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Welcome to Eden's Echo
Who are Eden's Echo brides?
Elegant brides with fabulous style
Brides who want picture-perfect photos
Brides with unique, artistic taste
Romantic brides
Brides who cherish the little things
Brides who want to make a bold statement
Excited brides
Why Eden's Echo?
Because you love flowers
Because you demand quality
Because you want your flowers to reflect your style
Because you want to look like a million dollars
Because you've heard great things about Eden's Echo
Because flowers are important to your wedding day look
Because when you tell Erin "Surprise me" you get things like this
Because you can ask for traditional
or you can ask for Tuscan-rustic
or you can ask for modern
Because you can ask for garden chic
Because you love and ask for many different flowers and textures
or because you ask for bold colors
And you get what you asked for
Because we all know the bride's bouquet is the most important, but that doesn't mean you want to skimp on your other flowers
Because let's face it, your bridesmaids helped you get to where you are today
And because you don't want your groom to feel frilly
And because the groomsmen, ushers, and other honored family members deserve beautiful blooms as well
Because Erin loves decorating cakes
Because freshness and quality matter
Because details are important
Because you don't want what everyone else has had before, you want something new and different
But you know tradition has its places
But let's face it, your wedding day is about You and your beloved
And we want to enjoy your day
without having worries about your flowers
Your wedding day should be fun
Why Eden's Echo? Because Erin listens to you with a smile, and wants to make you happy. Call or email to set up your appointment today!
Loving something makes that object more beautiful, and designer Erin McLarty loves flowers. Eden's Echo was founded with the desire to create unique, beautiful arrangements, designed carefully with each individual in mind. Erin attended Texas State University in San Marcos with a focus on fine art. After working on flowers and decor for her sister's wedding in 2006, she found her calling, and created Eden's Echo after formally learning floral design from master florist Julie Beck. Since then, Erin has been providing quality florals at affordable prices for brides in San Antonio and the surrounding hill country areas.Eden's Echo is almost a one-woman show. The majority of the designing is done by Erin, but when assistance is needed she has three talented assistants-Josie, Faith, and Kat. We service weddings up to 500 guests in San Antonio and the surrounding hill country area.
Loving something makes that object more beautiful, and designer Erin McLarty loves flowers. Eden's Echo was founded with the desire to create unique, beautiful arrangements, designed carefully with each individual in mind.
Erin attended Texas State University in San Marcos with a focus on fine art. After working on flowers and decor for her sister's wedding in 2006, she found her calling, and created Eden's Echo after formally learning floral design from master florist Julie Beck. Since then, Erin has been providing quality florals at affordable prices for brides in San Antonio and the surrounding hill country areas.
Eden's Echo is almost a one-woman show. The majority of the designing is done by Erin, but when assistance is needed she has three talented assistants-Josie, Faith, and Kat. We service weddings up to 500 guests in San Antonio and the surrounding hill country area.
{ Erin McLarty }
(210) 249-1058
erin.mclarty_gmail.com
{ Eden's Echo }
9033 Aero Suite 101
San Antonio TX 78217
{ for complete portfolio, visit our facebook page }
photo by Erin McLarty
Jason Speros Photography
Now and Then Photography
Alamo Photographic
Photographer: Caitlin's Creations
photo by Caitlin's Creations
photo by Caitlyn's Creations
LifeAsArt Photography
Jenna Cole Photography
AJH Photography
wedding bee blogger 'mrs lemonade' photo by Erin McLarty
Ginger Diaz Photography
doberenz photography
More Eye Candy!
12 Wedding Slideshows!
Q: How much will my flowers cost?
A: Wedding flowers do cost more than every day flowers from a retail florist or grocery store for many reason. When I order for a wedding, it's normal to get 15-20% more than what you will end up with to make sure all the flowers you recieve are in wedding condition. I want your flowers to be amazing, not off-the-shelf and store bought looking, but custom designed for you. When you hire Eden's Echo, you're also getting personalized attention and know your designer, Erin, has you in mind while arranging your flowers. You don't order out of a catalogue or website, you design things together to make sure your flowers reflect you. It's a totally unique and custom experience. Your flowers are special to Erin-they're her art. Ultimately the cost of your flowers can only be determined after a detailed series of questions, and depends on your choice of flowers, availibility, complexity of design, and the season. Below is a list of average costs by item.
