A few new things...
trying out a new website to possible purchase the domain and make it my main site plus this blog...:) go check it out and let me know what you think...
http://flowersbyamyweddingsanddesign.weebly.com/
Also big news my wedding from May 2013 was finally published on Borrowed and Blue Birmingham... so exciting and the post looks fabulous...:)
http://www.borrowedandblue.com/birmingham/weddings/laura-jason
Amy :)
Showing posts with label Good Information. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Good Information. Show all posts
Monday, May 5, 2014
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Cost of Wedding Flowers....
My goal with my business is to help create the best wedding that a Bride and Groom can imagine. With saying that, I offer Quality Flowers and Designs, well taken care of Props, and Customer Service that goes above and beyond. Many of my Brides become my Friends!!! and I love that and I love working to produce a wonderful event!
However these events, designs and executing them do cost money and time- product cost, supplies, containers, design time, labor, set up, delivery, and clean up are what ultimately makes up the cost of a wedding.
Here's some average "minimum prices" that I also found on the internet, my pricing is pretty close with this as well...but don't hold your florist to this, it depends on the flowers you choose, the season, if you are in a major urban expensive area, the design, labor to set up, etc.:
Bridesmaids: $75 and up
bouts: $10 and up
corsages: $20 and up
ceremony arch: $150 and up
ceremony large arrangements, each: $125 and up
aisle petals: $100 and up
aisle hanging pomanders, each: $50 and up
centerpieces, each: $25 and up ($25 is very spare; $50 is more on the low-end)
petals around centerpieces: $7 and up
cake flowers: $50 and up
escort table flowers: $35 and up
Here is a great breakdown I found on a website to also give a good example of why flowers cost what they do…
Budget Breakdown:
When looking at what you should spend overall
on flowers, here are a few things to keep in mind:
·
Flowers cost money. Just like a caterer
who has to buy food, your florist has to buy the flowers and they cost a pretty
penny. Sometimes we have to ship them, and then we always have to clean them,
treat them, and keep them cool over the 4-5 times they could be handled before
they go into an arrangement before your wedding so there's a lot of heavy
lifting and labor included in the cost.
·
Delivery, set-up/tear-down, &
taxes. Most, if not all, florists will charge you separately for delivery,
set-up/tear-down, and taxes. It may take a team to set-up/tear down for
your wedding & trust me, you don't want to be responsible for that.
·
If it sounds too good to be
true... The old saying is true. If it sounds too good to be true,
it probably is. That rings true with most things in life and in my
experience, florists are no exception to that rule. Yes, you can find
florists who will offer cheaper prices than me but will they offer the same
quality, attention to detail, and style? I'm gonna bet my reviews on it and
say, I doubt it.
Always remember to compare apples to apples when pricing and just know that NOTHING is free...
Also EVERY wedding is Custom... no wedding is the same so all of these pricing guides and information is just a starting point!
I hope this is helpful to all of your planning your big day and will help you understand the true cost of a wedding... Amy :)
Thursday, July 19, 2012
15 Wedding Flower Mistakes to Avoid from the Knot
15 Wedding Flower Mistakes to Avoid from the Knot
We asked top wedding florists from around the country for the most common mistakes brides make -- here's what your florist wishes you knew.
Photo: Kris Drake Photography
Flower Mistake 1: Not seeing the big picture
"Couples tend to see the centerpieces and the table setting but do not visualize the whole reception room with their guests in it. For example, couples pay for a room with a wonderful view of the ocean or scenic surrounding and want tall, large centerpieces that will obstruct this view."
-- Faith Cass, Cass the Florist, Inc.
Flower Mistake 2: Not trusting your florist
"Communicate your vision, likes, dislikes, and expectations but have a little flexibility and be comfortable with substitution. We want to make your wedding absolutely breathtaking. So relax, put trust in your vendors and remember why you hired that amazing talent!"
-- Alana Guglielmo, Mixed Greens Event Design
Flower Mistake 3: Not reusing ceremony arrangements
"Aisle flowers can become centerpieces and altar pieces can be moved to the buffet table. The ceremony usually only lasts about half an hour -- it's a shame to see so many flowers only being used for that amount of time when they could easily be incorporated into the reception decor!"
-- Paula Pritchard, Paisley Petals
Flower Mistake 4: Booking your florist last
"Couples should begin the process of booking vendors by speaking to one vendor from each category before booking anyone. This way they can get an idea of what things cost and perhaps they could budget better."
