Contact Name:
Judi
Availability:
Mon to Sat 10 to 4pm
Co. Mayo
Florist
Est. 2004
6
Eco-friendly
Elopements
Description
Balla Florists is an award-winning wedding florist based in County Mayo, with over 21 years of experience designing flowers for weddings across the west and northwest of Ireland. Founded and led by Judi Roche, the studio is known for elegant, natural floral design, thoughtful planning, and a calm, professional presence from the first consultation through to the wedding day.
Specialising exclusively in weddings and event floristry, Balla Florists works with couples who value quality, attention to detail, and flowers that feel timeless rather than trend-driven. Each wedding begins with a personal consultation, where Judi takes time to understand the couple’s vision, venue, and priorities. From there, bespoke floral designs are created to complement the setting, enhance the atmosphere, and reflect the individuality of the day.
Balla Florists has extensive experience working in churches, castles, hotels, marquees, and outdoor venues, and is trusted by many of the region’s most sought-after wedding locations. Whether the celebration is an intimate weekday ceremony or a large-scale wedding with multiple floral installations, every element is carefully planned and professionally executed.
The studio is particularly recognised for bridal bouquets, ceremony installations, floral arches, aisle and altar arrangements, and elegant reception styling, using premium seasonal flowers and foliage sourced with care. Designs are intentionally refined and natural, allowing the flowers to sit harmoniously within the space rather than overpower it.
Reliability, clear communication, and honest guidance are central to the Balla Florists approach. Couples are supported with realistic advice, transparent pricing, and a steady hand throughout the planning process, ensuring the wedding day itself runs smoothly and without added stress. Balla Florists is a multiple-time Weddings Online Award winner and a respected name within the Irish wedding industry. Judi is also a board member of the Institute of Flowers, contributing to the development of professional standards and education within floristry in Ireland.
Couples choose Balla Florists for more than beautiful flowers, they choose experience, reassurance, and a florist who understands the importance of getting every detail right on the day that matters most.
Sustainability
Sustainability is an important part of how we operate at Balla Florists, and we take a considered, realistic approach to eco-conscious floristry. We prioritise seasonal flowers where possible and work closely with trusted suppliers to reduce unnecessary transport, excess packaging, and waste. Our studio-based model allows us to plan weddings carefully, ordering flowers to specification rather than overbuying. Mechanics such as reusable containers, chicken wire, and foam-free methods are used wherever possible, and floral foam is avoided unless absolutely necessary for safety or structural reasons. Containers, vases, arches, and stands are reused across weddings to minimise single-use items. Any usable flowers are repurposed or composted responsibly, and we recycle cardboard, paper, and packaging as standard practice. By focusing on thoughtful design, honest planning, and quality over quantity, we help couples achieve beautiful wedding flowers while keeping environmental impact in mind.
Wedding Advice
Balla florists
My top tip for couples is to focus on how you want your wedding day to feel, rather than getting caught up in trends or exact flower lists. When you start with the atmosphere you want to create, relaxed, romantic, elegant, joyful, every decision becomes much easier. Trust experienced suppliers to guide you. A good florist will understand seasonality, your venue, and what works best in the space, and will help you invest your budget where it will have the most impact. Often, fewer well-placed floral features create a stronger visual statement than spreading flowers too thinly.
Most importantly, remember that your wedding day passes very quickly. Surround yourself with people you trust, allow flexibility, and enjoy the process. When couples feel calm and confident, it shows, and that’s what truly makes a wedding beautiful.
