Where To Begin

Flowers should reflect your individuality and enhance the overall theme of your wedding. When choosing a florist, it is important that they understand the 'look' that you want to create. A good florist will be well organised, creative and a good communicator.

Decisions, Decisions

When choosing your bridal bouquet consider the style, colour and material of your gown and most importantly your wedding theme. It is essential to choose a bouquet which complements not only your gown but your bridesmaids gowns as well. Make an appointment with your florist, sit down, look through magazines and pictures, and discuss different flowers, colours and styles. To assist your florist in helping you choose a style and theme take along pictures and any fabric swatches of your chosen gowns and style for the entire bridal party. It is amazing how creative you can be when a professional is helping you along the way and how much easier it can be.

The Bottom Dollar

When it comes to cost, various factors affect the price, the type of flowers, if they are in season or not, the varieties used and also the quality. Other factors to consider are the size of the bridal party, if you require church, garden or reception arrangements, even down to having fresh flowers in your hair or an attractive accessory to your wedding cake.
On average your costs would start at around $500.00

Some Handy Hints

Some florists are booked out months in advance so I suggest you start early. Consult with a florist at least six months prior, if possible, to research your options.

Think of the climate; choose flowers that are well suited to the season you have chosen and standard weather conditions for that time of year. If you are planning a summer, some flowers will not withstand the heat.

Ensure your florist has all the finer details correct, time, address for them to be delivered, and the time your photographer is due to arrive. Your flowers should be delivered one hour prior to your photographer arriving.

Do not handle the bouquets too much as some flowers can bruise easily. It is best to leave them in the packaging they arrived in until you need them. Never put your flowers in the fridge, even in hot weather.

Keep a water atomizer handy, water sprayed on flowers looks fantastic in photos and keeps them fresh.

Flowers make your whole wedding come alive so take your time, listen to advice and choose wisely.

Favourite flowers used at the moment are roses and oriental lilies. Phalenopsis orchids, lisianthus and tulips are also becoming more and more popular. Berries, twigs, dodda vine and tropical leaves are also great to use for something a little different.

One Last Thought

Flowers say it all, they really do make an impacting complement to your whole wedding, so be a little lavish and a little indulgent and you won't be disappointed on the day.