Vendor Spotlight: Morrie & Maisie - Flowers with Heart (and Zero Finger Pricks)
Meet Corrie, the floral magician behind Morrie & Maisie Event Flowers. She’s not just here to make things look pretty (though, trust us, she really does that too) - she’s here to inject calm, creativity, and just a touch of champagne-fuelled sparkle into your wedding day.
How It All Bloomed
Once upon a time, Corrie was a lawyer. Yep, suits, contracts, the whole deal. Then came a wild twist: after her wedding, her husband’s work whisked him off to Africa for six months. Corrie tagged along, couldn’t work remotely (pre-WFH era, remember?), and thought, “Well, why not flowers?” Cue short floristry courses (including a fancy one at McQueens in London, ooh la la) and then a full career pivot back in Melbourne. Within months of training, she booked her very first wedding because someone spotted a Christmas wreath she made. Fast forward 140+ weddings later, and Morrie & Maisie is now a floral force.
The Secret Sauce (Hint: It’s Not Pins)
Photographers love her buttonholes. Why? Because they actually work. No stabbing yourself, no blood on crisp white shirts, no swearing under your breath while fumbling with pins. Corrie’s got a little trade secret up her sleeve that makes them ridiculously easy to attach - and while she won’t spill exactly how, let’s just say she’s saving groomsmen (and photographers) one poked finger at a time.
The Vibe Check
Corrie isn’t the loudest voice in the room (unless you hand her a champagne flute), but she’s the calm, organised presence threading nature straight into your big day. Think of her as the floral anchor - grounded, creative, and quietly pulling it all together so you don’t have to lift a single stem.
Trendsetter Status
Right now, she’s crushing on deconstructed ceremony setups - think plinths, ground arrangements, flowers flowing at different heights. They’re modern, versatile, and can move seamlessly from ceremony to reception for double the wow factor. Her hot take? Ditch the traditional wooden arbour. It’s dated, restrictive, and blocks those gorgeous views (especially down at the billabong).
Her Happy Place
For Corrie, nothing beats the moment she hands over a bouquet. She admits she still gets nervous every single time - because bouquets aren’t just flowers, they’re personal works of art. Watching a bride’s eyes well up with happy tears when they see their bouquet? That’s Corrie’s heart-bursting, goosebump moment. Every. Single. Wedding.
Myth Busted: The “Wedding Tax”
Let’s set the record straight: florists aren’t out to scam you with some mythical “wedding tax.” (Hot take, none of us are!) Flowers are expensive for solid reasons: couples usually want luxe blooms (peonies, orchids, long-stemmed roses), every single stem has to be prepped to perfection, and florists often make multiple trips to markets just to time those blooms exactly right. Add in the experience, labour, and backup blooms (because no one wants a floppy bouquet), and you’ve got fair pricing - not daylight robbery. As Corrie says, “you're paying for the knowledge and expertise of a professional to make your wedding flowers for you and like any business, we need to make a profit (we've got mouths to feed at home too). Every florist prices differently with different costs to cover, but please know that we aren't out to get you!”
🌸 Want to see more of Corrie’s floral wizardry? Check her out at Morrie & Maisie or scroll the drool-worthy Instagram feed.