When you start preparing, you can’t even imagine how many nuances there are in such a seemingly simple task as choosing flowers for a wedding. We will help you not to get confused in the world of wedding floristry. Here are 10 facts a bride should know about wedding floristry.

1. The season matters

It’s unlikely that when choosing a wedding date, you and your groom were guided by what flowers you wanted to use in the decor of the tables or wedding arch. Most likely, you took into account dates that are important to you, weather, site occupancy, and contractors. However, the chosen season will largely determine the floral design of your holiday.

If you're dreaming of anemones in June, peonies in August, or lilies in November, you should be prepared for a significant increase in your floristry costs. If you can’t afford it, choose flowers that are in season – they will not only cost less but will also be of better quality.

2. Floristry should be done by a professional

The florist will tell you which flowers are best to choose in which season. You don’t have to bother yourself with information about the features of hundreds of varieties; you just need to choose from the options offered by a specialist. The florist knows exactly which flowers should not be combined with each other, which varieties are suitable for the style of your wedding, and how to properly care for them so that they look fresh throughout the day.

The amount of work can be much greater than you imagine. Floristry at a wedding is not only the bride’s bouquet and the central compositions on the guests’ tables; flowers are used almost everywhere - in the decor of the ceremony, presidium, lounge area, photo zone, buffet, and sweet table. Without experience and the necessary knowledge, it is simply unrealistic to cope with this alone.

3. Choose “your” professional

All brides understand that hosts or photographers are professionals with their own vision and style and choose those with whom they are on the same wavelength. But many brides still don’t take the search for florists so seriously - after all, they all work with the same flowers, which means the result should be approximately the same, right? No.

The suppliers,  the quality of the flowers, and the level of craftsmanship are different. Not to mention the fact that to create the perfect picture, a professional must understand exactly your desires and feel your taste. Therefore, don’t chase a low price - first of all, look at the specialist’s portfolio and make sure that your ideas about beauty coincide.

4. The bride’s bouquet requires a special approach

Firstly, don't keep your bridal bouquet in the sun for too long - even for the most resistant varieties, this is a serious test. Of course, you will need it during the photo shoot, but whenever possible, try to hide it in the shadows. Secondly, put it in water to refresh it during the day. And thirdly, try not to put the bouquet down but to stand it up - this way, the buds will not wrinkle.

5. Don't forget about fragrances

It's surprising how often brides forget one simple truth - flowers smell. And if a wedding arch in nature, surrounded by roses, is romantic and tender, then large bouquets of lilies or lilacs on guests’ tables in a closed restaurant hall are a bad choice that can cause headaches, fatigue, and lack of appetite. 

Additionally, the perception of odors is very individual, so it is better to avoid flowers with a pronounced and persistent aroma at the banquet. This also applies to your wedding bouquet. It will be with you throughout the day, so its aroma should be light and unobtrusive.

6. Floristry should complement the rest of the decor

Wildflowers look harmonious at a cozy rustic wedding outside the city, surrounded by wood and natural fabrics, but would be completely out of place in a classic restaurant. And if you love lush peonies and ranunculus, remember that they are not suitable for decorating a minimalist loft.

Of course, there are exceptions when mixing styles does not damage, but, on the contrary, transforms the space and creates a unique concept, but this requires a sense of taste and proportion, as well as a clear idea of the final result, and not just the desire to add everything at once.