If you are looking for a unique wedding favor, then this is just the thing for you! These are personalized chocolate suckers. Each sucker is custom printed with your design. You can get a monogrammed sucker or a photo on a sucker. These would be great for wedding favors but also an eye catching save the date option. Another option would be a bridal shower favor or even a gift. This is a great gift that will win their hearts and their tummies! Check it out!
Word of mouth is always your safest bet. If the florist’s service and work comes highly recommended, chances are they will do a good job for you. Do your research by going to bridal shows and looking at online pictures from your store’s website. Make appointments to visit at least 3 different florists.
When you visit each florist, look at pictures of their previous work and look around their shop.
• Do you like the arrangements that you see in the shop’s displays?
• Do the flowers in the pictures look fresh or are the petal edges brown?
• Are the pictures dated or are they following the current trends?
• Is the designer willing to work with you or are they telling you that your idea won’t work?
• Make sure you speak to the florist that will do your arrangements.
• Do you feel comfortable with your florist?
• Is your florist paying attention to you while you’re talking and does he/she seem interested?
When To Book Your Florist
6 months before your wedding is a good time to start your search. Book your florist approximately 4 months before your wedding date. You need to have your reception and ceremony sites picked out before you can hire a florist because you’ll need to know how many arrangements you’ll need and that the colors you pick don’t clash with the colors of your venue. You’ll also need to know what color your bridesmaids’ dresses are.
What To Bring To An Appointment
• Pictures of flowers and arrangements that you like (magazine clippings or websites)
• Picture of your wedding gown – swatches of material from your bridesmaids gowns – if available, a picture of your reception room
• If you are supplying the containers for arrangements, bring those too.
• Bring quotes you’ve gotten from other florists.
• Bring a list of all the flowers and arrangements you need and who they are for, so that the florist can label corsages, boutonnieres and bouquets, with names or titles. Example: on a bouquet a stapled piece of paper reads “maid of honour”. This way everyone gets the right flowers.
Questions To Ask The Florist
• When viewing photos of past work, ask if the flowers where arranged by the same person that is doing your arrangements.
• After giving your florist your ideas, ask for their opinion or ideas. You don’t have to take their advice but at least take the time to listen. You never know, you might like their ideas better then your own.
• Is there a delivery charge?
• Is there a setup fee?
• Do they have rental supplies?
• Do they need a map for the different delivery locations?
• Can you change your order if you have another idea? What’s the cut off date for new ideas?
• What times will the flowers be delivered to each location? This question can be asked 1 month before your wedding.
• Will the florist transport ceremony decorations to the reception location? Is there a fee?
• Can they make a sample of your bouquet and centrepiece? Some florists will, some won’t.
• Will they write you up an itemized quote? Some won’t in fear that you will bring it to other florists for a better deal.
• Are the flowers you’ve chosen in season? What flowers are in season for your date?
• You’re on a tight budget, can the florist work with a mixture of silk and fresh flowers?
• Are there any additional or hidden costs?
• Is the florist familiar with your reception and ceremony locations?
• 1 month before your wedding date, call the florist and ask them if they can get the type and color of flower you wanted?
Things To Keep In Mind
If your wedding date is around the time of a flower giving holiday (mother’s day, valentine’s,etc) you’re going to pay more for your flowers. The florist will also be very busy during this time and you can’t expect to be the centre of attention. Meet and speak to the person that will be making your flower arrangements.
A good place to start is with the bride’s and bridesmaid’s bouquet, work with those colours and flower types to create your centrepieces, alter arrangements and other floral decor.
You don’t have to book on the spot. Take your quote home and think it over.
The more information you give your florist the better they will understand what you want.
If you choose flowers that are not in season and have to be shipped, you’re looking at a bigger expense and you don’t know what effect the shipping will cause on your flowers.
What Goes On The Contract
In most cases your bill will be your contract. Read the small print on the bill. Everything the florist is supplying should be on the bill:
• Your name, address and phone number.
• The contact person’s name, address and phone number for every delivery location.
• An itemized list and description of every floral arrangement, the number required, colour of ribbons and other decorative accents.
• Time of setup
• The name of your floral designer
• The service they will provide. i.e. setup and delivery to each location and what this entails.
• The total cost, your deposit and the amount still owing and the date for the last payment.
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We have currently undergone some changes at Bridal Party Tees. Our site has been re-vamped to better fit your needs. You now have the have the choice to either pick one of our designs to customize or if you have a great unique idea you can start from scratch. When starting from scratch you get to pick everything from the article of clothing to the design. You can even upload your own personal pictures onto your item. Once you have designed your items you can save them to your gallery and either buy them at a later date or share them with friends and family. This is perfect if you are trying to arrange a girl’s night out with friends in different states! You can even place your items on the public gallery to share your designs with everyone. This is a great resource for unique ideas while you’re designing your own items as well. Along with the remodeling of our site we also added more great products for you to choose from. You are sure to be able to find something for everyone on your list! So check it out. I am sure you will love all of the changes.
If you are having a winter themed one option is to reflect that in your favors. These cute little cookies are sure to warm their hearts and their tummies. Serve them with hot chocolate and your guests are sure to warm right up. Each cookie is hand decorated with amazing details and sprinkled with tiny sugar crystals. You can choose from a fun collection of holiday inspired designs: mittens, snowflakes, ice skates, and stocking caps. Present two skates or a pair of mittens together for “a perfect pair” favor.Check it out!
Looking for a cute wedding favor for a spring wedding? Then try these sweet little bath bees from Gianna Rose. Each capsule contains a fragrant skin soothing blend of Sunflower oils, enhanced with extracts of Bee Balm, Royal Jelly and Bee Pollen. Disolve three to five BATH BEES in the bath and they will disperses a unique formula that provides an elegant skin feel without that greasy feeling. The BATH BEES can also be enjoyed in the shower by breaking one open and rubbing the oil onto wet skin. So give your wedding guests the gift of a relaxing experience that they are sure to love. Check it out!
Okay everyone Bridal Party Tees is finally done with the change over and we are ready to start posting again. First let me apologize for the inconvenience of the blog being down. The change over wiped out the blog. Therefore some of the older posts will lack pictures for a little while until I can get them all loaded back into the system. We want to thank you for you patience and the posts will be coming on a normal basis from now on!