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Choosing the perfect wedding florals is essential for any wedding. But it’s more complicated than just picking them in your favorite colors. There’s a lot to do and consider if you want the right flowers on your big day. After all, flowers are the perfect mood-setters! They help set the tone and deliver the theme of your wedding. Not to mention they just smell yummy.
So, where do you start your search? How do you even choose the right wedding flowers? Here are some tips to help you in choosing your wedding florals.
8 Tips for Choosing Your Wedding Florals
Trust Your Planner
Whether you stumbled upon your wedding planner by chance or spent months searching for the perfect match, one thing is for sure – their services are invaluable.
When choosing your wedding florals, it’s essential to trust your planner’s advice. Your planner will have worked on a lot of weddings and will have some solid direction to give you — whether it is on how to save money, which florist to go with, or what type of flowers would work best for your vision. Let them help you and save you from unnecessary pressures and anxiety.
And, believe it or not, wedding planners are great at finding ways to save you money — so listen to their advice.
Trust Your Florist
It’s no surprise you looked up a few wedding flowers online and decided – ” I want those.”Well, it’s only normal. However, you must keep an open mind and listen to your florist. Your florist has tons of experience and knowledge, and listening to their recommendations only do you, and your wedding, favors in the long run.
With your florist’s expertise, they’ll be able to tell you what florals pick your vision the best and maybe even lead you to a more uncommon, original bloom. So, take a chance with your florist and trust them to deliver your vision.
Pick Local Flowers When Possible
I always recommend that everyone consider local blooms as much as possible. Not only can they be more affordable but it is more ecologically friendly and you are supporting the local Florida Keys economy.
But being that the Florida Keys are a small chain of islands, local isn’t always possible. Just make sure you talk to your florist and ask about your options.
Go Big —But Not Too Big
You want to make a statement with your wedding flowers, that is after all, the whole purpose of floral arrangements. However, you should be careful not to go too big.
You want to go big enough to make an impact but avoid overpowering your space and taking away from other aspects of your ceremony. So, how do you stay within reasonable limits? It would be best if you spoke to your florist about the size and scale of the flower arrangements to ensure you strike the perfect balance on your big day.
And remember, there is so much natural beauty for your Key West wedding, massive floral arrangements aren’t always needed (but sometimes they can work just perfectly — just listen to your planner and florist!).
Repurpose Your Florals
To save money and be more ecologically friendly, find ways to repurpose your florals. Consider choosing ceremony installations, such as arches or floral backdrops, that can be used later on as reception centerpieces or adorning pieces. You can also reuse the wedding party bouquets as table pieces. This way, you save money while maintaining a cohesive look throughout the day.
Besides, it would be a shame to let your beautiful flowers go to waste after one-time use, wouldn’t you agree?
Consider Your Wedding Venue, Theme, and Color Palette When Choosing
Before settling on your wedding florals, it’s essential to consider all other aspects of your wedding, from the venue, theme to your desired color palette.
For instance, if you’re having your wedding in a park with lots of greenery, you might need to downsize the flowers. On the other hand, big indoor halls will look a whole lot better with large statement flowers.
Plus, what you want to see and what you want your guests to feel is very important. The sophisticated vibe you need can be achieved with a few high-end blooms. Or, if you crave the wild boho vibe, consider wildflowers or other off-beat arrangements. The flowers you choose make a huge impact on the overall theme.
Next up is color. The color of the flowers you pick should align with the rest of the wedding decor and attire. Don’t get me wrong- they don’t have to be the same colors, but they should work well together and create a nice cohesive look. The rule of thumb — coordinate but don’t necessarily match.
Of course, these are all the details you need to discuss with your florist in depth. The last thing you’d want is a disorganized, contrasting vibe on your special day.
Include Your Personal Touch
Do you want to make your day feel more special? Include flowers with a special meaning to you as a couple. You could incorporate the first flowers gifted to you by your partner. Or consider flowers with symbolic meanings, like roses representing love and romance or the favorite flower of a loved one who passed away.
Adding these personal elements can help narrow your options and infuse your day with uniqueness and meaningfulness.
Consider Fragrance
While the scent may not be the first thing on your mind, it’s worth considering. Wonderful scents help in setting the mood for your day. For instance, flowers like lavender and jasmine are calming, while gardenia and oriental lilies have a sweet fragrance.
Start Choosing Your Wedding Florals
While finding your perfect wedding flowers has its fair share of challenges, the overall process should be fun. With these tips in mind, we hope we’ve made choosing florals easier and given you the confidence to design the perfect floral arrangements for your Key West wedding.
Check out our Key West wedding florists to get started planning your dream destination wedding.
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