Choosing the right bridal bouquet and flower arrangements is not an easy task. Flowers have always been an important factor in the wedding planning process as they complement the wedding theme, enhancing important wedding elements like the venue and the reception. While deciding on your wedding flowers is an exciting process, there are several mistakes almost every bride is prone to making. Look at them below and make sure you avoid them at all cost:

 

Not looking at the big picture

    A lot of brides fall into the trap of “tunnel vision.” They often decide on their bridal bouquet based only on the way the bouquet looks on its own. The wise thing to do is to consider your wedding flowers as just one element of the decoration—an element that should fit into the whole picture of your most special day. When shopping for wedding flowers, make sure you bring pictures of the rest of the wedding elements, such as your wedding theme, wedding dress, and pictures of the wedding venue. This will help ensure that your floral choices harmonize with everything else.

 

Choosing only with your eyes

    Of course, when it comes to flowers, you should mainly consider how they look. But brides often overlook a very important aspect: the way the flowers smell. Some flowers have really strong, strange, or even unpleasant odors, so you should always take a moment to sniff before setting your heart on a certain flower. Besides, some flowers emit fragrances that are allergens, and you definitely don’t want your groom to be photographed with a runny nose or sneezing during your big moment!

 

Relying too much on Pinterest

    Yes, I know this flower arrangement looks just gorgeous on Pinterest. And yes, those candles seem to be the perfect fit for your Boho wedding theme. But did you know that this flower arrangement will look stunning for just about 30 minutes before it wilts into a sad pile of wilted petals? Did you also know that there’s almost no venue that would allow you to use actual lit candles due to fire safety precautions? Of course, you are more than welcome to bring photos that inspire you, but expecting your florist to create an exact replica of what you saw online is simply unwise.

Falling in love with out-of-season flowers

    Before rushing to your florist with a separate folder filled with pictures of flower arrangements on your smartphone, make sure you do your homework. Look up what flowers are in season for your big day. Your florist will most likely help you understand what’s in season, but doing your homework beforehand will save you from disappointing moments when you realize the flowers you adore are out of reach.

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