One of the easiest ways to start your search for your flowers is by flipping through bridal magazines and selecting the styles that appeal to you. Looking at beautifully photographed flowers can be a lovely way to generate ideas and what you choose can form the basis of what you take to show your chosen florist.
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Finding the right florist can take time and considerable effort, so don’t neglect this aspect. To choose your florist, ask friends or family for recommendations, attend bridal fairs, research your area on the internet or check with your reception venue to see if they have any suggestions.
Consider if would like a theme, such as modern, vintage or classic. This can often be decided once the bridal gown has been chosen. Your reception flowers do not have to be the same as the wedding bouquets, instead consider what the flowers have to contend with in the room, marquee or outdoor area.
Allow three months prior to your wedding to organise your flowers, especially if the date of your wedding happens to fall during the busy season from November until March or around events such as Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day. Know the exact date of your wedding before you pick your florist, as this helps determine and guide you to what flowers will be in season.
Keep in mind the weight of your bouquet, as you’ll be holding it for much of the wedding and during the photo shoot. Also consider sticking small magnets on the buttonhole flowers, which will help easily keep them in place.
Make sure you ask about delivery times, methods of payment and cancellation policies. Many florists require a 50 per cent deposit upfront and the remaining balance two weeks before the wedding. Make sure you get everything in writing and don’t sign on the dotted line until you have read the contract and made sure that it lists everything the florist will be providing. Confirm if the florist will be setting up the day of your wedding. If not, ask for an emergency number you can call if anything goes wrong with the flowers on the day.
