FIVE WEDDING FLOWER MISTAKES TO AVOID
It is no surprise that many couples find choosing their flowers to be one of the most challenging areas in the wedding planning process.
We are happy to share below some tips on how to navigate this part of your wedding planning to-do list and mistakes to avoid!
Assuming foliage is less expensive
A few years back the all foliage wedding was a popular choice for weddings.
One of the misconceptions at the time was assuming that just because the designs had no flowers that the foliage only option would be cheaper.
I personally loved the greenery trend, and it looked amazing with sage green or pastel bridesmaid dresses, however it turned out that the foliage was just the same in price, if not more expensive than the florals.
The reality is that it takes a lot more greenery to reach the same effect as a large flower arrangement. Therefore, if you ask your florist to ‘add more greenery’ to designs to lower your budget - don’t be surprised if it costs more!
A fern wedding at South Farm, Royston
2. incorporating too many wedding trends
Are you planning your wedding flowers a year or two ahead of the big day?
Then consider this .. whilst currently something might be trendy, it may not be in style by the time your wedding comes around. Rather than including the current hottest designs, choose designs with your florist which incorporate your main colour (what colour are the bridesmaid dresses?) that are fitting to the venue (barn wedding or a historic house?) and which have a classic vibe (timeless designs).
Barn wedding tables at Bassmead Manor
3. Not trusting your wedding florist
From the beginning you booked your wedding florist for a reason – and designing and arranging ALL your wedding flowers is not something you can do on your own.
Trust the expert, and let your florist do their job - after all they work with flowers every day!
This begins with hiring a florist who you and your partner have a natural rapport with - as well as loving their portfolio of work.
Clearly communicate your flower preferences and ensure your florist understands your vision, BUT then let them work their floral magic! Resist the urge to micromanage as it can lead to stifled creativity and results you may not be happy with. Micromanaging can also be stressful for both yourselves as a couple and the florist.
Trusting the professional can lead to a more enjoyable and seamless process - I believe choosing flowers should be FUN! Examples of micromanaging are; controlling every quantity of stem that goes into a jam jar – and asking for the exact height and width of all the designs in advance!
Wedding at Coltsfoot Country Retreat
4. Not booking your florist early enough
Wedding planning is a process and after booking your wedding venue and a photographer, then usually a florist is the next supplier you hire.
Florists play a critical role in executing your wedding aesthetic, so securing them early allows them to be involved in the design process early on. Later in the planning process you may be lower on budget – and could have purchased wedding props earlier on that you don’t actually need.
Save your money on styling and book a florist sooner - a single impactful floral design – such as a natural flower urn – creates a focal point in a large space – not lots of tiny jam jars with plastic flowers and three candlesticks!
Table urn at Shortmead House, Biggleswade
5. Believing you must know a lot about flowers
Do you know the difference between a daisy and a gerbera? Don’t know what a corsage is? Fear not, your wedding florist will not expect you to be a flower expert, that is what THEY are for.
Start by gathering some images of bouquets and table arrangements that you like – and then articulate what it is about them you love. Suggest some preferred colours (usually dictated by the choice of bridesmaid dresses).
Be prepared to provide your florist with something to start with, but then allow our experience and guidance to do the rest. We don’t expect you to be an expert of flowers - that is our job!
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