Preparing for your Wedding Floral Consultation
Your wedding florist will design, deliver and set up your weding flowers. They will work with you during the planning process to make sure that your flowers are beautiful, unique and reflect your style. Wedding flowers add wamth and ambience to your ceremony and reception while bringing sophistication to your wedding day. Your flowers will compliment your gown and set a tone for your day, beginning with your ceremony . Your florist will work with you to design wedding bouquets and flowers that will complement your color scheme and reflect your style and personality.
In recent years, weddings have become much more personalized and bride's have many more options than ever before. Amazing wedding flowers that reflect the bride do not just happen, they are the result of careful planning and execution with a professional floral designer. Planning your flowers is a lot of fun but taking just a bit of time to prepare for your consultation will make your process proceed more smoothly and help your florist to capture your wedding vision.
Who Should Have Flowers?
 Take a moment to make a list for your florist of bridal attendants (bridesmaids and ushers), family members, special friends and persons participating in your ceremony who will need flowers. Consider the following people when making your list:
Bride (also consider a Toss Bouquet for the reception)
Groom
Bridesmaids (How Many?)
Ushers (How Many?)
Ringbearer
Flower Girl
Mothers
Fathers
Grandmothers
Grandfathers
Brothers, Sisters
Aunts and Uncles
Readers
Clergy
How do I Chose My Flowers
Gather photos of flowers and arrangements that you like to bring with you to your consultation. These will help your floral designer to get a feel for your wedding style. Photos of your wedding gown and of the bridesmaids' gowns will insure that your flowers compliment the gowns. And don't forget the fun part, be prepared to tell your florist all of your wedding details-your flowers are individually designed just for your special day and these details will help to make your flowers a reflection of your vision.
 Although certain upscale flowers will always be at a premium price, being open to suggestions from your wedding florist can keep your flowers budget friendly. Focusing on an overall look, rather than specific flowers, will allow your designer to create a stunning look within your budget.
How Much Should I Expect to Pay for my Flowers?
Wedding flowers costs can vary wildly, based on the flowers chosen, time of year, proximity to a holiday such as Valentine's or Mother's Day, container and intricacy of your design. Rental containers, candelabras, crystals, and time involved in delivery and set up will also affect your costs.
Prior to scheduling your consultation, review your wedding budget and determine your flower budget. As a broad estimate, expect your flowers to be approximately 8-10% of your overall budget. Your florist is experienced with working with a variety of budgets and will work to create beautiful floral arrangements for you.
At your consultation, let your florist know your budget for wedding flowers. Florists are use to working with a variety of budgets and will maximize your dollars with cost effective suggestions.
What Is the Recommended Timeframe for Scheduling My Consultation?
Florists can be booked up to a year in advance for popular wedding dates. Schedule your consultation a year to six months prior to your wedding, especially for a date during peak wedding season which runs from June through October.
When Is a Date Considered "Booked" by a Florist?
A date is "booked" after a contract is signed and a deposit is received by the florist. Book your florist after you have met with your designer and feel comfortable that your vision is understood and executed.
Wedding Packages
Please visit our Wedding Package Page for our Special Collections of beautiful, budget friendly wedding flowers that are available for pick up at our shop on your weding day.
Visit our Wedding section to view some of our wedding flowers.
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