Ten Things to Know Before Consulting with a Florist

1. Your complete wedding budget, including the amount available for flowers

2. Your vision or concept of the event

3. The style and color of your dress

4. The number of attendants and the style and color of their dresses

5. Other people who will receive flowers such as flower girl, hostesses, etc.

6. The location and time of the ceremony and reception sites

7. Any restrictions imposed at the ceremony and reception sites

8. The format for the reception – for example, sit-down, buffet, etc.

9. The floral styles you like. Bring magazine pictures of your favorite flowers and bouquet styles, and let the florist know if there are any flowers you dislike

10. The services you want the florist to provide, such as delivery, set-up, etc.

In addition bouquetsandballoons.com recommends taking with you these five thing to your florist appointment:

1. The color scheme of your wedding

2. A picture of your gown

3. A picture of a bridesmaids dress

4. A swatch of fabric from the bridesmaids dress

5. Magazine photos of flowers and bouquets you like

For more information, see bouquetsandballoons.com

(Photos courtesy of Bouquets and Balloons)