| Flowers bring life and beauty to any venue.
 Select and meet with your florist 6 - 9 months before the
wedding date. You will need to decide on whether to have fresh flowers, silk,
dried or a combination.
During your search bring color swatches or pictures of the
colors you are planning to incorporate in your color scheme, as well as photos
of the ceremony and reception venue to better assist the florist with selecting
the perfect flower pieces. Keep in mind that potted plants and trees will enhance
any area of need. You may be able to rent them from your florist or local nursery.
Ask your florist if they provide floral preservation or recommend one that you
can contact. You just might want to preserve your bridal bouquet for long lasting
memories.
It is always best to go with a florist that you had wonderful
past experience with or with one that has been highly referred to you by someone
one you trust. Ask to view their portfolio, how many wedding they service per
day and may you visit during a setup of one of their scheduled weddings.
Ask if a deposit is needed to hold the date, can you receive
a price proposal before a deposit is made and when the balance is due.
Check with your selected venues on any floral/decorating
restrictions at the ceremony and reception sites and inform your florist. Delivery
and setup of flowers are usually included in your florist contract. Your florist
will more than likely be able to deliver flowers for pre-ceremony photos.
Last but not least, make a schedule of when, where and what
to delivery, setup and pick-up, to give to your florist. Make a copy for you
and your consultant.
Here’s a list of areas that you may want to consider
flowers or decorations for that your florist can provide.
Bride's Bouquet, Attendants' bouquets, Groom and Ushers' boutonnieres, Flower
girl's basket, Ring bearer’s boutonniere, Corsages for mothers, grandmothers
flowers for helpers, Boutonnieres for fathers, grandfathers,pews/chairs, alter, archway, candelabras etc., tables, cake table, gift table,
guest-book table. Don’t forget the throwaway bouquet!
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