Choosing a Florist for Your Wedding
Have you ever wondered if what you know about wedding flowers is
accurate? Consider the following paragraphs and compare what you
know to the latest info on wedding flowers.
The florist that you choose for your wedding may play a
significant role in your wedding so it is important to choose
your florist wisely. Just a few areas where the florist plays a
role in the wedding include the bouquets that are carried by the
bride and her bridesmaids, the flowers carried by the flower
gift the flowers the groom and his ushers wear in their lapels
and the flowers that decorate the ceremony locations. In
addition to all of that the florist may also design center
pieces for the tables at the reception and decorate the cake
with fresh flowers. The use of flowers throughout the ceremony
and reception makes it critical that the couple exercise caution
and choose a competent and creative florist.
One of the most effective ways to choose a florist for your
wedding is to find a florist who is recommended by a trusted
friend or family member. Wedding planners and others in the
wedding planning industry may have a vested interest in
recommending a particular florist for your wedding but a friend
or family member makes their recommendations simply because they
were happy with a previous performance by the florist. If you
have been to a number of weddings in your area and were pleased
by the floral arrangements you may want to consider contacting
the host of that wedding to find out who they used as their
florist. When it comes to choosing a florist, previous
performance is the best indication of how the florist will
perform in the future.
While the aesthetic appeal of the flowers is important, price
will also likely factor into your decision to choose a
particular florist. It is important to establish a budget for
flowers before you meet with potential florists for your
wedding. When you do meet with them get a detailed estimate and
discuss what is included in the estimate that they have
provided. It is also important to find out if there are any
additional fees that have not been included in the estimate such
a delivery charges and set-up fees. If possible try to negotiate
having these fees incorporated into the estimate to avoid any
unexpected charges.
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It is also important to consider whether or not the florist
specializes in weddings. A florist who regularly completes
arrangements specifically for weddings is much more likely than
another florist to be aware of everything that is involved with
being a wedding florist. They will not only know all that is
required of them but they will also likely have established
relationships with local venues.
Another important consideration in choosing a wedding florist is
how much support they are willing to offer. Some florists may
simply deliver the flowers to the destination and will not take
care of setting up the flowers. You will want to find a florist
that is willing to send a representative along with the delivery
to ensure that the flowers are set up correctly and that they
look fresh and attractive. It is ideal to have your florist
remain onsite throughout the wedding and reception to ensure
that there are no issues with the flowers but if this is not
possible you should have a florist onsite at the very beginning
of the party as minimum.
The delivery system employed by the florist is also important in
determining whether or not to choose a particular florist for
your wedding. Many florists employ independent contractors to
take care of their delivery needs. The delivery person drives
their own vehicle and operates independently from the florist.
While this situation may work out very well for the florist, it
could be the recipe for disaster at your wedding. It is
important to remember that if the delivery personnel are driving
their own vehicles then it is likely that the florist does not
have a backup vehicle in case something happens to the delivery
truck. However, if the florist employs their own delivery
personnel who drive company supplied vehicles then the florist
most likely has a contingency plan for when a vehicle breaks
down.
Choosing a florist for your wedding is very important. Seeking
opinions of friends and family members is one of the most
effective ways to choose a qualified florist. Careful review of
recommendations is another important step in choosing a florist
as is understanding their payment structure.
Knowing enough about wedding flowers to make solid, informed
choices cuts down on the fear factor. If you apply what you've
just learned about wedding flowers, you should have nothing to
worry about.