Follow our definitive wedding flowers
countdown to ensure nothing is overlooked.
Checklist
One year to go
Compile a scrapbook of flower varieties and color schemes you like by tearing pages from wedding flowers and accessories and wedding. Find out if your venue has its own in-house florist you can use.
Nine months to go
Once you have picked your dress and the attendant’s outfits, add a swatch of both fabrics to your flowers. If you are not using the florist promoted by your venue, start looking for potential florists close to where you are getting married. Ask for recommendations or search the online suppliers. Compile a florist shortlist. Make appointments to see each one and take your scrapbook with you to each meeting. The book you're favorite, the earlier, the better. Make sure you get the booking confirmed in writing, together with an estimated breakdown of costs. You may also be expected to pay a deposit. Florist manila delivery in USA with the help of philippinesflowersdelivery.com/
Six months to go
If your florist isn’t familiar with your venue, ask them to join you for a visit so they can advise on the best way to decorate each room. Now’s the time to finalize your flower order, together with the number of arrangements needed.
Three months to go
If you are wearing flowers in your hair, order a trial set and have a run through with your hairdresser.
One month to go
Hold a final meeting with your florist to reconfirm the number of arrangements. Provide details of all delivery addresses. The most florist will set up three hours before the ceremony, so plan a suitable schedule. Double check with your venue that the florist will be able to the set up at your pre-arranged time. Find out when the florist expects the bill to be settled normally 10 days in advance then arrange receipt of payment.
Three days to go
Check with your florist that all the flowers you have ordered are available. If your florist has to order any alternatives, arrange to view them if necessary. Discuss any last minute arrangements. Make sure your florist has a list of emergency contact numbers in case of any unforeseen problems.
The big day
Ask your florist to check all the blooms to make sure none have been damaged in transit. Handover buttonholes for the groom’s side of the wedding party to the best man. Store any other buttonholes and corsages somewhere cool and dry.
Checklist
One year to go
Compile a scrapbook of flower varieties and color schemes you like by tearing pages from wedding flowers and accessories and wedding. Find out if your venue has its own in-house florist you can use.
Nine months to go
Once you have picked your dress and the attendant’s outfits, add a swatch of both fabrics to your flowers. If you are not using the florist promoted by your venue, start looking for potential florists close to where you are getting married. Ask for recommendations or search the online suppliers. Compile a florist shortlist. Make appointments to see each one and take your scrapbook with you to each meeting. The book you're favorite, the earlier, the better. Make sure you get the booking confirmed in writing, together with an estimated breakdown of costs. You may also be expected to pay a deposit. Florist manila delivery in USA with the help of philippinesflowersdelivery.com/
Six months to go
If your florist isn’t familiar with your venue, ask them to join you for a visit so they can advise on the best way to decorate each room. Now’s the time to finalize your flower order, together with the number of arrangements needed.
Three months to go
If you are wearing flowers in your hair, order a trial set and have a run through with your hairdresser.
One month to go
Hold a final meeting with your florist to reconfirm the number of arrangements. Provide details of all delivery addresses. The most florist will set up three hours before the ceremony, so plan a suitable schedule. Double check with your venue that the florist will be able to the set up at your pre-arranged time. Find out when the florist expects the bill to be settled normally 10 days in advance then arrange receipt of payment.
Three days to go
Check with your florist that all the flowers you have ordered are available. If your florist has to order any alternatives, arrange to view them if necessary. Discuss any last minute arrangements. Make sure your florist has a list of emergency contact numbers in case of any unforeseen problems.
The big day
Ask your florist to check all the blooms to make sure none have been damaged in transit. Handover buttonholes for the groom’s side of the wedding party to the best man. Store any other buttonholes and corsages somewhere cool and dry.
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