3 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE MEETING WITH A WEDDING FLORIST

If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to choosing your wedding flowers, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve narrowed it down to a color scheme and that’s about it. Or maybe you haven’t even gotten that far. Maybe the thought of describing what you want to a florist gives you anxiety (what’s the difference between a rose and a garden rose, anyway?) or maybe you’re nervous that your carefully planned budget is about to be blown away because you have no idea what flowers cost but you’re pretty sure it’s always a lot. 

#1 - Know your wedding style (and what that means for flowers)
This may be an easy question for you to answer, but if you haven’t thought about what your wedding style is, it’s something you will need to have a ready answer for - not just when picking out flowers, but also when shopping for your wedding dress and just about every other part of the wedding planning process.
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Here are some key terms/definitions you may want to consider when it comes to describing your wedding style:

• Classic/Timeless - Think Audrey Hepburn or Grace Kelly. If you’re a classic bride, your wedding style will likely feature clean lines, muted or monochromatic colors, and sophisticated, understated simplicity.
• Modern - If you’re a modern bride, you’re a trendsetter. You gravitate towards bold graphics, geometric prints, and minimalism.
• Whimsical/Bohemian - The bohemian bride generally loves the idea of a flower crown. If this is your style, your ideal wedding is effortless and relaxed. You may be inspired by the style of 70’s, especially in the silhouette of your wedding dress.
• Fairytale/Storybook - There is a spectrum for the fairytale wedding that starts with Cinderella and ends with Kate Middleton. But no matter where you fall on that spectrum, this wedding style means you are probably a fan of the ultra-romantic, princess-cut dresses, twinkly lights, and the happily ever after.
• Rustic - If your love language is the great outdoors, your wedding may reflect that by bringing in plenty of natural elements and reflecting colors found in nature.

Not every bride falls perfectly into one of these categories. Your big day could easily be some combination of all of the above. But no matter what style you identify with, here is a quick wedding style flower guide to look over before meeting with your florist. This can help you with names of flowers and what style each flower tends to fall under. (Again, these are not hard-and-fast rules.

#2: Know your color scheme
This may seem like an easy question, but it’s critical to have an answer before meeting with your florist because not all flowers come in all colors. If you’re not sure about exact colors, try to identify a general palette - for example, pastels, whites and greens, bright colors, or cool hues. Below, we’ve broken down a couple of our wedding flowers into color palettes to help inspire you. 

# 3:  Know how many flowers you need
This is a question most people don’t have an answer to. It can be hard to calculate how many flowers you really need, and where you need them. Here’s a handy planning checklist to help you crunch the numbers. Bring this in when you meet with your florist, and it will save you plenty of time! 

And there you have it! Armed with this information, you will feel much more confident going into a meeting with your potential florist. And if you live in one of these cities, be sure to stop by a ThinkFlowers shop. We promise to make your wedding flowers everything you dreamed they would be.
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Always thinking flowers,
Julianna