Where should I look to find inspiration?
You can find big day inspiration all over social media, blogs, and on wedding websites. You can create a Pinterest wedding flowers board and start pining ideas. This will help you to meet your florist for the first time. You can even make a shared board to get the input of your mother, groomsmaids and mum. Take cuttings from bridal magazines and create a scrapbook. To give your florist a clear picture of your day, you can add sample swatches to your gown.
What flowers should you choose?
It’s a good idea take into consideration the time of year you’ll be getting married. Also, consider what flowers are in season. It is easier and cheaper to source seasonal flowers, and they are more beautiful. However, if you don’t have the perfect flowers at your wedding, it doesn’t matter. Most flowers can be found all year.
How can I make my flowers special for my wedding?
Like every aspect of your wedding, the bridal bouquet can be personalized to make it unique and personal. Ask your florist to personalize your bouquet with jewelry that was donated to you by your family. Your bridal bouquet can be decorated with charms and vintage brooches as well as lockets. This can not only be your something borrowed, but it is also a great way to remember loved ones who have passed away on your wedding day.
If bling is not your thing, sometimes just the flowers can convey sentimental value. As a tribute, the Duchess chose Sweet Williams to be in her wedding bouquet. Other brides requested that their florist include flower clippings taken from a grandmother’s garden or flowers with a particular meaning to them. You may be surprised to learn that peonies can represent happy marriages.
Where can you find a wedding florist in your area?
You should start your search long before the wedding. The internet is a good place to start. It lists expert local florists within your area, or near your chosen venue. You can compile a shortlist and then meet with up to three florists. You can bring along a scrapbook and ask for examples of recent work from the florist so you get a sense of their style. Good florists will tell you if you are realistic in your choices and suggest alternatives if you don’t have the right blooms or they are too costly.
