Don't even think of signing on the dotted line unless all of these items are included in your flower contract.
- Name and contact information for you and the vendor. Find a great wedding florist.
- Date, times, and locations of your ceremony and reception. See our favorite wedding reception venues in your area.
- An itemized list of all the flower arrangements you're buying -- from bouquets to centerpieces -- with exact names, amounts, and colors
- Flower alternatives (in your price range) should a specific bloom be unavailable on your wedding day; also include unacceptable substitutions, if any
- A list of items the florist will supply -- centerpiece vases, trellises, other accessories
- Arrival times for setup at the ceremony and reception sites
- Where and when bouquets and boutonnieres should be delivered, if not to the ceremony site (to your home, for example)
- Name of the florist who will be on hand during the wedding
- Total cost and payment schedule. Get wedding budget advice.
- Sales tax, overtime charges, delivery fees, and setup fees
- Deposit amount and due date
- Balance amount and due date
- Cancellation/refund policy
- Florist's signature
- Your signature
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