— THE TEAL DOOR —
Kasara Bertels | Owner and Lead Floral Designer
@thetealdoor_ak
907.441.4458
The Teal Door is Alaska’s premier, bohemian-inspired florist! She creates custom florals out of her home studio in Sutton, Alaska. She works exclusively with their brides to create a one-of-a-kind experience.
A little about your design inspiration:
I enjoy using a blend of local foliage and specialty stems to create bohemian-inspired arrangements for my couples. As an artist, color pallets are the best tool when creating florals. I can take colors and match them to flowers that clients may have never heard of and create something a little wild, yet completely romantic. I want my couples to really lean into who they are and what they want.
Favorite wedding trend:
Larger-than-life flower installs of course! I want full arches, flower photo booths, ceiling installations, organically shaped arrangements in front of the sweetheart table. I love when it looks like you walked into a perfectly curated garden.
One trend that you could live without:
Bouquet toss… Why spend money on florals to throw them in the air? Instead, gift your guests with a flower bar to take home their own arrangement as a gift.
Dream color pallet:
Bright and bold with lots of texture. So many flowers come in naturally bold colors. As a designer, it really allows for a more unique design because there is so much we can do when there is a wider selection of colors to choose from.
Tips for the timeline:
Create a timeline that gives your vendors plenty of time to give you their best work. Plan for photos to happen after the personal florals are delivered and the wedding arch is complete so your photos will be filled with beautiful florals.
Budget-friendly options:
When Covid happened I decided to create an option for my brides who were ballin’ on a budget, so I came up with DIY floral packages. I offer custom packages as well as the size and color-specific options so that every bride can have their dream florals no matter the budget. I even provide step-by-step instructions on how to create every arrangement so there is no confusion on what to do when it comes to creating beautiful florals.
