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April 16, 2024 by Hannah Beasley

10 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Florist

Planning a wedding calls for making decision after decision! A crucial decision that can truly elevate your big day is your choice of florist. Flowers have a unique ability to transform a space and reflect your personal style. To ensure you find the perfect florist who understands your vision and can bring it to life, here are ten essential questions to ask during your consultation:

Availability – “Are you available on my date?”

The first question on your list should be whether the florist is available on your wedding date. While it might feel like a no-brainer, this ensures you don't waste time discussing details with someone who might not be able to accommodate your schedule.

Workload – “How many events do you do in one weekend?”

It's important to gauge how many events the florist typically handles in one weekend. This gives you an idea of their availability and ensures they have the capacity to focus on your wedding and deliver top-notch service!

Favorite Wedding Experience – “Do you have a favorite wedding you've worked?”

Asking about their favorite wedding allows you to get a glimpse of the florist's passion and creativity. It also helps you understand what they excel at and what they find most fulfilling.

Style Description – “How would you describe your aesthetic?”

Every florist has a unique style, whether it's classic, romantic, modern, or whimsical. By asking how they would describe their style, you can ensure it aligns with your vision for your wedding aesthetic!

Portfolio – “Can we see photos of your past work with real weddings?”

Request to see photos of the florist's past work from real weddings. This allows you to assess the quality of their arrangements and whether their style matches what you have in mind for your wedding.

Flower Recommendations – “What flowers do you recommend for our wedding?”

While you may have some flowers in mind, it's valuable to ask for the florist's recommendations based on your wedding theme, season, and color scheme.

Décor Suggestions – “Do you have decor suggestions to complement my florals? Do you provide other decorative items?”

In addition to floral arrangements, inquire about decor suggestions that can complement your florals and enhance the overall ambiance of your wedding! Ask if they provide other decorative items such as candles, vases, or arches.

Budget Maximization – “How do you suggest we maximize our budget?”

Weddings can be expensive, so it's essential to discuss how the florist can help you maximize your budget. They may have cost-saving tips or alternative flower options that still achieve your desired look without breaking the bank.

Seasonal Pricing – “Do you charge flowers by the season?”

Flowers fluctuate in price depending on the season, so ask if the florist charges differently based on flower availability. This can help you plan and budget accordingly.

Inclusions and Exclusions – “What is not included in your pricing?”

Finally, clarify what is included in the florist's pricing and what might incur additional charges. This will ensure there are no surprises later on and help you budget accurately!

By asking the right questions during your consultation with a wedding florist, you can gain valuable insights into their experience, style, and ability to bring your floral vision to life within your budget. Remember, finding the right florist is key to creating the perfect atmosphere for your special day. Find a wedding florist near you here!

August 29, 2018 by Aynsley Broom

Plan Your Rom-Com Dream Wedding: Crazy Rich Asians

Earlier this month we told you August was the month for the romantics, and thankfully August 2018 has not disappointed the romantics! With the recent release of Crazy Rich Asians and To All the Boys I've Loved Before, rom-com lovers have been buzzing with love for these movies. If you haven't seen these two wonderful movies, it's an absolute must- especially if you are about to plan your wedding. You will definitely want to see Crazy Rich Asians for some major inspo. However, we all know you may not have the 40 million dollar budget (you read that correctly: FORTY MILLION!) that Araminta Lee has in this wedding. So we are going to give you some tips on how to plan your crazy rich wedding on a budget! Continue reading "Plan Your Rom-Com Dream Wedding: Crazy Rich Asians" »

March 30, 2018 by Caitlin LaFarlette

Heaven Scent Flowers

So many occasions in life call for flowers: wedding, saying thank you, birthdays, births and even funerals. When looking for the best place for these floral needs, Heaven Scent Flowers is the company that does it all.

