Doug Smith Designs + Events

Doug Smith Designs + Events is a wedding florist and design company in Lexington, Kentucky. It is owned and operated by Doug Smith and Glenn Blind, who have years of experience, mostly in weddings.

Why LGBTQ+ couples choose them

Doug Smith Designs + Events is LGBTQ+-owned. You can speak with the two owners, Doug and Glenn, about your plans and expect a conversation that does not assume anything about your wedding. They offer help with flowers, bouquets and decor, and with wedding coordination as well.

What they offer

• Wedding flowers
• Bouquets
• Decor ideas
• Wedding coordinating services

Why flowers and coordination together work

When the team that designs your flowers also helps coordinate the day, they understand the layout, the timeline and the people involved. You get one point of contact, and fewer handoffs on the day. Ask which coordination services are included and how far ahead they begin.

Planning your design

Bring your date, venue, colors and a small group of photographs. Decide which pieces matter most, and where you can simplify. Ask for a proposal that itemizes each arrangement.

Questions to ask

• How early to reserve your date
• What coordination covers on the wedding day
• Who attends the rehearsal
• How delivery and setup are timed with your venue
• Whether flowers can be reused between ceremony and reception

Kentucky context

Lexington is known for horse farms, historic homes and barns, and those settings often call for flowers that suit a garden or rustic feel. Ask how the team adapts to outdoor settings and to spring weather.