FLOWERS 49 Our experts discuss some key wedding flower topics to get you started WHAT’S THE PLANNING PROCESS WHEN IT COMES TO WEDDING FLOWERS? SET A BUDGET Claire from Aurora Nyx Floral Design (www.auroranyxfloraldesign. co.uk) says, “Once you have a date and venue booked you can contact a wedding florist and start talking flowers. Having a budget in mind is really helpful. As a guide, 10 to 15 per cent of your total budget should be allocated to flowers as a minimum. If you love flowers then it’s around 20 per cent, and if you want a more flowery look then you’re looking at upwards of 25 per cent depending on how much of a statement you want your florals to make.” Louise from Loubee Floral Designs (www.loubeefloraldesigns. co.uk) shares, “Not all couples have a budget in mind as they prefer to understand the cost of flowers before they decide on their investment but for others, they have allocated a set amount. Sharing this at the beginning of the process can help your florist make suggestions that are realistic for you.” “Research florists whose style resonates with you.” – Megan, Megan Lily Floral Design NEED TO KNOW Louise says, “There are a few useful things for a florist to know at the beginning of the process: Your theme, the colour palette and style (sharing images or a Pinterest board gives us a really good idea of your vision), and budget. Together with information such as number of bridesmaids, groomsmen, guests/tables and all the little details, this will shape an initial consultation.” Gemma from Femme Petale (https://femmepetale.com) tells us, “Most couples come to me with an idea of their colour palette and which areas of their venue they’d like to decorate then it’s up to me to get creative! We’ll work together to craft a detailed proposal outlining the style, flower choices and individual designs so you’re clear about what to expect and how much it will cost.” Izzy from Seed & Stem (www.seedandstem.co.uk) explains, “There are three main areas to consider before you meet with your florist. Firstly, the bridal party: all bridesmaids, groomsmen and any other key people in the wedding. Next is the ceremony space: urns, arches, baskets and milk churns are all popular for framing this special moment and can often be moved. Finally, the reception. Centrepieces depend mainly on what food you’re having. Sharing boards for example mean bud vases make for a beautiful option and don’t take up too much space.” Emma from Flowers by The Dungaree Gardener (www.facebook. com/TheDungareeGardener) says, “Think about where you’ll need flowers. Bouquets, boutonnieres, centrepieces, and ceremony arrangements are the basics, but you might also want flowers for the cake, arches, or even your hair.” ALL IN THE DETAIL Claire says, “Details are so important in the planning process. For example, when it comes to bouquets, it’s important to know how tall the bride is and what sort of dress you’ll be wearing as that all has an impact on how big the bouquet should be and the type of flowers in it. If you’re wearing a dress with lots of detail on it, the bouquet should contain simpler shapes, so they don’t compete.” LET'S GET floral Seed & Stem Loubee Floral Design © https://christinasarah.com
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