Some Key points when picking out your wedding flowers
Choosing your wedding florals can make or break the look of your special day! At The French Bee, we recommend couples first pick out a partner to marry, then decide on their venue and date/time. Last but not least is choosing the right attire to pair with those dreamy petal-filled moments - before crafting that one perfect floral vision complete with all sorts of magical Pinterest-worthy designs!
From choosing the love of your life to selecting the perfect venue, setting a date and picking out wedding apparel - there's so much to consider when planning for that special day. But don't forget about what could be one of the most beautiful details: wedding flowers! At The French Bee, they understand how daunting it can be trying to pull together all those Pinterest and Instagram ideas into something cohesive - with no idea as far as cost is concerned; which is why they've made a list in order of must-dos before even thinking blooms. With these steps complete you'll soon have exactly the magical floral arrangements you envisioned on your big day!
Venue selection should come next
Date and Time follows
Wedding attire next
All of the above choices will be a big help determininng what your wedding flowers should look like. For instance, wildflowers might not be the best choice for a six o’clock black tie wedding. Wildflowers would be wonderful for an afternoon outdoor wedding.
How do I find a Floral designer
To find the perfect Floral Designer for your project, why not go straight to those in the know - friends and family! Get some ideas from what's trending on social media. Research designers that appeal to you by visiting their websites. Be sure to fill out any inquiry forms quickly so they have time to make a timely response (but don't expect them over weekends). Finally, meet with potentials and see if it is a good fit for both of you!How do I communicate with my floral designer about how I want my wedding to look and feel like
Sometimes it is difficult to catch onto what a client wants right off the bat. Things that can help your floral designer plug into your look are:
Pictures, things that you like and things you do not like. Try to find pictures close to the feeling you want to create, such as an all white sleek elegant cosmopolitan wedding or a colorful garden feel.
Adjectives- I always ask our couples for at least three adjectives to describe the overall feel and look that they want to portray.
Pictures of wedding attire for entire wedding party
Fabrics and swatch samples, This helps with narrowing down the color palette
Pictures of venue, if designer has not seen it
Type of meal, plated, stations or buffet
After showing your designer the pictures, the fabrics and so on, the next thing you will need to discuss is Budget. You should have a range that you are comfortable with spending. They will tell you if your plan is realistic or not. If your plan is out of your budget, ask your designer to come up with a plan that is similar but within your range. It is best to be upfront from the beginning about your budget, because you do not want your designer to come up with an amazing proposal that you can not afford.
Your floral designer wants your wedding to look as good as you want your wedding to look. So if they know what range you are comfortable with, they will be able to design it with getting the most bang for your buck. (this is assuming that you have picked a good floral designer)
What you should expect a floral proposal to look like
After all this input of information your designer should be able to send you a detailed proposal. There should be a list of all items along with the prices that they plan on having at your wedding. Designers will try to give you pictures that are close to what they plan for you, but remember a good designer doesn’t copy other work, so they picture will not be a carbon copy of the actual product that you will get. The proposal should list any additional fees, such as labor, delivery and so on. It should also include the contract that you will need to sign and send in with a deposit to book the designer. Most designers require a percentage to book and the balance will be due 30 days in advance of the event.
Hopefully this has helped your journey into wedding florals a bit easier.