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Wedding FlowersSo you’re getting married! Among all other details that
you have to plan, your wedding flowers can be one of the most important
decisions you are going to make. They will set the tone and atmosphere of your
Wedding Ceremony and Wedding Reception.
To make the Florists job a
little easier, there needs to be some pre-planning done on the bride and grooms
part. Making a few decisions ahead of time will save your time and the florist’s
time, but could save you money as well. Here are a few things that will
help:
1. Pick your wedding colors in advance. You don’t necessarily need
to have all the details worked out, but the main colors should be decided. Once
you are in your wedding consultation, your wedding consultant can help with
ideas and themes.
2. Look through Wedding magazines and cut out pictures
of any styles you may like. Modern, Classic, or just plain different is a good
start. Arrangements, decorations and the bridal bouquet should all have a common
theme.
2. Pick at least one or two types of flowers that you would like
to feature. Learn meanings of the flowers if you feel this is important, or
choose one that has a special personal meaning.
3. Do some research to
find out if your preferred flowers will be in season for your wedding date. Even
if your preferred flower is not in season, it is probably still possible to get
that flower, but be prepared to pay a little extra to get it.
4. Know
your budget.
- Keep in mind to maximum amount you are willing to spend. This
isn’t something you should tell the florist ahead of time because prices
fluctuate between one florist to the next.
- Keep in mind the approximant
amount of money you would like to spend. This amount can be revealed to the
florist if you feel comfortable. It could help the florist give you the most
value for your money. At the end of the consultation, you may decide that you
would like more flowers added to the arch, or out of season flowers in your
centerpieces. This extra room to work with could be helpful to getting
everything you want.
5. Ask for referrals.
- If you are interviewing a
florist you are unfamiliar with, ask for
wedding flowers pictures of past work or phone numbers
of other wedding couples that they have helped in the past.
6. Ask for a
sample of the centerpiece. Some florists will provide a sample because it will
help both sides. If you are unhappy with your sample there is still time to
change it. Let the florist know how you feel about it. They will most likely
appreciate the feedback ahead of time, as opposed to the day of your
wedding.
This is your day, and every thing should go as planned. A
little pre-planning on your part is truly a valuable asset that could make
things run smoothly.
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