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Wedding Florists · Launceston / Tamar Valley, Tasmania
Florage Tasmania
About
Overview & Vibe
Andre and Tom left corporate life in Hong Kong and bought Florage in Launceston in early 2022, opening a second shop in midtown Hobart in November 2024. Andre trained in floristry at the Hong Kong Academy of Flower Arrangement after a design career with Gucci, Chanel and Burberry, and is a qualified architect; the shop works to a designer’s-choice model built on whatever Tasmanian growers have that week.
Style & Signature Blooms
Every design is foam-free, and the flowers are Tasmanian-grown wherever the season allows. Because the model is designer’s choice rather than a fixed catalogue, no variety is promised in advance - the arrangement follows what the growers cut.
Ideal For
Couples marrying anywhere across Tasmania who want the environmental side of their flowers to stand up to scrutiny, and who are happy to be guided on blooms rather than choosing a set list. Two shops mean the same team covers both ends of the state. Florage was the florist for the 2023 Bride of the Year.
The Need-to-Knows
Quotes come only after a consultation - not by email, and not without meeting. A quote holds the date for 30 days, after which other couples can book that day. A 30% non-refundable booking fee confirms it and comes off the balance, which is due 30 days out. Borrowed vases must come back clean by 5pm the Monday after.
Standout Feature
The environmental claims are counted, not asserted. Florage stopped using floral foam in August 2022, having gone through about 100 bricks a month, which it puts at more than 3,500 bricks avoided; swapping cellophane for biodegradable bags accounts for roughly 2,730 square metres of plastic. It is the only Tasmanian florist accredited by the Sustainable Floristry Network, and it won the 2024 Tamar NRM Sustainable Tasmanian Business Award.
Appointment Policy
- A complimentary 45-minute face-to-face consultation is preferred, with inspiration pictures welcome.
- Quotes are not given by email or without a consultation.
- A quote holds the wedding date for 30 days; after that the day is open to other couples.
- A non-refundable booking fee of 30% of the quoted total confirms the date and is credited to the balance.
- The balance is due in full 30 days before the wedding.
- Minor changes, up to 10% of the invoice, can be made 30 days out; major changes must be in writing during booking.
- Enquiries on (03) 6344 5013 in Launceston, (03) 6159 9117 in Hobart, or by email to info@floragetasmania.com.au.
Areas Serviced
- South Launceston, where the original shop is
- Hobart, from the Murray Street shop opened in November 2024
- Local delivery within 10km of either shop
- Most places across Tasmania, by courier
- Some remote parts of Tasmania cannot be reached by the couriers
Delivery & Setup
- Local delivery within 10km of South Launceston or Hobart CBD starts at $15, same day for orders in by 1pm on weekdays and 11am Saturdays.
- Delivery beyond the 10km radius starts at $25 and is next business day, depending on distance and courier availability.
- Business addresses are aimed for by 5pm and residential addresses by 6pm.
- There is no delivery on Sundays or public holidays, and Saturday delivery runs in the Hobart local area only.
- More remote parts of Tasmania take an extra day, and orders are refunded where no courier can reach them.
- Flowers are not sent interstate at all.
- Borrowed vases must be returned clean by 5pm on the Monday after the wedding.
Floral Styles
- foam free
- sustainable
- seasonal
- natural
- modern
Flowers & Blooms
No details available.
Hire Items
- Vases And Containers, Loaned With The Flowers
Minimum Spend
No details available.
Nearby Landmarks
- Murray Street, in midtown Hobart
- Hobart Road, South Launceston
- The Tamar Valley, north of the Launceston shop
Price Notes
- Wedding prices are quoted individually and only after a consultation.
- The 30% booking fee is non-refundable and covers planning, styling and flower allocation, but is credited against the balance.
- Prices can change if suppliers adjust theirs, particularly around Valentine's Day and Mother's Day week.
- Exact availability, colours and shades are not guaranteed, and substitutions are reserved.
- Late final payment can mean a late order and the loss of desired varieties.
- Florage takes one wedding at a time and does not share a wedding with another florist.
Services Offered
- Wedding Flowers
- Event Flowers
- Corporate Flowers
- Designer's Choice Arrangements
- Flower Subscriptions
- Tasmanian Gift Hampers
Wedding Flower Packages
No details available.
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Contact
- Website
- florage.com.au
- Phone
- (03) 6344 5013
- Address
- 7 Hobart Road, South Launceston TAS 7250
7 Hobart Road, South Launceston TAS 7250
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