Although eternal flowers are recommended for DIY, here are some of my favorite fresh flowers to pair with signature boxes. For best results, and to simplify your process, I recommend designing at least 75% of your pieces in advance, with eternal flowers. Then add in a few fresh stems last minute for finishing touches (1-3 days before).

Fresh flower pairings

Court’s favs

• Grade A roses

• Anthurium

• Orchids

• Anemone

• Ranunculus

• Iris

• Allium

• Hydrangea

• Pods

• Flowering or bare branches

Favorite fillers

• Baby's Breath

• Wax Flowers

• Ruscus

• Olive Branches

• Limonium

Flower alternatives

• Real or Faux Trees

• Willow or other branches

• Moss

• Painted filler or foraged bunches

Seasonal favorites

• Dahlia (fall)

• Peonies (spring/summer)

• Cherry Blossoms (spring)

• Tulips (spring)

• Magnolia Branches (spring)

Easy to find

• Baby's Breath

• Classic Roses

• Carnations

• Dried Grasses

• Lilies