10 Questions to ask your Wedding Florist
Not sure what to ask your wedding florist?
1. Availability and Experience
Are you available on my wedding date?
How long have you been in business?
Can you provide references or examples of weddings you've worked on recently?
2. Design and Style
What style or floral arrangements do you specialize in?
Do you have any suggestions for flowers that would complement my wedding theme?
Can you work with my budget and still achieve the look I want?
How do you approach flower design for a wedding? Do you provide custom designs?
What flowers are in season on my wedding date?
3. Budget and Costs
Can you provide a detailed breakdown of costs for bouquets, centerpieces, and other floral arrangements?
Are there any additional costs (delivery, setup, etc.)?
Do you require a deposit, and when is the final payment due?
Can you work with our budget, and if so, how would you prioritize spending on different floral elements?
4. Flower Choices and Availability
Are the flowers I want available on my wedding date?
If the flowers I want aren't available, what would you suggest as a substitute?
Can I select specific flowers or do you recommend a curated list based on what’s in season?
Do you use locally grown flowers, and if not, where do you source them from?
5. Logistics and Delivery
How early will you need access to the venue for setup?
How long will it take for setup and takedown?
Do you provide the vases or containers, or do I need to supply them?
How do you handle delivery and setup? Are there any extra charges for these services?
Can you provide flowers for the bridal party, ceremony, and reception?
6. Design Options
Do you offer any floral rental options (e.g., vases, arches, flower walls)?
Can you incorporate personal items or details (like family heirlooms or specific colors)?
Do you provide floral arrangements for the ceremony, reception, and bridal party?
Can you help with creating a floral backdrop or arch for the ceremony?
7. Sustainability and Flower Care
What do you do with the flowers after the wedding? Do you donate or recycle them?
How do you ensure that the flowers will last throughout the day?
Are you familiar with sustainable or eco-friendly floral options?
8. Final Details and Contract
What’s included in the contract?
What happens if there is an issue with the flowers (e.g., damage during delivery)?
How do you handle changes to the order or last-minute additions?
When do you need the final floral list from me?
9. Personal Touches
Do you offer a trial bouquet or consultation before the wedding day?
How do you help with personalizing floral arrangements for the bridal party (e.g., bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages)?