Your Family FAMILY TRADITIONS? HERITAGE/CULTURE? SENTIMENTAL HEIRLOOMS?

Your Story HOW DID YOU MEET? FUN HOBBIES TOGETHER?

Your Home LOCAL FOOD/DRINK? FUN ACTIVITIES? COOL PLACES TO GO?

Your Style WHERE DO YOU SHOP? HOW IS YOUR HOUSE DECORATED?

Blogs We Love:

Fabulous Color Inspiration:

Other Great Sites:

FindingDesign Inspiration

• Style Me Pretty | www.stylemepretty.com• Wedding Chicks | www.weddingchicks.com

• Ruffled | www.ruffledblog.com

• Magnolia Rouge | www.magnoliarouge.com• The Perfect Palette | www.theperfectpalette.com

• Design-Seeds | www.design-seeds.com

• The Knot | www.theknot.com• Wedding Wire | www.weddingwire.com

• Pinterest | www.pinterest.com

• Send any inspirational images you love - from gorgeous bridal bouquets, to stunning table designs. Although we strive to create custom look for you, the images help us get a sense of our overall style and preferences.

• Bring pictures and fabric swatches of both your lovely dress and your bridesmaid’s! This is crucial when creating color palettes, selecting the perfect blooms, and choosing linens.

• Wesuggestyoucreatealistofquestionsandflowerneedspriortoyourconsultation.Thiswillhelpensure that nothing gets missed in all the excitement during your design meeting.

• Trytosetabase-linebudgetforfloralanddecorbeforecomingtotheconsultation.Ifyouareunsureofthecostofflowers,weprovideallourbrideswithafloralestimatetool.

Booking Vendors• Read reviews and watch testimonial videos.

• Set-up a meeting prior to booking.

• Be sure to get a formal contract, and sign it!

• Bookthevenuefirst!Therestwillfollow.

• Provide them a detailed timeline (or have your planner do

so), 2-3 weeks out.

• Trust them to do their job

Preparing for a Consultation

Timeline LogisticsGetting Ready Hair and makeup. First look. Bridal party pictures. Formal family pictures.

Ceremony Guest arrival. Processional. Ceremony. Recessional

Cocktail Hour Transportation. Cocktail hour. Room reveal. Guest Seating.

Reception Bridal party entrance. Toasts. Dinner. Special dances. Dessert. Dancing.

• There are several factors that determine how muchflowersaregoingtocost.Forexample:

Are you looking for local blooms, or are you looking foraspecificimportedflower?Areyouorderingbothceremony and reception decor, or do you only need personalflowers?Ifyouareorderingcenterpieces,doyou have 10 tables, or 30?

Generally, it is suggested that you spend 12-15% ofyourtotalweddingbudgetonflowersanddecor.However, we have seen and worked with clients who choose to spend much more and much less than this average percentage, depending on their personal needs and desires.

Florists must factor the following details into the cost ofyourweddingflowers:Amountordered,qualityofflowers,colorofflowers,originofflowers,seasonal

availabilityofflowers,designercosts,creativenessandoriginalityofdesigns,laborfeesforset,strike,delivery, transfers, and/or pick up, location of event and travel costs, complexity of set-ups, rental items and other materials used.

How to Set a Budget for florals and decor