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4 Basic Things You Should Know Before Booking Your Wedding Florist

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Choosing the right wedding florist can make all the difference at your event. Researching wedding vendors can feel totally overwhelming; there are so many options (and so many dollars!) involved, and in many cases, you're shopping for something completely new to you. We spoke with Carissa Jones, the founder and floral designer from JL Designs, to give us her expert advice about booking a florist for your wedding.  So here are 4 basic things you should know before booking your wedding florist.   hiring your wedding florist, booking wedding florist Photo courtesy of  JL Designs 1. Should I look for a florist that focuses specifically on weddings and events?  A lot of retail florists just don't have the ideas, vision, or time to create dynamic events (0r they just have no interest). Be wary of the retailer that does a lot of weddings; unless they have a business partner or an incredible staff, it's hard to focus on both aspects of florals and do both well. wedding florist, hiring a wedding florist, booking wedding florist Photo courtesy of  JL Designs 2. How many years of experience should a good wedding florist/floral event designer have? Experience speaks for a lot..at the same time, someone who has been cranking out the same designs for 20 years may not be a fit for the unique style of wedding you want. The visionary up-and-comer may be more your design style, but they may not have the notches on their belt to be able to execute their designs in a professional and timely manner. Finding a balance is key. hiring a florst, wedding florist, how to hire a wedding florist, booking wedding florist Photo courtesy of  JL Designs 3. Is a tablescape mockup included or do I have to pay extra? Depending on your budget, most designers will include a mockup, but some will charge an additional fee. If you require a visual of the end product, make sure your designer includes this as part of their package. Some brides prefer to leave the design details to their vendor and won't require a prototype. 4. Can I rent the vessels and candles from my florist or do I have to buy them? Some floral designers have the inventory to provide these items for a rental fee, which will likely be cheaper than renting or buying them elsewhere.
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