Questions You Should Ask Your Wedding Florist

Questions You Should Ask Your Wedding Florist The right flowers could make your special wedding day even more special.

However, getting the right flowers means choosing the right florist. Weddings should be full of beautiful floral arrangements, bouquets, centerpieces and more.

But, it’s difficult to get this beauty without considering your style, having a plan and asking good questions to your florist and/or floral designer. Below is an overview of the questions you should ask your florist before your wedding day.

Ask About the Flowers Wedding florists perform many jobs, but their most important job is providing flowers. So, asking about their flower selection should be at the top of your list.

But, first, create a list of the flowers you like and finalize your colour scheme.

Additionally, make sure you’ve already chosen and ordered your wedding dress.

With these items taken care of, provide your florist with photos of your favorite bouquets and floral arrangements, as well as swatches and photos of your dress and bridesmaid dresses. However, there are still some key questions you should ask, including:  Based on the colour scheme and dress, what flowers do you recommend?  How are your flowers grown (e.g. sustainably-grown, pesticide-free or organic) and are organic products provided by request?  Can you recreate the desired bouquet?  Do you have photos or examples of bouquets or other floral arrangements?  When are bouquets and/or arrangements created and how are they stored before the wedding?  What flowers will be in season around the wedding day?

Ask About the Cost and the Contract When planning a wedding, your budget should always be a major consideration.

Moreover, your budget should be considered in conjunction with the contract provided by the florist. This contract should include all of the services provided to you, any contingencies and all costs for their services. So, with your budget and the contract in mind, ask questions like:

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Are there any setup and breakdown fees?

Is there a delivery fee?

Are there any additional fees that might not be present in the contract?

Is there a fee for moving arrangements from the wedding venue to the reception site?

When will you provide the contract?

What is your refund policy?

Is a deposit needed to secure your services? How far in advance should the service be secured?

What is your cancellation process?

Will the contract include an itemized price list of services and flowers provided?

Ask Basic Questions Finding a reputable, trustworthy wedding florist begins with asking basic questions. These questions will give you information about possible details and options for your wedding day. Besides, with a good florist, you should be able to share your favorite images, brainstorm and find creative avenues to make your wedding dreams come true. However, the first step is to ask basic questions, including:  Have you done any other events at the wedding venue? Are you familiar with the layout and/or landscape?  Do you have an opening for the wedding date? How many other events have you booked for that day?  How many weddings have you worked on?  How long has your business been open?  Will you be working with a floral designer or are you trained in floral design?  What is your design style or what styles do you prefer to work with when providing flowers for weddings?  Can you provide references?  Based on the budget, is the desired result feasible?  Do you have any recommendations to maximise the budget?  Are packages offered or is customisation the only option?

Besides asking all of these questions, make sure you do some research before interviewing candidates. Not only will this research narrow down your options, it will also ensure you hire a florist who can create floral arrangements that are perfect for your style. In the end, be sure to choose someone who answered all your questions and actively listened to your vision.