Welcome back to our Creative Partner Spotlight! Kicking off 2025, we’re thrilled to introduce an incredibly talented florist whose love for weddings and events has been blooming for decades, Karl Eckel of Delford West Flowers! With decades of experience, a passion for creativity, and a knack for bringing couples’ visions to life, Karl makes every event he touches truly special. Join us as we dive into Karl’s journey, hear about his favorite wedding memories, and gather some expert planning tips along the way!

Tell us a bit about your professional background. What brought you to the event industry?
I just received my driver’s license when I was seventeen years old and was looking for a part-time job. My uncle told me that a friend who owns a flower shop was looking for a delivery driver. I got the part-time job and worked after school and on weekends. I liked helping customers, taking deliveries, and being part of running a small business. I decided to apply to colleges that offer Flora Culture and went to Becker College in Leicester, Massachusetts, and graduated with an associate’s degree. I started two brick-and-mortar flower shops during my career and, for the past twenty years, have been an event florist concentrating on weddings.

Photography: Shelby June Photography, Lauren Dixon Photography, Apollo Fotografie
What do you love about your job?
I like the variety of my job. I was never going to be an office person; I like to be out in the field. I enjoy meeting and helping people with their ideas and needs for their weddings or events.

Photography: Kreate Photography, The Indi Collective, Adam J. Clark
What’s the most memorable reaction you’ve experienced from a couple leading up to their wedding day?
There have been so many positive reactions from our clients, mostly being so excited for the wedding or event to come together.

Photography: Usman B Photography, Adam’s Point of View
If you could share one wedding planning tip with an engaged couple, what would you tell them?
I always tell my clients to enjoy the wedding planning process. We are professionals and are here to listen and offer opinions, but it will always be their final decision because it is their wedding.
Karl’s creativity, experience, and passion for making every couple’s vision bloom into reality make him an exceptional partner for your wedding or event. His ability to bring joy and ease to the planning process ensures your celebration will be as fun to plan as it is to experience. To see more of Karl’s stunning work and learn about Delford West Flowers, visit their website or follow them on Instagram at @delfordwestflowers.
Thank you, Karl!

Photography: Heartfelt Media