One thing to be sure and discuss with your florist is the type of delivery you will get on your wedding day. Some florists drop off everything and leave. This is a partial delivery and means that you will need to assign someone the duty of getting the right flowers to the right bridal party members. Each piece, from the bridal bouquet to the boutonnieres should be labeled so that there is no confusion about who gets what, but someone will need to locate each person and match their flowers to them. This is sometimes a challenge, with the men waiting in one area and the women in another, people being summoned for photographs and the excitement that exists before the ceremony.
Who will pin on the corsages and boutonnieres? Make sure that whoever cares for this job knows which side of a mans lapel or ladies dress the flower goes on, (the left) and how to pin it so that the flower is straight and the pin is not sticking out, ready to poke the wearer (or the many people he or she will be hugging all day!)
Are there ceremony or reception floral arrangements that need to be placed? Ask if your florist handles that or if someone on site will be doing it.
A full-service floral delivery means that the florist will stay and distribute the flowers, offering a professional pin service. This can make a huge difference in your photos! Your florist will ensure that each flower is facing front, showing it’s beautiful face, and is straight. If a boutonniere breaks or a problem develops with a corsage or bouquet the florist will have a kit of basic tools to make a quick repair. (You might be surprised how often this happens.) You are assured that the florist who created your beautiful wedding floral pieces will only leave after checking that everything is perfect!
Brides—one reminder; hold your bouquet at your navel for the best look in your photos!!
Now, take a deep breath, smile, and enjoy your wedding day!
