Florist Questions

I don't have an official list, but here are questions I asked:

1. Have you been to my RH before? (If yes, then what do you recommend in the way of centerpieces)?
2. Is there a delivery charge? Is there a limit on how many locations you will delivery to?
3. I wanted peonies in late August, so I asked if that would be possible (the answer was no!).
4. Do you charge tax if I pay cash? Is there an additional discount if I pay cash?
5. Are there other florists whose prices you would match?

Here is some questions I had saved for my florist. I got it from the knot.com

1. What is the florist's design philosophy? Minimal? Traditional? Elegant? Edgy and modern? Florists love explaining their artistic sensibilities -- the styles they love, their favorite flowers, the palettes they adore. Do the florist's views fit with your own ideas?10. How many weddings will the florist do on the same day or weekend as yours? You'll want to know that your florist won't be rushed on the day-of.


1. Does the florist's style -- and the overall look of the shop -- match yours? (This is common sense. Go with your gut.)

2. Can you see photographs or live examples of past work? (Real bouquets and arrangements will give you a better sense of the florist's abilities than photos -- especially photos that aren't of the florist's actual work but show things the florist says he or she can do.)

3. How big is the shop (number of staff), and who will work on your wedding? Make sure the floral designer you're interviewing will actually create the arrangements.

4. Try to gauge the florist's expertise by asking questions. What flowers will be in season when your wedding takes place? If your budget is on the small side, ask how you can maximize your options. What are some less expensive alternatives to blooms beyond your price range?

5. What are the hottest floral trends of the moment? Why do they work or not work? What's the most innovative concept the florist has recently brought to a design project?

6. Which flowers are best for your wedding season? If you're marrying in the summertime, what are some hot weather no-nos?

7. Has the florist done weddings at your ceremony or reception site before? If so, she may have pictures of arrangements done at your site and will be knowledgeable about what sizes, shapes, and colors work in the space.

8. Will the florist deliver the flowers to your wedding or spend time at the site, setting up and making sure everything is in order? You'll pay more for a full-service florist, but you'll get what you pay for.

9. How many weddings will the florist do on the same day or weekend as yours? You'll want to know that your florist won't be rushed on the day-of.

10.Does the florist offer rental items -- vases, potted plants, arches, trellises, candelabras, urns -- or must you contact a rental company?

11. Does the florist preserve bouquets after weddings? If this is important to you, find out now if he will do so, or if you can be referred to someone who does. You may have to make an appointment before the wedding to ensure that your bouquet can be preserved directly afterward.

Great questions everyone! I'm going to feel prepared when I start looking now

I don't give my budget, i tell them what I want, let them total it and then tell them what I am looking for and see if they can work with me.

BUt do what you feel comfortable with