How far in advance should I contact a floral designer when ordering wedding flowers?
Flowers are one of the most important aspects of your wedding day. They set the mood and tone for the event and will be remembered for years to come. Many florists can accept only a set number of weddings on a given day, so it is important to contact them well in advance to begin planning. A good rule of thumb is to do so at least 3-6 months in advance. However, if your wedding is going to be an exceptionally elaborate event, take place during peak wedding season or fall on a holiday, then 8 months to a year is not too soon to contact your florist. This will allow them to begin looking for any props or specialty items you might need. Wedding flowers can be highly specific and colors often have to be very precise, so florists need advance notice to place flower orders.

Will you work within my budget?
Yes. Be honest about your budget on the initial consultation so the your designer knows what to recommend. By taking your budget into consideration from the very beginning of the planning process, we can give you the best advise on how to place the flowers for maximum effect and what types of flowers will be the best value to achieve your desired look.

What should I bring to the initial consultation?
The more information you can provide the better we will be prepared to offer creative suggestions. We want to create a spectacular and memorable event for you. Anything you can bring will be beneficial. Pictures that depict what you have in mind are extremely helpful. Bring a photo of your dress and a sample of the fabric or lace if you have it, as well as swatches and photos of the bridesmaids' dresses. Also think about what 'style' of wedding you want. If you are not sure, we can offer suggestions based on your wedding plans so far.

What can you do to help me stretch my ceremony and reception budget?
Besides suggesting specific types of flowers that will work within your budget, a can offer helpful suggestions as to what flowers might be used at both the ceremony and reception. A few examples: bridesmaids' bouquets can become table decorations; the bride's bouquet can become the head table arrangement; the pew markers can become festive bows on cars or doors; altar designs can flank the buffet or cake table, etc. We're overflowing with creative ways to make use of your budget and flowers wisely, so call us today for a consultation.

How many weddings/Events do you service at a time? What is the booking deposit?
Unlike others, we carefully limit our bookings, serving no more than 1-2 events per weekend. This allows us the opportunity to make the client we are working with our top priority. We promise to give you our complete attention and commitment. Because we take such a limited number of clients at a time, we book quickly; therefore we strongly recommend that clients plan at least 6 months ahead. Dates are booked on a first come first served basis. To book a date, we simply require a $500 contract retainer fee, which is applied towards your final balance.

Do you do site visits before the wedding/event?
Absolutely! We personally visit all sites (ceremony and reception) before the event to view the decor and avoid any last minute surprises. At these locations, we take the opportunity to meet the staff (if we haven't already). We have found that people communicate much better in person, and are more willing to accommodate special requests in person. Personal contact and getting to know specific personalities are a major part of planning a stress-free/problem-free wedding. We treat every event like our own—because *your* special day is *our* important day! Our passion for what we do shows through in our designs and our enthusiasm. We spend a great deal of time with our clients trying to "get into their heads" to ensure they are really selecting the designs they will be truly happy with. We work closely with you from the beginning stages of planning, right through execution, to ensure your personal taste dictates the end result.