Blooming Good Advice

by Marco Arrichiello, Hiden Floral Design, Rutland

One of the most crucial decisions you’ll make when planning your big day is your choice of florist. It’s essential to feel confident your florist completely understands your vision.

But how to choose the right florist? Where on earth do you start? Everybody likes flowers but maybe have little idea on varieties, seasons and names.

Start looking for florists as soon as you’ve decided on your venue. Good florists get booked up very quickly. At your first visit with a florist it’s essential you ask to see a portfolio of their previous wedding work. It should be up to date and you should love it. Most importantly you should feel confident

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in their abilities to create your dream decorations.

Don’t be afraid to ask lots of questions. Are they familiar with your reception and ceremony venue? Have they worked there before? Can you make changes to your order if you have another idea later on? What’s the cut-off date for changes?

Bring pictures of flowers and arrangements that you like; magazine clippings, swatches, photos or website links. Try to have a good idea of the style, shape and types of flowers that will look perfect with your gown and bridesmaids' dresses and add to the style of your day.

Have a list of all the flowers and decorations you’d like for the ceremony and at the reception venue. A good

florist will help you obtain your dream flowers within your budget. There are great designs to suit all budgets, as long as you remember to be realistic. And always remember to enjoy the design process. Your wedding is the one day in your life when you can carry a beautiful bouquet, adorn your hair with flowers and decorate practically every area around you with beautiful blooms. So make the most of it!

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Image Credit: Chair & flowers, Dottie Photography | Bottom right image - additional styling by Nerissa Eve Weddings