7 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Your Wedding Flowers

When it comes to wedding planning, flowers set the tone for your entire celebration. From the bridal bouquet to the centerpieces, your floral choices help create the mood, elevate the design, and leave lasting memories. But with so many options, it’s easy to get overwhelmed or overlook important details. To help you feel confident in your planning, here are five common mistakes to avoid when choosing your wedding flowers — and what to do instead.

Waiting Too Long to Book Your Florist

Great florists book up quickly — especially during peak wedding seasons. Waiting until a few months before your wedding can limit your options and create unnecessary stress.
 

Pro Tip: Begin reaching out to florists as soon as you’ve booked your venue and set your date. This gives you time to discuss your vision, secure your florist, and get on their calendar.

Ignoring Seasonal Availability

Not every flower is available year-round, and some can be costly or difficult to source out of season. For example, peonies are gorgeous but short-lived, while dahlias peak in late summer to fall. Having a good sense of seasonal availability will help you and your florist bring your vision to life much more seamlessly and realistically.

Pro Tip: Stay flexible and trust your florist to guide you toward in-season blooms that match your palette and budget. Seasonal flowers are fresher, more sustainable, and often more affordable.

Forgetting About Your Budget

It’s easy to fall in love with Pinterest-perfect arrangements without considering the cost. Many couples underestimate how much flowers (and labor) will be.

 Pro Tip: Share your budget early and honestly. A good florist can recommend design options, flower substitutions, and repurposing strategies that keep your vision intact while respecting your bottom line.

Overlooking the Venue and Overall Design

Your flowers should complement your venue, not compete with it. A rustic barn calls for a different approach than a modern ballroom or a coastal celebration.
 

 Pro Tip: Bring photos of your venue and décor inspiration to your consultation. Florals work best when they tie into the architecture, lighting, and overall vibe of your wedding.

Not Trusting Your Florist’s Expertise

While inspiration photos are helpful, being too rigid with specifics can limit your florist’s creativity. Weather, market conditions, and supply availability can all affect what’s possible.
 

Pro Tip: Share your color palette, style, and must-have elements, but give your florist room to design. Their expertise will elevate your flowers beyond what a single photo can capture.

Cheaper Is Not Always Better

We know its easy to see the most affordable option as a "win" but, hear us out. All designs are not created equal as all florists are not. Every florist has their own individual creative well they pull from. Just because one florist quoted you $7k and the other quoted you $4k for the same design, does not mean the more expensive florist is ripping you off. Their quotes reflect the scale, quality, and level of design they are giving. Perhaps they are using more premium flowers? Or threw in an item that maybe you could nix to save a few hundred and still go with them? As well as, the cheaper florist might be just as good if not better than the most expensive florist and be operating under less restraints. Use your judgement when deciding between more than one quote from florists.

Come With Questions, and Don't Be Afraid To Ask Them!

We get it, its your first time doing this (maybe). It's also our first time with each couple we work with! We don't know you and you don't know us. Ask a million questions! Ask ALL the questions. Your florist is providing for one of the biggest days of your life (financially and emotionally). We ALL want to make sure we get this right, and your florist should be willing to answer all your questions. If they are not, they may not be the right fit for you. We want you to feel as comfortable and confident as you can on your day!

Final Thoughts

Your wedding flowers should feel like an extension of your love story — natural, beautiful, and uniquely yours. By planning ahead, staying flexible, asking the questions, and trusting your florist, you’ll avoid common pitfalls and ensure your blooms look just as breathtaking as the day itself.

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