Wedding Florist Advice

“I have had quite a few clients in the past who do not make the proper arrangements for their flowers and centerpieces after their event. Which is unfortunate knowing all of the time, money, and planning that went into every gorgeous customized arrangement and they are thrown out. Another misconception is that the flowers are theirs after the event and they are able to take them home or have their guests take them.”

“When thinking through wedding florals, an engaged couple should identify what they really want regarding style and floral items rather than traditions set before them. Flowers can set the stage for the unique event everyone wants, so taking the time to define a style that is desired and falls within budget. A florist can always give insight on styles, specific flowers or how to incorporate flowers into the ceremony and reception.”

“Couples' biggest mistake is not budgeting accurately for flowers, they just tend to cost more than most people realize. If florals are one of the most important parts of your day then your budget should allow for it! In addition, couples have the misconception that filling blank areas with heavy greenery instead of traditional flowers will be cost saving, in reality that is not always the case, greenery can be expensive. The most important thing for couples to remember is that they should choose flowers that reflect their personality and vision for their wedding.”

“The most common mistake made by couples when planning for flowers at their wedding is most definitely choosing flower varieties that are not in season at the time of their wedding. Most people do not account for the fact flowers bloom only in certain seasons and not all varieties are available all times of the year.”

“When planning your wedding arrangements for both your ceremony and reception, we recommend thinking about the types of flowers that are normally seen around the season when you're getting married. There's no rule that says you can only use flowers if they're in season, but out-of-season flowers may be difficult to find and will generally mean a higher price than in-season blooms. In Central Texas we also need to consider the weather if the ceremony and/or reception are outdoors.”

“It's easy to get caught up in the excitement of wanting to create it all yourself, but there are areas where your time and energy are best spent, and creating your own bridal bouquet is not one of them. There is an art and skill to creating a bridal bouquet, so if your budget allows for only one floral element, we encourage you to have your bridal bouquet professionally made. Second on the list of floral priorities is a beautiful floral display at the altar.”

“One thing I notice about brides that I meet with is they usually have not talked to family members (especially mothers and grandmothers) about their floral wishes. Traditionally, florists will do some sort of corsage for the female members of the bride and grooms families. We can do pin-on or wrist corsages, or even small bouquets to carry. Most brides do not know what their family members would prefer to wear or carry the day of, so asking them before meeting with a florist is always helpful to get an accurate quote!”