Often asked: When To Book Florist?

How far in advance should you order flowers?

We recommend that you place your order two to four weeks before your event for custom bouquets. If you plan to order seasonal flowers, consider doing so even earlier.

What is a reasonable price for wedding flowers?

Estimate Your Wedding Flower Costs

Common Floral Items for Weddings	Low-Priced	High-Priced
Bridal Bouquet	$65	$255
Bridesmaids’ Bouquets (each)	$30	$100
Flower Girl (each)	$15	$75
Groom’s Boutonniere	$5	$12

What questions should a florist ask a bride?

Top 4 Questions a Florist Should Ask a Bride

• When and where should the wedding be held? Like you and all of your guests, your florist doesn’t want to be late on your wedding day.
• What types and colors of flowers should you use?
• How big and tall are you guests?
• How many are coming and where will the flowers come from?

What is the flower on a guy’s tux called?

A boutonnière (French: [butɔnjɛʁ]) or Buttonhole is a floral decoration, typically a single flower or bud, worn on the lapel of a tuxedo or suit jacket.

Who pays for the bride’s bouquet?

The groom’s family pays for the bride’s bouquet; the boutonnieres for the groomsmen, fathers, and grandfathers; and the corsages for the mothers and grandmothers. Traditionally, the groom’s family also pays for the rehearsal dinner and would thus be expected to pay for any flower arrangements they decide to have there.

Are silk flowers cheaper than real flowers for a wedding?

Fake Flowers Can Cost More Than Real Wedding Flowers Silk flowers are often more expensive than real flowers, particularly if the flowers in your bouquet are in season. Bouquets can be used as floral arrangements, or you can give your fresh floral decor as presents to your bridal party.

Why are bridal bouquets so expensive?

Simply put, flowers are expensive, and because a bouquet is comprised of a number of individual blooms, they can be quite costly. While your florist will help you pick the flowers that fit your style and theme, it’s important to be clear about your budget from the start.

How do you talk to a florist?

**Be sure to contact your florist directly. Know Your Budget

1. Good, clear communication – make sure the words that you use are giving the right meaning to the person you are talking to.
2. Know the occasion.
3. Know how the arrangement will be used.
4. Know your color preferences.
5. Know your budget.

What do I need to know before meeting a wedding florist?

7 Things To Know Before Meeting With Your Wedding Florist

• 1) Know Your Numbers:
• 2) Know What Kind of Florist You Are Looking For:
• 3) Know Your Style:
• 4) Know Your Colors:
• 5) Know What Is Important To You:
• 6) Know What is Realistic:
• 7) Know There Is More To Your Wedding Flowers Than What They Look Like:

When should I hire a wedding florist?

Ideally, I recommend booking a florist 6 to 9 months in advance, but many popular dates book 12 to 18 months ahead of time, so if flowers are important to you and you want to make sure you get that florist you had your eyes on for a while, book as soon as you can.

Does the bride wear a corsage?

While the bride and her bridesmaids typically carry bouquets, other female family members and close friends may be given corsages to wear. Before ordering your corsages from your florist, it’s important to ask the wearers if they’d prefer a pinned-on corsage or one worn on the wrist.

Who all wears flowers at a wedding?

The groom, groomsmen, the bride’s dad, the groom’s dad, the ring bearer, any ushers, both sets of grandfathers, a male officiant, and any male readers should all wear a boutonniere, which is pinned to the left lapel.

What side does a boutonniere go on?

Step 1: Place The Boutonniere On The Left Lapel The boutonniere should be placed on top of the lapel and on the left side.