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Choosing a Florist
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You will want to book your florist three months prior to your wedding date or six months prior if your wedding falls during the prime wedding months (June, late September and early October), or near a holiday. Interview two or three florists. Ask family and friends to recommend a florist they were pleased with. Following are important questions to ask during the interview:
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- Have they ever worked at your reception location before and what type of flowers were used? If they haven't seen the site before, would they be willing to take a look at it before you start planning?
Note: Provide the florist with photos of the reception site if they aren't able to see it in person.
- If you don't have specific flowers in mind, find out which are in season and readily available. Seasonal and local flowers will typically be less expensive than ones that need to be special ordered from another state or country.
- Do they use a contract? Will they allow you to take the contract home and read it over prior to signing
- Do the prices include charges for delivery and set-up? What are the charges for breakdown if needed or taking the flowers from the ceremony to the reception?
- How long has the florist been in business? Ask for references that you can contact.
- Do they have photos from past weddings?
- Ask about emergency or contingency plans. What can you expect to happen if your florist becomes ill on your wedding date?
- Will the florist preserve the brides bouquet? What is the cost?
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1. Purchase cut flowers or potted plants from a wholesaler for the centerpieces.
2. Choose flowers that are in season and readily available.
3. Create or purchase centerpieces that do not include flowers; floating candles for example.
4. Have someone take the arrangements from the church to the reception.
5. Choose an outdoor, garden type setting for your marriage ceremony. Having trees, flowers and other plants as a back drop to your ceremony can decrease the number of arrangements you need to order.
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