Choosing Wedding FlowersPosted by Kim Rix on September 22nd, 2009
Dear Bride & Groom,
To make a wedding truly special, it’s all about the details. Small and large, these details are remembered forever for both positive and negative reasons. That’s why you must cover all of the bases when it comes to preparing a wedding. Be sure to thoroughly research all of the vendors in order to assure yourself that you’re getting the very best for your money.
Luckily, there are many professional companies in London, who specialise exclusively in Wedding Flowers, including floral gifts for the bridesmaid and Mother of the Bride. I can certainly recommend a few florists with whom I’ve had the pleasure of working with.
It’s always a good idea to ask friends for recommendations, check websites for testimonials and I would personally advise that, you give yourself plenty of time, to really shop around. If you’re using a Wedding Planner, make sure that you involve them with all aspects of the wedding right from the start.
If you were considering ordering online, it’d be more than advisable to visit the store personally, in order to gain an idea of what the vendor is offering. This is rudimentary, however some may book services online, and leave it very late to check out their products – giving them no choice if they’re not happy. Because the Wedding Flowers are such a large and important matter– this element of the planning stages needs to occur very early in the preparation stages, say between months 7-12 (if you’ve got a year to plan).
Kim’s Tip: When choosing a florist, make sure you speak to the person who will personally be doing your wedding flowers on the day. And don’t be afraid to ask for references (for any of your vendors, not just the florist).
The florist will need to be notified of any last minute changes in schedule, as they are providing plants, which are inevitably deteriorating from the moment of being cut – so it’s essential that everything runs like clockwork where the flowers are concerned.
But if you’ve decided to go it alone, be sure to collaborate with your multitude of wedding service vendors, ensuring that your flowers, dress and even the upholstery at your reception venue do not clash. Remember, on the best day of your life, even the little details need to be perfect.
Kind Regards,
Kim Rix