Having served the Greater Rochester area and the Finger Lakes region in wedding services for over 55 years, we have worked with a variety of brides, weddings, and styles. While we are here to create your signature wedding look with the perfect arrangements of flowers, our best weddings are produced from brides who have a clear vision and are prepared to share that direction with us.
Before you even choose a florist, try to visualize the overall theme of your wedding. Ask yourself a couple of questions:
- How will my personality and lifestyle be reflected in the wedding?
- How many, if any, of the “wedding traditions” will I want to incorporate into my ceremony and reception?
- What time of year do I want to be married?
- How much of “my story” do I want woven throughout the wedding?
- Will I prefer a large wedding or an intimate affair?
- Will this be a formal affair or will it be more relaxed and casual?
- What colors will I choose?
- Have I chosen the style of the wedding attire?
- What flowers, colors and styles do I like?
- What is my floral budget?
The last two questions will most likely be the hardest for you to answer without further research. Here are some suggestions to get you started.
Robin, one of our Wedding Design Specialists helping a Bride plan her wedding flower decor. This photo and others were featured in a Floral Management issue hi lighting our wedding consultation services.
Surf The Web
The best way to research flowers, colors, and styles is to spend as much time as possible to peruse bridal magazines and web sites.
As you are surfing these sites and publications look for shapes, sizes, colors and flowers that appeal to you and fit with the style of your wedding. A variety of different ideas can be combined to achieve your look. The more visual information you can share will allow the designer more creativity in capturing your vision.
Some of our favorite blogs and websites include:
Consider Your Budget
Think about what you are comfortable spending on flowers. Most couples come to us without a budget in mind. The more direct you can be about what you are interested in spending, allows the designer more latitude in the options he/she can offer you. You should feel comfortable enough with the Florist to share that information.
It won’t be difficult to find someone who will offer wedding flowers at a lower rate than a professional florist. If you decide to go that route you will be giving up some of the quality, craftsmanship and creativity that an experienced professional will provide. A reputable floral designer will also be prepared to handle any situation that may come up along the way.
Some of the most beautiful weddings have been designed on a shoestring budget! There are alternatives to large, showy floral pieces and a trained professional will do their best to keep you on track.
