Flowers are given to this world by the God as a symbol of his love and affection. Weddings are also special gifts from the God just like flowers and both these things complement each other. No wedding is complete without the presence of flowers. They add colour and fragrance to the ceremony. Flowers can be gifted to guests as wedding favours. If you go for a floral or eco-friendly wedding theme, then flowers become the most important part of the decorations. Therefore, it is necessary to make the correct arrangements with the help of florists. Finding out the right florist and choosing the best suitable wedding flowers is not as easy as one might think.

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So, here are a few tips which will help you in this task

• Decide on the flower - The first thing any bride has to do is decide on the type of flowers she wants in her wedding. There are varieties of flowers available; however, it is important to follow the conventions of the florists. You may have the idea that some flowers are specially meant for funerals and some for the weddings. You must know which flowers are exclusively used for weddings. The best way you can decide on this is by imagining how you want the flowery decoration to look like. You can even make a sketch of it and consult with your florist. You also need to consider the colour of your wedding dress and that of the reception venue decorations. Take their swatches to the florists. This will help him or her to suggest you the best flower combinations. You can also discuss flower gift ideas with the florists. Wedding flowers are always considered classic and they complement the traditional appeal to the ceremony.


• Find the right florist - Once you have decided on the flowers, the next step is to find the right florist. Florists are experts in handling various occasions like birthday parties, funerals, weddings and other ceremonies. Therefore, while choosing the right one for you, make sure that the florist is specialized in handling wedding ceremonies. Consult two or three of them in your area. While consulting them, see if the florist is able to understand what your requirements are. Also, take the price quotations from them and clearly give him or her the idea about your budget. Also, convince them that creativity can make the decorations look outstanding in the low budget also. However, creativity requires adequate knowledge. See if the florist is knowledgeable enough to handle the wedding flowers arrangements. For this purpose, see the photographs of their previous work.


• Consider the season - Season is a significant factor to consider when it comes to choosing wedding flowers. The availability of the flowers changes from season to season so considers the season while selecting the flower for your wedding. The theme of the wedding should also be decided based on the seasons. There should be different themes for summer weddings, spring weddings, winter weddings and so on.


• Eco-friendly decorations - If you have decided the eco-friendly theme for the wedding, then flowers play an integral part in the decorations. Therefore, you have to pay more attention towards the selection of the wedding flowers. Discuss the ideas about the decorations with your florist and see if he or she can fit it into your budget. Also, pay attention to the suggestions given by the florist.

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