Top Wedding Flower Planning Tips!
6- 12 months before your wedding, contact dependable florists you respect and trust that offers current designs. Ask for a written proposal that includes firm prices, not a range. Understand that your date will not be held by a florist until they have a signed contract and deposit, so if you are not serious about booking, you may want to hold off until you are ready to confirm.
Focus on your color palette, not exact flowers. Your goal should be the best and most beautiful flowers available the week of your wedding. A bruised imported flower will look awful, compared to a locally grown bloom in its peak! Trust your florist will find what is best to achieve your vision.
Check to see if “Labor” is an extra line-item charge or is included in each design price.
Before you contact florists, decide with your family how involved they want to be with wedding flowers and decide what option you want:
Full-Service Wedding (flowers delivered, set-up, and torn down);
A La Carte Wedding (your family picks up the flowers from the florist the morning of your wedding); or
Do It Yourself Wedding (you obtain your own flowers, design, set-up, and tear down).
Does your proposal/contract include a cancellation policy in case something unexpected happens to you or your florist?
If you are waiting and waiting on a proposal, returned email, or phone call, this is a red flag! The vendor is either waiting for a better piece of business over yours, are too busy, or do not prioritize you as a client. Move on!
Are you only going to be happy if your flowers look exactly like a styled shoot Pinterest photo? Realize those photos are not reality, but a good florist will take your inspiration and design with you in mind.
Did you select your wedding color palette with the season in mind? Spring/Early Summer = Pastels and cool colors. Late Summer/Fall - Moody Jewel Tones and warm colors. Embracing the season opens you up to an abundance of locally grown flowers and can save you money!
Focus on flowers that do Double Duty! Aisle Ground Flowers can move to Guest Table Centerpieces, Arch Flower Clusters can move to the Buffet Table and Head Table, Aisle Entrance Statement Arrangements can flank the Dance Floor! Make your dollars go farther by asking your florist to address how your wedding flowers will play more than one role.
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