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When to book florist?

lilacwine Posted: Oct 08, 2004 02:57 PM+

lilacwine MEMBER SINCE: 9/04 TOTAL POSTS : 1471 WEDDING DATE: May 14, 2005

Posted: Oct 08, 2004 02:57 PM

When to book florist?

I'm having a short engagement (8 months total -- 7 more to go). My goal for October is to book all of my vendors, but, after I called some florists, they said it doesn't make sense to talk with them until after I know my BM dresses and color scheme. That probably won't be until January.

Is that normal? Has anyone booked a florist w/out knowing their colors?

thanks!

Jordan Posted: Oct 08, 2004 03:01 PM+

Jordan MEMBER SINCE: 4/03 TOTAL POSTS : 5707 WEDDING DATE: Sep 03, 2004

Posted: Oct 08, 2004 03:01 PM

Re: When to book florist?

I think now is the time to visit florists and try to make a decision shortly. Some of the more 'popular' ones book up over a year in advance - it's insane!

As for the colors...that doesn't make any sense b/c you shouldn't have to place your flower order until 2 weeks before your wedding. Personally, I knew the color (black) of my BM's dresses and what color I wanted for flowers...but honestly, you don't need it until you go for a design session.

Good luck!

Donna&Joe708 Posted: Oct 08, 2004 03:03 PM+

Donna&Joe708 MEMBER SINCE: 3/04 TOTAL POSTS : 2903 WEDDING DATE: Jul 08, 2005

Posted: Oct 08, 2004 03:03 PM

Re: When to book florist?

I booked my florist back in April, but only picked out my BM gown a couple of weeks ago. My florist suggested as the wedding draws nearer, that we meet to discuss colors, flowers, etc.

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Oct 08, 2004 03:05 PM+

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Posted: Oct 08, 2004 03:05 PM

Re: When to book florist?

I'd book now. They book up over a year in advance usually. Pick someone you like working with and is talented and creative, then once you decide your colors you can pick the actual flowers.

I used Flower Michele and loved them!

shelly_l Posted: Oct 08, 2004 03:05 PM+

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Posted: Oct 08, 2004 03:05 PM

Re: When to book florist?

I too booked without knowing my colors. After I do, I'll meet with her again to discuss flower types and colors that would complement my girls' dresses.

DebMaher Posted: Oct 08, 2004 03:06 PM+

DebMaher MEMBER SINCE: 8/04 TOTAL POSTS : 6008 WEDDING DATE: Sep 10, 2005

Posted: Oct 08, 2004 03:06 PM

Re: When to book florist?

Well, aminly because you are having your wedding at a really popular time, I would try and do ASAP!

nylisa Posted: Oct 08, 2004 03:09 PM+

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Posted: Oct 08, 2004 03:09 PM

Re: When to book florist?

Posted by SeptemberBride03

I'd book now. They book up over a year in advance usually. Pick someone you like working with and is talented and creative, then once you decide your colors you can pick the actual flowers.

I agree with this. I booked Carmine from Flowers By Emil about a year before my wedding. Carmine is wonderful to work with.

Janine24 Posted: Oct 08, 2004 05:31 PM+

Janine24 MEMBER SINCE: 7/03 TOTAL POSTS : 3943 WEDDING DATE: Nov 07, 2004

Posted: Oct 08, 2004 05:31 PM

Re: When to book florist?

I called one florist and they told me to call back in a few months...
I ended up booking with someone else... I think you should book as soon as you find a florist you like...