A good floral designer will not charge you for a consultation. Be sure to ask before making an appointment.
Know your available floral budget. This is a must. It's not vital to know down to the last penny what you can spend, but you do need to have a ballpark figure.
Bring in photos of your wedding dress, and those of your wedding party.
Provide swatches of your color selections.
Know how many will be in your wedding party- bridesmaids, ushers, flower girl, etc. Also, if anyone outside of the wedding party will need flowers, find out what color they will be wearing as well, such as parents and grandparents.
Be realistic in your floral choices. Seasonality will play a big part in the cost of your flowers, as will any big floral holidays around your date, such as Valentine's and Mother's Day. Your florist can advise about availability.
Know exactly how many arrangements you will need, both at the ceremony site and the reception site. How many tables will there be? How many pews do you want to decorate? Does the church have specific rules about flower placement?
Be sure to have all addresses and contact phone numbers available for your florist, as well as exact times of events. These should all be spelled out in the contract.
Your florist should provide you with an easy to understand, customized, itemized proposal. This should also include payment information, as well as any additional fees such as delivery, rentals, and/or set up.
What to do before seeing your florist...
Wedding Tips
Preparation is key when meeting with your florist. Here are some tips to make the most of your time. The more information you can provide your floral designer, the better they will be able to interpret your dream wedding.
