Ask the Right Questions

• What packages do you offer? What do they include?
• May I see samples of your work?
• How do you suggest we make the most of our floral budget?
•  Do you deliver the flowers? Is there a delivery charge?
• Do you provide any other kinds of decorating?
• Do you set up at the ceremony and reception locations?
• Will you label each piece for its intended party member?
• Do you rent or provide decorations and props such as columns, arches or trellises?
• Will you come to the ceremony and reception site to plan out the decor?
• Can you provide fresh flowers for the cake? Will you put them on the cake?
  

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• Will the flowers be moved from ceremony to reception if needed? If so, will you provide staff to move them?
• How far in advance must I book your services?
• What is your cancellation policy?
• Is a deposit required? If so, when and how much?

Floral Terminology

Boutonniere . . . . . Single flower for men worn on lapel
Corsage . . . . . . . . . Single flower for women worn on wrist or pinned to breast Cascade . . . . . . . . . Blossoms & greenery in teardrop shape
Hand tied. . . . . . . . Cut flowers tied with ribbon or fabric, carried
Nosegay . . . . . . . . . Single flower or small bouquet, carried
Pomander . . . . . . . Round bouquet on a cord usually for flower girls
Spray . . . . . . . . . . . . Small bunch of gathered flowers, carried
Toss Bouquet . . . . Bouquet or flower thrown to the bridesmaids & bachelorettes

Floral Preservation

• May I see samples of your work?
• How quickly after the wedding should I send you the bouquet?
• When can I expect the preserved bouquet?
• What creative ways do you offer to display the preserved flowers?

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