1. Determine Your Style 

Styles include classic, romantic, rustic, and elegant, so its important to know your style. Most florists have portfolios which show various designs and styles. You can also find more styles on Pinterest and Instagram. 

2. Create a Floral Budget 

On average, decor and flowers should amount to 15-20% of your overall wedding budget. To learn more about creating your floral budget, check out our article on How to Plan A Wedding Budget. 

3. Services 

Find a florist that can provide production services including design, installations, delivery, set up, and break down. Full production services are a necessity, especially on your wedding when you want to enjoy the day with your family and friends. Many florist only deliver and setup, so it's important to know what services are included in the payment. 

4. Experience 

A florist with 10+ years of experience can make your wedding come to life and provide you with ideas, suggestions, and things to avoid in order to accomplish the unique and beautiful designs for your event. Also, an experienced florist can resolve many issues that might come up and your event will still be gorgeous! 

5. Customer Support 

Look for a florist with great customer service who can provide customer assistance, answer your questions, and provide solutions for you when you feel stuck. All of these qualities should provide a great and easy experience when you try to plan one of the grandest parties of your life.