-- Douglas Koch, Douglas Koch Designs ltd
Flower Mistake 5: Refusing to compromise
"The biggest mistake is for a bride to have her heart set on specific flowers and not be flexible. A florist can do a much better job if the bride asks for an overall look, feel, and color scheme and let the florist create it."
-- Jana Stall, Events in Bloom
Flower Mistake 6: Ruling out pricey blooms
"Don't be scared of the expensive flowers. Flowers like cattleya orchids and peonies are more expensive, but they also cover more space and have a greater impact. One cattleya orchid can have a greater impact than a bouquet of roses."
-- Erin Drake, Enlighten Events International
Flower Mistake 7: Not communicating with your florist
"Knowing what you like is just as important as knowing what you don't like. Bring lots of pictures -- it is the best way to help convey what you do and do not want your floral designs to look like."
-- Danielle Childress, McKannix Floral Studio
Flower Mistake 8: Using only one color
"A lot of brides try to match the flowers to the bridesmaid dresses. A bridesmaid in a lavender gown with lavender flowers will make for very disappointing pictures. Flowers are a great place to choose an accent color -- for example, a lime green against a lavender gown will bring out the best in both colors and make for fabulous photos."
-- Linda Maggert, One of a Kind Events
Flower Mistake 9: Choosing strongly scented flowers
"Choosing highly aromatic flowers for centerpieces may sound like an amazingly romantic idea, but it will drive your guests insane if they are prone to allergies. For highly aromatic arrangements -- stick to your bridal bouquet and the altar arrangements."
-- Katie Martin, Elegance & Simplicity
Flower Mistake 10: Not taking care of your blooms
"Everyone loves hydrangeas, especially in bouquets. However, hydrangeas need to stay hydrated, and the average lifespan out of water in temperate conditions is about three hours. They might not even make it through your ceremony if you're out all day taking pictures."
-- Esther Galantowicz, Scarlet Petal
Flower Mistake 11: Forgetting to budget for flowers
"Most brides find that flowers are an important part of their day but forget to include them in the planning from the start. When I have a budget and a theme, I am really able to advise them better right from the beginning."
-- Georgianne Vinicombe, Monday Morning Flower and Balloon Co
Flower Mistake 12: Taking on too much DIY
"Brides [who try to DIY their flowers] will purchase dozens of glass vases for centerpieces, only to become overwhelmed. We receive many frantic calls, asking to take over the stress of these DIY projects, which oftentimes becomes more expensive than hiring a professional from the start."
-- Natalie E. Willett, Zuzu's Petals
Flower Mistake 13: Ordering your flowers too late
"Flowers come from South America, Holland, and all over the world, so it is very hard to contact farms across the world and have flowers arrive within one or two weeks. Leave at least a six-week window ahead of your wedding week to be able to line everything up. Your flowers will be cheaper if you can give us the time that we need to order."
-- Brenda Sterk, J's Fresh Flower Market
Flower Mistake 14: Choosing an oversized bouquet
"Brides often think: ‘The larger the better!' What they don't realize is that the larger the bouquet, the more it covers and fights with the overall design of their dress. Further, do you really want to carry something that is huge and heavy? Think about the size and comfort when it comes to your bouquet."
-- Shawn A. Rabideau, Shawn Rabideau Events
Flower Mistake 15: Overlooking the reception table linens
"What's underneath a centerpiece is as important as the arrangement itself. Linens don't just complement the look of your centerpieces; they complete them. From runners to underlays and overlays, the right ‘undergarments' can make flowers flourish on a table."
-- Candice Ryan, La Petite Fleur
Read more: 15 Wedding Flower Mistakes to Avoid - Wedding Flower Tips - Wedding Florist Advice http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-flowers/articles/15-wedding-flower-florist-tips.aspx#ixzz211S0Xt9w
We asked top wedding florists from around the country for the most common mistakes brides make -- here's what your florist wishes you knew.
Photo: Kris Drake Photography
Flower Mistake 1: Not seeing the big picture
"Couples tend to see the centerpieces and the table setting but do not visualize the whole reception room with their guests in it. For example, couples pay for a room with a wonderful view of the ocean or scenic surrounding and want tall, large centerpieces that will obstruct this view."
-- Faith Cass, Cass the Florist, Inc.
Flower Mistake 2: Not trusting your florist
"Communicate your vision, likes, dislikes, and expectations but have a little flexibility and be comfortable with substitution. We want to make your wedding absolutely breathtaking. So relax, put trust in your vendors and remember why you hired that amazing talent!"
