How to Choose your Wedding Florist?
1. Do your research to find local wedding florists
This is always the first step when planning a wedding, have a look at the local florists in London and put together a shortlist of options. To do this, it’s best to ask around, especially if you know others in the area who have recommendations. A wedding planner will be able to advise you on the best florists for your personal budget and style. Then look at reviews, check the price points, pre-plan what your style you want and consider if that matches up with the florist’s designs, and while it’s a great source of inspiration don’t just rely on Instagram.
2. Get in touch to discuss your wedding flower needs
There are a few benefits to this, firstly you’ll likely be able to tell who you’d prefer to work with for your big day once you’ve spoken to them directly. Flowers can be a big cost, especially if there are any complex centrepieces or designs for your dry hire venue, so you’ll want to work well with your florist, just as you would with any supplier contributing to your big day! You’ll also be able to check their availability and stock, to see if your chosen florist is a suitable option for your wedding flower needs.
3. Choose your favourite wedding flower proposal
Once you have a short list, if you’re still unsure which wedding florist to choose, go back to the basics! Is their flower design within your budget? Do you like their proposed wedding flower arrangement for your wedding? Does it suit your style and the theme of the wedding? If sustainability is important to you, does it meet the brief? Often times, florists do their best with a little creative freedom, so don’t be afraid to ask for their recommendations! This should lead to the final decision, so you can arrange the wedding flowers order for your big day.
What to Consider when Choosing your Wedding Flowers & Foliage
Designing your wedding flowers can feel overwhelming, simply because there are so many options! This is why finding a good florist is essential, because you should be able to rely on the expert help here, along with the invaluable advice from your wedding planner! A florist can design your wedding flowers for you, this includes your bouquets, centrepieces, room decor and more! But you’ll need to provide an overall brief of what you’re looking for. Ponder the following questions below so that you can understand what you’re looking for from your wedding flowers, to keep your wedding plans on track and in-budget!
Do you have any specific flowers that you want to feature in your bouquet or wedding flowers, such as a favourite flower or something specific meaning to you?
What style is your wedding? Do you have a colour theme, a chosen wedding style, or specific needs to match your venue? Do you need to consider your wedding dress?
Do you want flowers in season? Is sustainability important to you? Or staying on a strict budget?
Are there any issues with allergies or scent sensitivity? Is there a strict deadline the florist will need to take into consideration?
Whether you would like simple wild flowers in jam jars, architectural pieces, hanging arrangements, tropical colours, winter greens, palm trees, foliage runners or a floral arch, The Wedding Arrangers have the right florist for you. We have over 14 years experience of London wedding planner experience, and have worked with some simply wonderful florists.
““We just wanted to thank you so much for the smooth running of our wedding on Saturday. It sounds so cliché, but it really was the best day of our lives. You managed to keep everything ticking along so well - despite the very long speeches (sorry about that!). Thanks also for setting up the venue beautifully. I realise my inventory list was rather long, and we know it was a lot of work. We also thought your staff were very professional and so friendly. I loved the wine in the end - so thank you for that too. And finally, the loading of the car - we really are so grateful for that. It made leaving the venue so calm and meant we could just relax.””
We work with you to understand your style, your budget, and make the right recommendation for your blank canvas London wedding. We’ll hire stunning trees and live plants to help you achieve your style and theme in the venue at prices that won’t break the bank. We’ll work closely with your chosen florist to ensure that set-up is smooth and prompt so that your venue is looking perfect for your big day. Contact us now to discuss your London wedding flower requirements today!