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Flowers For All Occasions: Wedding Arrangements for the Bride and Entourage

Today, we learn how to prepare flower arrangements for major events. Gatherings get much brighter and spectacular with a fabulous selection of blooms. And we're here to help you get started on two of the most popular events decorated with flowers.

In here, we talk about 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 put together a helpful guide to planning wedding decorations, no matter how grand or meticulous.

Making Arrangements with the Client

When meeting with customers, there are a handful of things every florist should find out. All florists want to provide the best possible service for every client that asks for help. For every event, there are certain details you need, especially for a big event like a wedding.

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

Theme or Motif

How does the client imagine her wedding? They've dreamed of this their whole life, so make sure to get as much details 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 detailed vision for your proposal. Win-win for everyone!

Venue

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

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

Size and Headcount

Any specialist knows that major events will break down without important details. Florists are no different. 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 party? 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

Find out the number of corsages you'll need to make for each member of the wedding entourage. Talk with your customer about any designs or flowers they want. Whether it's lilies, lilacs, carnations, or peonies, 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 preferences. But it never hurts to connect with both spouses-to-be and ask what their favorite blooms are. It gives you the perfect look into their lives together. Plus, it will help you personalize each design. You can design the wedding to represent both their personalities in a lovely, artistic way.

Budget and Timeline

Obviously, you'll need to know how much your customer's budget is. This way, you can select the best flowers for their motif. You'll also get to select the best arrangements for efficiency, quality, and aesthetic.

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