What’s important when choosing a wedding florist in Durham?

Apr 5
06:32

2008

Jenny Simpson

Jenny Simpson

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Have you chosen the person who’s going to do your wedding flowers based on a rushed visit to their shop? Perhaps you should do a bit of research on them before they turn your dreams into reality.

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A number of florists will actually display the venues in which they have worked with before or have photos of work done at the venue. This is because when they work a venue they get a feel for it and are able to customise your designs to make it fit the style of the room or church which means your wedding flowers will look great. Some florists also link with venues in order to provide special packages.  

If you are planning to have the ceremony at a church,What’s important when choosing a wedding florist in Durham? Articles the reception in one venue and the evening reception in another place this means you are going to require 3 different sets of flowers or to be able to move them. Check to see if you can arrange to have them moved by the florist or by a relative on the day. Or if your budget is quite large check with your florist to see if they can supply the flowers for 2 or 3 of the venues which means you will be surrounded by the same theme of your chosen wedding flowers all day long which will make a very happy memory and your photographs will also reflect this effort.

A good florist has experience. This means they will have dealt with many weddings in the past and ultimately have some insider tips. If you get on well with your florist they may well ending up providing a lot of creative inspiration however most will be able to guide you through it in order to get the flowers just right for your special day.

Many flowers and foliages are now available all year round. This may mean that at certain times of the year they cost more but if you’ve got your heart set on it stretching the budget a little is the least you can do. Typical all year round flowers include carnation, gerbera, iris, lily and rose with orchids and birds of paradise being a little more tropical. Helpful tip: flowers such as roses and lily’s tend to last a bit longer so why not give them away at the end of the evening.

The more you know about your plans for the wedding flowers in the North East, the easier they'll find it to give you what you want. Pictures, photographs, sketches, swatches, colour guides...it all helps.

Make sure you leave plenty of time before the big day to see your wedding florist in Durham - four weeks is really the minimum. Even the biggest wedding florist can't manage many weddings on the same day and they are often booked up months in advance at busy times of year. You may also want an unusual type of flower, which will have to ordered especially for you.

Elvet Flowers is a wedding flowers specialist in North East England, Durham. For more information visit  Elvet Flowers Shop.