Choosing a Venue
Reception at Home
Club or Pub
Hall Reception
Hotel Reception
Reception in a Marquee

Food Tips
Having A Buffet
Professional Catering
Self Catering
Having a Sit-down Meal
Types of Service
The Wedding Cake

Drink Tips
Reception Bar
Red Wine
White Wine
Supplying Your Drinks

Choosing a Florist
Tips
What Flowers ?

Cutting the Cake
Where do People Sit?
Reception Music
Order of Speeches
The Wedding Car

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Tips
Find two florists whose style quality of flowers and price you like.
Make sure you know what you are getting for what you expect to get for your budget.
Discuss styles of bouquets and arrangements you require and any special flowers you require.
If you are having vases when do you have to return them.
Have all details confirmed in writing, including deposits and final payment terms.
Select your florist soon as you can.
Once you have decided on a florist, go and visit the florist look at the flowers they have, ask to see there portfolio and you will be able to get ideas on what the florist capable of.
Make sure the flowers look good and not dead, the quality of your flowers will also determine how good your arrangements will look.
It is best to be guided by the florist on the final choice. But do not let them overtake, make sure you get what you want.
Florist will be able to tell you what flowers are in season, the cost, and how well they mix with other flowers and with greenery. How long they will last in an hot room or in a bouquet is also important.
Once you have decided on a florist, reserve your date approximately 3 months in advance.
If you want flowers for the reception, most florist will visit the venue to get a feel for the place so they can advice you appropriately.
Make an appointment approximately 8 weeks before the wedding date. Go through the catalogue of arrangements that they have done, and choose what you like, you can mix ideas from a selection to get your unique style. Discuss your requirement, the style of the wedding, the style of your dress, the colour of your bridesmaids dresses take a swatch and work with the florist to pick colours and style to complement your wedding.
Budget, you have to have a budget before you go to the florist, let her know what it is and work with her to get everything you require within that budget. Remember you may have to compromise in certain places so you do not exceed your budget.
The cost of arrangements are usually determined by the number and types of flowers used.
Make sure the florist knows when and where exactly to set up the arrangements, when are the bouquets and buttonholes required and where they should be delivered.
Telephone the florist a few days before the wedding to make sure everything will be ready on time.
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