Questions You Should Ask Your Wedding Florist

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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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Questions You Should Ask Your Wedding Florist by Heather De Kok - Issuu