Bride: $150-$275 Maids: $50-$80 Bouts: $10-$18 Corsages: $15-$25
Ceremony Decor: $250-$800 Centerpieces: $50-$250 Cake Flowers: $30-$75
Q: I'm on a budget, can you work with me?
A: Of course! While Eden's Echo isn't a cheap option, it can be affordable. I work with brides on all size budgets. During consultations I ask if you have a set limit to spend on your flowers, and make suggestions on how to stay within that while getting the look you want. Recycling bridesmaid bouquets into centerpieces is a great way for brides on a budget to save money. In addition, using inexpensive but beautiful accents such as curly willow, greenery, and tinting water can up the visual impact for surprisingly small costs.
Q: What are your payment policies?
A: Contracts are finalized with a 30%-50% deposit, depending on your total order. Once a date has been reserved, you may change your order until two weeks prior to the event, at which time the balance is due. You are not required to spend the same amount you originally agreed on, if the scope of your wedding becomes smaller. We do not accept credit cards, and asks that all checks be made payable to Eden's Echo.
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If your wedding date is shown as reserved, but you have a small order, it is possible we could accomodate both. Please feel free to call or email if you are interested, thanks! A * indicates a small order, and it may be a possibility we can do your weding in addition to the one listed.
March and October are the most popular months for weddings in central Texas because of the nice weather. If your wedding falls in either of these months, book your vendors early.
2011
january 8 - Amber*
january 22 - Brittany
march 12 - Holly
april 2 - Joycie in NYC
march 19 - Jessica
may 21 - Krista
august 13 - Rachel
december 17 - Stephon
july 10 - Cindee
july 24 - Michelle
july 24 - Lori
july 25 - Vanessa
july 31 - Tara*
august 7 - Nicki
september 4 - Heather
september 4 - Amy
september 24 - Courtney
september 25 - Jennifer
october 2 - Valorie
october 2 - Kristen
october 9 - Melissa
october 9- Laura
october 10 - Tracy
october 10 - Jessie
october 23 - Mallori
october 23 - Sarah
october 30 - Kira
november 6 - Beth
nobemver 6 - Jaemi
november 13 - Marjorie
november 13 - Jenna
{ friends, vendors, and co-conspirators }
Event Planners and CoordinatorsTie the Knot San AntonioPanache Event GroupTimeless BeginningsDos ChicasSimply ChicStress Free EventsPrinciples in Action ConsultingA Regal Affair
Event Planners and Coordinators
Tie the Knot San Antonio
Panache Event Group
Timeless Beginnings
Dos Chicas
Simply Chic
Stress Free Events
Principles in Action Consulting
A Regal Affair
PhotographersLifeAsArt PhotographyUrth Studio PhotographyDulce's PhotosAJH PhotographyJason Speros PhotographyCaitlin's CreationsNow and Then PhotographyKate L Photography
Photographers
Urth Studio Photography
Dulce's Photos
Caitlin's Creations
Kate L Photography
BakersSeventh Heaven CakesCakes & More
Bakers
Seventh Heaven Cakes
Cakes & More
CustomDamask Diva
Custom
Damask Diva
If you'd like a free quote, please list your event date in the subject and send the following details below. Please include as many links to photos as possible, as well as detailed descriptions of what you are looking for so I can get a feel for your style. If you do not have links but files, you may send the information directly to my email. Thanks!
