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1. Is my date available? If it is, check to see if a deposit is necessary to hold the date. Also ask if there is any consultation fee. Inquire as to whether you can receive a price proposal before a deposit is placed.
2. Do you have actual photographs or samples of your work? It's important to see the work of your florist, not just the airbrushed photos from an FTD book. There is no better way to see if their style compements your tastes and verify just how skilled they are.
3. Do you offer any silk or dried flower arrangements? This may be important to you if you want to save your bouquet or want an unusual look for a table centerpiece. Sometimes, these two options may be less expensive than fresh flowers, expecially for some exotics like orchids.
4. Is there a delivery or set-up fee? Watch out – this can be a substantial extra charge. Most florists will charge a delivery/set-up fee especially if you have either complex flower arrangements or a site that is a long distance from their shop. if the charge is high, consider finding a florist closer to the site or cut back on the complicated decorations.
5. How many weddings do you do in a day? The biggest problem with some florists is that they become "overextended" trying to do too many weddings in one day. A florist can probably do two or three weddings a day if the events are held at different times and/or the florist has plenty of help. If their schedule looks crowded for your wedding date, they may arrive late or deliver the wrong flowers. Look for someone focused on your wedding.
6. Are you familiar with my ceremony/reception site location? If not, will you visit it with me? It may be a good idea to introduce your florist to the ceremony or reception site if they've never seen it.
7. Can I attend one of your weddings during set-up for a look at your designs? Here is another way to determine how professional and talented your florist is. You'll need to visit during set-up and leave before the wedding party arrives. Look for timeliness, freshness and beauty of the flowers, and how well the florist and staff work together.
6. What time will you be at my ceremony/reception site to set-up my wedding? Confirm this time constantly throughout your planning. Many florists set up weddings a couple hours in advance. If this is the case with your wedding, be sure the temperature at the site is not too hot for the flowers – you want them to look fresh at wedding time.
