Flowers are a romantic addition to any wedding, they will bring the beauty and elegance to the ceremony, as well as to the reception.
Here are some tips on how to choose flowers to compliment your wedding and save money on flower arrangements:
- Wedding flowers should be ordered 4-5 month before the wedding.
- Visit at least 2 or 3 different floral shops.
Ask for estimates and see photographs of their past work.
- Check bridal magazines for flower arrangement ideas, bring pictures of the arrangements you liked.
- Bring a picture of your bridal gown and swatches of your attendants' outfits if possible. It will help to choose what type, style and size of bouquet to provide to match the outfits.
- Be very specific about your wishes on the particular flowers you want, the type of holder you desire, and the size of the bouquet.
- Your flowers should suit your style and the theme of the wedding.
- Buy flowers that are in season, avoid choosing exotic flowers.
- The bouquets for your bride's maids should coordinate with their outfits and match your bouquet as well.
- The men in the wedding party should wear boutonnieres on the left lapel.
- Instead of bouquets you might choose to carry a single flower beautifully decorated with a ribbon.
- Your centerpieces should not be very large; otherwise your guest won't be able to see from across the table. It will also save you money because size is important to the cost of flowers.
The flower arrangements you used for the ceremony place can be used for decorating the reception hall (if authorized by your florist).
Make sure you have a written contract of everything you are paying for, it should specify what flowers you getting and how they are going to be used as well correct date and time of the event. Remember, no verbal agreements.
Ask if there are any charges for delivery or setting up on your wedding day or any other hidden fees.
