sandwiches.

I drink sweet, sweet Coca-Cola.

I prefer rainy days.

I would bring a taxidermied anteater.

Thank you Melissa Jill for showing me that I can be photogenic! ~Mandi

Camille

Chief Sanity Saver and Designer

I'm a floral loving, hot glue gunning Beauty!

I'd rather be antiquing!

I'll make it rain...glitter!

I ride the roller coaster that is Life and I OWN it!
I only dance to 90's R&B. Anything Ginuwine really brings the jiggy.

I eat Thai, Thai, and more Thai.
I drink Water and Squirt (but only after a long day).

I prefer cool desert mornings.
I would bring a Glue Gun.

Thank you Brittany Hogan for not using too much photoshop. ~Camille

Floral

Just a little sample of our event work and styled shoots

Investment

An event stylist once asked if we were magicians. Probably. After all, we can read minds. Right now you're thinking "I love your work!" or "I've heard so many awesome things about you!" or "Do you really have a taxidermied anteater?" (yes, his name is Allonsy) But the most pressing question is probably "Ok, how much is this going to cost?"

We have no idea. There are so many factors that go into creating your custom design, it's impossible to list pricing without getting to know you and your event needs. We will work with you, listen to you, and design something unique for you and your event.

That being said, we try to accommodate clients with many budgetary and event-size needs. We offer in-studio pick up for smaller orders.

The best way to get a quote is to set up a consultation (or e-meeting for our destination clients). Get to know us, we'll get to know you and we'll create something awesome together!

Contact Us

Looking for date availability? Pricing? Reach out and we'll get back to you ASAP!

Blog

Finally! A place to put my rambles!

Toby and David's Fiesta Wedding

June 14

Event: Real Wedding May 14, 2016Location: El ChorroPlanning: Victoria Canada Weddings and EventsPhotography: Rachel SolomonCake: Ruze Cake HouseDesign: Mandi and the Team Toby is a designer and had an eye for color and texture. Her custom serape-style runners set the mood for the floral in...

Becca and Jeremy

May 18

Event: Real WeddingDate: October 17, 2015Location: El ChorroPhotography: Jennifer BowenCoordination: Outstanding OccasionsFloral: Mandi and Team Becca and Jeremy wanted a lot of succulents and pops of coral. I was happy to oblige. The rose/gold and copper containers added a romantic metallic...

Ian and Alexa

May 18

Event: Real WeddingLocation: Phoenix Art MuseumPhotographer: Eyes 2 SeeCoordination: A Day to CherishFloral Design: Mandi and the Team Ian and Alexa's modern desert wedding was one of my favorites of 2016! It was a great change to bring in some rich jewel tones and I got to play with cacti! I...

Lauren and Brian's Mod DBG Wedding

May 17

Event: Real WeddingDate: January 30, 2016Location: Desert BotanicalPlanning: Imoni EventsFloral Design: Mandi and the Team When I met Lauren and learned we both had family ties to Globe, a love of Neil Diamond and a desire to make things a little funky--I was hooked. Lauren had purchased all...

Tracey & Mark's Bright Wedding at Las Sendas

May 17

Event: Real WeddingLocation: Las SendasDate: April 1, 2016Designers: Camille and Team Tracey fell in love with one of our funkier air-plant focused bouquets on instagram and Camille used that bouquet as the basis for the bright, textural centerpieces and large bouquet Tracey carried. This...