Planning on doing your own wedding flowers? Well, listen closely... we've got some information you may be interested in.
Though my first recommendation is to hire a professional when it comes to something as memorable and large as your wedding, there are always those daring brides who would prefer to try their hand at floral designing, and possibly save a few bucks. Here are some reminders to keep in mind, and ways in which you can utilize our help and services while still saving cash and doing it yourself:
Don't order your flowers online! Sure, you may see a great deal, but there is no guarantee as to what is going to show up on your doorstep. And, just days away from your wedding, no bride needs the stress of trying to figure out Plan B with such short time. Wilted flowers, wrong colors, point is, just don't risk it!
Do your research: Being in the floral industry for over ten years, there is much knowledge and learning that I have acquired about the availability of certain flowers as well as varietal colors. By hiring a professional, you are able to tap into this wealth of knowledge and find out what you really can get, and what colors they come in.
The behind the scenes stuff: Remember, your flowers come in bulk and uncleaned, that means you will be stuck cleaning roses to guarantee your flowers will stay fresh. Also, certain flowers must be wired properly, and there is a lot of mechanical issues to keeping centerpieces and bouquets together. There are too many horror stories of wedding flowers gone wrong, falling apart and brides sorry that they let their so-called "friend" do their florals. A professional who has been properly trained in floral design can ensure that their designs will up-hold and will not fail.
Another huge obstacle if you are doing your own flowers is not knowing how much to order. You don't want to be stuck in the tough situation where you haven't ordered enough flowers. With these dilemmas to keep in mind, we may have the perfect solution for you...
At Botanica Floral Designs, you can take advantage of our design consulting where we can assist you with these items. We set-up a consultation where we go over what it is you are looking for, what types of designs are the most "do-able" for the starter designer, and how to accomplish the desired look. We can then order your flowers for you, ensuring the correct colors and numbers arrive, and you pick-up the materials to design. By utilizing this service, the responsibility is on us to ensure that all of the correct materials arrive in a usable state, and in the correct colors. We even give discounted pricing for bulk orders for our clients! Visit our website to view more information!
Remember, your wedding day is such as memorable moment, not to mention your flowers will be in all of your photos. If you don't hire a professional florist to design your flowers and walk you through the process, remember, we are here, and can help. Contact us to set-up a consultation where we can assist you through the selection process and what you may need if you are planning on doing your wedding "DIY."