My love for design and flowers started in college when I had the opportunity to work with one of the most talented floral designers I have ever met. I started doing deliveries on weekends for her and progressed to wedding & reception set-ups for a few years. I went on to get my bachelors degree in Marketing. A few years later, our paths crossed again when I walked into the floral design school classroom and she was my instructor! She saw a passion and talent in me for floral design all those years ago that would take me many more years to discover. After over 20 years of working in marketing for the engineering and construction industry I decided I needed to do something different and follow my heart. Having never lost the love of design and flowers, I discovered that passion and talent she saw in me so many years ago, and I thank her for sparking a life-long love for all forms of design, especially flowers. Flowers give me the opportunity to combine design “accents” for a wedding or event with the amazing “scents” flowers provide. Thus "Acscents" was born over 20 years ago.
I love working one-on-one with my clients to take the floral vision that they dream of, and bring it to life for their special day. I have been enormously blessed over these past 18+ years in business to have worked with some of the most amazing clients, some of which I am lucky to call my friends whom I still stay in touch with. No client is the same so no event is the same, that is why I focus on getting to know you because I feel your floral and décor should be a true representation of who you are. When not meeting with clients or creating one-of-a-kind designs, I enjoy spending time with my hubby, dog, friends and family and going to the mountains as much as possible to enjoy all the beauty that God has given us.
Tamera Herreid
Owner / Designer
FAQ's
Q: Where are you located and what areas do you service? What materials do you specialize in?
A: We are a private studio in the northern Denver Metro area. We provide design services to the foothills, east mountain region and the Front Range. Acscents Floral works with fresh, silk and Sola flowers or any combination of them to create unique and custom floral arrangements and decor. We offer a FREE Initial Consultation, so let's meet for coffee and talk about your floral vision for your wedding/event.
Q: I am not local to Colorado, do you work with out-of-state brides?
A: Yes. We love working with out-of-state brides. We can work out all the details for your special day via email, phone and/or FaceTime. Then once you arrive in Colorado, we can meet in person to finalize the details for your wedding day.
Q: Do you design for multiple weddings/events at a time? Do you have any wedding packages?
A: As a private studio floral designer, Acscents limits the number of weddings/events we do per weekend, allowing us to devote our time and attention to each and every event. Because every wedding is unique and special, we do not offer wedding packages. We work personally with each couple to create a customized floral design for their wedding.
Q: Do you have any minimum or maximum budget requirements?
A: We feel that every wedding and event is important and special, regardless if it is big or small. With pricing and demand for products & services at an all time high, along with staff shortages for delivery workers, the floral market is experiencing pricing and demand highs like we have never seen before. Due to all these factors, Acscents Floral’s minimum is $1,500, which is about the average for a smaller wedding in today’s market. By taking your budget into consideration from the very beginning, we can give you the best advice on using flowers for maximum effect. We will work with you one-on-one to create a floral vision that will work with your budget and compliment your event. NOTE: the minimum does not apply to couples that are interested in flowers for their elopement.
Q: What are your deposit and payment terms?
A: Our Retainer is a $400 non-refundable fee to reserve your date and our services (Retainer Fee may increase depending on the size and complexity of your event). The Retainer Fee is due upon booking Acscents Floral. The Deposit, 50% of the total amount, is due a minimum of 3-months prior to the event date. The Remaining Balance is due 3-weeks before the event date. We do not take credit cards and payment options can be discussed at time of booking. NOTE: Payment Terms are different for couples interested in flowers for their elopement, which is discussed during the consult.
Q: Do you charge any additional fees, such as delivery, set-up and/or tear-down?
A: Yes, our Delivery Fee is billed at the standard IRS rate plus $0.40/mile (to account for wear/tear and maintenance on the vehicle), plus a Gas Surcharge. For locations over 2-hours away, one-way, additional charges may apply. Our Set-Up Fee is dependent upon the level of on-site design work required, amount of set-up needed, amount of items repurposed from ceremony for reception, and number of staff required. If the set-up goes over the original time allocation, the client is billed for the additional time on a per hour basis. The Tear-Down Fee is in addition to the Set-up Fee and is at the client's discretion which is discussed during the consultation and proposal process.