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Miami Wedding Florists Guide
Enjoy the Perfect Wedding Flowers in Florida

Miami’s known for its beautiful, tropical foliage, which can add a wondrous element to your big day. Whether you get married amid heavenly palms or in a sea of bougainvillea, you’re gonna need a top-rate florist to put your day in full bloom.

Like all major cities, South Florida is ripe with wedding florists. Your only task is to pick the one that’s right for you. One indigenous cost-cutter before you search: Use what Mother Nature has already provided. Many Miami resorts have gardens with abundant foliage. You’ll save a lot of dough if you can use the flora that’s built-in.

It’s never too soon to secure your florist in Miami, but make sure you’ve found them at least six months before your wedding. Ask friends and relatives, as well as other Miami wedding vendors. You should also get referrals from at least three previous clients. Expect to pay at least $1,000 for flowers, a figure that will vary tremendously, depending on your needs and wedding style.

When you’re ready to interview Miami florists, visit the OurWeddingDay.com Miami Local Vendor section for a great list of top Southern Florida wedding florists.

Find out if the Miami florist you’re interested in is familiar with your reception site. If they know the area, they’ll better understand placement, what types of flowers will look best, and how to save time and money by integrating the site’s natural beauty into your wedding. If they’re not familiar with your site, ask them if they’re willing to take a tour ahead of time. Show them your wedding colors and a photo of your dress, and give him as much information as possible on the style of your wedding.  A good florist should have at least 50 weddings under his belt, and a good five years’ experience.

Bloom Tip: Tell your South Florida florist what kind of bouquet you have in mind, and ask him to make a sample bouquet. If he comes up with a gorgeous arrangement, chances are the two of you have the same taste in buds.

Have a list of flowers you want, and be prepared to compromise. Flowers grown locally in Southern Florida are cheaper than those that are flown in. If you can’t decide on lilies or orchids, and the orchids are grown a mile away from your reception site, stick with the latter and save. A good wedding florist I n Miami can provide helpful hints on cost-cutting measures: you can have single-flower centerpieces, for example, and less-expensive plants in the background areas.

Before signing on the dotted line, ask about any blooms that stain and discuss any allergies you or your bridal party have.  On your signed and counter-signed contract, make sure the Miami florist you hire will be the one who shows up at your wedding; also, find out who the substitute is should an emergency occur. Find out if your florist will set up the flowers or just deliver them (make sure this is stated in ink). If he doesn’t set them up, you need to have an expert flower arranger lined up. Finally, find out, and have stated, the alternate flowers that will be used should your first picks not be available at the last minute. Keep these tips in mind and your flowers will be as easy as a bed of roses.
 
-David Toussaint

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