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Houston’s southern climate means tropical blooms galore. The best part? Many of them will already be in the background. The city is famous for flora, so wherever you wed in the Lone Star State’s sophisticated city, make sure to surround yourself in the fresh scent of love.

Start your Houston florist search about 6 months prior to your wedding, and after you’ve picked your site. Flower prices vary, depending on the size of the wedding, your ceremony and reception site, your own style, and your budget. To get started, expect to pay at least $1,000.

When interviewing Houston florists, go over the style of your wedding and your color scheme. Make a list of the flowers you want, as well as a list of second choices. Flowers that are in season and grown locally can cut costs significantly, so ask about alternatives.

If your florist knows your ceremony site, he’ll have a better understanding of what looks best, where to place centerpieces, and how to cut costs by using the space’s own gardens and backdrops. Should you pick a florist who doesn’t know your site, make sure you take him on a guided tour.

A great way to find out if a potential Houston florist has the same tastes as you is to ask him to make a sample bouquet. If you like his version, chances are you’re on the same page. When you look through his book, ask to see photos from a complete wedding, so you can see how he arranges each section of a ceremony. Also, check out the flowers in his shop to get a feel for his likes.

When you’re ready to find your local Houston wedding florist, go to the OurWeddingDay.com Houston Local Vendor section for a regularly updated, extensive list of top Houston and East Texas wedding florists.

Be sure to go over other cost-cutting measures, like using less flowers in centerpieces, and more plants scattered around the site. Also, discuss any flower allergies you have (ask your bridesmaids about this), and discuss which stems are more likely to stain clothing.

Once you’re ready to sign on the dotted line, cover the basics: Make sure the florist you interview is the one who shows up on your wedding day, find out who the alternate florist is should there be a last-minute emergency, and know what flowers will be substituted on your big day should the flowers you picked become unavailable.

Now that you’ve found the perfect Houston florist, go ahead and “pick” that item off your checklist.