You might be tempted to use a family member or friend to do your wedding flowers or try to do them yourself but there are many things to consider before trying this. 

There is a lot more that goes into doing flowers than buying them, cutting them, and putting them in a vase.  A florist or designer can help you come up with a plan, and look at more affordable options to get a similar look but with less expensive flowers.  Floral designers can bring in flowers from all over the world, even when not in season.   They know what to look for and what questons to ask the wholesaler to ensure that you get what you want.  They also should have a large selection of rental containers so you do not have to buy multiple vases… especially when you want to use large scale vases for centerpieces and your  ceremony. 

You and your family are going to be busier than you think prior to the wedding.  Flowers cannot be made very far in advance and you are not going to want to be making arrangements and personal flowers the day or night before the wedding.  A floral designer can handle not only helping you design your decor but will make it and set everything up.  They can hand out personal flowers, pin on boutonnieres and corsages, and also pick up everything afterward.  This makes it much easier on you and your family. 

I can’t tell you how many Bride’s have called me and said they were going to have a famly friend do their flowers but they backed out at the last minute.  This can be very stressful.  You don’t need any more stress during this time… Hire a floral designer and know it will be perfect and you can enjoy your special day.

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Authored by Katina Isaacson
Katina is the owner and designer of Sierra Floral Designs in the Lake Tahoe and Reno Area.  Creative event flowers…as unique as you are!  Visit our website at www.sierrafloraldesigns.com