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Wedding Arrangements for the Bride and Entourage

Celebrations get much brighter and spectacular with a wonderful selection of blooms. And we're here to help you get started on two of the most common events decorated with flowers.

Here, we discuss wedding flowers, right from the planning stage to the reception. We take you through theme selection with your customers to the delivery or pickup of their orders. We've created an useful guide to setting up wedding decor, no matter how grand or meticulous.

Read our next article to learn about funeral flowers. We go over how we can help mourning families with a classy arrangement or two.

Making Arrangements with the Client

When meeting with clients, there are a handful of things every florist should determine. All florists want to give the best possible service for every customer that asks for help. For every event, there are specific details you need, specifically for a big event like a wedding.

Here are a several things florists should know about the customer's upcoming wedding.

• Theme or Motif

How does the client picture her wedding? They've dreamed of this their whole life, so make sure to get as much specifics as possible.

Of course, if they happen to have an inspiration or mood board for their wedding, all the better. You'll have a more detailed vision for your proposal. Win-win for everyone!

• Venue

Garden weddings and outdoors events are becoming the trend these days. Unfortunately, getting no shade from the harsh sunlight is every florists' nightmare.

Make sure to ask if tented areas are provided. This way, you can think ahead for the styles of your arrangements. Plus, you'll get to keep everything from dehydrating and withering too fast. After all, it's not only flowers on display. You put your creativity on display with the lovely centerpieces and delicate corsages.

• Size and Headcount

Any service provider knows that major events will collapse without necessary details. Florists are no exception. You're going to need every detail to make your customers' dream wedding come to life.

How many guests are going? What's the total number of the wedding entourage? How many are the tables, and what size? What's the size of the wedding arch? What's the timeline provided to get everything ready before the wedding? How much time do we have to set up in the venue? Everything is important.

• Flowers for the Wedding Party/ Entourage

Determine the number of corsages you'll need to create for each member of the wedding entourage. Talk with your client about any designs or flowers they have in mind. Whether it's lilies, peonies, carnations, or lilacs, it's a good way to add a personal touch to each design.

• The Couple's Favorite Flowers

Often, only the bride is asked about their picks. But it never hurts to connect with both spouses-to-be and find out what their favorite blooms are. It gives you the perfect look into their lives together. Plus, it will help you customize each style. You can design the wedding to show both their personalities in a beautiful, artistic way.

• Budget and Timeline

Naturally, you'll want to know how much your customer's budget is. That way, you can choose the best flowers for their theme. You'll also get to select the best arrangements for efficiency, quality, and aesthetic.

Agree on a timeline for the planning and delivery of floral arrangements. Keep regular communication with them as well to keep them involved. That way, you make sure the flowers and designs you've chosen are up to their standards.