Choosing a Florist Like a Pro
No wedding is complete without an array of flowers. Flowers add that elegant flare to any wedding. However, choosing the right florist may not always be the easiest decision to make. But there are some simple steps that can be taken that can help make the process of choosing a florist a lot simpler.
Planning
Before looking for a florist, you will want to come up with a budget. This will help you in making for your selection of flowers as well as the florist you will use. Once you have come up with a budget, you will want to make sure that you work within this budget.
You will want to begin your florist search at least six months before the big day. Many popular florists will book up very quickly. As well, choosing a florist early will give you time to meet with the florist and come up with a plan for the flowers. It is will also give you time to make sure that you have chosen the right florist for your personal needs.
Come up with ideas
Begin by looking through magazines to come up with an idea of what type of flowers you want to use in your wedding. Come up with a good idea of how you want your bouquet to look before stepping into a florist shop.
Ask for recommendations
Next, ask family and friends for recommendations of a florist they have used before. It is generally better to go with a florist that someone recommends to you, versus simply picking a name out of the phone book.
Putting it all together
After you have come up with a few names of florist, begin calling them to set up appointments. This will give you the opportunity to see their work in person, as well as receive estimates on their work. When you meet with the florist, be sure to bring along a swatch from the bridesmaid dresses. This will help in coordinating the color of the flowers with the colors of the wedding. A professional wedding florist will also measure your height to ensure that the bridal bouquet will be perfected for your size.
If at all possible, pick a florist that has decorated your particular wedding location before. This way, they will have an idea what will work and won’t work. A good florist will have a variety of different ideas how to decorate your ceremony and reception hall, without exceeding your budget.
Don’t be afraid to ask question of your florist. On the same token, don’t let a florist completely dictate what you should and shouldn’t have at your wedding. They should simply be there as a guide. You should be the final say so in the type and style of flowers you choose to purchase.
Planning a wedding can at times be very stressful. However, by researching and doing your homework in advance, you can make things a little less stressful. Choosing a florist should be no exception. If you have done your homework correctly, you will know a good florist when you come upon one.
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