How
To Choose a Wedding Florist
- by KissMeGoodnight.com
The
florist that you choose for your wedding may play a significant
role in your wedding so it is important
to choose your florist wisely. Just a few areas where the florist
plays a role in the wedding include the bouquets that are carried
by the bride and her bridesmaids, the flowers carried by the
flower gift the flowers the groom and his ushers wear in their
lapels and the flowers that decorate the ceremony locations.
In addition to all of that the florist may also design center
pieces for the tables at the reception and decorate the cake
with fresh flowers. The use of flowers throughout the ceremony
and reception makes it critical that the couple exercise caution
and choose a competent and creative florist.
One of the most effective ways to choose a florist for your
wedding is to find a florist who is recommended by
a trusted friend or family member. Wedding planners and others in the
wedding planning industry may have a vested interest in recommending
a particular florist for your wedding but a friend or family
member makes their recommendations simply because they were
happy with a previous performance by the florist. If you have
been to a number of weddings in your area and were pleased
by the floral arrangements you may want to consider contacting
the host of that wedding to find out who they used as their
florist. When it comes to choosing a florist, previous performance
is the best indication of how the florist will perform in the
future.
While the aesthetic appeal of the flowers is important, price
will also likely factor into your decision to choose a particular
florist. It is important to establish a budget for flowers
before you meet with potential florists for your wedding. When
you do meet with them get a detailed estimate and discuss what
is included in the estimate that they have provided. It is
also important to find out if there are any additional fees
that have not been included in the estimate such a delivery
charges and set-up fees. If possible try to negotiate having
these fees incorporated into the estimate to avoid any unexpected
charges.
It is also important to consider
whether or not the florist specializes in weddings. A florist who regularly completes
arrangements specifically for weddings is much more likely
than another florist to be aware of everything that is involved
with being a wedding florist. They will not only know all that
is required of them but they will also likely have established
relationships with local venues.
Another important consideration in choosing a wedding florist
is how much support they are willing to offer. Some florists
may simply deliver the flowers to the destination and will
not take care of setting up the flowers. You will want to find
a florist that is willing to send a representative along with
the delivery to ensure that the flowers are set up correctly
and that they look fresh and attractive. It is ideal to have
your florist remain onsite throughout the wedding and reception
to ensure that there are no issues with the flowers but if
this is not possible you should have a florist onsite at the
very beginning of the party as minimum.
The
delivery system employed by the florist is also important in determining whether or not to choose a particular florist
for your wedding. Many florists employ independent contractors
to take care of their delivery needs. The delivery person drives
their own vehicle and operates independently from the florist.
While this situation may work out very well for the florist,
it could be the recipe for disaster at your wedding. It is
important to remember that if the delivery personnel are driving
their own vehicles then it is likely that the florist does
not have a backup vehicle in case something happens to the
delivery truck. However, if the florist employs their own delivery
personnel who drive company supplied vehicles then the florist
most likely has a contingency plan for when a vehicle breaks
down.
Choosing a florist for your wedding is very important. Seeking
opinions of friends and family members is one of the most effective
ways to choose a qualified florist. Careful review of recommendations
is another important step in choosing a florist as is understanding
their payment structure.
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by KissMeGoodnight.com : 2005
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