How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Florist: A Bride’s Gentle Guide
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Planning a wedding comes with so many decisions — but choosing your florist should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Your flowers set the tone for your day, reflect your style and appear in almost every photograph. Finding the right florist means finding someone who understands your vision, your personality and the story you want your flowers to tell.
Here’s a gentle guide to help you choose the perfect florist for your wedding.
The Role of Your Wedding Florist
A florist doesn’t just create bouquets.
They help bring your entire wedding aesthetic to life — from the ceremony aisle to the reception tables. A great florist will:
- Understand your style
- Suggest flowers that suit your budget and season
- Interpret your colours and inspiration
- Create arrangements that feel meaningful and cohesive
Their creativity and expertise are a huge part of how your wedding day looks and feels.
What to Consider When Choosing Your Florist
1. Their Style & Portfolio
Look through their previous work. Do you love their style? Does their approach match the look you imagine for your day?
2. Experience & Reputation
Read reviews and testimonials. Do couples speak highly of their communication, reliability and creativity?
3. Availability
Popular florists book up quickly. Check they’re free on your date and ask how many weddings they take on that weekend.
4. Communication
You want someone who listens, understands your ideas and makes you feel calm and confident.
5. Budget & Flexibility
Be upfront about your budget and see how they can work creatively within it.
Important Questions to Ask Your Florist
- Are you available on my wedding date?
- Have you worked at my venue before?
- What arrangements would you recommend for my space?
- Do you offer package options or fully customised designs?
- What is your minimum spend?
- How many weddings do you take per day?
- Do you handle delivery and set-up?
Their answers will help you understand their process, style and level of support.
Setting Your Wedding Flower Budget
Before meeting florists, decide how much you’re able to spend.
Your budget will depend on:
- Number of bouquets
- Table arrangements
- Ceremony flowers
- Extra details like buttonholes or installations
- Flower varieties (some blooms are seasonal or more expensive)
Being honest about your budget helps your florist design something beautiful without surprises.
Types of Flowers to Consider
Some popular wedding flowers include:
- Roses
- Peonies
- Hydrangeas
- Dahlias
- Calla lilies
- Ranunculus
- Orchids
- Seasonal blooms (budget-friendly + beautiful)
Think about your colour palette, venue, season and overall vibe — soft and romantic, modern and minimal, rustic and natural, or bold and colourful.
Creating a Wedding Bouquet Vision Board
A vision board helps you and your florist stay aligned.
Gather:
- Pinterest inspiration
- Photos of colours you like
- Bouquet shapes you’re drawn to
- Centrepiece ideas
- Fabric swatches or mood boards
This becomes your visual guide during consultations.
Communicating Your Vision Clearly
Your florist wants to create something you love — so be open, honest and detailed:
- Share the images you love (and the ones you don’t!)
- Bring photos of your dress and bridesmaid colours
- Describe the atmosphere or mood you want
- Be honest about anything that feels “too much” or “not enough”
Good communication creates the perfect floral result.
Coordinating All Your Wedding Flowers
A great florist will ensure everything feels connected, from:
- Bridal bouquet
- Bridesmaid bouquets
- Buttonholes
- Centrepieces
- Ceremony arrangements
- Cake flowers
This consistency ties your whole day together beautifully.
What to Expect on Your Wedding Day
Your florist will usually:
- Deliver your bouquets
- Set up ceremony and reception flowers
- Liaise with the venue and planner
- Make final tweaks on-site
- Ensure everything looks perfect before guests arrive
They take care of the details so you can focus on enjoying your morning.
After the Wedding — Preserving Your Flowers
Once you’ve chosen your florist, the next step is choosing someone to preserve your bouquet. This allows you to keep a meaningful part of your wedding forever — something beautiful to display, wear or treasure for years to come.
At Sal’s Forever Flowers, we specialise in:
- Resin bouquet preservation
- Jewellery
- Paperweights
- Frames
- Ornaments
- Memorial and anniversary keepsakes
💛 If you’d love to preserve your bouquet, I’d be honoured to help.