Choose
the right wedding flowers to make
your special day shine!
It takes a considerable amount of time and effort to prepare
for the day that you have dreamt about for so long. The right
wedding flowers will compliment you, as well as make your
ceremony and reception more beautiful. Fortunately, choosing
the right wedding flowers doesn’t have to be difficult.
Contact a Wedding Florist
 Once
you have set the date, it’s a good idea to contact a
florist to inquire about availability. When you call, confirm
that they can serve the locations for your wedding and reception.
You may also want to ask about other weddings they’ve
done, whether they can provide any pictures of their work
or referrals from local customers, and when you could meet.
Meet with Your Florist
If possible, you should have the dresses picked out and meet
with your florist about four to six months prior to the big
day. Earlier is better. Remember, you don’t want other
bridal parties to beat you to your florist of choice for a
particular date. Bring your photos or fabric swatches with
you. The key elements for your wedding flowers will be the
bridal bouquet, selections for the bridal party and parents,
decorations for the ceremony, and centerpieces for the reception.
Your florist will be happy to select specific flowers, colors
and design styles with you. Many will also offer to create
a sample or two for approval before delivery.
Consider a Few Extra Touches
For the most memorable day of your life, you may also want
to consider accent pieces for doorways, pews, the cake, the
altar and even your car. Think about how others can remember
the day as well. Many guests will cherish the novelty of individual
flowers placed at every setting. You might also consider allowing
the guests to take the centerpieces home, as a token of thanks
for their friendship, and to help them understand how special
this day is to you now and how unforgettable it will always
be.
Discuss Your Budget
Wedding flowers can be anywhere from a few hundred dollars
for an intimate nuptial to tens of thousands of dollars for
an impressive ceremony and reception, with the average normally
in the $2,000 to $3,000 range. A lot  depends
on the location, number of guests and how you want your wedding
to be remembered. Be upfront with your florist about your
wishes and your approximate budget. Get their
best recommendations, but don’t be afraid to ask how
you might economize, too. Your florist may be able to suggest
ways to use some pieces at both the ceremony and reception.
Many florists can also provide plants, votive candles, candelabra,
linens and other decorations on a rental basis to help you
save money.
Use Your Imagination
No matter what you see in magazines or at other ceremonies,
remember that almost anything is possible when it comes to
wedding flowers. The important thing is to work with your
florist. He or she knows what is hot and what is not and can
create almost anything your heart desires.
The Floral Studio in San Marcos sponsored this article. Contact
them
at 512-392-4656 and 1-800-323-4002 or email maxine@the-floral-studio.com. |
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