bouquets After you have secured a venue and chosen a theme for your wedding day, it’s time to book your florist. Flowers are more than a bouquet and boutonnière; they add personality to your event, bringing your celebration to the next level. Here are some of the details to pin down for a productive meeting.
Have one floral arrangement that breaks apart into three when thrown for your bouquet toss.
wedding size and budget
If you have no idea how to come up with a budget for flowers, then start out with 8-10% of the overall budget. You can always allocate more if you are using large quantities of flowers for aisles and centerpieces. Figuring out how many bouquets and boutonnières are needed for the bridal party, plus how many table arrangements you will need for guest seating, will also help to determine your floral budget allocation. With that figure, your floral designer can guide you toward the types of flowers and designs that will help you stay within or close to that amount. Keep in mind that most flowers can be ordered any time of year, but flowers and greenery that are in season will generally be a less-expensive option for your ceremony..
flower types and visual aids
Are there any specific flowers or a design you know you like and just have to have? Bring in photos of the styles you like so as to help communicate your ideas.
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Not that you want an exact replica, but you may love one example for the shape of the bouquet, another for the type of flowers or the elements used, and yet another for the color scheme. Flowers are seasonal, so keep in mind that what you want may not necessarily be available or cost-effective. Lastly, it’s a good idea to note any flower allergies that you or your groom might have and share them with the floral designer to avoid any untimely sneezes.
descriptive words
Along with the photos, decide on a few descriptive words to help express the style you have in mind. Try to use meaningful words like formal, vintage, rustic, casual and glam, while avoiding basic words like
know your style Prepare for your floral consultation by listing your wedding color palette and special touches like monograms and themes you want to incorporate into your flowers. The atmosphere of the ceremony venue may have a big impact on your floral design (e.g., rustic, modern, elegant). terms to know cascade A waterfall effect, where blooms spill from one handheld base.
hand-tied A larger bouquet of assorted flowers in a loosely gathered design. nosegay This is a small, hand-held bouquet of fragrant flowers and foliage. pageant Long-stemmed flowers the bride carries cradled in her arm. remembrance Bouquet in memory of a lost loved one or family member who may not be able to attend the wedding celebration.
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