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Wedding Floral Checklist
This Checklist includes a listing of the types of
flowers you will be considering for your wedding. It can be used as a reminder,
so nothing is missed, as well as a comparative cost sheet.
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Florist A
Name______________
Phone _____________ |
Florist B
Name_____________
Phone_____________
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| ITEM |
ESTIMATE
| ESTIMATE |
| Bride's Bouquet |
$ | $
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| Maid (Matron) of Honor's Bouquet |
$
| $ |
| Bridesmaids' Bouquets |
$ |
$ |
| Flower Girl's Bouquet or Basket |
$
| $ |
| Floral Headpieces |
$ |
$ |
| Hostesses' Flowers |
$ |
$ |
| Mothers' Corsages (and Grandmothers')
|
$ |
$ |
| Groom's Boutonniere |
$ |
$ |
| Fathers' Boutonnieres (& Grandfathers')
| $ |
$ |
| Best Man's Boutonniere |
$
| $ |
| Ushers' Boutonnieres |
$ |
$ |
| Ring Bearer's Pillow |
$ |
$ |
| Altar or Chuppah Flowers |
$
| $ |
| Aisle or Pew Decorations |
$
| $ |
| Reception Room Flowers |
$
| $ |
| Head Table Centerpiece |
$
| $ |
| Guest Table Centerpieces |
$
| $ |
| Cake/Buffet Table Decorations |
$
| $ |
| Miscellaneous (aisle runner, candles)
|
$ |
$ |
Choosing a Wedding Florist
Before choosing a wedding florist, several decisions should have been made. You
should already know the type of wedding and reception you have planned and their
locations should already be booked. For instance, if you are having a beach
wedding the bride will want a small bouquet to go with her more
informal beach wedding dress.
You should also know what color table linens will be used at the reception and
what color dresses the bridal
party will be wearing. This information is important when comparison shopping
since you want to choose flowers to match the décor.
It’s probably a good idea to first check with your banquet manager to see if
flowers for the reception are included in your catering package. If they are,
and this is acceptable to you, you’ll only need to discuss ceremonial flowers
and bouquets.
A florist who is armed with this information can give you a more accurate quote.
Comparison Shop - See Check List
Like all other aspects of your wedding, you’ll want to comparison shop to get
the best value for your money. Visit with different wedding florists and
describe what you’d like for your wedding. He’ll probably have several books for
you to look through to choose the flowers and centerpieces that compliment your
wedding and reception. Keep in mind that flowers are seasonal. To save money, go
with blooms that are in season. If they’re out of season, make sure they won’t
cost much money to bring in from other parts of the country. Exotic flowers are
sure to be more expensive.
In your quest for the perfect flowers for your wedding, don’t discount the
neighborhood florist. He might not advertise as a wedding florist, but he
probably knows what he’s doing. Even better, he probably charges less than the
one at the wedding super center. The service is sure to be more personalized and
he’ll have more time to sit with you and find flowers to suit your needs.
Putting it All Together
Once you’ve visited several shops, browsed their books and received their
quotes, it’s time for you to begin choosing a wedding florist. Do you want to go
with the wedding florist who charges the lowest fee or the florist with the
prettiest floral arrangements? Do you want personalized service, or a
limited package provided by the wedding super center or catering hall? Don't
forget to ask about flower preservation! Whatever you do, don’t settle
for the cheapest price if the package doesn’t feel right to you. It is, after
all, the most important day of your life.
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