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 You wouldn’t believe how many brides ask me this question. They have an idea of what they like, but aren’t quite sure if it’s nice enough, or even acceptable. They want and need assistance and/or approval of their decisions. While a florist is willing and able to assist and guide anyone in their choices, no one needs our approval.

 If you happen to just love sunflowers and purple orchids – so be it! Your mother may have other ideas :), but never should a florist tell someone what they love is wrong.
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 Now, do some flowers lend well better than others? Of course, I return to the “I am willing and able to assist” comment. Sometimes we ladies (and gents) need guidance with what works best together. After all, the general public is rarely designing masses of flowers by color, theme and season. A florist can and should guide you with color palette matching, accent color choosing, flower availability, ribbon and lace choices, etc. But never will I tell you what you SHOULD have. Ultimately it is your wedding and you have to be happy on that big day, and when you look back at your pictures.

 Most don’t realize that they have very good instincts. So many ladies will email me 13,000 pictures and say, “I know I’m all over the place.” But as I scan the additional 12 pages of photos printed out :) I notice a vein of similarity. Comparable shapes, textures and pops of color, their particular style always shows through. I say it’s usually very good to go with your gut.

Now, I also ask the other side, those who know that they want “5 pink Vendela roses, 5 white cymbidium orchids and a touch of greenery”, to be open. Your  florist is a great source of what you didn’t know existed.

So what should you do when you are a little lost, unsure and unaware? Come to your consultation prepared and ready to ask lots of questions.  We want you to be happy and pleased, and we’re here to help.  Ask your florist for assistance and guidance, but not approval. We’re NOT your mother. J

 So now you feel better about your choices, right? Well what’s next? What should you really expect to happen at your florists consultation? The next post will address what you should bring, questions you should ask, and what a good florist should provide.



~Necoh
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05/28/2011 1:22am

Beautiful! Love how the purple tulips (and orchids?) stick out for a nice bouquet presentation.

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