Florist Meeting

TysWife2Be · April 2010

So I have a meeting with a florist this weekend...

I need your help ladies...

Aside from centerpieces, bouquets and cake table flowers, where else do I need florals?

Also, what kind of questions do you ask the florist?

TIA!!!

MIABRIDENTAMPA · April 2010

Ceremony flowers, guys bouts, mom's corages, placecard table.

cincy2011 · April 2010

I agree with MIABRIDE, and would also add grandmothers, hostesses, ring bearer and flower girl. This site may help with general questions to ask.

http://www.wedding-guide.org/florist-questions.asp

Good luck!

winter443 · April 2010

Ask how many flowers are there per bouquet so that you can get an idea of the fullness.

tamtam7 · April 2010

Some people are also decorating their cake table or putting fresh flowers on their cake, so that may be something to consider. You may also want to ask what flowers are in season during the time of your wedding. They're supposed to be cheaper. Oh! Also ask if you can get a complimentary bridal bouquet. One to toss and one to keep. You may also want to ask if he/she has any plans for the centerpieces after the wedding. I asked my florist to donate them to a nursing home after the wedding. You may also want to show her/him sample pictures of bouquets and centerpieces you like.

YasJas2011 · April 2010

Ask about delivery fees!

dawnbeatty · April 2010

I posted this on local board too but just in case:

I created a list list for me and one for them. I also took in pictures with me that Ilike so they kind of knew what direction I was going in. Here is what I have:

What is needed:
·         Bridal bouquet
·         Bridal throw away bouquet
·         Maid of Honor bouquet (2)
·         Bridesmaid bouquet (2)
·         Attendants corsage (2)
·         Mother of the bride corsage
·         Grandmother of the bride corsage (possibly 2)
·         Aunt of the groom corsage (2)
·         Groom boutonniere
·         Groomsman boutonniere (5)
·         Ushers boutonniere (2)
·         Father of the bride boutonniere (1)
·         Grandfather of the bride boutonniere (maybe 1)
·         Flower Girl petals
·         Petals for the cake table/guest book table/gift box table

CEREMONY
·         Gazebo
·         Swags on isles

RECEPTION
·         15 tables (tall and low)
·         1 sweetheart table (with swags)
·         Guest book table / escort table / Gift box table/ Cake Table

What type of flowers do you recommend for my wedding?
Are these flowers in seasoned at the time of my wedding?
How many days before my wedding will you buy the flowers?
What happens if the flowers are dead or don’t look like we discussed – what is your remedy?
What time do you deliver flowers if I’m having a 5:30 wedding?
Will you take bouquets and boutonnieres to our hotel if we aren’t getting ready at the Golf Club?
How many weddings a day will you do?
Do you rent/provide linens?
·         Swags for ceremony
·         Organza chair ties for chairs (brown and sage) 300 total (150 each)·         Swag for sweetheart table
·         Table runners (ask for suggestions)
What is your pick up / delivery procedure?
Can you provide lights under the swags/linen just for sweetheart table? Do you rent your vases or do we buy them?
Do you have a sample here of the type of vases you will use?
Will you provide me of a sample of what my centerpieces / bouquet will look like?
What is your payment policy?
What is the last date I can make any changes on my order (either increase or decrease the number of centerpieces)?
Do you preserve bridal bouquets?

GL - can't wait to hear how the meeting goes.

amberlynned · April 2010

TysWife2Be , I know you're an LA local. I met with my florist yesterday and she was wonderful! So if you want to interview two florists or are interested, her name is Amy @ www.brideandbloomflowers.com.

1TriniDiva · April 2010

I think dawnbeatty it the nail on the head.

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