IGNORING YOUR VENUE
Your venue is a canvas, but let it guide everything you do. Lean into the design of your space and choose complimentary florals. Wildflowers would look out of place in a formal ballroom, and orchids wouldn’t go with a rustic backdrop. Your venue is not just the place you are celebrating, it is so much more-let it work for you, don’t try and go against it. Another tip, book your venue before your florals.
2. PINTEREST PINTEREST PINTEREST
If you take anything away from this post, let it be this! Don’t get me wrong, I’m a Pinterest addict like the next girl, but slow your role sister. Pinterest can alter your view of reality and become overwhelming quickly. My brides and I always start out on Pinterest, but after initial inspiration, I like to say bye, Felicia. Peace out, see ya later. Your wedding is unique, don’t get stuck in the Pinterest trap.
3. BEING TOO STRICT
This one is simple, don’t get stuck on one particular design, colors, or overall look. Be open mined. You may just end up falling in love with something unexpected and completely perfect.
4. Not budgeting correctly for florals.
A good rule of thumb is that florals should account for 10% of your overall wedding budget. Not budgeting correctly could have you disappointed in the end or going over budget.
5. NOT BEING SMART WITH A SMALLER BUDGET
This is something a great floral designer should guide you on. If you have a smaller budget, put the majority if your budget into your bridal party. Why? I always say, you are more likely to cherish (read- hang up in your home) a photo of you and your bridesmaids and your wedding party with your bouquets than a guest table or installation. If you have a smaller budget, consider your photos. Where does it make the most sense to put your dollars for flowers? Bouquets, Bouquets, Bouquets. Next, other wedding party florals, ceremony flowers, and then I’d go with one statement floral piece (Think escort display, your bar, or sweetheart table) followed by centerpieces.
6. not having your thoughts together
I get it, there are so many color palettes, design options, My tip? have a floral board with about 15-20 florals inspiration images that you love and that’s it. This way you won’t have a million different directions of design spinning around in your head and can be more organized heading into a design consultation and give the potential designer a great idea of what you are looking for.
7. THINKING YOU CAN DO IT YOURSELF
Unless you are a floral designer yourself, don’t put this added stress on yourself. The days before your wedding should be as care free as possible. Your no doubt have friends and family in town to celebrate you and your partner and rushing to get your centerpieces and bouquets done will only cause stress for you. Not only that, but professionals can get a hold of specific flowers for your vision at a cost lower perhaps than you can. Don’t be afraid to reach to floral designers with your specific budget! Even if they have a minimum required budget, they can refer you to designers who can help you if they can’t and/or give you some great advice!
Warmly,
Michelle
