How To Choose Your Wedding Flowers: A Florist Guide

Selecting your wedding flowers should feel exciting, not overwhelming. As a florist, I’ve found that a few things to consider that can make the process simple and fun. Here are the main things to think about as you start planning:

1. Your Venue

Your venue sets the stage for your floral design. I always encourage couples to think about how flowers will enhance the space. Does your ceremony already have a beautiful natural backdrop, or would flowers at the altar create that focal point?

For venues with large or open spaces, high-impact designs like lush ground florals at the altar can make a dramatic statement. These arrangements can often be repurposed later to decorate a mantle or sweetheart table. If your venue already provides a lot of natural beauty, you may decide to keep ceremony flowers simple and focus your budget on the reception tables instead.

2. Your Budget

Budget is one of the biggest factors when planning wedding flowers. Between DJs, catering, rentals, and florals, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why it helps to have a clear floral budget in mind before your consultation.

Think about your priorities: Do you want specific flowers no matter the cost, or is your color palette more important than the exact variety? Sharing these details helps me design arrangements that bring your vision to life while staying within your comfort zone. Before we meet, I’ll review your inspiration photos, budget range, and guest count so our conversation is both realistic and exciting.

3. Your Color Palette

For many couples, the color palette is one of the first decisions they make. It might show up in bridesmaid dresses, table linens, or stationery—but flowers are one of the most powerful ways to highlight those tones.

Searching for inspiration pictures in your chosen palette can spark ideas for blooms and design styles. I love translating these photos into floral combinations that reflect both your vision and the overall mood of your day.

Bringing It All Together

After our consultation, I create a custom mood board that captures your colors, flowers, and overall style. This visual roadmap helps you see your ideas come to life before the wedding day.

Alongside the mood board, I’ll provide a detailed proposal that breaks down costs item by item. This makes it easy to compare options, like deciding between full centerpieces or a collection of bud vases for your reception tables and choose what feels right for you.

 

Feel free to reach out if you would like to set up a wedding flowers consult. They take 30-40 minutes over the phone. They are incredibly helpful to the planning process!