When it comes to organising your wedding flowers, brides are often left in two camps. The first camp are bewildered and don't know where to start. The second camp know exactly what they want and how they are going to get it! However, there is always something that crops up that you may not have thought off. Whichever camp you're in these tips, kindly provided by Philosophy Flowers, should provide a helpful guide to get you on your way.
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Do as much homework and prep as possible before your consultation.
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Use different styles of table centre around a central theme to add interest to your room.
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Have a 2nd impartial pair of eyes at your consultation for extra help and advice.
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See as many examples of your florists work as possible. Ask if you may speak to past clients.
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Incorporate your ‘something old’ into your bouquet to make it super unique.
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Personalise communal areas at venues with small arrangements to add finishing touches.
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Getting married on the same weekend as other popular events can increase the cost of certain flowers.
If possible take a fabric sample of your dress / bridesmaid dresses to your consultation with your florist.
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Young page boys and flowers girls can struggle with bouquets. Try a little basket full of petals instead.
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Candles can make your table arrangements look fantastic. Make sure your venue allows them.
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Be careful when choosing tall table displays. They can obscure your guests view of each other and you!
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On a budget? Don’t skimp on your bouquet its the most photographed. Table centres can be padded out with foliage.
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Present a bay tree, hydrangea or peony bush as a thank you gift. Will last much longer than a bouquet.
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Consider having a extra arrangement for your card & guestbook table to tie in with the others.
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Have details of timings and addresses of where flowers are to be delivered on your big day when meeting with your florist.
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Ask your florist if they can re-package your flowers the day after your wedding for family to take home.
Some flowers stamen leave stains. Lily for example. Ensure they have been removed by your florist.
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Picking flowers that are in season will increase quality, availability and make the most of your budget.
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Choosing one flower in one colour and having lots of them can look stunning.
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Ensure the florist you have your consultation with will be the actual one working on your displays.
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Part two with even more top tips and inspirational pictures with be posted later on this week. In the meantime why don't you head on over to their blog http://philosophyflowers.co.uk/blog/ or Facebook page. You can also follow them on Twitter @philosophyf.
If you have found this guide useful then please feel free to leave a comment, the more the merrier! I strive to write posts that are of interest to brides to be so your feedback is more than welcome, and I am sure Philosophy Flowers would love the feedback too!
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