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Floral Tips for Brides
by Amanda Schelin, Black Door Floral
There are many thing you should keep in mind when choosing a florist. Here are some tips
brides should know when making that decision.
Floral Tips for Brides #1: Referrals
Start by getting suggestions from friends, vendors or recently married brides. They will know
or have worked with some of the top designers and can give you an up to date referral of
their work. Asking your 76 year old grandmother might not be the best idea. The florist she
used probably isn’t up on the most current trends in the floral industry.
Floral Tips for Brides #2: Your Visiton
A good floral designer will set up a consultation to discuss every detail of your event and if
needed, set up additional consults and venue walk-through. When setting up the consult
make sure that you bring inspirational objects for her to keep. Things such as fabric
swatches, magazine clippings, painting, etc.
Floral Tips for Brides #3: Budget
Most sources will tell you to allocate 15% of your overall budget to flowers. This may be for
some brides but others may want to concentrate their money elsewhere. You don’t have to
spend a fortune on flowers to get a dramatic effect. Using chunky candles with a delicate
satin ribbon ahead to them can make also make for a eye catching centerpiece.
If you love a specific flower but i may be a budget breaker, try incorporating it into your
bouquet and using it as an accent. This ensures that you have your favorite flower but you
can stay within your budget. You may also want to consider using larger blooms in the
design. For example, using hydrangeas for your centerpieces will take up more room and be
more cost effective rather than using 10-15 mums.
Floral Tips for Brides: BONUS
by Amanda Schelin, Black Door Floral
There are many thing you should keep in mind when choosing a florist. Here are some tips
brides should know when making that decision.
Floral Tips for Brides #1: Referrals
Start by getting suggestions from friends, vendors or recently married brides. They will know
or have worked with some of the top designers and can give you an up to date referral of
their work. Asking your 76 year old grandmother might not be the best idea. The florist she
used probably isn’t up on the most current trends in the floral industry.
Floral Tips for Brides #2: Your Visiton
A good floral designer will set up a consultation to discuss every detail of your event and if
needed, set up additional consults and venue walk-through. When setting up the consult
make sure that you bring inspirational objects for her to keep. Things such as fabric
swatches, magazine clippings, painting, etc.
Floral Tips for Brides #3: Budget
Most sources will tell you to allocate 15% of your overall budget to flowers. This may be for
some brides but others may want to concentrate their money elsewhere. You don’t have to
spend a fortune on flowers to get a dramatic effect. Using chunky candles with a delicate
satin ribbon ahead to them can make also make for a eye catching centerpiece.
If you love a specific flower but i may be a budget breaker, try incorporating it into your
bouquet and using it as an accent. This ensures that you have your favorite flower but you
can stay within your budget. You may also want to consider using larger blooms in the
design. For example, using hydrangeas for your centerpieces will take up more room and be
more cost effective rather than using 10-15 mums.
Floral Tips for Brides: BONUS
Try using a variety of different containers to create a unique landscape for your tables. Some
of my favorite things to use are colored bud vases. Using a single bloom with a punch of
color can add drama to any bare banquet table. Try grouping them in a line for a more
dramatic layout.
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of my favorite things to use are colored bud vases. Using a single bloom with a punch of
color can add drama to any bare banquet table. Try grouping them in a line for a more
dramatic layout.
Back to Bridal Tips
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