Need to Have:
1. Ceremony and reception location(s);
2. Time of ceremony and length of service;
3. If getting married in a church, any floral guidelines that need
to be followed;
4. Time of Photographer’s arrival;
5. A floral budget range;
6. Number of personal arrangements needed including Honor Attendants,
Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, flower girl(s), ring bearer(s), parents,
grandparents, and any other special guests;
7. Types of ceremony arrangements desired and instruction on being
moved to reception if needed;
8. Detailed description and/or photograph of bridal gown including
any fabric swatches. Even better, a photograph of you in the dress
will help the florist scale the bouquet appropriately;
9. Detailed description and/or a photograph of the attendants’
and mothers’ dresses including any fabric swatches;
10. Detailed description of the men’s formalwear;
11. Photographs of inspirational bouquets, centerpieces, etc.;
12. Time of the reception and duration;
13. Reception details including the number of invited guests, type
of reception, linen fabrication and color, and the names and contact
information of the site coordinator, catering executive, photographer,
and Rental Company;
14. Detailed description and/or photograph of the wedding cake if
already chosen
15. Name and contact information of Confectioner.
Nice to Have:
1. An antique handkerchief or sentimental piece of jewelry to adorn
the bridal bouquet;
2. Fabric scraps from the bridal gown or bridesmaids dresses to
embellish the bouquets;
3. Handmade paper, fabric, or beaded flowers, bugs, or other items
that can be incorporated into the bouquets.
Floral tips shared by Patricia Jingozian of Twigs & Sprigs.
Photo by Marthanna Yater.
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