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Choosing Wedding Flowers
by Dennis
http://www.vissersflowers.com
So you're getting married! Among all other details that
you have to plan, your wedding flowers can be one of the
most important decisions you are going to make. They will
set the tone and atmosphere of your Wedding Ceremony and
Wedding Reception.
To make the Florists job a little easier, there needs to
be some pre-planning done on the bride and grooms part.
Making a few decisions ahead of time will save your time
and the florist's time, but could save you money as well.
Here are a few things that will help:
1. Pick your wedding colors in advance. You don't
necessarily need to have all the details worked out, but
the main colors should be decided. Once you are in your
wedding consultation, your wedding consultant can help
with ideas and themes.
2. Look through Wedding magazines and cut out pictures of
any styles you may like. Modern, Classic, or just plain
different is a good start. Arrangements, decorations and
the bridal bouquet should all have a common theme.
2. Pick at least one or two types of flowers that you
would like to feature. Learn meanings of the flowers if
you feel this is important, or choose one that has a
special personal meaning.
3. Do some research to find out if your preferred flowers
will be in season for your wedding date. Even if your
preferred flower is not in season, it is probably still
possible to get that flower, but be prepared to pay a
little extra to get it.
4. Know your budget.
~- Keep in mind to maximum amount you are willing
to spend. This isn't something you should tell the
florist ahead of time because prices fluctuate between one
florist to the next.
~- Keep in mind the approximant amount of money you
would like to spend. This amount can be revealed to the
florist if you feel comfortable. It could help the
florist give you the most value for your money. At the
end of the consultation, you may decide that you would
like more flowers added to the arch, or out of season
flowers in your centerpieces. This extra room to work
with could be helpful to getting everything you want.
5. Ask for referrals.
~- If you are interviewing a florist you are
unfamiliar with, ask for pictures of past work or phone
numbers of other wedding couples that they have helped in
the past.
6. Ask for a sample of the centerpiece. Some florists
will provide a sample because it will help both sides. If
you are unhappy with your sample there is still time to
change it. Let the florist know how you feel about it.
They will most likely appreciate the feedback ahead of
time, as opposed to the day of your wedding.
This is your day, and every thing should go as planned. A
little pre-planning on your part is truly a valuable asset
that could make things run smoothly.
With fifty years of experience in Wedding Flowers and
floral decorations, Visser's Florist in Anaheim, CA wrote
this article using knowledge that is only gained by
experience. If you have any questions don't hesitate to
call.
Visser's Florist
701 W. Lincoln Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(800) 343 - 4555
www.vissersflowers.com
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