What’s in My Wedding Florist Install Kit
No two event days are ever the same, but one thing that never changes is what’s in my kit!
After years of designing and installing weddings and events across the San Francisco Bay Area, I’ve slowly refined my on-site kit into a highly curated, field-tested collection of tools (plus a few personal comforts) that make long, unpredictable days feel so much more manageable.
Let’s be real for a minute! Timelines shift, weather changes, designs evolve, and something always needs adjusting. When your toolkit is dialed, you’re more than just prepared…you’re calm, clear, and in control. A great install kit helps you:
Move faster, even when the timeline is tight (why is it always tight!!!)
Stay grounded under pressure
Problem-solve on the fly
Deliver more consistently and creatively
Create a smoother experience for your clients and your team
So here’s my ultimate florist install kit — the exact items I bring to every wedding and event. It’s designed with florists in mind, but it’s useful for other event professionals as well!
And a quick note: this kit wasn’t built overnight. It grew alongside my business, one event at a time. Start where you are, take what’s helpful, and let your own version evolve as you do.
My Wedding Florist Install Kit
You can shop many of the below items in my curated ShopMy collections.
Design & Mechanics Tools
Professional floral shears
Floral snips for fine-tuning (I’ve had these for years and love them)
Wire cutters
Long-handled heavy-duty cutters or “loppers”
Roll of chicken wire
Floral frogs/kenzans
Oasis Bind-It tape (I swear by this tape for bouquets — it’s seriously the best!)
Waterproof floral aka “bowl” tape (clear, white, and green)
Floral wire for stems (various gauges from 20-32)
Floral adhesive/glue
Transport, Protection & Prep
Tarps
Non-slip shelf liners
Water tubes/picks
Watering cans
Compost bags
Trash bags
Paper towels
Broom/dustpan
On-Site Problem Solvers
Zip ties (in multiple sizes and colors - black, green, brown, clear)
Fishing line (various weights)
Crimping tool kit for hanging installs
Bind wire (brown or green)
Battery-operated leaf blower (just remember to keep it charged :) … )
Sharpie, pencil, notepad
Weights/sandbags for windy outdoor installs
Styling & Finishing Touches
Extra sets of vases
A variety of ribbons
Ribbon shears
Candle lighters (someone please tell me your favorite one!)
Glass cleaner (this one I swear by)
Magic eraser
Latex gloves
Pins and clips of all sizes (e.g. binder clips, safety pins, paper clips, bouquet pins, boutonniere pins) stored in this
Personal Comfort Items
Electrolyte powder packets
Extra jugs of water
Refillable water bottle
Protein snacks
Hand sanitizer/wipes
Deodorant :)
Hand cream
Change of shoes (the best feeling at the end of the day)
This list looks like a lot, but every piece here has earned its place. Take what resonates, and leave the rest. Now I’m curious … what’s one thing in your toolkit you swear by and can’t install without? Comment below!
If you’re in a season of refining your systems, workflows, or install process and want a second set of eyes, I offer 1:1 business coaching for florists who want to feel more confident and in control behind the scenes. You can learn more about those sessions here.