Tips for Choosing the Right Wedding Florist

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Tips for Choosing the Right Wedding Florist
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• For brides, one of the most important
  components of a wedding is the flowers and/or
  bouquet. Floral arrangements can reflect a
  brides style, as well as add beauty and interest
  to the wedding ceremony and reception. So,
  choosing a florist is of the utmost importance.
  However, choosing a florist can be complex and
  time consuming. You must consider the types and
  amounts of flowers you want, your budget and the
  quality and expertise of your florist.
  Fortunately, there are some things you can do to
  narrow down your choices

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• Get Recommendations

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• Wedding planners and venue managers should
  have the inside track on great, budget-friendly
  florists. However, you can also get
  recommendation from any recently married family
  member, friend or co-worker. Online wedding
  forums are also a great source for finding a
  florist. These recommendations should be
  trustworthy, as theyll be coming from past
  clients and maybe even industry experts. The
  information you collect should make finding a
  florist faster and easier.

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• Conduct Your Search Early

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• Popular and in-demand florist are typically
  very busy. In fact, they can be booked up to an
  entire year. So, your search for a florist should
  start way before your planned wedding date. Just
  make sure you interview, get quotes from and
  schedule meetings with multiple candidates in
  case your top choice gets booked up. Check for
  online reviews for each of your candidates,
  peruse their website and look at their portfolios
  to get a feel for the quality of their work,
  style and versatility. This can be used to help
  you make a list of your top choices.

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• Ask Questions

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• Finding the right person that provides
  flowers for weddings could come down to asking
  the right questions. When meeting with a florist,
  youll need to provide photos of your vision, as
  well as present a list of questions to them. Some
  of the most important questions to ask are
• What are your rates?
• What services do you provide at these rates?
• How much experience do you have?

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• Based on the season, my venue, colours and theme,
  what flowers and floral arrangements do you
  recommend?
• Is there a delivery and setup fee?
• How much are your delivery fees?
• Do you have an opening on my wedding day?

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• Find a Florist Close to Your Venue

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• Its essential to find a florist thats close
  to your venue. However, dont just settle for the
  florist thats the closest. Choose someone who
  provides wedding flowers in Edmonton, is as close
  to your venue as possible and has a good
  reputation. A florist thats nearby means
  decreased travel time and less risk to your
  flowers.