Getting married can be a big risk but having the right florist for your wedding day should not be
. Follow a few simple guidelines on having just the right professional to take care of everything from your personal arrangement to the flowers that will decorate your venue.
Absolutely in this case, judge a book by its cover. Pick a few places either by word of mouth of by your own research and visit the florists that you are considering. Take an extensive look at the arrangements they have on hand and take a look at how they maintain their flowers that have not been used yet. Do you like the look of the arrangements? Are the flowers in the coolers being well kept and manicured? Personally if you do not like the arrangements this may not be the stylist for you and if the flowers are wilted or on display too long then you know what the business practice is for that location.
Next meet the person that you will be working hand in hand with. This is a personal decision that will require you being able to communicate with your flower designer. If you have a vision for your walk-down aisle, make sure that the designer can see it too. The designer should be able to offer suggestions but the main theme and look is your choice. If you see only one avenue that the designer is willing to take, you may need to use someone else for your day and your design.
Little suggestions to keep in mind is that you should start researching for your florist approximately 6 months ahead of the wedding date. The professional in mind should be hired approximately 4 months out. Having a planner with pictures and ideas of what you would like is essential in communicating with your designer so that there is no grey area. Lastly write down every detail you have agreed upon and have them do the same for you. Everything from delivery to set up charge needs to be negotiated and written down before you agree to the final staging and payment plan for your big day.