Laurie, from Laurelwood Designs, is not only a talented and creative floral designer, but she is also one of my favorite people. This is company'e 14th year doing gorgeous, No one can work with your floral budget more beautifully, and she's just fun. She's sent along some of her tips for choosing your perfect wedding flowers!
1.Choose the right vendor!
Ask friends and coworkers for recommendations (especially those whose weddings you loved!) and read reviews on sites like TheKnot.com and WeddingWire.com. Ask your NJ wedding vendors and venues who they love. There is a huge difference between florists and event florists – florists make bouquets for all occasions, and may dabble in wedding decor, but an event florist like Laurelwood is exclusively focused on weddings and events. You should feel instant rapport with your vendor. You must be comfortable and feel that they will succeed in refining and creating your vision.
2.Get inspired!
Do some research before you meet with your florist, but concentrate on your overall look rather than specific flowers. Are you thinking modern and crisp or romantic and soft? One color or a burst of the rainbow? Do you like seeing greenery? Scour Pinterest and your favorite blogs and bring photos. This will help them guide you toward flowers you'll love.
Choosing a color scheme is next. It’s usually best to do this after you and your bridesmaids have decided on dresses. Another thing to consider is your lighting. Remember that the color of the flowers can be affected by how the room is lit, so make sure your green hydrangea aren’t being lit with a color that’s making them look brown!
3.Be strategic!
Budget; we all hate it but we all have it. It's not as easy as picking flowers that are "in season". While peonies are late spring flowers, they’re expensive flower all year round. However, there are beautiful and less expensive flowers that are available all year. For example, hydrangea, Gerbera daisies, roses and miniature Calla lilies are all gorgeous and available all year long. Rely on your florists' expertise and let them suggest the best budget friendly flowers for you.
While you may be worried about the cost of flowers, given that “they die,” don’t forget how important flowers are to a wedding. You need them for bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, around the ceremony, in centerpieces and other places like the cake. They should be a major part of your budget, as they completely create the ambiance and beauty of your day! (And you can always connect with www.RepeatRoses.com, who will connect you with engaged couples to retrieve, rearrange and deliver your gorgeous flowers to nursing homes and other places that could use a touch of joy.)
1.Choose the right vendor!
Ask friends and coworkers for recommendations (especially those whose weddings you loved!) and read reviews on sites like TheKnot.com and WeddingWire.com. Ask your NJ wedding vendors and venues who they love. There is a huge difference between florists and event florists – florists make bouquets for all occasions, and may dabble in wedding decor, but an event florist like Laurelwood is exclusively focused on weddings and events. You should feel instant rapport with your vendor. You must be comfortable and feel that they will succeed in refining and creating your vision.
2.Get inspired!
Do some research before you meet with your florist, but concentrate on your overall look rather than specific flowers. Are you thinking modern and crisp or romantic and soft? One color or a burst of the rainbow? Do you like seeing greenery? Scour Pinterest and your favorite blogs and bring photos. This will help them guide you toward flowers you'll love.
Choosing a color scheme is next. It’s usually best to do this after you and your bridesmaids have decided on dresses. Another thing to consider is your lighting. Remember that the color of the flowers can be affected by how the room is lit, so make sure your green hydrangea aren’t being lit with a color that’s making them look brown!
3.Be strategic!
Budget; we all hate it but we all have it. It's not as easy as picking flowers that are "in season". While peonies are late spring flowers, they’re expensive flower all year round. However, there are beautiful and less expensive flowers that are available all year. For example, hydrangea, Gerbera daisies, roses and miniature Calla lilies are all gorgeous and available all year long. Rely on your florists' expertise and let them suggest the best budget friendly flowers for you.
While you may be worried about the cost of flowers, given that “they die,” don’t forget how important flowers are to a wedding. You need them for bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, around the ceremony, in centerpieces and other places like the cake. They should be a major part of your budget, as they completely create the ambiance and beauty of your day! (And you can always connect with www.RepeatRoses.com, who will connect you with engaged couples to retrieve, rearrange and deliver your gorgeous flowers to nursing homes and other places that could use a touch of joy.)