Alanah Conner Wedding Florals and Gifts is a Kaikoura florist at 20 Miromiro Drive, which works mainly on bespoke wedding and event florals. The website says the florist has more than 20 years of New Zealand and international floristry experience, and serves Kaikoura, Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region. Weddings start with a consultation, followed by a proposal with mood boards, seasonal flower suggestions and an itemised quote. The florist does not offer pre-set packages, and pricing depends on the scale of the design and the flowers chosen. Installations include ceremony arches, hanging florals, centrepieces, bar arrangements and buttonholes, with set-up at the venue.
The shop also sells everyday flowers for birthdays, anniversaries and sympathy, and delivers in Kaikoura on Tuesday to Friday, as well as to outer districts and Christchurch. Customers say the florist adapted to their vision, was easy to work with, and was very helpful with ideas. One couple whose wedding was in 2019 wanted bright, colourful flowers with roses and rose gold, and say the florist nailed it. Another, who had only a vague plan, was guided to a yellow theme. Customers describe the florals as something a little different, bold and yet timeless. For a wedding in Kaikoura or Canterbury that needs a bespoke design, the florist works through each stage with the couple.