Heaven Scent Flowers is located in La Mesa, CA, and not only delivers locally but anywhere in the world. Family owned and operated, the staff at Heaven Scent is dependable and ready to assist with any order. Continue reading "Heaven Scent Flowers" »

October 8, 2015 by Murray Watts

Bright Before Your Eyes

Fresh, colorful flowers are guaranteed to brighten any day or add the perfect touch for every special event. Alma Blooms is your one stop shop for a local atmosphere and worldwide service.

Located in Alma, Wisconsin for resident shopping, they also provide 24-hour service in their online store. Their florists are experts in picking a variety of fresh flowers and creative gift ideas to suit any style or budget. They specialize in three main flower areas.

Words are sometimes hard to find when a friend or loved one passes. Often, flowers better define the sympathy we feel for the family and our lost friend. Alma Blooms can help you communicate your feelings through flowers. Send flowers to a funeral is a time-honored tradition that can help to bring light to a bleak day. They specialize in everything from a small urn, lush standing sprays, casket flowers, or sympathy arrangements.

The special wedding day or big event isn't complete without the perfect arrangement of flowers. The team in Alma can provide for any budget. Providing an on-site consultation, Alma Blooms can design the picture-perfect arrangement. The changing seasons bring beautiful new flowers to life. They will offer unique designs that fit so well with the seasonal changes! Any event is sure to impress with the help of their expert florists.

Looking for a gift for someone who has everything? Why not a new companion; a living, breathing houseplant? Not only do they provide fresh air, they are beautiful to look at and can be long-lasting members of any family. Need to add color to your home decor? Why not try a colorful croton or a lush schefflera? Stop by Alma Blooms for the best selection of indoor houseplants around.

Whether you need a fully customized floral arrangement for that wedding or corporate event, a sentimental arrangement for a lost loved one, or a single rose for a special someone, Alma Blooms can provide for your every need! Be sure to find their 24-hour online store to see just how beautiful their flowers are!

June 16, 2015 by Kelly Curtis

An English Garden Flowers & Gifts – Designing Breathtaking Wedding Flowers

Wedding flowers play a huge role in your wedding. They are seen throughout the wedding ceremony, as well as the reception. Your flowers also help tell the story of your wedding. An English Garden Flowers & Gifts cannot wait to help tell your story through their designs.

Wedding Flowers Create A Beautiful Statement

This particular florist has been a premiere wedding florist for over 20 years whilst also being Accredited with The Better Business Bureau. Priding themselves on the quality of flowers and satisfaction of their customers is most important to them. Whatever your dream wedding is, they cannot wait to help you achieve it. From your wedding bouquet to your reception centerpieces, they create stunning designs for all of that and everything in between. A colorful, hand tied wedding bouquet to a rustic centerpiece with burlap, they'll create whatever you have in mind.

Designing For Any Style

They have also designed for a variety of styles and themes. From elegant to funky, they design it all. This is your big day and they consequently, understand that. They will do everything they can to ensure your wedding day is everything you have dreamt about. When you visit with them for your wedding consultation, be prepared to tell them everything you have in mind. They want to hear it all.

When planning your wedding in the Mokena, Illinois area, contact An English Garden Flowers & Gifts. Their attention to detail and creative minds will ensure your wedding flowers tell the story of your wedding.

May 7, 2015 by Kelly Curtis

Central Florist – Designing Just For You

Flowers are a big part of your wedding day. They tell your wedding story throughout your entire day. Your wedding flowers are featured throughout your wedding ceremony and reception. So, they are extremely important and finding the right florist for you is a big decision. If you're in Albany, NY, that choice doesn't have to be hard. Central Florist is the right choice for all your floral needs.

Why Choose Central Florist?

This florist always keeps you in mind. You're their number one priority. From the very first phone call to your big day, they are always putting you first. When you first call, they want to discuss with you what you might have in mind. They will talk about your colors, scheme, flowers and the vision you are wanting for your wedding day. After the initial phone call, you will come in for your one-on-one consultation. During this consultation, they actually close their shop. This florist makes you their main focus without being interrupted by everything else going on around them. You'll also arrive to an arrangement created for you per your prior discussion. That way, you actually get a visual of what you have in mind and see if that's what you're wanting.

