Have you picked up flowers for your wedding? Have you talked to a florist who understands what you want to achieve on that special day? Choosing the best flowers for the wedding should not be taken for granted. The success of a wedding depends on how seriously you take the flower arrangement. If you are trying to avoid those mistakes that could spell a disaster at your wedding, keep on reading.
Preparation is the Key
Be organized and prepare properly. Choose your florist well ahead of schedule. The best florists get booked in advance. So, if you wait till the 11th hour before you start searching for one, you might end up disappointed. Most florists will ask to pay a small amount in advance so as to confirm you on their plans for the month. This is good as it commits them to your cause and reduces the chances of a 'no show' at your marriage.
Because of the importance flowers bring to a wedding, go for someone with a good track record. Ensure you sort out everything, including colors, flower type and quantity. Give plenty of time to your flower expert and correct any mistakes before your big day.
Do not try to cut corners and make do it with a newbie just starting out. It does not take much to show that a wedding is a dud. Just get a crappy florist.
Time is Everything
Even if your friends and family are supporting your special day by providing flowers, tell them not to get them too early. There is nothing more embarrassing than having dying flowers at a wedding. This is something you should take very seriously, if you are getting married in the summer. If your flowers have to be set up 24 hours earlier, ensure they are kept in water.
Even hydrangeas that are favorites for wedding flower bouquets need to stay in water or they would not even make it halfway into your wedding.
Another thing you can depend is on having a very good florist and make arrangements in the morning of the wedding. This is risky and takes a lot of clout to pull off. So, if you have doubts about your florist, concentrate on leaving your flowers in water overnight.
You can even afford to use a flower preservative which helps water retention and thereby reduces wilting. If the job is done properly, your flowers will stay fresh all through the day.
Careful with the Flowers
When choosing flowers, you should not only go for looks and fragrance. In fact, choosing heavily scented flowers could drive all your well-wishers over the bend, with their allergies taking centre stage instead of your marriage.
Do you know that lilies, especially Stargazers that are a top-choice at weddings can be a problem at the same time? The pollen grains can leave a nasty stain that is very hard to remove. Tell your florist to be careful with flowers that can be a nuisance. If they must be used, nip of the pollen parts of these flowers to avoid a wedding disaster. Alternatively, to avoid any disasters you can keep it simple like flowers on mothers-day.
Let Your Florist Work
It is understandable, that you want everything to be right and bright. But you cannot do everything, which is why you asked an expert for a hand. It is your wedding, but you have to give him some space to work.
You have to be flexible. No matter what you might think, a florist will do a better job than you. Getting an overall feel or look for a wedding is not easy. Give up your concept and let him do the rest. Let him justify the money that you are paying.
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