Wedding flowers : 10 secrets of florists for a perfect day

Last update: November 19, 2025

Summary : If you spend years pin ‘it on pinterest’ ideas of sumptuous bouquets and centerpieces worked, it is clear that the flowers will hold a central place in your wedding. Before making your final decisions, there are a few tips that I, as a floral designer, would like to share with you so that everything is perfect on the day.

The secret to a reasonable price ? Respect for the seasons. Request of the anemones in the middle of summer (July) or arums in the fall (November) will increase costs dramatically. Choose the flowers that grow naturally at the time of your marriage, and be open to suggestions of similar varieties. Your budget and the planet will thank you.

Your search does not stop at the portfolio. To find the right supplier, you can learn about:

• The delivery services (where and how ?).
• The period clothing (how long before the ceremony ?).
• The additional services (linen rental table, table numbers, etc). A versatile partner can simplify your logistics.

Forget the rumor of a " tax " wedding unjustified. If flowers are an important part of your budget, it is because of the hours of meticulous work they require. Unlike a simple event, the arrangements a wedding require a precision and a level of detail and intense. Between the consultations, the detailed planning and execution, you order at the reality of the measure art, often in several parts, which justifies the investment.

If you want to assemble your own bouquets or delegate to a close, it's a beautiful idea. However, the "home-made" requires a good preparation. It is crucial to remove the pollen, thorns and stems are sharp to ensure the safety and longevity of arrangements. The process is more technical than it looks to get a result that is smooth and neat.

The photo shoot before the ceremony is beautiful, but the summer heat and winter cold are the enemies of the flowers. Limit the amount of time to pose with your bouquet. After a few portraits, take it quickly to a bridesmaid so that he can "rest" on the inside in the water.

Support a florist who works with farms floral local or a "farm to table" allows to reduce the carbon footprint associated with the transport and refrigeration. As a bonus, the flowers organic and local often have a best outfit !

Some flowers, while fragrant (as the lily of the valley, lilies or lilacs), can detract from the experience. Strong odors affect our taste buds : a table centerpiece too fragrant might spoil the taste of the wedding meal for your guests. In addition, the olfactory preferences are very personal. It is better to subtlety.

Do not choose flowers that even if you love them, jureraient with the dresses of the bridesmaids. If your reception venue is already very colorful and ornate, simplify the palette of your centerpieces. Adopt an overview will help you to make choices floral that showcase all of your wedding.

Add a personal touch—a string, a piece of the veil of your mother wrapped around your bouquet—is a simple way to add meaning. Just think of entrusting these precious memories to your florist well in advance. Do not hesitate to explore original ideas with him, like flowers to the cake, or arches of entrance spectacular. Ask him to show you his favorite creations !

The floral designer is working with a natural product and therefore it must remain flexible. If flowers ordered do not have the size or the development desired, it may need to do substitutions last minute to ensure perfection. Trust : your florist is committed to offer you the best. Let it do its work without unnecessary stress.

By keeping these tips in mind, you will reduce the unforeseen and you will be confidently towards the " yes " surrounded by a floral dream.