The Wedding Flower Calendar

Flowers will definitely be attending your wedding. Are you aware of the proper timeline associated with making sure they are looking their best on your wedding day? The following article offers suggestions to help you prepare the flora for your big event.

Florist Tip #1 - One year to wedding

• Start making a scrapbook of flowers and arrangements you find appealing
• Ask your wedding venue if they have an in-house florist available

Florist Tip #2 - Nine months before the wedding

• Think of the attire of the wedding party in order to get a sense of what flowers will complement it well
• Start looking for florist services- narrow your search down to three to five vendors -make a sheet of comparisons and contrasts
• Make appointments to speak with your florist service finalists

Florist Tip #3 - Six months before the wedding

• Get your order finalized
• Visit the venue with your florist to inspire any additional ideas
• Pay any deposits or consultation fees
• Keep in regular contact with your florist to discuss alterations

Florist Tip #4 - One month before the wedding

• Have a meeting with your florist to confirm all needed arrangements, along with location and time of delivery
• Discuss when the bill will be paid
• Check with the venue that the florist will be able to set up at the designated time

Florist Tip #5 - The week before the wedding

• Schedule a visit to the florist -view the arrangements -discuss any last-minute changes
• Make sure the florist has your contact number in the case of an emergency issue

Florist Tip #6 - The Wedding Day

• Have the flowers delivered about three hours before the ceremony
• Have the florist check flowers and arrangements for damage caused in transit
• Store any buttonholes and corsages in a refrigerated place until later
• Dry off stems of bouquet a half an hour before the ceremony in order to avoid staining the dress