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A Less Stressful Wedding – Tips for Ordering the Wedding Flowers
On your special day, everything should be special – and your wedding flowers are no exception. The blossoms you choose for your wedding are very important; not only do they provide aesthetic appeal with their beauty and fragrance, they also represent who you are. This is why you must pick the perfect flowers for your wedding day. Use these tips to help you select the right floral combination for your big day.
Decide what your budget is for your wedding flowers.
This is very important and should be decided early on. The price range of flowers varies widely, with fresh, imported blossoms usually being the priciest. While many flowers are available year-round and can be easily ordered, you can also look into seasonal flowers which will usually be less expensive. There are literally thousands of types of flowers to choose from, and you’re certain to find something you love and can afford.
Make lists.
Who will need flowers? Where are you going to put the flowers? Will there be flowers at the reception as well? These are all important questions that it will be a good idea to have an answer to before you meet with your florist. Make lists outlining these answers before meeting with your florist. Knowing what you will need early on will save you precious time and money, and you’ll be more prepared when you talk with a florist and start ordering your blooms.
Get started early.
Weddings can be stressful enough, and procrastinating on your floral orders will only make it worse. It’s better to talk to a florist sooner rather than later so you can start browsing catalogs and deciding what kinds of flowers you’d like to order. Doing this will also give your floral designer more time to come up with ideas that might appeal to you.
And speaking of florists – Choosing the right floral designer
It’s essential that you find a floral designer that you like and can work comfortably with. Of course you want a competent person that will be able to put together fabulous arrangements and bouquets, but you also want someone who will be open to suggestions and willing to listen to your ideas and input. Shop around, ask for referrals, and talk to a few designers before settling on one.
Choose flower colors that complement your wedding colors.
Your wedding colors are a major component of your special day, and your flowers should complement the colors you’ve selected for dresses and other accessories. Take fabric swatches to help you match colors, or take pictures if necessary. Also decide if you want to include greens in your bouquets or arrangements; for instance, leather leaf and ivy leaf are both popular additions in many weddings.
Finally, select wedding flowers that reflect you.
Flowers offer insight into the person who chooses them, and your wedding flowers are no different. Flowers can reveal a person as classy, flirty, sophisticated, fun, or a number of other characteristics. Calla lilies, for instance, invoke thoughts of classic beauty and majesty, while forget-me-nots say “true love.” Each flower variety has its own special meaning, so you may want to consider this as you make your selections.
The flowers at your wedding are there to surround you and your guests with their natural beauty and aroma as you celebrate lasting love. As such, they are an integral part of your special event, and planning for them is very important. Using the tips listed above will help you as you begin to prepare for your wedding day . . . and your exciting future!
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