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How to Choose Your Wedding Flowers by Kim Pham
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How to Choose Your Wedding Flowers |
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They're going to punch up the "pretty" factor of your reception and appear in almost all of your formal photographs. At a minimum, you'll probably want to order a bridal bouquet; bouquets for your attendants; boutonnieres for the groom, groomsmen and fathers; corsages for the mothers; flowers for the ceremony site; and centerpieces for the reception tables. But the first step is to find a florist who "gets" you — and will get the job done right. Start Interviewing Pros Most couples meet with at least three florists to compare styles, prices and personalities. The manager at your reception site can most likely recommend reliable and talented people. You can also obtain referrals from your house of worship, or recently married friends and family members (especially if you were present at their wedding and witnessed their florist's handiwork firsthand). Be Prepared In order to present you with his or her ideas, a florist will need to know three things: Your budget: Most brides and grooms allot about 3 percent of their total wedding budget to their flowers and décor. It's okay if you don't have much to spend — most floral designers will be willing to work within the parameters of your budget and suggest smart ways to save, like using full-bloom flowers to decrease the number of stems you need. Your numbers: To determine quantities and, consequently, total prices, the florist will need to know the number of guests you expect, how many bridesmaids and groomsmen you're having, and the number of children, grandparents, parents and stepparents who'll need flowers, too. Your style: First, have a general idea of the look you want (lavish, simple, mod, romantic). Next, compile an "idea file" of photographs from magazines or books that exemplify the kind of floral designs you like. And have a color scheme in mind. At a loss? Use the design details on your invitation, the color of your bridesmaid dresses and the interior of your reception space as reference points. What to Bring to Your Appointment When you attend appointments, you should be ready to show florists: Your idea file: Visual aids are essential (just like when you're trying out a new haircut at the beauty salon). A bridesmaid dress fabric swatch: This important item will help the florist to suggest coordinating flowers. (It's not enough to say "lavender," for example, because there are so many variations.) A photo of your wedding dress: This way, the florist can suggest bouquet styles that are complementary in terms of size, color and grandeur. Remember, too, to specify whether your gown is white or ivory. Photographs or a brochure of your ceremony and reception sites: The layout, wallpaper, ceiling heights, windows and room and carpet color will greatly affect what your florist dreams up for your décor. Booking a Florist When you've finally committed to a florist, set up a second meeting to finalize the details of your order, in terms of the specific types of flowers that will be used, as well as the colors, style or composition, and quantity. This is the time to make adjustments: Do you really need an arrangement for the head table or can you use the bridesmaid bouquets as decoration? Can a similar look be achieved with lilies instead of those pricey cattleya orchids? Can you skip the pew decorations at the ceremony? Trust your florist's knowledge and expertise, and be willing to mix and match your ideas and desires with her recommendations. Save up 25% with ProFlowers coupon code 25% off, ProFlowers discount code on select flowers and gifts! Select between hundreds of fresh gifts!
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