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Hi! I'm Ruth, owner of Yellow Orchid Co., based out of my shop on Main Street in historic Chester, New Jersey. We serve our clients in two ways:

Wedding planning: We alleviate the stress and confusion that comes along with planning, so you can enjoy this special season in your life! I personally guide our clients through the planning process, always mindful of their unique desires, style, and budget. While I commend all couples that take on a DIY attitude, I've seen too many completely burn out before their big day even arrives. We offer a range of planning packages, from day-of coordination to full-service planning.

Wedding flowers: We create gorgeous, unique floral arrangements for weddings that are sure to end up in many Instagram posts! We accommodate any wedding style, from modern and contemporary to rustic and chic—reflecting your vision through amazing floral creations. We've got you covered, from ceremony arches to reception centerpieces, and bride's bouquets to fresh flowers on your wedding cake. Please note: We have a $5,000 minimum for wedding flowers. This is an all-inclusive minimum, meaning it can include tax, design and labor fees, and transport fees. This minimum helps us ensure we can provide the top-quality designs that we are proud of and known for!

What sets Yellow Orchid Co. apart in a sea of wedding vendors?

  • We are a woman-owned small business with a big heart! I have a small team of talented designers and associates that work with me to plan and style events. We all have a deep passion for the work we do.
  • I am creative: I think outside of the box, have many design skills (graphic, floral, interior), and come up with very unique ways to plan and style events. No cookie-cutter weddings here!
  • I am real: I'm not simply a website or a huge company where you become just another project. I'm a real person who talks to real people and creates real relationships. My clients are like family!
  • I am honest: I tell it like it is and won't agree with you just to please you or get more money. That kind of business gives me the creeps. I stand behind what I say and am always honest with my clients and fellow vendors.
  • I am transparent: My proposals and pricing are clear. I won't hide any fees or up-charges. I also believe that, while wedding budgets cross a wide range of budgets, there is no wedding that's worth going broke over. This is why I believe in transparent pricing—it empowers me to run a business well, and you to make choices that fit within your plan.

It's really a dream to be able to bring a couple's wedding vision to life. The first step I take with any client is scheduling a 20-minute, introductory meeting, which can be held in-person at my shop or on Zoom. During this call, we'll get to know one another and I'll learn more details about your wedding plans. Then I can create a custom proposal for you. Please reach out—I hope to work with you!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$1,495

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$2,500

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$4,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

Yes

What is the hourly rate?

$95

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Cultural
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

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Yellow Orchid Co., specifically Ruth, is highly recommended for wedding florals and day-of coordination. Ruth's work in transforming a backyard into an elegant wedding venue was praised for its beauty and attention to detail. She was commended for her thoroughness, efficiency, and organization, which allowed the couple to fully enjoy their special day. Ruth's creative talent, professionalism, and ability to bring the couple's vision to life make Yellow Orchid Co. a top choice for wedding planning services.

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Yellow Orchid Co., specifically Ruth, is highly recommended for wedding florals and day-of coordination. Ruth's work in transforming a backyard into an elegant wedding venue was praised for its beauty and attention to detail. She was commended for her thoroughness, efficiency, and organization, which allowed the couple to fully enjoy their special day. Ruth's creative talent, professionalism, and ability to bring the couple's vision to life make Yellow Orchid Co. a top choice for wedding planning services.

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Shannon S. Sent on 07/29/2023
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Fantastic to work with!

I hired Ruth to be our florist and day of coordinator for our wedding this month and she did a phenomenal job – helping to make our day special and memorable!
Flowers: At the onset, I shared inspiration for our flowers and Ruth delivered the vision perfectly! The floral arrangements and bouquets were beautiful, fresh, and added such beauty to our décor.
Day of coordination: Our wedding was held outside, tented, at a private residence on Lake Hopatcong. There were a lot of moving pieces to coordinate and ensuring everything ran smoothly was no easy feat for this formal sit-down event of 130 people. Ruth met with me a few weeks prior to the wedding and nailed down all the important details of the day into one concise day of timeline for all the vendors. This gave me piece of mind knowing we had thought through everything. We had a solid, organized run of show for all to reference. Ruth was also a very helpful person to soundboard ideas off of in the weeks leading up to the event - a voice of reason and great problem solver! And finally, Ruth was a reliable point of contact on the day of and kept all the moving pieces of the day on track.
Overall, Ruth is creative, reliable, and great to work with. I highly recommend Yellow Orchid as both a florist and day of coordinator. I look forward to working with Ruth, again in the future!
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Stephanie L. Sent on 08/05/2023
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Working with Yellow Orchid Company was a fantastic decision!

Huge kudos to Ruth and Yellow Orchid Co. for making our wedding and reception not only beautiful but carefree! She made my vision of transforming our backyard into an elegant wedding venue a reality. From gorgeous floral arrangements to managing details surrounding rentals, table design, place settings, live music, and day-of facilitation, Ruth thought of everything. Her thoroughness and efficiency allowed me to fully enjoy our special day. I highly recommend Ruth and Yellow Orchid Co. to anyone looking for beautiful florals and/or event planning and management - she's the best!

Photo credit: Mademoiselle Fiona Photography
Lindsey
Lindsey B. Sent on 07/28/2023
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Yellow Orchid Co. Thinks of All the Little Detials

Yellow Orchid Co. did my day-of wedding coordination and Ruth was amazing. She thought of so many details that are easily missed—like making sure me and my bridesmaids were fed and the groomsmen made it to the photos on time 😂 We felt so cared for and didn’t have to think about anything but getting married and spending time with our friends and family.

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