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Christmas and New Years is a popular time to get engaged. Which in turn, becomes a busy time of year for me with consulations and proposals. I absolutely love meeting new brides, grooms, their moms, and their friends. Many come in with great ideas and others come to me looking for inspiration and ideas. I love both scenerios! Meeting with a florist should be done about 6 months before your wedding date. My availability is becoming limited. I have 1-2 weekends in each month from May to September booked. If you are interested in Beautiful Expressions doing your wedding flowers please call to set up your consultation. 

Flowers can be an accent to your wedding or the focal point. Either way you must budget accordingly. If a bride is looking for strictly personal flowers, the percentage of the budget is between 5-7% depending on the type of flowers she is wanting. If a bride is looking for personal flowers, ceremony pieces, aisle decor, and reception pieces, the percentage is going to move up to about 12-17% of the total budget. It is really important to come to the consultation with a budget in mind so I know how to guide you in flower selection and number of pieces you are wanting. The great thing about working with a florist is that they can come up with ideas to create a beautiful ambiance, maintain the intergrity of your vision, and save you money.

Although price is a determining factor in choosing your florist, it shouldn't be your only factor. All florists are not created equal. Here are a few suggestions of things to look for in a florist:

-How have they been reviewed by other brides-do they deliver what they promised, are they reliable, creative, and did they give the bride what she wanted.?
-Are they familiar with your venue?
-Are they easy to work with, flexible, communicate well, etc.?
-Do they focus on quality and creativity?
-Most of all-Did you feel like they caught your vision.

Happy wedding planning!!