Florist in Cumming Georgia

Flowers For All Occasions 101

Wedding Arrangements for the Bride and Entourage

After going over the basics, we went over the aspects of floral design. Now, we learn how to apply them to organizing arrangements for huge events.

Gatherings get much brighter and lovely with a gorgeous selection of blooms. And we're here to help you get started on two of the most popular events decorated with flowers.

For this article, we talk about wedding flowers, right from the planning step to the reception. We take you through theme selection with your customers to the delivery or pickup of their orders. We've created a helpful guide to setting up wedding decor, no matter how grand or meticulous.

Read our next article to learn more about funeral flowers. We talk about how we can help grieving families with a classy arrangement or two.

Making Arrangements with the Client

When meeting with customers, there are a few things every florist should determine. All florists want to give the best possible service for every single client that asks for help. For every event, there are specific details you need, particularly for a major event like a wedding.

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

Theme or Motif

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

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

Venue

Garden weddings and outdoors ceremonies are becoming the trend nowadays. Unfortunately, getting no cover from the harsh sunlight is every florists' nightmare.

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

Size and Headcount

Any specialist 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 true.

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 offered to get everything organized before the wedding? How much time do we have to set up in the venue? Everything is important.

Flowers for the Wedding Party/ Entourage

Find out the number of corsages you'll need to craft for each member of the wedding entourage. Then, talk with your client about any designs or flowers they have in mind. Whether it's lilies, peonies, lilacs, or carnations, it's an excellent way to add a personal touch to each design.

The Couple's Favorite Flowers

Typically, only the bride is asked about their preferences. But it never hurts to connect with both spouses-to-be and find out what their favorite flowers are. It gives you the perfect peek into their lives together. Plus, it will help you personalize each style. You can design the wedding to express both their personalities in a lovely, artistic way.

Budget and Timeline

Of course, you'll want to know how much your client's budget is. This way, you can choose the best flowers for their theme. You'll also get to choose the best arrangements for efficiency, quality, and aesthetic.

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