Plan bouquets, buttonholes and ceremony flowers
Begin with the personal flowers your wedding party will carry or wear. Note how many bouquets, buttonholes and corsages you need, and share any colours you want the florist to pick up from dresses or suits. For ceremony flowers, choose the places guests and photographers will see most clearly, such as the entrance or the place you will exchange vows. If the ceremony and reception share a site, ask whether arrangements can be moved between them and who will do the move.
Pick table flowers that suit the room and the meal
Long banquet tables and round tables need different layouts. A line of smaller arrangements leaves room for shared dishes, while a low centrepiece can keep conversations across a round table comfortable. Give the florist the number, shape and size of tables, and say whether candles, menus or table numbers have already been planned. For hanging flowers, a floral arch or a staircase arrangement, get the venue’s agreement on fixing points and tell the florist about installation access and collection times.
Get a floral quote you can compare
Share the season, the atmosphere you want and a realistic budget for the flowers. A picture is useful when you explain what you like about it, whether that is the colour, shape or scale. Ask what the florist would suggest if a named flower is unavailable and whether delivery, installation, vessel hire and removal appear as separate items. Price the arrangements you need first, then add optional pieces such as a welcome display or cake flowers if the budget allows.
Frequently asked questions
Can I request seasonal wedding flowers in a particular colour?
Give the florist your event month and the colours you want. Ask which stems they expect to use and agree whether they can substitute similar colours or textures if supply changes.
What is normally included in a wedding florist quote?
Ask for each arrangement to be listed with its quantity and price. Check separately for travel, delivery, venue dressing, hired vases or stands, moving flowers after the ceremony and collecting equipment at the end.
Can a florist provide flowers for a corporate event?
Ask for examples of tables, reception displays or staging flowers for business events. Share your brand colours, venue rules, sightlines and set-up window so the florist can suggest pieces that fit the room and schedule.