There are so many brilliant and talented wedding florists in Scotland. Whether you want to keep it simple or go for something that would make Elton John gasp, there are a few things that you should keep in mind.
WHY CHOOSE A PROFESSIONAL WEDDING FLORIST?
It’s easy enough to go and buy some blooms from a local supermarket, maybe you even have a go at arranging them into your vases at home.
But when it comes to wedding flowers, there’s so much more to think about. A great Scottish wedding florist will know all of the tricks of the trade so that your flowers look great and last past the day itself.
A wedding florist will have the creative flair to take your ideas, no matter how grand or simple, and turn them into a reality.
There’s a lot of thought behind a bouquet: from sourcing the flowers of your choice to putting them together and delivering them safely.
They also know which flowers are available during which seasons, and can suggest alternatives if the ones you want aren’t available.
You may think it would be cheaper to arrange your own wedding flowers, but the stress of it can often outweigh the savings.
You can relax when you book a trusted Scottish wedding florist, knowing that they’ll take care of everything for you.Â
STICK TO YOUR BUDGET
It’s easy to get carried away with flowers. They’re so gorgeous and can create the most beautiful atmosphere, not to mention scent, on the day.
Start with deciding what your must-have florals are, such as a bridal bouquet, bridesmaids’ posies and buttonholes.
Be honest and upfront with your florist before you start planning.
If they know your budget, they can work with you to create something amazing, perhaps suggesting cheaper alternatives to expensive flowers.
PICK A FLORAL STYLE
Much like wedding photographers, wedding florists usually have unique signature styles. Do your research to find someone who aligns with your own wedding aesthetic.
Do you like glamorous all-white blooms in grand displays or are you more of a hand-tied wildflower gal?
Use Instagram and Pinterest to save images that you are drawn to and then get to searching for your dream florist.
RE-USE YOUR WEDDING FLOWERS
A good wedding florist will be able to give you advice on how to be economical with your flowers.
You can repurpose ceremony flowers into your reception space; just make sure that someone at the venue or the florist does that – it’s a tricky job and accidents can happen when moving installations.
Re-use your ceremony décor for your tables – if you have a sweetheart table, use one of the displays in front of that.
Move smaller displays to the cake table. Speak to your florist so that they take the repurposing of flowers into consideration.
FLOWERS CAN LAST FOREVER!
After the day, consider having your bouquet preserved or some blooms set into resin.
These make sweet gifts for your wedding party or parents, and you can display them in your home as a reminder of your special day.
Just make sure you’re on the ball with this as the flowers usually have to be sent away fairly quickly after the day is over.
