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Selecting a Florist
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Photo by
Bella Pictures
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Flowers are an important part of any wedding.
They help set the tone you've selected for your wedding. They can be used to
transform your wedding reception site. They may also represent a significant part of
your wedding costs - up to 20 percent.
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You want to be sure to select a florist that
has experience with weddings. You'll not only be relying on them to provide the
perfect flowers for your wedding, but to prepare and deliver them on time.
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It's a good idea to view some of their work, whether its photographs
of past weddings or going to visit a site that they've prepared. You want to select
a florist that listens to you and offers suggestions that are appropriate. You may
want to check how many weddings they plan on doing that day.
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Does
the florist specialize in weddings?
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How long
have they been in business? How long have
they been doing
wedding flowers?
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May
you have a list of recent wedding
customers?
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Are
they familiar with your ceremony and
reception sites?
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How will the bouquets be assembled?
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Where and when will the flowers be delivered?
Is there an extra charge?
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Can you
see samples of your floral designer's work? Be sure to see
work from the floral designer that will be working on your
wedding.
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What
flowers will be in season when my wedding takes place?
(see Popular Flowers for a list)
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If you
have a specific budget for your flowers, ask the florist how you
can get the most for your money.
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What is
the current trend in wedding bouquets? Is it something you're
interested in or would you rather a more traditional bouquet?
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How many
weddings will the florists be doing on that day - or even that
weekend? You want to be sure that they spend the time on your
floral arrangements without feeling rushed.
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If you
are looking for arches, trellises, vases, potted plants, can they
rent them to you? Or do you have to go to a rental agency?
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If you
would like to preserve your bouquet after the wedding, can she do
it? If so, how will she do it?
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