-- Alana Guglielmo, Mixed Greens Event Design
Flower Mistake 3: Not reusing ceremony arrangements
"Aisle flowers can become centerpieces and altar pieces can be moved to the buffet table. The ceremony usually only lasts about half an hour -- it's a shame to see so many flowers only being used for that amount of time when they could easily be incorporated into the reception decor!"
-- Paula Pritchard, Paisley Petals
Flower Mistake 4: Booking your florist last
"Couples should begin the process of booking vendors by speaking to one vendor from each category before booking anyone. This way they can get an idea of what things cost and perhaps they could budget better."
-- Douglas Koch, Douglas Koch Designs ltd
Flower Mistake 5: Refusing to compromise
"The biggest mistake is for a bride to have her heart set on specific flowers and not be flexible. A florist can do a much better job if the bride asks for an overall look, feel, and color scheme and let the florist create it."
-- Jana Stall, Events in Bloom
Flower Mistake 6: Ruling out pricey blooms
"Don't be scared of the expensive flowers. Flowers like cattleya orchids and peonies are more expensive, but they also cover more space and have a greater impact. One cattleya orchid can have a greater impact than a bouquet of roses."
-- Erin Drake, Enlighten Events International
Flower Mistake 7: Not communicating with your florist
"Knowing what you like is just as important as knowing what you don't like. Bring lots of pictures -- it is the best way to help convey what you do and do not want your floral designs to look like."
-- Danielle Childress, McKannix Floral Studio
Flower Mistake 8: Using only one color
"A lot of brides try to match the flowers to the bridesmaid dresses. A bridesmaid in a lavender gown with lavender flowers will make for very disappointing pictures. Flowers are a great place to choose an accent color -- for example, a lime green against a lavender gown will bring out the best in both colors and make for fabulous photos."
-- Linda Maggert, One of a Kind Events
Flower Mistake 9: Choosing strongly scented flowers
"Choosing highly aromatic flowers for centerpieces may sound like an amazingly romantic idea, but it will drive your guests insane if they are prone to allergies. For highly aromatic arrangements -- stick to your bridal bouquet and the altar arrangements."
-- Katie Martin, Elegance & Simplicity
Flower Mistake 10: Not taking care of your blooms
"Everyone loves hydrangeas, especially in bouquets. However, hydrangeas need to stay hydrated, and the average lifespan out of water in temperate conditions is about three hours. They might not even make it through your ceremony if you're out all day taking pictures."
-- Esther Galantowicz, Scarlet Petal
Flower Mistake 11: Forgetting to budget for flowers
"Most brides find that flowers are an important part of their day but forget to include them in the planning from the start. When I have a budget and a theme, I am really able to advise them better right from the beginning."
-- Georgianne Vinicombe, Monday Morning Flower and Balloon Co
Flower Mistake 12: Taking on too much DIY
"Brides [who try to DIY their flowers] will purchase dozens of glass vases for centerpieces, only to become overwhelmed. We receive many frantic calls, asking to take over the stress of these DIY projects, which oftentimes becomes more expensive than hiring a professional from the start."
-- Natalie E. Willett, Zuzu's Petals
Flower Mistake 13: Ordering your flowers too late
"Flowers come from South America, Holland, and all over the world, so it is very hard to contact farms across the world and have flowers arrive within one or two weeks. Leave at least a six-week window ahead of your wedding week to be able to line everything up. Your flowers will be cheaper if you can give us the time that we need to order."
-- Brenda Sterk, J's Fresh Flower Market
Flower Mistake 14: Choosing an oversized bouquet
"Brides often think: ‘The larger the better!' What they don't realize is that the larger the bouquet, the more it covers and fights with the overall design of their dress. Further, do you really want to carry something that is huge and heavy? Think about the size and comfort when it comes to your bouquet."
-- Shawn A. Rabideau, Shawn Rabideau Events
Flower Mistake 15: Overlooking the reception table linens
"What's underneath a centerpiece is as important as the arrangement itself. Linens don't just complement the look of your centerpieces; they complete them. From runners to underlays and overlays, the right ‘undergarments' can make flowers flourish on a table."
-- Candice Ryan, La Petite Fleur
Read more: 15 Wedding Flower Mistakes to Avoid - Wedding Flower Tips - Wedding Florist Advice http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-flowers/articles/15-wedding-flower-florist-tips.aspx#ixzz211S0Xt9w
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