Choosing the Perfect Flowers for Your Wedding: Advice from a Professional Florist 

Weddings are always an exciting time but trying to choose wedding flowers can be stressful. There are many different types of wedding flowers and knowing which ones will fit your wedding best can feel overwhelming. If you take some advice from a professional florist, however, you'll find that choosing wedding flowers is easy when you know the right questions to ask! The following tips should help make flower selection much less complicated. 

Our experienced floral wedding designers are the best in town and will help guide you through every step of flower selection from start to finish. They'll begin by asking what your wedding colours are, how large your wedding is, where it's taking place - even what type of flowers they can use if there is a specific color or variety that goes along with the theme you've chosen. 

Consider your flowers before choosing your wedding colours

It is important to consider your wedding colours when choosing flowers for your big day. If you have not already settled on a colour scheme, meeting with a floral designer may help you decide depending on the types of flowers you wish to have for your big day. If you have already picked out your colours then please bring in samples of to help us match the colours and schemes. 

Be sure to choose flowers that are in season for the best prices

Many flowers are available year-round, so you should have a nice variety of options to choose from no matter what time of year your wedding takes place. Some flowers, however, are more seasonal which means they might not be available - or affordable - during certain times of the year. Make sure to research wedding flowers that are in season when you're planning your wedding for the best prices and selection. 

Choose wedding flowers that reflect who you are as a couple

Your wedding reflects both of you so make sure to choose romantic wedding flowers for an intimate celebration or fun and modern ones for a unique look at a big event. If your wedding isn't too formal, consider using nontraditional blooms like succulents instead of traditional roses.

When choosing bridal party flowers, some brides prefer matching bridesmaid bouquets that are smaller versions of the bridal bouquet. One unique option is assigning every bridesmaid their own type of flower. While each individual bridesmaid bouquet highlights a single type of flower, all of the flower types come together as one in the bride's bouquet.

Make sure you have enough of each type of flower for your entire event

It's important to have enough of each wedding flower for all your wedding arrangements , including bouquets, centerpieces, and boutonnieres. If you're planning on having centerpieces at the wedding, be sure that there are several of them. Make sure to allow extra flowers in case some wilt or die during the wedding and reception so no one is disappointed when they arrive. 

Choose a florist who's flower shop specializes in weddings since this will ensure excellent service and beautiful designs. Floral designers know what works best with wedding flowers which means you'll get exactly what you want without any surprises along the way. A wedding specialist can also help choose additional types of blooms if necessary such as lilies, roses, tulips and more depending on local availability and seasons! 

Additional wedding décor can include so many different things, that's why it is important to discuss the possibilities with your florist. You may want flowers adorning every table or just some simple centerpieces of floating candles on top of a few pedestals. If you're having an outdoor wedding consider using potted plants around the venue for added colour and interest among trees, shrubs, and grasses that are already there. 

Order early to get the best selection and price

Many wedding flowers and wedding décor items sell out fast, so order as early as possible. Your florist will need at least three to four months for delivery of wedding flowers which is why ideally you should start discussing your options with them roughly six or seven months before the big day! 

Fresh Flower prices vary greatly depending on what type of flower they are and where they're purchased. If you want a specific kind of wedding flower, consider checking the availability to see if there is an additional cost associated with it. Different factors also affect flower pricing because some farms charge less for their blooms compared to others due to factors like location, supply chain challenges, and weather conditions.

Arrange a time with your florist to come see their inventory and meet the wedding design team in person

Once you find a florist it's important to set up an appointment with them in person so they can show you their wedding flower selection and walk you through the process. The more time you spend looking through wedding flower options together, the better chance of finding something both of you love!

Check out what other people are doing for their weddings as inspiration for ideas. Pinterest and Instagram are two excellent sources of nearly unlimited photos of anything and everything relating to weddings. You can find inspiration for wedding flowers, wedding dresses, bridal collections, and so much more. If that is not enough to help you find your perfect vision for your wedding day, we're here to help. The more ideas you can give us, the more we can help.

When it comes to selecting the perfect wedding flowers, hiring a professional florist is your best option. They can help you select the right flowers for your budget and style preferences, as well as offer expert advice on how to incorporate them into every aspect of your big day including centerpieces, bouquets, ceremony décor and more.

So if you're still struggling with what kind of flowers to choose or where to buy them; let your local florist take care of that! We'll work closely with you one-on-one until we find exactly what you're looking for to make your day perfect. It's our mission at Canadiana Flowers to create beautiful flower designs tailored specifically for each client so please contact us today and set up a free consultation.