{Location and time of event} {Floral Budget}
{Wedding Colors} {Favorite Flowers}
{Type of bouquet you would like for yourself & your bridesmaids}
{Number of bridesmaids and flower girls}
{Total number and types of boutonnieres needed}
{Total number and types of corsages needed}
{Ceremony decor needed, i.e. arch, centerpieces, aisle markers}
{Number and types of centerpieces}
{Misc. items such as cake flowers and toss bouquet}
{nothing but love}
"I have been meaning to email you to say THANK YOU! The flowers were more than I could have imagined! My future sister-in-law even took some of them home to show her sister-wedding planner to say "I want this". I really have never seen prettier flowers at any wedding ever, I can't believe they were at mine! And there were so many!! Seriously, I cannot thank you enough, the flowers were incredible and I wish I could have admired every vase and bottle and every bouquet and everything!" ~Sarah, April 2010
"Hi Erin! i just wanted to say my flowers were absolutely gorgeous! i could not stop looking at them! ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!! thank you SO much!" ~Christa, March 2010
"I just wanted to send you a little note and tell you how beautiful all the flowers were for my intimate wedding! I've received so many compliments on the flowers in my pictures! I wouldn't have wanted them any other way! It was a pleasure working with you!" ~Nikki, April 2010
"I am still on cloud 9. I had a fabulous time at the wedding. You did an amazing job with the flowers and decor. Everything was beautiful. Mickie the coordinator at Sonterra was impressed with your creations and professionalism. Thank you again. Darnell said "billy balls". lol. I guess that's an inside joke. lol" ~ Lucy, May 2010
"I LOVED my flowers. They were absolutely gorgeous!!!! You totally exceeded my expectations and everyone kept commenting on how pretty they were. Thanks so much for making my day even more special. You are AMAZING at what you do. Thanks again :)" ~ Trish, May 2010
"I just wanted to say that I absolutely adored the flowers you made for me. They were exactly what I dreamed of and I received so many compliments. My portrait bouquet was vintage, elegant, and just classic beauty which was perfect for the look I was going for that day. My wedding day bouquet was dramatic, romantic, and just absolutely perfect. You seriously are the number one rock star of all florists out there!" ~Naomi, May 2010
"Oh my goodness I posted on your wall as soon as I got my phone back & we made it to the hotel. We were going downstairs to play some shuffleboard & I told Nick I had to send you a message & tell you how wonderful everything was from tge church arrangements the centerpieces & of course my gorgeous cake. I was so delightfully surprised & I love a good surprise. Just want you to know the whole night I kept saying did you see my cake? O didn't even want to eat it because it was so pretty. I know my photographers got sone great shots so I will be sure to send them. My bouquet was also so gorgeous I drove it to Houston to be preserved. I can't wait to see how it turns out!" ~Alexandra, September 2009
"I hope your mothers day was great. I wanted to give you a huge thank you. Everyone said the flowers were so beautiful. And I must agree. The bridesmaids bouquets were so vibrant. I loved how great they looked against the teal dresses. And my bouquet was so pretty. The center pieces were so great. The vases you picked were perfect!! They totally fit with the rustic theme we wanted. So all in all I wanted to tell you that you did a phenomenal job! They were honestly the prettiest flowers I have ever seen at a wedding. Thank you so much!! " ~Dana, May 2010
"I absolutely loved all of the flowers! I wish I had had more time at the reception to look at the centerpieces. I'm so glad you sent the picture of my mom - I love it! These are the first pictures I've saw, so I was very excited! Thank you again for a fabulous job!!!!!!!!!! I will absolutely give you great reviews, and tell people all about you! I'm glad we went with the bold colors - everything else was pretty neutral, so I definitely think they were a nice touch! I will definitely let you know when I get the pro pics!!! Thank you a million times!" ~Rebecca, March 2010
"I have gotten a couple pictures from friends of my wedding on Dec 20 and wanted to show you how amazing the flowers were! Thanks again for doing such an awesome job! I will definitely be recommending you to future brides." ~Lindsay, December 2009
"You did a fabulous job on all the flowers---thank you so much! The bouquet was gorgeous and I really liked all the other arrangements as well. The fern for the guys worked out perfectly and it really meant a lot for us to be able to have that. Thanks again for all your creative work!" ~Shalom, November 2009
