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Complementary bouquets for me and my bridesmaids

Hello. What are some complementary bouquet styles that work well together for the bride and her bridesmaids? I like that structured look - should my girls have that too, or is that too matchy matchy? Thank you!

Updated : 31/08/2022

4 answers

What are the most popular bouquet styles at the moment?

I'm just starting to look at flowers for our wedding... as far as bouquets go, what are the most popular styles at the moment? But I'm also wondering if they are timeless or how quickly they will look dated in our photos. Thank you so much!

Updated : 31/08/2022

2 answers

Why are wedding flowers so expensive at the moment?

Hi there, I know the cost of wedding flowers has gone up considerably. What can we expect to pay now for bouquets and fresh flower ceremony arch? Is the price expected to drop in the future or should we realistically budget for more? (I do want fresh florals!)

Updated : 22/07/2022

4 answers

How fresh do wedding flowers need to be?

How long will wedding flowers stay fresh? Can I have them delivered the day before the wedding so the venue can be styled in advance? Or should I order silk or dried flowers to give me more time to work with?

Updated : 20/06/2022

9 answers

When is a good time to buy my artificial wedding flowers?

My florist said I don't need to book or anything. But I think I want to have them a couple of months before for piece of mind.

Updated : 2/09/2021

5 answers

Has covid changed the availability of some wedding flowers?

Hi there. What's the availability like on wedding flowers now because of covid? Are some varieties hard to get? And is there a longer than normal ordering time for wedding flowers? Thank you!

Updated : 22/06/2021

10 answers

Flowers to avoid for allergies

This is weird but I suffer from allergies - are there any flowers I need to avoid in my bouquet? Do cut flowers still make you allergic? Thanks.

Updated : 13/05/2021

7 answers

How much is the average to spend on wedding florals?

Hi, we were hoping to have a 'budget' wedding but it is proving harder than we initially thought. We want to have a wow factor venue with floral and styling but not sure how much is needed to be spent to achieve a 'wow' vibe.

Updated : 12/01/2021

10 answers

How much should I spend on wedding flowers?

Just trying to work out a realistic budget for how much I should spend on flowers for our reception and ceremony...

Updated : 17/07/2019

9 answers