How far in advance should I contact a floral
designer when ordering wedding flowers?
Flowers are one of the most important aspects of your wedding day. They set
the mood and tone for the event and will be remembered for years to come.
Many florists can accept only a set number of weddings on a given day, so it
is important to contact them well in advance to begin planning. A good rule
of thumb is to do so at least 3-6 months in advance. However, if your
wedding is going to be an exceptionally elaborate event, take place during
peak wedding season or fall on a holiday, then 8 months to a year is not too
soon to contact your florist. This will allow them to begin looking for any
props or specialty items you might need. Wedding flowers can be highly
specific and colors often have to be very precise, so florists need advance
notice to place flower orders.
Will you work within my budget?
Yes. Be honest about your budget on the initial consultation so the your
designer knows what to recommend. By taking your budget into consideration
from the very beginning of the planning process, we can give you the best
advise on how to place the flowers for maximum effect and what types of
flowers will be the best value to achieve your desired look.
What should I bring to the initial consultation?
The more information you can provide the better we will be prepared to offer
creative suggestions. We want to create a spectacular and memorable event
for you. Anything you can bring will be beneficial. Pictures that depict
what you have in mind are extremely helpful. Bring a photo of your dress and
a sample of the fabric or lace if you have it, as well as swatches and
photos of the bridesmaids' dresses. Also think about what 'style' of wedding
you want. If you are not sure, we can offer suggestions based on your
wedding plans so far.
What can you do to help me stretch my ceremony and
reception budget?
Besides suggesting specific types of flowers that will work within your
budget, a can offer helpful suggestions as to what flowers might be used at
both the ceremony and reception. A few examples: bridesmaids' bouquets can
become table decorations; the bride's bouquet can become the head table
arrangement; the pew markers can become festive bows on cars or doors; altar
designs can flank the buffet or cake table, etc. We're overflowing with
creative ways to make use of your budget and flowers wisely, so call us
today for a consultation.
How many weddings/Events do you service at a time?
What is the booking deposit?
Unlike others, we carefully limit our bookings, serving no more than 1-2
events per weekend. This allows us the opportunity to make the client we are
working with our top priority. We promise to give you our complete attention
and commitment. Because we take such a limited number of clients at a time,
we book quickly; therefore we strongly recommend that clients plan at least
6 months ahead. Dates are booked on a first come first served basis. To book
a date, we simply require a $500 contract retainer fee, which is applied
towards your final balance.
