Choosing The Right Florist For Your Wedding
Flowers are such an important part of a wedding
. They add beauty, romance, and can create mood. Tropical flowers for a modern wedding, all white flowers for an elegant wedding, mismatched vases full of favorites for an informal event. That's why it is so important to choose the right florist. Having the flowers arrive on the big day and be damaged, droopy, or even in the wrong color, can ruin everything. Below are some tips on how to shop for one.
Ask friends. A referral from friends or family is your best bet. By getting someone close to you to make a recommendation, you can be sure that they are basing it on experience and not making a suggestion based on a business association. If you've attended a wedding where you thought the flowers were gorgeous, call the bride and ask who she used! She will probably be more than willing to talk to you about her experience, and may even be able to give you advice on which floral businesses to avoid. That will save you some time comparison shopping, if nothing else.
Check out their portfolio. If a referral is not possible, the next best thing you can do is to look at their portfolio. Do they have experience with weddings? Do you love every one of their portfolio pictures? The question to ask yourself here is this: If there was an emergency and they had to throw together your wedding flowers with what they had in the shop, could they create something gorgeous? If not, or you are unsure, try someone else.
Consider how far away they are from your venue. Flowers do not respond well to heat, and they are easily damaged if not transported correctly. All flowers do best when kept cool and delivered as soon as possible after the arrangements are made. If your florist is far away from where you plan to have your event, it increases the chances that the flowers will not be at their best when delivered.
Prepare for the worst case scenario. What if the delivery truck broke down the morning of the wedding? Or several vases were dropped during delivery? How would the florist handle it? Make a list of all the things that could go wrong in relation to the flowers, and then ask how they would handle it. An experienced professional will have answers.
Consider a wedding specialist. Some floral designers do weddings exclusively. If you have any complicated logistics, like taking the flowers from the ceremony to the reception hall, look for someone who is accustomed to organizing those situations. A specialized wedding expert will have the knowledge and likely the right number of staff members to make everything go smoothly.
Get quotes in writing. This is a simple little step, but very valuable when comparison shopping. Not only can you look at all the prices side-by-side, but you can hold them to it if they try to raise a price on something they quoted.
Do not hire the first florist you talk to! Choosing the right one can be challenging, but the extra effort you put into it will be worth it. With a little bit of forethought, you can have wedding flowers as beautiful as you always imagined they would be.
by: Emily Tang
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