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HOW TO INTERVIEW YOUR WEDDING FLORIST

Wedding Florist Consultation - Basics

So you have your short list and you’ve made your preparations Preparing for your Wedding Flowers consultation - you are ready to find a Wedding Florist who is creative, experienced and easy to work with -just as importantly you will want a florist who will enjoy working with you to create the most beautiful flowers for your Wedding in your style and within your budget.

We suggest you make an appointment with at least three florists - comparison shopping helps you to get the best value for money as well as someone you can work with -

Find a florist you can work with.

Don’t forget to check that the florist is available on your Wedding Date before you arrange your appointment and whether or not the consultation will be free. You should expect to meet with the florist who will be creating your flowers - the interview should last around an hour - any less than this and you couldn’t expect to be able to cover all the points and convey your wedding flower requirements.

First Impressions

Good signs to look out for are a neat and organised Florist Shop and a friendly but professional greeting. It’s important to be able to talk with your florist ~ at the end of your interview you will need to feel confident that the florist understands your ideas and that you will be able to trust them with your Wedding Flowers - especially when you are feeling stressed nearing your big day! Are the flowers in the shop just the standard roses and carnations? or are there unusual varieties and interesting foliage?

All about you

Chat through your Wedding Flower Ideas with the florist - show them your pictures, styles, colours and any materials you have. Go through your Wedding Flowers Checklist and make sure your florist knows your budget. Discuss your Wedding Venues and the Wedding Date so your florist can tell you what flowers are in season.

The Big Questions

Your Wedding Flower Style

• Now that you have seen my ideas, colours and themes and know the Wedding Date ? What types of flowers would you suggest ?
• Do you have any pictures of work that you have done that is similar in style to the flowers that I have chosen? Most florists keep photograph albums showing examples of their work - ask if you can browse through it.
• Will you be able to work within my budget? If not do you have any suggestions that will help me stay within budget without compromising on my style?
• Have you done flowers at my Wedding venues before? Do you have pictures of the Wedding Flower Arrangements and any recommendations on what sizes, shapes, and colours work at the Venues?
• Will you be willing to visit my Wedding Venue with me to make suggestions and check how the Wedding Flowers will work in the space?
• What will you do on the day if a key flower that I've chosen does not look good or is not available?
• What are the hottest trends in Wedding Flowers at the moment - can you recommend any for my Wedding?
• Can I see some of the flower types that I have chosen or that you have suggested?
• Is there anything that you would like to ask me or anything that I should have asked?

Your Wedding Florist

• Will you be the florist working on my Wedding Flowers ? If not when can I meet the Florist?
• How long have you been a florist?
• May I have the names of references? and see any testimonials that you have?
• What kind of floristry experience do you have. What is your background? Do you have any formal Floristry training?
• How many weddings have you done? Roughly how many weddings do you do per year?
• Have you done the flowers for a Wedding of my type and size before?

The Practical Stuff!

• Do you have any other weddings booked on the same day as mine? Do you carryout more than one wedding a day?
• Do you offer any other services such as hire of vases, linens, chair covers, favours, ribbons or potted plants & trees?
• Will you deliver my Wedding flowers, set them up and make sure everything is in order?
• Do you have a contingency plan if there is an emergency on the day of my wedding? What if a member of staff is away?
• Are you able to provide me with a quotation including the cost of delivery and set-up?
• Will you require a deposit with the booking ? If so, how much? When will final payment be due?
• Would there be any extra charges not mentioned?
• What is your policy regarding refunds and cancellations?
• How can I book your services?

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