Osceola, The Sun 05/15/2013
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What to ask your florist One of the first things that a bride envisions with her wedding is her bouquet. Although she really can’t describe what she wants, she KNOWS it. Flowers are the part of the wedding that add romance yet get a bad rap as being an expensive waste. Plan carefully!
Before, you visit your florist, there are a couple of things that you should do:
allow the florist some latitude in purchasing. Asking for a “spring look” may be less expensive than specific spring flowers, thus allowing the florist to use less costly flowers. Also allow you florist to substitute in case your flowers should arrive damaged and they need to use something else. Remember, less is more!
1. Go through magazines or online for pictures of flowers that you like. Even if the arrangement of the flowers or the color isn’t quite what you want, print it, make a notation in the corner and place it in your “florist” file. Pinterest is a great resource for wedding flowers and you may place them right on your own electronic board. 2. Select your wedding date, d ceremony and reception venues venues. If you live in an area where your florist is high demand you may reserve the fl florist for your date then make an appointment appoint to select the flowers once you h have made a few more decisions. 3. Select the colo colors/theme of your wedding and have fab fabric swatches, if possible.
Once you have established your wedding budget, set aside something for flowers. They can be 5-10% of your total budget, depending upon how important they are to you.
By Mary Charmoli Master Bridal Consultant Saratoga Weddings, Inc.
Mary Charmoli photo credit Riedelphoto.com
Bring ceremony flowers to the reception. Use pew circles around centerpieces and altar arrangements on the buffet. Memorial bouquets are also lovely on the escort card table for all to appreciate.
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Nothing makes a florist any happier than to have a bride bury her face into her bouquet when she first sees it. Enjoy your planning!
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