A wedding is a beautiful and natural extension of the bride and groom's personalities and personal life styles. Whether your wedding is traditional, or modern, formal or casual, flowers accent the occasions. When choosing your wedding designers ensure that all your floral arrangements add a decorative touch to transform your setting into an event to remember. Don't be afraid to ask for recommendations or word of mouth from newlyweds in your local area.
Here are some details you’ll need to finalize in order for the florist to provide you the best quote possible and draw up a complete contract.
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Ceremony Site: You’ll need to have booked this prior to ordering your flowers. You will also need to know how many arrangements you’ll need to decorate it. Are you planning an isle decoration? Do you need a garland? Are you thinking about a wedding arch?
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Reception Site: This should also be booked in advance if you're using a venue. Micro weddings are sometimes done at home or a smaller venue. Plan in advance to let your florist know what spaces you intend to decorate in addition to guest tables.
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Guest List: You’ll need to know approximately how many wedding guests you are having, which dictates how many centerpieces. Let your florist know if you have round tables (most seat 8,10 or 12 guests) A rectangular table will normally seat 8 people) this will give you an idea of how many centerpieces you’ll need. This will help you both decide the best arrangement style that fits the table shape.
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The Wedding Party; How many bridesmaids are you having? Do you need corsages, boutonnieres? Are there any special guests that will require flowers too?
Don’t forget to start searching for your florist in advance. Double check with the florist you have selected and ask if they have a minimum price to book with them. And remember to keep an open communication about your budget. Once that contract is signed there is little to no wiggle room to bring down your cost. Select a florist you trust to deliver the best experience on your special day.