Matching Your Style

Don't worry about this florist matching your style. They absolutely can. Have you thought about what you would like for your wedding bouquet? This florist designs everything from hand tied wedding bouquets to cascading bouquets and everything in between. Even if you want something personal in your bouquet, they've create some beautiful brooch bouquets as well to help that bride show off personal items. Central Florist is always designing with you in mind.

When searching for a florist, Central Florist is the one to choose. Their attention-to-detail and always putting their brides first makes them the ideal choice.

April 16, 2015 by Kelly Curtis

Turning Your Floral Dream Into A Reality

Finding a florist who understands your vision is your top priority when searching for a wedding florist. If you're in the Saskatoon, SK area, Quinn & Kim's Grower Direct can't wait to celebrate this special day with you. Their creative and talented team will always go above and beyond to make your dream a reality.

Working with You Every Step of the Way

No matter what the size of your wedding, your budget or what you're wanting, they work with you in every aspect. Have a vision in mind but not sure on the flowers? They assist you in every way when selecting the them. They'll sit down and discuss what's in season, as well as which ones will fit within your wedding theme. Over the years they have literally done hundreds of weddings, all of them unique in their own way and they can't wait to make yours unique.

From your wedding bouquet to your reception flowers, they are ready to bring your dreams to life.

Not Just Weddings

Not only do the design for weddings, they also design for special events as well. They have provided flowers for several prominent events in the city, most recently the grand opening of the VIP Scotia Bank Theaters in Saskatoon Sk. If you have a party or special event coming up, they'd be more than happy to design your flowers. No matter the theme, size or style you're looking for, they'll achieve it.

With 25 years of experience, Quinn & Kim's Grower Direct is your first choice for a wedding florist. They look forward to working with you in every way.

March 29, 2015 by Kelly Curtis

What To Ask Your Wedding Florist

There are many little details that go into planning a wedding. One little detail that stands out is your flowers. Actually, flowers play a huge role in your wedding since they help convey your theme and style. This is why meeting with your florist is a must. Why? Your florist must understand exactly what you are wanting so they can achieve your vision. That is why we've reached out to florist to see what's important to bring to a meeting with them and these are the responses we received.

1. What should brides bring to a consultation with a wedding florist?

Anette from FloraWorx in Charles City, VA: Pictures

Jan from New Look Floral Design in Rochester, MN: Color swatches, pictures, budget amounts & corsage/bouti numbers

Donna from Beautiful Flowers and Balloons and DScott Concierge & Events in Beaufort, SC: Enthusiasm, pictures of their ideas, swatches of their colors and the proposed budget along with a description of their dream wedding.

2. How far in advance should brides book their wedding florist?

Anette: 3-6 mos

Jan: 3-6 months

Donna: As soon as they start planning and have ideas of what they've budgeted for flowers.

3. What are the top questions a bride should ask when contacting potential wedding florists?

Anette:

Are you familiar with my venue? Do you book more than one wedding per date? Me: "no"
Will you delivery flowers on my wedding day? Me: "Yes! I deliver to you personally and set up/ place all arrangements "
How much of a deposit do you require? Me: $300.
After I sign the contract can I still make changes should my wedding plans evolve? Me: "yes! I just ask that any drastic changes be made 30 days prior to your wedding. This gives me time to rethink your designs . "

Jan:

Is my wedding date available? Yes/No
Is my budget amount reasonable? Yes/No
Who will be designing my flowers? I will with help from staff
Do you have suggestions for my theme/flowers? Yes/No

Donna:

