Just like hiring a wedding planner, photographer, caterer, etc., finding the right person to do your wedding flowers is essential and requires careful consideration. While you can do some odds and ends yourself, flower arranging is an art form in its own right, so it’s best to get in a true-blue professional.
It’s important to do your homework when selecting someone, just like with all the other wedding arrangements. Here are some things to remember to help you hire the ideal florist:
As you saw in Picking Your Wedding Flowers Part 1, flowers can be pricey. Look for florists or floral designers who can combine quality with affordability. You’ll find loads to choose from on HAPPLY’s wedding directory.
Be upfront when chatting to potential wedding florists about your budget and if they can work with it.
Ensure that the candidate you hire has the relevant experience. Putting together flowers for a wedding, especially a large, formal affair, is no simple task.
They need to be worth their salt.
There’s nothing like a face-to-face chat to see whether a service provider is right for you. First impressions in many instances provide make-or-break moments for any relationship. It allows you to see who they are and if you’ll feel confident working with them.
When you meet, ask a wedding florist questions like the following to ascertain their suitability for the job. If you don’t like their answers, then they may not be for you.
You can add to these any enquiries that apply to your individual needs. Be concise from the get-go about your ideas and requirements to prevent confusion.
You can also check with florists how long they have been doing wedding flowers and ask them to show you a portfolio of work. This is to determine whether they can offer what you have in mind and if their work quality is up to your standards.
While not always possible, it’s best to choose a florist from the area where you will be getting married. This will keep costs down as they will not have to factor in too much travel into their quote for your wedding.
As flowers will be sourced locally, this also means your flowers will be fresher and less likely to be ‘travel fatigued’, or damaged.
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In the end, you want to choose a florist who is organised, affordable, and experienced in what they do. Your flower arrangements play a large part in creating ambiance on the big day, so it’s a crucial aspect of your planning.
Ensure you spend enough time arranging this element – you need it to be successful.
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