When you meet with your florist, you should discuss the overall theme and mood you want to create for your wedding. Here are some things you should bring with you...
Bring swatches of material if you have them.
Bring pictures of magazine clippings of floral arrangements and bouquets that you like and some that you don't. This will really help your florist better understand your tastes.
Is your florist familiar with your location? If your florist is unfamiliar with your reception or ceremony location, ask if they can visit the sites OR bring them lots of pictures to show the inside.
Your florist will make recommendations for the type and size ($$$) of floral arrangements and centerpieces. It is difficult to make those determinations without having seen the room and knowing about its size and decor.
HINT: Ask the event manager of your reception site if you can take a peek at how the place looks during an upcoming wedding. Bring your camera for ideas. It will help you visualize how the site looks with linens and flowers.
The Meaning of Flowers
It's funny how sentimental you become when you're planning your wedding. Suddenly issues you didn't think you cared that much about take on added significance. This was true for me when I visited my florist and began thinking about what flowers I wanted to carry down the aisle. I used the same flowers that my mother used. Others choose flowers they find meaningful in relation to the groom.
Different flowers have different meanings, so you can create a bouquet that's significant to you:
Red Rose -- Love
White Daisy -- Purity
Gardenia -- Joy
Lilly of the Valley -- Happiness
Forget-Me-Not -- True Love
Orchid -- Beauty
Bring swatches of material if you have them.
Bring pictures of magazine clippings of floral arrangements and bouquets that you like and some that you don't. This will really help your florist better understand your tastes.
Is your florist familiar with your location? If your florist is unfamiliar with your reception or ceremony location, ask if they can visit the sites OR bring them lots of pictures to show the inside.
Your florist will make recommendations for the type and size ($$$) of floral arrangements and centerpieces. It is difficult to make those determinations without having seen the room and knowing about its size and decor.
HINT: Ask the event manager of your reception site if you can take a peek at how the place looks during an upcoming wedding. Bring your camera for ideas. It will help you visualize how the site looks with linens and flowers.
The Meaning of Flowers
It's funny how sentimental you become when you're planning your wedding. Suddenly issues you didn't think you cared that much about take on added significance. This was true for me when I visited my florist and began thinking about what flowers I wanted to carry down the aisle. I used the same flowers that my mother used. Others choose flowers they find meaningful in relation to the groom.
Different flowers have different meanings, so you can create a bouquet that's significant to you:
Red Rose -- Love
White Daisy -- Purity
Gardenia -- Joy
Lilly of the Valley -- Happiness
Forget-Me-Not -- True Love
Orchid -- Beauty