Have you done wedding designs for any weddings within the last six months? Ans: Yes, we've done several. Some larger and contemporary with lots of color and some small and intimate with singular color like creame and whites.
Do you offer package deals that bundle everything including wedding party flowers and some extras like church flowers and arch decorations? Ans: That's our specialty: "Bundling beauty and a budget." Not only do we offer the complete wedding and more flowers that include everyone and everything, but we create custom bundles with a creative edge like balloon bouquets and centerpieces that combine both flowers and balloons with an aire of taste and elegance. Not your kiddie faire.
Can you create floral designs and decor with a theme in mind? Ans: Yes we've done just that: We had one couple who wanted a Pepsi wedding reception decor with the Pepsi bottle and cans incorporated into the flower designs. We put on our creative hats and it was a real hit.
How do you work with destination brides? Ans: Very well, many travel to the Coastal Carolina and Georgia areas to wed because of the area's scenic beauty. We are very astute at working with couples as far away as New York, Indiana and Ohio to name a few. We use the electronic tools of today and stay on task through text, e-mail, cell phone and we are soon to add, skype.
Do you provide flowers designs in silk as well as fresh cut? Ans: Yes we do arrangements in silk, fresh cut and sometimes a combination of the two.
What kind of deposit do you require and what does it cover? Ans: We require a Good Faith deposit of 10% which reserves your date of service and covers our consult and conferring time. It is part of the payment not an extra cost.
Do you have a cancellation policy? Yes we do a very fair one and it is provided at contracting.

These questions and answers are really helpful when you are planning to meet with your wedding florist. Also, thank you to FloraWorx, New Look Floral Design and Beautiful Flowers and Balloons for helping us out!

January 7, 2015 by Celebration Advisor

More Than A Memory

When you envision your wedding, some of the things that come to mind are your dress, your colors and the flowers.

The wedding flowers set the scene for a romantic celebration of your relationship. From your personal bouquet to the centerpieces for the reception tables, flowers play a big role in your wedding–which means you want that absolute best quality and design.

James Flowers has the experience and training to create the wedding day floral look you have been dreaming of.

Customized For You
Serving Syracuse, New York and the surrounding areas for more than 30 years, James Flowers is a full-service florist who strives for professionalism and creates customized designs for weddings and events.

They look at your individual style, your budget and work with you to create your wedding day vision.

Get your dream wedding bouquet custom designed for you, as well as matching bouquets for your bridesmaids and boutonnieres for the groomsmen.

Going The Extra Mile
Your style doesn't just end with your bouquet. Have your floral theme extend throughout your ceremony arrangements, arches and entryway florals, and even your cake flowres. They will create every floral design you need to your specifications.

Need decor to put your floral decorations on? They have wedding rentals available that include candelabras, columns, arches, and more.

Get your wedding flowers designed that way you imagined. With James Flowers, your floral wedding dreams come true.

November 6, 2014 by Celebration Advisor

A One-On-One Floral Experience

For Rebeca Cox Floral Designs, flowers are an important ingredient when creating your dream wedding look and it takes a very focused designer to get all the details just right.

From the reception arrangements to your very own bridal bouquet, these floral pieces set the tone of your special day and give the event that fairytale look every girl dreams of.

One-On-One
Since August 2013, Cox focused on designing floral arrangements for brides, families and businesses. While she is not considered a retail store, her boutique floral designer business serves the same purpose, but with a twist.

This Texas florist is a one-on-one florist, focusing on the specific needs of each client–one client at a time. With this method, she is able to meet brides at their home or a location of their choosing to discuss the floral details.

Cox's creativity has led to a variety of style designs. From romantic bouquets to modern arrangements, each piece is specially tailored to the overall theme and look of your event.

More Than Bridal
Cox doesn't just have consultations for brides. She creates arrangements for all types of clients. Whether it's a fall-themed bouquet for the dining room table or a mad hatter design for a special corporate event, Cox is always up for the challenge.

She works with silks as well as fresh flowers and can design for a big lavish wedding or a small family party. Her designs can even be delivered in the San Antonio area.

Whatever the occasion, Cox knows how to make an idea become a reality. Check out Rebeca Cox Floral Designs for a personalized floral experience.