Floral | 10 Helpful Questions to Ask Your Florist
You’re engaged, congrats! This is such an exciting time and while it may seem overwhelming all the details that need decisions, your floral should be a fun part of the process.
10 Questions to Ask Your Florist
You’re engaged, congrats! This is such an exciting time and while it may seem overwhelming all the details that need decisions, your floral should be a fun part of the process.
Today I’m sharing some of the top 10 questions to ask your florist during your first consultation. It is my hope that by asking these questions you can feel confident in making your floral decisions.
10 Questions to ask
What flowers are likely to be in season?
Are my floral requests in line with my budget?
What recommendations can you make to keep the cost within my budget?
Do you provide any vases/decor? If so, is there a fee for using these items?
Do you deliver, set up and tear down?
Can I send arrangements home with guests?
How do you coordinate delivery at different ceremony and reception venues?
When do you schedule tear-down?
How many weddings to you do per weekend? If you book multiple weddings per day how do you handle my delivery?
What does your booking and future communication process look like?
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Floral | When Should I Contact a Wedding Florist?
While it might seem crazy to call on a wedding florist over a year in advance, if you know who you want to work with be sure to reach out to them early!
When should I contact a wedding florist?
Early. While it might seem crazy to call on a wedding florist over a year in advance, if you know who you want to work with be sure to reach out to them early! It is very common for florists to be booking a year or more in advance.
My general ‘rule’ is if you have your venue, your colors, a general idea of what you want for flowers (centerpieces, large alter arrangements, aisle flowers, bouquets and boutineers), photos of flowers you love and a budget you have enough to reach out.
So, put together a list of your floral ideas and contact that florist you’ve been dying to work with!
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Floral | Tripp Commons - UW Memorial Union Wedding
I seriously have the.best.job. because of incredible people like Sarah and Colin.
A UW Memorial Union Wedding
I seriously have the.best.job. because of incredible people like Sarah and Colin.
I hadn’t met Sarah or Colin until their wedding day, all of our correspondence up to the wedding was via phone or email because they both live in the windy city of Chicago.
These two are so incredibly sweet and kind-hearted and I was so honored to be entrusted with their wedding flowers even though we’d never met.
The funnest part of their wedding day is that 29 years ago my parent’s held their reception in Tripp Commons at the UW Memorial Union. It was such a beautiful way for me to envision where their love story came together.
Sarah and Colin it was my greatest pleasure to work with you. I wish you all the blessings in your marriage, cheers!
Photos courtesy of Andy Stenz Photography
They celebrated with a beautiful lake-side ceremony just above the UW Memorial Union Terrace.
Their ceremony was followed by an inviting reception hosted in Tripp Commons.
Floral | FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do wedding flowers cost?
Pricing will depend on the size of your bouquets, the number of attendants you have, the size of your centerpieces and your ‘extra’s’.
However, most of my bride’s spend between $2,200-$4,000
Do you offer complimentary consultations?
Yes! Let’s meet for coffee or wine and chat all things flowers!
Who should I bring to my consultation?
Bring whoever will support your individual taste! Just like dress shopping too many ‘cooks in the kitchen’ can distract you from choosing the flowers YOU love. It is also a good idea to bring whoever will be putting down your floral deposit. While I don’t accept deposits until you receive a formal proposal, it is a good idea to bring them with you so you can be on the same page when it comes to pricing and options.
What if I don't know anything about flowers?
That’s totally OK, I’m here to help! Bring images with you to your consultation and I will help you formulate a floral palette that will best fit your personal aesthetic.
Do I need to purchase vases?
You do not! I have a selection of vases that you’re welcome to use for your event, they are complimentary.
Am I the only bride you’ll work with on my wedding weekend?
If you’re booking full-service flowers then yes, you’ll be my only wedding that day. If you’re looking for floral styling only it is likely I will book another wedding on your date. But, rest assured your flowers will get my best attention no matter what service level you choose.
Do you offer delivery and tear down?
I provide full-service delivery and installation. I do not offer night-of tear down but am happy to work with you to pick up any rentals the week after your event.
If my wedding is outside of Madison, can I still work with you?
