Since the days of antiquity, wedding flowers have been a thing. Originally held to ward off evil spirits, bouquets and boutonnieres add a floral flash to your day. Your flowers shouldn’t be an afterthought, and you should take as much care in finding a florist as you would a venue or photographer. That always starts with doing a little research, and then asking the right questions.

• These are a few of the most common questions to ask a florist:
• Are you available on my date?
• How long have you been in business?
• How many weddings do you cover a weekend/in a year?
• Can you provide flowers that are not in season? If so, what’s the additional cost?
• What is your delivery fee?
• Can you provide a sketch or mock up of your vision for my arrangements?
• Can you assist with set up/tear down?
• How much is it for a tossing bouquet?
• When will you need final numbers of bouquets/boutonnieres/table decorations?
• What happens with cancellations/change of date/venue?
• Are you willing to work within budgets?
• Do you have a minimum order?
• Are you open to experimenting new ideas?
• What is your COVID-19 Plan?
• What are your favorite flowers?
• What flowers do you think would best fit my day?
• What is your training/background for this field?
• Have you ever helped decorate my venue before?
• What advice do you have about my venue?
• Do you do any sort of bouquet preservation?
• How do you reduce/reuse waste in flower prep?

By asking a few strategic questions for florists, you will find the perfect vendor who will bring your wedding floral vision to life. Be ready for your consultation by downloading a handy PDF meeting organizer here!

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Kayla Lee is a Minnesota-based wedding and elopement photographer. She provides services to elegant, authentic, sentimental couples who not only choose their own adventures, but also live them to the fullest! See more about the KLP Wedding Experience!

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