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wedding flower basics

Your wedding flowers will be one of the most photographed details of your wedding (besides you, of course!), so it's important to pick wedding centerpieces and bouquets that truly fit your wedding style. Where to start? First, find flower types you love by searching through our ultimate flower guide, which features thousands of pictures. There, you'll also find a host of centerpiece ideas ranging in style from casual and rustic to formal and glamorous. You can even search for flowers by color so you can be sure to pick wedding bouquets and centerpieces that match your color palette. Once you've decided which flower arrangements you want, it's time to find a florist who can make it all happen for you. Finding flowers for weddings can be tough but luckily we also have local listings of top florists in your area. Once you've made an appointment with one, be sure to bring pictures of wedding flowers that you like (your version of pink may be different than your florist's). Before you talk with your florist about your ideal wedding flowers, make sure not only that you have wedding centerpiece ideas and bouquets in mind, but that you also have a budget to work with. Depending on what you're looking for, your flowers could end up taking a large portion of your budget. So keep that in mind and prioritize so that, no matter what, you end up with flowers you want.

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Flowers will be a huge part of your wedding day, so get tips on finding the perfect blooms here.

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wedding flowers timeline

  • 9 - 11 months before your wedding: Set up appointments with wedding florists in the area to discuss options.
  • 6 - 8 months before your wedding: Choose and hire your florist. Browse flower photos to figure out what flowers you like.
  • 4 - 5 months before your wedding: Finalize your wedding flowers, and settle on a final price for the contract.

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Our Wedding Flowers Editor, Vi-An N.