1 When planning and budgeting for your wedding, selecting the right wedding flowers is something that should be given plenty of time and careful consideration. More often than not the brides bouquet will become the most talked about and remembered aspect of the wedding day so it is important the bouquet is in keeping with the brides wedding dress together with the overall theme.
2 Wedding flowers can be very costly so it is extremely important to set yourself a reasonable and realistic budget so you do not overspend on this part of your wedding arrangements. Like pretty much every other aspect of your wedding plans it is far too easy to forget about your financial commitments and let your heart rule your head.
3 It is essential to carry out some research and talk to florists and friends about what wedding flowers would be suitable. Obviously choosing flowers that are in season will ensure they are the most vibrant and aromatic and will normally reduce the cost element considerably.
4 Another good tip is to carry samples of the colour scheme you have chosen for your wedding day. With your sample in hand you will find it far easier to select wedding flowers that will both match and compliment your weddings theme.
5 Ask the florist for some samples or photos of some of the wedding flowers they have created in the past. This will give you ideas of the styles and colours that are available as well as show how skilful the florist is.
6 Although it is always nice to have real fresh flowers, it is worth considering artificial alternatives for your wedding flowers and bouquets. Particularly if you suffer from hay fever or allergies that would be triggered by the flowers. Choosing artificial wedding flowers also gives you the added benefit of being able to cherish them for years to come. You will be surprised just how realistic artificial wedding flowers are these days.
7. Do not forget about the wedding cake. Whether it is a designer wedding cake or
just a simple one you can still incorporate flowers which are real or edible into your cake.
8. Ultimately it will be the florist and or your wedding planner that will be able to
give you the best advice for on which flowers to choose for your bouquet, hair, the church, wedding reception and also the wedding cake, so make sure you use the services of a good and reliable florist.