Questions You Should Ask Your Wedding Florist

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• Questions You Should Ask Your Wedding Florist

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• The right flowers could make your special
  wedding day even more special. However, getting
  the right flowers means choosing the right
  florist.

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• Weddings should be full of beautiful floral
  arrangements, bouquets, centerpieces and more.
  But, its difficult to get this beauty without
  considering your style, having a plan and asking
  good questions to your florist and/or floral
  designer. Below is an overview of the questions
  you should ask your florist before your wedding
  day.

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Ask About the Flowers

• Wedding florists perform many jobs, but their
  most important job is providing flowers. So,
  asking about their flower selection should be at
  the top of your list. But, first, create a list
  of the flowers you like and finalize your colour
  scheme.

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• Additionally, make sure youve already chosen
  and ordered your wedding dress. With these items
  taken care of, provide your florist with photos
  of your favorite bouquets and floral
  arrangements, as well as swatches and photos of
  your dress and bridesmaid dresses.

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• However, there are still some key questions
  you should ask, including
• Based on the colour scheme and dress, what
  flowers do you recommend?
• How are your flowers grown (e.g.
  sustainably-grown, pesticide-free or organic) and
  are organic products provided by request?

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• Can you recreate the desired bouquet?
• Do you have photos or examples of bouquets
  or other floral arrangements?
• When are bouquets and/or arrangements
  created and how are they stored before the
  wedding?
• What flowers will be in season around the
  wedding day?

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Ask About the Cost and the Contract

• When planning a wedding, your budget should
  always be a major consideration. Moreover, your
  budget should be considered in conjunction with
  the contract provided by the florist. This
  contract should include all of the services
  provided to you, any contingencies and all costs
  for their services.

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• So, with your budget and the contract in
  mind, ask questions like
• Are there any setup and breakdown fees?
• Is there a delivery fee?
• Are there any additional fees that might
  not be present in the contract?
• Is there a fee for moving arrangements from
  the wedding venue to the reception site?

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• When will you provide the contract?
• What is your refund policy?
• Is a deposit needed to secure your
  services? How far in advance should the service
  be secured?
• What is your cancellation process?
• Will the contract include an itemized price
  list of services and flowers provided?

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Ask Basic Questions

• Finding a reputable, trustworthy wedding
  florist begins with asking basic questions. These
  questions will give you information about
  possible details and options for your wedding
  day. Besides, with a good florist, you should be
  able to share your favorite images, brainstorm
  and find creative avenues to make your wedding
  dreams come true.

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• However, the first step is to ask basic
  questions, including
• Have you done any other events at the
  wedding venue? Are you familiar with the layout
  and/or landscape?
• Do you have an opening for the wedding
  date? How many other events have you booked for
  that day?
• How many weddings have you worked on?
• How long has your business been open?

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• Will you be working with a floral designer
  or are you trained in floral design?
• What is your design style or what styles do
  you prefer to work with when providing flowers
  for weddings?
• Can you provide references?
• Based on the budget, is the desired result
  feasible?
• Do you have any recommendations to maximise
  the budget?
• Are packages offered or is customisation
  the only option?

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• Besides asking all of these questions, make
  sure you do some research before interviewing
  candidates. Not only will this research narrow
  down your options, it will also ensure you hire a
  florist who can create floral arrangements that
  are perfect for your style. In the end, be sure
  to choose someone who answered all your questions
  and actively listened to your vision.