Finding the right wedding florist is a key aspect in making the big day into the perfect day, so it’s important to choose carefully .
Early planning is esssential. Give yourself at least four to six months before the big day to research and finalise your wedding flowers.
Personal feedback from other people is a good starting point. Most people will only make a recommendation if they feel they’ve had exceptional service, so ask around for real experiences. It’s also an idea to chat to vendors such as banquet and venue management, photographers, wedding planners, dressmakers and hairdressers..
Go online to get ideas and inspiration from online florists and other flower gifts websites. The web is a fantastic resource and you can get good ideas of trends, colours and new floral designs. Start an ‘ideas file’ of fabric swatches, clippings from magazines or newspapers, photos and downloads which you can share with the florist when you start your selection process.
It’s best to have the venue and dress design finalized before you start looking at potential wedding florists. It’s advantageous to work with a florist who has previous experience at your chosen wedding venue as they will know about the lighting, settings, locations etc and plus, they need to know what your dress design is so that they can quote/design an appropriate bouquet etc.
Try and narrow your search to two or three possible florist options. The following checklist will be useful before you head off for the appointment:
· Have you got your collection of photos and magazine clippings?
· Sketches or designs of the wedding dress
· Swatches of fabric from the wedding dress, plus the retinue’s outfits
· Details of how you will be wearing your hair
· Your requirements : ie bouquet, posies for the flowergirls, rose petals for confetti, church flowers, venue flowers, corsages and buttonholes, cake decorations, table centerpieces etc
· Venue details
· Containers (if you’re supplying them yourself)
You should ask the florist to provide :-
· Referrals and contactable references for previous clients
· A full breakdown of costings – including insurance, after-hours charges, delivery fee, charges for out-of-season varieties etc
· A contract (including refund/cancellation policies
· Samples so that you can see what you’re getting. Flowers are also seasonal, so if you’re planning months in advance, always check about availability. Flowers that are out of season will cost more.
Don’t be afraid to be upfront about asking about costs. It’s always best to know what you’re in for well ahead of time.
It’s vital that you feel that the florist understands your needs and your likes/dislikes – so the relationship has to be right. If ‘yes’ is your answer to the following questions, then you’ve found the right one :
· Do they fill you with confidence?
· Do they have lots of different ideas and suggestions?
· Are they really listening to you or are they trying to impose their own ideas?
· Do they share your enthusiasm?
· Are they transparent about all expenses?
Don’t be afraid to speak your mind. In the end, it’s your big day and they’re there to help you make it memorable.
After you’ve interviewed the candidates, take some time to really think about who you’ll choose. When it comes to wedding flowers Perth florist, Angel Flowers often repeat the old saying that ‘flowers are love’s true language’ – so make sure they speak volumes about you when it comes to your big day!
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