Florist tips

Here are some things to look for when choosing a florist:

1. How do they deliver their flowers? If they do not deliver their bouquets in a vase with water, then walk. They clearly will be delivering flowers that will have been out of the water for quite some time. There is no excuse for this. By night's end, your bouquets will need to be thrown away - not so good if you would like to keep them a few days or preserve them.

2. When you ask them for flower choices, do they flounder for names and ideas or do they have books and flower-name cards that you can look through? A good florist wants your bouquet to be everything that you envision with a little creativity thrown in.

3. Do they have references? Don't be afraid to ask.

4. Do they have pictures of some of their work?

5. Do they act professional? Ask you all the right questions? Care about what you want?

6. If you are asking for something slightly different or a tad more difficult, are they willing to take on the project with confidence?

Finding a florist that you trust, is honest, and loves their profession is very important to ensure your wedding day success.