Absolutely! I work with couples getting married within a 45 minute radius of my farm in Belleville, Wisconsin. If you’re outside of this radius I would still love to work with you, but I have a floral minimum of $4,000 + travel fees.
Do you create samples of bouquets and centerpieces?
I can not. I am a small shop that works with seasonal flowers and create them for my individual couples, meaning I don’t have ‘extra’ flowers on hand. Each floral creation highlights flowers that are in-season and that are at the top of their game the week of your wedding. This decision was made to make insure you’re getting fresh, beautiful flowers on your special day. However, I can guarantee that the flowers selected will match your vision and will incorporate any ‘must have’ flowers.
What does it look like to book with you?
Booking is rather simple.
Book your consultation
Let’s have coffee or wine and discuss your vision
I will create a custom proposal for you
Review your proposal
Send in your deposit
Check flowers off your ‘to-do’ list!
Floral | Vendor - Blushing Willow Bridal
I’ve worked with Kassie on several occasions and she is one of the kindest vendors I’ve ever met
Photo by Ruthie Hauge Photography
Blushing Willow Bridal
One of the things that makes my job so fun is getting to know and become friends with some talented, passionate and inspiring vendors. Today I’m sharing one of these vendors with you.
A beautiful bridal boutique
I’ve worked with Kassie on several occasions and she is one of the kindest vendors I’ve ever met. Kassie started Blushing Willow Bridal out of pure passion as many vendors do. She saw a need in the bridal industry and instead of clinging to her degree she felt called to fill that gap by going out of her comfort zone and opening her very own boutique dress shop.
Kassie has some of the most GORGEOUS dresses and she literally blows me away each and every time we get the chance to work together. She see’s all the details and is on her toes to make every woman that wears her dresses to feel their very best.
If you’re looking for a hands-on vendor who will be there to help you select your perfect dress look no further. Say yes to a dress with Kassie and you even get to celebrate with a pink bottle of champagne. Need I say more?! Oh wait, yes I do, her space is absolutely INCREDIBLE and it stands out from the crowd.
Floral | September Wedding Inspiration
Oh.my.goodness! It’s incredible the beauty that happens when vendors come together creatively. I’ve been honored to get to spend this year getting to know and work with some of Madison’s passionate wedding vendors.
September Wedding Inspiration
Oh.my.goodness! It’s incredible the beauty that happens when vendors come together creatively. I’ve been honored to get to spend this year getting to know and work with some of Madison’s passionate wedding vendors.
Jamie with HYPE Event Planning pulled together some talent for this shoot and I think all of us stood back after set-up in AWE of what can be created by some talented people and a lot of passion for our industry. It’s a pleasure to share this shoot with you today and I hope you are inspired to seek one of these lovely people out for your special day.
A huge shout out to the following vendors
Floral | A Tansy Hill Farm Wedding
Stacy and I met when we were both living in our college dorm, working towards acceptance into the College of Design at Iowa State University. Stacy was a few doors down and was pursuing her dream of being an architect, myself a landscape architect.
stacy + art
There is something so special about getting a request to do the floral for an old friend's wedding day.
Stacy and I met when we were both living in our college dorm, working towards acceptance into the College of Design at Iowa State University. Stacy was a few doors down and was pursuing her dream of being an architect, myself a landscape architect.
When Stacy contacted me about her wedding flowers I just had to say, YES!
Stacy and Art were planning on getting married at her parent's resort in northern Wisconsin, what a beautiful place to say I DO! However, after years of trying to sell the resort, her parents got an offer to purchase just a few months prior to the big day. Stacy took the change in stride, and with the change she found another gorgeous venue spot, Tansy Hill Farm in Wausau. This barn was gorgeous and came with chickens and all, outside in a pen of course.
Stacy had an incredible vision for her flowers. Touches of lavender to match her bridesmaid dresses, something loose and organic, with a good balance of greenery and blooms. I knew when I said yes to being her florist she'd have impeccable taste and I let her give all the guidance for the final bouquets. We found great substitutes to give her the look she was after using blooms that were in season. I have to say I have all the heart eyes for the way these bouquets turned out!
So, congrats to Mr. & Mrs. Adams, thank you for giving me the honor to create the blooms for your special day!
Thank you Silver Light Photography for the gorgeous photos!
