While planning your wedding, there are many milestones to look forward to from saying YES to the dress, designing your dream decor to sampling your reception menu. But I think we can all agree that the best part of the planning process is pinning all those pretty little photos to your Pinterest board, flooded with perfect peonies and gigantic garden roses – am I right?
While you daydream of a bouquet of blooming peonies for your wedding day, I am here to help with your floral planning. Below are three top tips to bring your Pinterest boards to life.
Prepare your vision
Before booking consultations with local florists, you will want to have a clear direction laid out for your vision. Clean up your Pinterest board and either create your own mood board or hire an event designer to pull together a design blueprint, including color palettes and curated photos, to show your event design vendors. You may also want to bring in a plethora of inspiration to pore over, however, keep in mind that less is more when designing your floral.
Know your budget
Floral design is an area that can quickly get out of hand. If you are not careful with your budget planning, you will find yourself shocked with the high price tag associated with certain stems and season. It is helpful to have a number set aside for the floral budget that can be shared with the florist. If you are not sure on your budget, be sure to ask your florist to help you set one.
Know which questions to ask your florist
Communication is key when planning your wedding. All questions should be welcomed during a floral consultation to ensure that both parties know what the vision is and understand the expectations. Some questions to consider: Is my budget reasonable? Do you do more than one event? Are you insured? Have you worked at my venue before? These questions will help you determine if you are truly getting the client experience you expect and if your florist is qualified to take on your event.
At the end of the day, it is all about establishing trust in the talented florist you ultimately end up hiring.
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