Updated: Feb 7, 2023
One of your main suppliers on your wedding day will be your florist. Flowers are the main decor element and can add to the look and feel of your wedding. If you think you have found your florist make sure to ask them these 15 questions before you sign on the dotted line!
You will probably know this from looking at the portfolio of the florist before booking the consultation but its always worth an ask. For example the florist may specialise in overflowing bouquets and if you want a tied hand tied it might not be as amazing an an overflowing one.
Some florists only do one wedding a day but if they do more than one it is worth asking as this may affect the work on the day. I doubt it if you hire an experienced professional but its definitely worth checking!
Great question to ask as this can help with your budget! For example if you want peonies in the middle of winter its going to cost you a lot for your florist to source them.
This helps the florist provide ideas for you if you are stuck and you can also ask for images if what they have done at the venue before. They also know exactly how the venue works which helps with set up and take down and also what the venue has to work with.
This may affect you if your florist is having to travel a long distance to get to your venue.
If your florist will do it this is great as you will get an idea of exactly what your bouquet will look like on the day!
Depending on the distance there could be a charge for this, especially if you are wanting the florist to stay.
Usually it would be the florist you have met with unless it is a large company and they have other employees. You want to make sure that the person making the arrangements has your vision.
You want to make sure your flowers are fresh and not dying before your wedding.
Make sure you check this, if there is a minimum budget and you spend under this you may end up having to pay the minimum fee anyway!
Great question to see how you can maximise your floral budget and the florist may mention something that you hadn't thought of which you may love!
You dont want to be left having to buy your own vases so make sure you check this. Might sound silly but better safe than sorry!
Florists may be able to provide candles, tea lights and some even provide table plans! Its worth asking as they may be able to do a package for your wedding based on what you order from them.
Depending on timings and distance your florist may charge extra.
If you love their ideas and pricing, book them as soon as you can!
I hope this helps you find your perfect florist for your wedding!