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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PICKING THE PERFECT FLOWERS
Flowers have been one of the key elements of the bridal look for centuries . No matter the season , flowers are sure to be a much-loved feature of any wedding . We speak to Sheree of Austin ’ s Wedding Flowers to find out everything you need to know about choosing your florist and flowers for your big day .
PICKING YOUR FLORIST When selecting your florist , find one whose work you can imagine being at your wedding . Go through their social media and see whether you think they could provide your style and make sure they can manage the scale of your big day . Most importantly , make sure you are comfortable with your florist , you will be putting a lot of trust into them to bring your wedding vision to life . You want someone who you can trust to advise you on the best flowers and arrangements for your style and budget .
SELECT YOUR STYLE When it comes to a wedding bouquet , think about the shape you want - do you want a sweet posey style , or a fabulously large waterfall ? You should also consider your wedding outfit in this decision ; the shape and style of your outfit can help you and your florist to choose your style and size in the best way to complement your look for the day .
Choosing your wedding arrangements can be difficult , but it is always great to come with inspiration pictures , so looking through Pinterest is a great start . It helps us to see what you are going for with your style , but don ’ t worry if you do not have any pictures , just give us a description of how you want your wedding to feel and we will help you to interpret that style . Also think about whether you want fresh flowers or silk , as this will all help your florist to help you .
TRUE COLOURS Other things to consider include your wedding colours and the seasonality of flowers . Some flowers are only available at certain times of the year , as are certain colours that are only available in a few varieties of flower .
While many flowers are available all year round , there are some blooms that only have seasonal
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