About

Overview & Vibe

Flower Patch on Main is a private florist studio on Tamborine Mountain, in the Gold Coast hinterland. Owner and operator Louise Christensen has over 30 years in the trade, working with a small team. Couples in their own testimonials call her Lou, and the recurring note is flexibility — one bride writes that plans “changed about 500 times due to the virus and restrictions coming into effect and Lou totally rolled with the punches.”

Style & Signature Blooms

Classic and adaptable rather than signature-driven — “a range of quality bridal bouquets, button holes, corsages, cake-toppers, arbour arrangements and flower crowns created by our shop to suit all themes.” Their own photographs run from white garden roses and blushing bride protea, to a hoop arbour in soft pinks, to a rust-and-cream protea and banksia bridal table piece, to blush bridesmaid bouquets under a hinterland pergola.

Ideal For

A couple who wants to know roughly where they land before they call. Three budget bands are published with what each covers, alongside a rule of thumb: “we suggest your floral budget account for 10–15% of your overall wedding budget.” Under $1,200 covers the bridal party flowers; $1,200–$2,000 adds an arbour spray, pew ends or reception table arrangements.

The Need-to-Knows

Every booking includes delivery on Tamborine Mountain and surrounding areas, ribbon, foliage and a throw-away bouquet. A free bridal appointment is offered, and there is an online quote route for couples who would rather not come in — send the date, the arrangements you want, the theme and inspiration images, and allow 48–72 business hours for a reply.

Standout Feature

The reason they give for a slow reply. “Please allow additional time if later in the week because we are probably off executing gorgeous events for our current clients.” A florist who tells you the week is booked before you ask is telling you something useful about how they work.

Appointment Policy

A free bridal appointment can be booked at the studio.
An online quote is offered instead for couples who would rather not come in.
For an online quote they need the wedding date, the arrangements required, the theme and some inspiration photos.
Allow 48 to 72 business hours for a reply, and longer later in the week.
Availability for the date is confirmed as part of that reply.

Areas Serviced

Tamborine Mountain - the private studio is in the Gold Coast hinterland.
The areas surrounding Tamborine Mountain, which are included in the wedding delivery.
The Gold Coast hinterland generally.

Delivery & Setup

Delivery on Tamborine Mountain and surrounding areas is included in every wedding booking.
Ribbon, foliage and a throw-away bouquet are included with every booking as well.
Wedding flowers are custom designed to the look you want rather than taken from a fixed range.

Floral Styles

classic
romantic
garden style
native
lush
modern
seasonal

Flowers & Blooms

No details available.

Hire Items

No details available.

Minimum Spend

No details available.

Nearby Landmarks

Tamborine Mountain, in the Gold Coast hinterland.
North Tamborine and Eagle Heights, the mountain's villages.
Cedar Creek Falls and the Tamborine National Park.
Canungra and the Scenic Rim, below the range to the west.
The Gold Coast, half an hour east.

Price Notes

Their published rule of thumb is that wedding flowers should be ten to fifteen per cent of the overall wedding budget.
Under twelve hundred dollars generally covers the bridal party flowers and a throw-away posy.
Twelve hundred to two thousand adds an arbour spray, pew ends or reception table arrangements.
Two thousand to five thousand is described in the same terms again.
Delivery, ribbon, foliage and a throw-away bouquet are included rather than charged.
Everyday arrangements start at $25 for roses and $95 for bouquets and boxed arrangements.

Services Offered

Wedding Flowers
Bridal Bouquets
Buttonholes And Corsages
Flower Crowns
Cake Toppers
Arbour Arrangements
Reception Table Arrangements
Everyday Flower Delivery
Gift Hampers
Candles And Plants

Wedding Flower Packages

Under $1,200. Description: Most often this covers the bridal bouquet, bridesmaids' bouquets, buttonholes, corsages and a throw-away posy, in your choice of flowers and colour palette.
$1,200 to $2,000. Description: All of the above plus an arbour spray, pew ends or table arrangements at the reception.
$2,000 to $5,000. Description: All of the above plus an arbour spray, pew ends and table arrangements at the reception.
Every booking includes delivery on Tamborine Mountain and surrounding areas, ribbon, foliage and a throw-away bouquet.
Wedding flowers can be custom designed to a desired look rather than taken from the published range.

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Contact

Website: flowerpatchonmain.com
Phone: 0431 352 981

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