Preventing Miscommunication! What Are the Secrets to Effectively Conveying Your Flower Arrangement Preferences to a Florist?

2020.04.24 published

How to Create Your Ideal Venue Floral Decorations?

Venue floral decorations for the wedding reception, including the head table and guest tables, are usually planned in consultation with the venue's florist. Deciding which flowers to use and what kind of atmosphere to create is part of this process.

Most brides express satisfaction with their floral arrangements, saying things like, "I was so happy with the flowers, just as I imagined ♡"...

On the other hand, it’s also true that some brides feel shocked, saying, "This is not what I expected." Both the decoration for the head table and the guest tables are seen by the bride for the first time on the wedding day, which means there’s no room for changes.

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To avoid disappointment and to ensure the floral decorations match your vision, it’s essential to communicate your preferences clearly!

In this article, we’ll share some tips on how to convey your floral decoration preferences to your florist and planner ♩

Tip 1: Specify the Flowers You Want

While looking at a lot of reference images for floral decorations, you’re likely to find several flowers you like. If you have specific flowers in mind, be sure to communicate this during your meeting.

It’s clearer and can prevent miscommunication to say something like, “I would like pink peonies and yellow roses,” rather than vaguely saying, “pink and yellow flowers.”

If you’re unsure about the names of the flowers, just showing a picture and saying, “This one!” works perfectly!

Brides who want to get better acquainted with flower names can refer to this article.

➡ I Want to Learn About Flowers!! A Collection of Popular Flowers for Weddings That Have Even Some Difficult Names＊

➡＼Part 2／ A Special Feature on Flowers with Somewhat Difficult Names to Use in Wedding Bouquets and Decorations＊

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Tip 2: Use the Venue's Past Examples as References

Many people likely use images from the internet or Instagram to convey their ideas to the florist.

However, the most fail-safe method is to select images from past examples specific to the venue where your wedding will take place.

Since each venue may have different vases and decorative items available, referencing floral arrangements from different venues doesn’t guarantee they can be replicated as is.

In that regard, using past examples from the venue ensures that they can almost be recreated exactly as seen in the photos. Searching for images close to your ideal look on the venue’s website or social media and using them as a basis to communicate your wishes is a surefire way to avoid mistakes♡

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Tip 3: Explain What You Like About Reference Images

When providing reference images, it’s important to clearly communicate “what you like about the image and what aspects you wish to replicate.”

For example, for the image below, you might specify:

☑ I want to use a glass vase like a fishbowl

☑ I want a mirror placed underneath the vase

☑ I’d like to use small yellow and white flowers

☑ I absolutely want to include gypsophila and feverfew

By being specific, you can ensure a better understanding.

If you simply hand over an image and say, “I like this idea,” it might not convey which parts you want the florist to replicate.

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Tip 4: Proactively Share What You Dislike

The final tip is to clearly communicate what you “dislike” or “want to avoid”! Stating your dislikes is just as important as expressing your preferences.

For instance:

☑ I don’t want large flowers; I prefer small ones

☑ Please avoid using vivid colors

☑ I want to steer clear of tall vases

By sharing what doesn’t align with your vision in advance, you can prevent situations like, "This isn’t what I wanted!" or, "I didn’t want this at all!”

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May Your Venue Floral Decorations Be Just as You Imagined ♡

In this article, we’ve shared tips for communicating your floral decoration vision to your florist and planner.

Since this is a once-in-a-lifetime event, sharing your vision in advance is crucial. To avoid regrets, make sure to communicate your ideas clearly!＊

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