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Select the right florist
Select the right florist
Ask your venue for their recommended list of suppliers. They usually have florists on their lists.
Ask friends and family if they recommend anyone.
Scour the internet, there are many florists that have their own website. If their website looks professional, and if they show good examples of their work, get in touch and ask for a quote.
You can also look through your telephone directory and look at bridal magazines. Many florists take out ads in both.
Remember to shop around. This is your wedding and you need to find the best supplier possible and comparing florists based on their style, quotes and professionalism is the best way to go about it.
Before you see your florist:
Get an idea of the type of flowers you want and the design of your bouquet and flower arrangements that will adorn your tables.
You will get a better result from your florist if they know what you are after - take photos of flowers you like or tear out pictures of magazines.
If you have them already, take samples of materials of your wedding dress, your bridesmaid's and groom's outfit.
Remeber: The first meeting with your florist, or any supplier for your wedding, should be a good experience. You have to like them personally as you will be working with them in the run-up to your wedding. Having a good working relationship will make things a lot smoother in the long run.
Ask friends and family if they recommend anyone.
Scour the internet, there are many florists that have their own website. If their website looks professional, and if they show good examples of their work, get in touch and ask for a quote.
You can also look through your telephone directory and look at bridal magazines. Many florists take out ads in both.
Remember to shop around. This is your wedding and you need to find the best supplier possible and comparing florists based on their style, quotes and professionalism is the best way to go about it.
Before you see your florist:
Get an idea of the type of flowers you want and the design of your bouquet and flower arrangements that will adorn your tables.
You will get a better result from your florist if they know what you are after - take photos of flowers you like or tear out pictures of magazines.
If you have them already, take samples of materials of your wedding dress, your bridesmaid's and groom's outfit.
Remeber: The first meeting with your florist, or any supplier for your wedding, should be a good experience. You have to like them personally as you will be working with them in the run-up to your wedding. Having a good working relationship will make things a lot smoother in the long run.
Questions to ask your florist:
1. Ask to see their portfolio.
2. If you know what you want your flowers to look like ask them to do a 'mock do' of the arrangement.
3. Ask your florist which flowers will be in season when you get married. Remember that if you choose flowers that are out of season it will be more expensive.
4. Surf the web. If you live in the United States, for example, visit the Society of American Florist's directory for a list of reputable florists: www.nationalfloristdirectory.com
1. Ask to see their portfolio.
2. If you know what you want your flowers to look like ask them to do a 'mock do' of the arrangement.
3. Ask your florist which flowers will be in season when you get married. Remember that if you choose flowers that are out of season it will be more expensive.
4. Surf the web. If you live in the United States, for example, visit the Society of American Florist's directory for a list of reputable florists: www.nationalfloristdirectory.com
Finding the right florist
1. Ask your venue: Some venues have a recommended list of suppliers and usually have florists on their lists too. Failing that, ask friends and family if they recommend anyone.
2. Search the internet: there are many florists that have their own website. If their website looks professional, and if they show good examples of their work, get in touch and ask for a quote.
3. Search locally: You can also look through your telephone directory and look at bridal magazines. Many florists take out ads in both.
4. Shop around and compare quotes: This is your wedding and you need to find the best supplier possible and comparing florists based on their style, quotes and professionalism is the best way to go about it.
Before you see your florist:
Get an idea of the type of flowers you want and the design of your bouquet and flower arrangements that will adorn your tables.
You will get a better result from your florist if they know what you are after - take photos of flowers you like or tear out pictures of magazines.
If you have them already, take samples of materials of your wedding dress, your bridesmaid's and groom's outfit.
Remember: The first meeting with your florist, or any supplier for your wedding, should be a good experience. You have to like them personally as you will be working with them in the run-up to your wedding. Having a good working relationship will make things a lot smoother in the long run.
1. Ask your venue: Some venues have a recommended list of suppliers and usually have florists on their lists too. Failing that, ask friends and family if they recommend anyone.
2. Search the internet: there are many florists that have their own website. If their website looks professional, and if they show good examples of their work, get in touch and ask for a quote.
3. Search locally: You can also look through your telephone directory and look at bridal magazines. Many florists take out ads in both.
4. Shop around and compare quotes: This is your wedding and you need to find the best supplier possible and comparing florists based on their style, quotes and professionalism is the best way to go about it.
Before you see your florist:
Get an idea of the type of flowers you want and the design of your bouquet and flower arrangements that will adorn your tables.
You will get a better result from your florist if they know what you are after - take photos of flowers you like or tear out pictures of magazines.
If you have them already, take samples of materials of your wedding dress, your bridesmaid's and groom's outfit.
Remember: The first meeting with your florist, or any supplier for your wedding, should be a good experience. You have to like them personally as you will be working with them in the run-up to your wedding. Having a good working relationship will make things a lot smoother in the long run.
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