Meeting with a florist can be easier if you can be prepared.  Here are some helpful tips:

What to plan for

• Bride Bouquet
• Bridesmaid Bouquets
• Flower Girl
• Ceremony Venue/Decor
• Reception Decor
• Reception Centerpieces
• Corsages for Moms/GrandMoms
• Helper Corsages
• Groom Boutinniere
• Other Men Boutonnieres (including ring bearer)
• Miscellaneous

Things to consider

• Bring pics of flowers you like to floral interview
• Bring pics of ceremony & reception sites if possible
• Bring swatches of colors and pics of dresses for coordinating floral
• See if anyone in your wedding party has specific allergies
• Don’t incorporate strongly scented flowers in reception centerpieces
• Have flowers delivered as late as possible or plan to have to refrigerate until use
• Try to avoid touching flowers as much as possible, oils from fingers can brown them
• Make sure venues and florists have specific deliver/setup instructions and contact names and numbers
• See if bouquet or ceremony floral can be reused in arrangements for the reception if you need to save money.

Check out the GonnaGetWed Planner for a look at types of bouquets and a peek at some of the local vendors that can meet your wedding needs!  Also check out Hy-Vee, they are one of the vendors for our October 7th, 2018 GonnaGetWed Bridal Showcase and can meet your needs for floral, cakes and catering!