Flowers play a huge role in a wedding; the bride’s bouquet, lining the aisle at the ceremony and the floral arrangements at the reception. If you are planning a wedding here in New York, read Fleurissimo’s top tips on how to make sure you get your wedding flowers just right! 

1. Collect photos!

If you see something you like, whether it be in a magazine, a shop window or the internet, take a photo! This will help you build up a color scheme. Creating a collage of everything you like will not only inspire you, but will also help your florist to understand your vision and they will be able to introduce you to more ideas you might like. Pinterest is great for getting inspo and if you haven’t already, Fleurissimo NY recommends having a look! 

 

1. Research your flowers! 

Do you have your heart set on a particular flower for your big day? Perhaps a certain flower holds sentimental value for you? Be careful, as some flowers are seasonal which means they might only be available at certain times of the year. Or you may have to make room in your budget pay to have them imported from elsewhere. Before getting your heart set, research the flowers that are in season when you are hoping to say ‘I do’. 

 

1. Look over your proposal carefully! 

This is the document that your florist will use to plan your wedding flowers. It should reflect exactly what you would like for your big day down to the smallest detail. If there is anything missing, you could be left feeling disappointed and your florist will be upset too; they want you to have the best day of your life! Fleurissimo NY suggests reading the document very carefully at least three times and to also get your partner or a trusted friend to read over it too. 

 

1. Speak to your florist! 

While emails are useful for getting those simple questions answered or those small tasks ticked off, sometimes you can’t beat a face-to face meeting. Although this might not be possible right now, Fleurissimo are always happy to arrange a phone or video appointment to chat through any questions or ideas you may have. 

 

Fleurissimo hopes that you found these tips useful and wishes you all the best in planning your New York wedding flowers ! 

You’re getting married- congratulations! After deciding your budget, setting a date and securing your dream venue, you are ready to start thinking about your wedding flowers! How soon should you get in touch with a NYC florist? When do you pay? You may be wondering how it all works, so Fleurissimo NYC have set out a timeline below so that you know exactly what to expect and when to start planning all things for your New York wedding floral ! 

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9-15 months before the wedding:

Around this time is when Fleurissimo NYC recommends getting into contact with your chosen florist. A consultation will be set up where you will be able to share your ideas with the professionals and they will put together a custom proposal for you. They will be able to suggest ideas to suit your budget! 

 

4-6 months before the wedding:

You will receive a contract from the florist which you will be asked to read over and sign. Upon signing, you will be asked to pay a 30% deposit. This is also a good opportunity for you to let the florist know of any installation rules or time restrictions at your chosen venue so that they can factor these into the contract. 

 

6-8 weeks before the wedding:

At this stage, it is useful to arrange a meeting with your florist so you can see some samples of the flowers for your big day! This exciting meeting will allow you to make any last-minute changes or alterations to the proposal in case you have had to tweak your budget since the last meeting. 

 

4 weeks before the wedding: 

By this point, you should have confirmed numbers for your special day. Fleurissimo NY suggest that you confirm these numbers with your florist, in case there are any last minute changes or updates that might affect your floral arrangements. 

 

2 week before the wedding (not long to go now!!): 

This is when the florist NYC will require the remaining balance and the proposal will be finalized. After this, it is very difficult to make any changes so make sure you are 100% happy with everything!

 

1-2 weeks before the wedding: 

This is the time to confirm contact details for the day and to check the delivery time and location with the florist. Fleurissimo NYC understands that you probably have a million things to do at this point so suggests assigning this job to a trusted member of your bridal party! 

 

 

Fleurissimo NYC hopes that this timeline has been helpful and wishes you all the best in your wedding planning journey! 

You’re engaged, you’ve found the perfect wedding venue and now you’re keen to start planning every part of your special day; the wedding dress, the decor, and most importantly the flowers (although we may be a little biased at Fleurissimo, NYC florist!)

But before you start thinking about these all-important and exciting details, it is essential to decide on your color scheme first. Fleurissimo have put together a guide on how to help you decide; no need to thank us

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How many colors?

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When you first start thinking about your color palette, we agree that it can be overwhelming! There are just so many colors to choose from! Wedding planners tend to agree that the perfect color palette consists of between 3 to 5 colours. Your wedding flowers are one of the easiest ways to incorporate all of the colors you choose and help to link the different components of your big day together

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Does shade matter?

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So when you think you have your colors sorted, you are thrown into another problem; which shades of the colors should you choose? How many shades? Just one shade? 

Fleurissimo understands you may wish to only go with one shade of the colors you have chosen but actually we don’t recommend this; it can be incredibly difficult to get exactly the same shade in all of your wedding details! It is far easier to choose a few shades of each color in your palette so you don’t have the stress of hunting down a very specific shade in everything from your bridesmaid dresses to the candle sticks on your head table! 

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Speaking specifically about wedding flowers, it can be very difficult to source an exact shade and can cause your bouquet to look robotic and un-natural! Choosing a few shades will take the pressure off and will mean wedding planning is fun- exactly as it should be! 

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Consider the season 

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If you are struggling to decide on a color palette, you may want to think about the time of year you are choosing to say ‘I do’. Although there are no rules about when to have specific colors, couples tend to follow a bit of a pattern. Deeper colours such as red, navy and pine green are all popular choices for winter weddings (although not all together!) whereas summer couples tend to go for softer, pastel colors such as blush, peach and sage green. Considering the season will help you to narrow down the choices!

Ask us! 

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If you are still unsure of a color palette or you would like a second opinion on one you’re considering, please do get in touch with us. As a NYC florist, Fleurissimo have plenty of experience in color schemes and can guide you in the right direction. Take a look at our Pinterest page for some inspiration!