I just read an article called “America is Running Out of Everything” by Derek Thompson. He called it the Everything Shortage and I know we are all experiencing some version of this in our own lives.

My recent examples:

• Black beans- Walmart online would only let me purchase two cans and I needed three!

• McDonald’s- I just wanted a medium coffee with three creams at 9am at the drive through and there were 20 cars in front of me not moving. So I got out of line and went to Wendy’s.

• Wendy’s- Only three cars, and they had coffee! But no medium or small cups so I had to get a large. ( Which was fine with me BTW).

• White flowers for weddings- so few options, lots of substitutions and higher prices.

Which brings me to the point of this blog. I just want to sincerely say thank you to all the couples I work with for allowing me the creative license to choose the specific flowers for your wedding. For trusting me to make the best possible choice given all my current options. The Everything Shortage has hit the wedding world too with shortages of not only flowers, but vases, corsage glue, and other basic design supplies. But the floral industry as a whole is trying VERY hard to make sure you have the wedding of your dreams. The wholesalers are scrambling to source your flowers, local growers are stepping up to offer more options and florists are sharing supplies with each other. 

I’m sharing this with you just to let your know you are appreciated for your patience and understanding. When I place your order, I’m usually very picky about specific varieties/names of every flower I order, but this year I’ve learned to be patient and understanding as well. And so far everything has turned out beyond expectations, even if I didn’t quite get my first choice on everything. So hang in there if you are also feeling the effects of these shortages right now. Everything will be perfectly beautiful on your wedding day!