Selecting Your Florist

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• What is the decor of the shop like?
• Is it nicely and creatively decorated?
• Do they have interesting floral arrangements?
• Do they use unique vases or baskets in their arrangements?

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• Do the flowers look fresh?
• Do they have interesting varieties of flowers or just your standard roses or carnations.

• Ask to see photographs of other weddings done by the florist. Do they look different or do the arrangements all look the same? You're looking for creativity and style. Be sure to tell the florist what you like and what you don't like about certain arrangements.
• Ask about their service the day of the wedding. Who will be setting up the day of the wedding? Ask how many weddings are done in one day. Ask if they are familiar with both the ceremony and reception location. If not, can they make arrangements to visit them prior to the wedding?
• Ask about delivery and set up times. This is especially important when it comes to the hotter weather. If the flowers are dropped off too early they can wilt and won't stay fresh throughout the entire reception.

• ALL of the arrangements, bouquets and any other decorations that the florist is to provide.
• A detailed description of the color and variety of flowers to be included in the bouquets and floral arrangements. You don't want to ask (and pay for) roses and end up with carnations and lilies.