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Top Ten Questions to Ask Your Florist
Make sure your flowers are beautiful and fresh on your
wedding day, ask your florist these Top 10 questions.
- Do you have some samples of your work I can see? Reference?
Looking at samples
of their work with give you a sense of their style and their range of work. Check for
variety. The more variety you see, the ore likely you will get flowers that fit you, and
not the same bouquet every bride gets. Seeing samples of their work can also give you a
few ideas for your own wedding. Always check on their references, especially bride's that
are being married in the same location or at the same time of year.
- Can you make suggestions based on my color scheme?
A good florist can make
suggestions that will care out the theme and formality of your wedding. The florist should
be able to provide several suggestions for not only your bouquet, but the corsages and
ceremony and reception flowers.
Don't be afraid to tell your florist if their first suggestion isn't what you had in mind.
Letting them know while you are in the planning stages gives the opportunity to suggest
something more appropriate for you.
- Can you keep within my budget? What cost-cutting suggestions can you offer?
Most
florists should be able to work within your budget. If you are wanting something that will
put you over your budget, they should be able to offer some alternatives to keep you
within your range. For example if you are wanting an out-of-season flower, they should be
able to offer an in-season option that will give you a similar effect.
- Can you coordinate all the personal flowers?
Make sure that your florist can
coordinate all the personal flowers (corsages and boutonnières) to go with the your other
flowers (bouquets, ceremony and reception arrangements). You will also want your personal
flowers to vary depending on the role of the person wearing it while still maintaining
your theme.
- Are you familiar with my ceremony site? Reception site?
Familiarity with your
site(s) will help your florist offer suggests that will best suit your site. If your
florist has not worked at your site before, see if he/she will meet you there to review
possible arrangements.
- What rental items and other decorations do you offer?
Many florists will also
offer some rental items and decorations that you might also need, such as arches,
candelabras and pew bows.
- Is Delivery Included? If not, what is the cost?
Not all florists will deliver
your flowers. Make sure your does or your might be making an extra trip across town on
your wedding day! Others will deliver for an additional charge, make sure you know about
the charge.
- Is setup of the flowers at the ceremony and reception sites included?
Just
because a florist delivers, doesn't mean that the florist will setup your arrangements at
your site. Don't be caught short-handed on your wedding day. Make sure your florist
includes setup or make sure you know if they don't so you can appoint some one that
duty.
- What deposit is required to reserve you? When is final payment due?
If you find
a florist you like, make sure you know what it takes to reserve them. Also make sure you
know when the final payment is due and their cancellation policy.
- Do you handle flower preservation?
If you'd like to keep your flowers make sure
your check on your florist's ability to preserve your flowers.
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