Designs by Zima

Designs by Zima is a floral and event design company in Tempe, Arizona. It creates wedding florals and centerpieces, and also offers wedding design and planning.

Why couples choose them

The business is LGBTQ+-owned. Its design approach draws on a Tongan-American background, combining traditional color palettes with modern elegance. Couples who want flowers that reflect culture and family, rather than a generic template, will find a natural conversation starter here.

What they offer

• Bouquets, boutonnieres and ceremony florals
• Centerpieces and reception arrangements
• Custom wedding design
• Wedding planning
• A gallery of recent work to review before you reach out

Working with a florist

Begin by gathering images you like and noting the colors in your attire and venue. Share your guest count and table shapes, since these decide how many centerpieces you need. Ask which flowers are in season on your date, because choosing in-season stems keeps arrangements fresher and often more affordable.

Ask what is delivered and what is set up on site, and who removes florals at the end of the night. If you want a piece to hold meaning, such as a flower from a family garden or a color from a heritage pattern, mention it at the start so it can shape the design.

Because the studio also does design and planning, you can ask whether one team handling flowers and layout would simplify decisions.

Where they work

The studio is based in Tempe and serves the Phoenix metro area. Ask about delivery for venues outside the valley.

Questions couples ask

Do they do more than flowers?

Yes. The business also offers wedding design and wedding planning.

Can I see past work?

The business keeps a gallery of recent work, which is a good place to judge style before booking.