Essential Questions to Ask Your Wedding Florist

Flowers can make a big impact on the overall look and feel of your wedding, which is why choosing the right florist is essential. To help you find the perfect fit for your big day, the wedding insurance specialists at Markel have compiled a list of questions to ask any potential wedding florist. From availability to cost-effective options and mock-ups, these questions will ensure that you choose a florist who can deliver on both your vision and your budget.

Questions to Ask Your Wedding Florist

Are you free on the day that my wedding will take place?

Before contacting a wedding florist, you should unquestionably have your wedding location and date planned out first, so that your potential vendors can check their availability. In addition, it is always helpful to have an idea of how much work each florist would have to do over the course of a weekend or a single day in order to get an idea of how personalized your experience will be.

How long have you been working as a florist specializing in weddings?

It is essential that the professional floral designer you hire has previous experience working on weddings if you are in the process of looking for one. Weddings are much different than other kinds of events. And it is also nice to know if they have experience working at your venue before, but this should not be a deal-breaker.

Have you worked at our venue before?

This is helpful to know as the florist will be knowledgeable as to what looks good and where they will likely be aware of any spots that can’t be dressed for whatever reason. It is also nice to hear how other people have transformed the spaces.

Virtual Florist Consultations: Convenient and Safe Planning

If you're unable to visit the florist in person, don't worry! Many florists offer cam chat consultations so that you can discuss your flower preferences and get expert advice without leaving the comfort of your home. You may have your heart set on a particular flower or set of arrangements for your day, and that is great. A florist will be able to suggest blooms that will complement your chosen ones or arrangements that will enhance the overall look and feel at your venue. If budget is a problem, then a florist should be able to recommend similar alternatives or show you how to repurpose arrangements to make the most of what you are spending.

Is working within my budget feasible?

Before you schedule appointments with potential florists (search Photo of the Day and Pinterest for ideas), get a feel for their prices first. "You don’t want to fall in love with the perfect floral arrangements for your wedding just to find out they won’t be able to work within your budget. After that, nothing will live up to what you’ve seen, and you will end up overspending on flowers for your big day," said Christina Whittle.

Is my wedding date available?

We’ll answer that for you right away when you fill out the consultation form! If we’re not available, we’ll get back to you right away and refer you to some other awesome local vendors who may be available. Once we email your proposal, we’ll also hold your wedding date for 7 days so you don’t have to rush to make a decision.

Insurance Requirements to Mock-Ups

Very often, this is forgotten amongst all the other to-do items on the wedding checklist. Nowadays, many venues will expect vendors and suppliers to have liability insurance. Check in with both your venue and florist to see what is required. One can never be too careful!

Which flowers are the most cost-effective for my budget?

Whenever you ask your local wedding florists this query, you could get a surprise. We understand that peonies are lovely, so you may have your mind made upon them, but these could be out of your reach when it comes to cost. To avoid spoilers, it’s advisable to ask this question right away so you can figure out which flowers won’t break the bank and proceed from there. You’d be surprised at how many beautiful flowers to pick from that are charming and affordable.

Can you show me a mock-up of my floral arrangement?

This one might not always work, but it’s worth trying! If your florist cannot construct a mock-up of your bridal bouquet, be sure to request examples of comparable designs and the bouquet’s measurements since you can get a clear and comprehensive sense of what it will look like.

Conclusion

In conclusion, flowers play a crucial role in adding a unique and memorable quality to weddings. To ensure that your wedding florist can meet your requirements and budget, it is important to ask them relevant questions. These questions include their availability on the wedding day, their experience in working on weddings and at the venue, their recommendations on suitable flowers and arrangements, their ability to work within your budget, liability insurance requirements, cost-effective flower options, and the possibility of seeing a mock-up of your floral arrangement.