Please find in this packet a complimentary wedding planning worksheet to help you organize your floral order!

You probably spent many of your childhood years dreaming of this one day…From the moment he slipped the ring on your finger, you finally could start planning your dream:  your wedding day!  Who will be in your wedding?  Where will you be married and have your reception?  What exotic location will you choose for your honeymoon?  Once you have laid the foundation for your wedding, it is time to make the other important decisions.  You must choose a photographer, DJ or band, invitations, a cake and a florist.

For most brides, choosing a florist and deciding what floral decorations you want can be a difficult and tedious process.  How will you know what you want when you don’t even know the names or varieties of flowers?  How will you know you’re getting a unique and beautiful floral expression without spending your entire budget?  How will you choose the best florist for your particular needs?

          Relax!  Your professional florist can guide you through your entire wedding floral ordering process.  A great florist will not only help you choose your floral decorations but will also educate you throughout the entire process, customizing your desires and tailoring them to your specifications.  She or he will walk you through, step by step, the major decisions such as color scheme, floral selection, floral theme and budgetary concerns.

As a florist, the very first thing I recommend is to look through some bridal magazines and other bridal publications for initial ideas.  Look through at least two or three magazines and pick out all the ideas and themes you like that pertain to what you may have already planned.  Also, I encourage you to talk to your married friends and relatives and even attend some bridal shows and exhibitions to gain more ideas.  You may even want to start a folder specifically for your floral decoration ideas.  Bring this folder to your initial consultation.  Further, have a clear and firm idea of what you absolutely DO NOT want.  Additionally, have a general floral budget set.  While you don’t have to know 100% what your budget is or what it will be, you should have a general idea.  Setting initial parameters will give your florist a frame of reference to work with.