How to Get Wedding Flowers on Short Notice
Time flies when you’re planning a wedding!
Precise planning also means anticipating unexpected issues. For instance, the weather may force an outdoor wedding inside. Food allergies may require a last-minute menu change. A wedding dress could hit an unexpected snag.
The same applies to your wedding flowers. It always helps to have a backup plan should a problem arise with your flowers. This way, instead of panicking, you’ll be calm and prepared.
Here are several last-minute alternatives to consider.
Creating a Last-Minute Plan
The first step is to prioritise when you’re pressed for time. This could mean forgoing a full-service wedding floral package and focusing only on the essentials, like your wedding bouquet, bridesmaid bouquets, boutonnières, and corsages first.
Have a Communication Plan Ready
Next, draft up a shortlist of floral businesses to call or email. This is imperative for a destination wedding; for example, if you’re having a wedding in Sydney, you’ll want to have a Sydney flower shop on speed dial.
Plan what you’re going to say beforehand to ensure all details are covered. Be as concise as possible. State your name and the date of your wedding first. Be clear that you’re inquiring about making a last-minute wedding flowers order. Ask if the shop has the capacity to fulfill an order of this size on such short notice.
Avoid asking for a full custom order. Instead, be flexible about flower types and colors. State that you’re only looking for the essentials, like bridal bouquets, and so forth.
Tips for Choosing Flowers
There are plenty of gorgeous seasonal flowers ideal for weddings. Stick with flowers that are easy to source. Work with the flower inventory that florists have on hand. Flower shops are naturally going to have a larger supply of in-season flowers.
Some flower varieties are easier to source than others. For instance, florists often have roses available. They may even have a wider range of colors, as well. Roses are perfect for building last-minute bouquets.
Large hydrangeas fill out wedding bouquets (and centerpieces), creating a lush and abundant aesthetic. Meanwhile, Baby’s Breath is a cost-effective flower filler that adds a touch of whimsy to any bridal bouquet.
Research seasonal flowers available during your chosen wedding season. Florists are likely to have these in stock, as well.
For example, Spring gives bloom to peonies while Summer is the season for lilies and dahlias. If you’re having a fall wedding, expect asters to be in season. Winter weddings often call for fresh gardenias.
More Backup Plan Options
It helps to have even more backup plans ready if a traditional florist isn’t available or can’t fulfill an order in time.
Many grocery stores sell fresh flowers, while large chains often have in-house florists who can also assemble beautiful arrangements within a day or two. A flower delivery service can also create wedding bouquets and arrangements.
If you’re experienced with flower arranging, you could even create your own wedding florals last minute. Fresh flowers can be purchased in bulk. However, if you’re really pressed for time, you can buy fresh flowers at a local grocery store.
Enjoy Your Big Day
Don’t fret! You can still have beautiful flowers ready for your wedding day, even last minute. Include backup plans in your overall wedding planning to solve any unexpected issues with wedding flowers. There are plenty of ways to get flowers that complement your wedding theme, even on short notice.
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