You’re planning a wedding? Congratulations. You have just started the planning journey, and you know you want beautiful flowers…but have no idea where to start? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Most couples begin this journey feeling a bit overwhelmed. That’s why I’ve created this easy guide to explain how wedding flowers work and help you feel confident as you take those first steps.
Let’s break it down together!
Step 1: No Clue Where to Start? That’s Okay!
First things first, if you don’t know anything about flowers, that’s perfectly fine! You’re not expected to come prepared with all the answers. As your florist, I’m here to guide you through the process. Your job is to dream; my job is to bring those dreams to life!
That said, if you do want to get a head start, here are a few helpful things to think about before reaching out:
Step 2: Reaching Out to Your Florist
Once you’re ready to get in touch, we’ll schedule a consultation to chat about your vision. Don’t stress if you feel like you’re “not creative” or “don’t know the names of any flowers”, that’s what I’m here for! I’ll ask you the right questions to pull together a plan that feels so you. In the initial stages, the priority is deciding on quantity, volume and design types.
Pro Tip: Be honest about your budget and must-haves. This helps me create options that align with your priorities and avoid surprises later on.
Step 3: The Quote & Design Proposal
After our chat, I’ll put together a custom itemised quote, and depending on what we have discussed possibly a mood board (but most of the creative planning comes later). The itemised quote will make it easy for you to identify how your budget is being utilised.
Not sure how to interpret the proposal? Just ask! I’m happy to walk you through everything.
A gentle reminder: If you’re still deciding, that’s totally fine, but do try to keep the communication going. Ghosting your florist can make scheduling tricky, especially during peak wedding season. We’re here to help, not pressure you!
Step 4: Booking & The Fun Begins!
Once you’re happy with the proposal, it’s time to make it official! With a signed agreement and 30% deposit, you’ll be locked into my schedule. From there, I handle all the floral logistics so you can focus on the rest of your planning.
Throughout the months leading up to your wedding, I’ll check in (we’ll have a design planning discussion 12 weeks before the big day), coordinate with your other vendors, and fine-tune the details to ensure everything is perfect for your big day.
Understanding how wedding flowers work doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right guidance (hi, that’s me! ), you’ll go from “I have no idea” to “I can’t wait to see my flowers!” in no time. I pride myself on making the flower side of the wedding business, an absolute breeze for couples, one less things for you to worry about.
Let’s make your wedding beautiful, meaningful, and uniquely yours.
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“Kris was recommended to me by a close friend for wedding flowers and she did not disappoint. The wedding process was a bit daunting for me and Kris took the time to have a chat about styles, flower sustainability and budget. Kris was amazing to deal with throughout the whole engagement, is sustainable and super understanding and smiley to boot. Love what Kris did for us on the day and would recommend Kris to anyone looking for wedding flowers.”
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