Choosing wedding flowers - FAQs
Without a doubt, the flowers you choose for your wedding play a crucial role in the look and theme of your wedding. Whether you opt for a single bouquet and buttonholes for the groomsmen, or you wish to decorate a whole venue, your wedding flowers require some careful consideration.
Court Florist has helped hundreds, if not thousands, of brides-to-be choose their wedding flowers over the years, and frequently get asked the same questions. Here are some of the most common questions we get asked:
What’s the most important thing to consider when choosing wedding flowers?
Although terribly unromantic, money is the biggest influence on the type of flowers you can have for your wedding. Calculate the budget available for your wedding flowers before you visit a florist. You will be inspired and excited to choose your wedding flowers, but you must resist temptation and remain realistic about what you can afford!
The good news is that we are an exceptionally creative team and highly skilled at what we do, so your bespoke wedding flowers are guaranteed to be breathtakingly beautiful and within budget.
Should I choose the theme of the wedding before the flowers?
Yes, the theme is so important for a wedding florist. Certain flowers are more appropriate for specific themes and your florist will guide you through the best wedding flowers options. For example, a wedding bouquet of gypsophilia, roses and peonies are stunning for a shabby-chic theme; big blooms and plenty of green ooze rustic romance, whereas sleek almost architectural arrangements fit contemporary weddings. The diversity of flowers means there is something to suit everyone’s tastes and individual style, and any theme can be accommodated.
Does the wedding venue matter?
Yes, absolutely! The venue is a crucial detail when it comes to designing wedding flowers. For example, the flowers for an outdoor wedding contrast greatly with those best for a smaller ceremony room. However, as the best florist in Christchurch New Zealand, chances are high we have already created wedding flower arrangements for the venue you have chosen – this makes it easier for us to turn your vision into reality and make it work for the space.
The colour palette of the bridal party dresses informs the flower choice; however, it’s not a matter of matching the colour exactly, rather it’s about playing with the tones and shades to create an overall look and vibe.
Think of your wedding flowers as the ultimate accessories for your wedding. They shouldn’t overpower but complement - supporting the theme and making you look radiant.
Your wedding is a very special day. At Court Florist we take a holistic approach to create the perfect wedding flowers, we look at the big picture – the theme, the colour palette, the venue – before we get down to the finer details – the style of your dress, specific flowers you want to add that have special meanings, the fragrance of the flowers – all the things that add the personal touch.
We offer a free consultation so we fully understand your vision and make it a stress free reality. If you have any questions about how Court Florist can help you, please do not hesitate to contact us.
