Florist Interview / Questions

angstocker22

I searched on TK to see if I could find a list of questions to ask a Florist when meeting for a consultation.

I couldn't find anything.

Does anyone know where I could find a list or have one they wouldn't mind sharing?


Thanks

jennuinne

I bought the knots book of lists.  It suggests you ask:

How long have you been a florist?
How many weddings do you do a year/a weekend?
What was the most unique arrange you've made?
What styles do you have to chose from and can we alter them?
What types of flowers do you like to work with?
If its a large company, ask if the same florist you meet w/ will do your flowers.
Do you offer rental items?
Will you look at pictures we've found to help explain what we want?
What do you thiknk would be appropriate for our style/wedding?
What flowers will be in season/should we avoid for our wedding date?
How big is the staff/how many people will work on our wedding?
Where do you get your flowers?
When will the arrangements be made?  How will they be stored?
Do you do delivery and set up?
Do you preserve flowers after the wedding?

cmcclaning

Ohh.. Thanks! I'm meeting with a florist next week!

melissa82

I think the most important thing is to make sure the person has a good number of favorable reviews. On paper, my florist had all the right answers.

KST_

One question I asked that both florists said was a really good question no one really asked had asked them before: What arrangements do you make in case something happens to prevent you from doing the flowers. Examples; horrendous flu and they can't even stand up right. Do they have assistants, backup plan, etc.

angstocker22

Thank you! This helps me a lot!!

Alo822

Thanks for asking this, I'm borrowing some of the questions!  

I have to second KSTorkko, though, be sure to ask about whether they have back-up plans. At my MOH's wedding 5 years ago, the florist backed out 2 days before the wedding (I forget the details) and we scrambled to put together church decorations using flowers from costco. It turned out beautiful and nobody knew the difference (and my friend saved a lot of money), but it was some unnecessary stress right before the wedding.