Seasonal wedding flowers and cost considerations
Seasonal wedding flowers and cost considerations
Understanding Seasonal Wedding Flowers
- Seasonal flowers are those that bloom naturally during a particular time of year.
- Incorporating seasonal blooms into wedding designs can add a fresh, time-appropriate feel to the event.
- Recognise the main flowering periods for different types of flowers: spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
- Each season has its own palette of flower colours, which you can use to guide your designs.
Advantages of Seasonal Flowers
- Choosing seasonal flowers for a wedding design has many advantages, both aesthetically and practically.
- Seasonal flowers are often fresher, have more vibrant colours, and will last longer than flowers that are out of season.
- They can also be a great source of inspiration for creating a themed wedding design.
Seasonal Flowers and Cost
- Cost is a key consideration when recommending flowers for a wedding design.
- Because they are readily available, seasonal flowers can often be more cost-effective than out-of-season blooms, which often need to be imported.
- Seasonal flowers will often be at their peak quality and therefore offer more value for money than those forced to grow out of season.
Adapting to Availability
- Be prepared to adapt designs according to the season and availability of flowers.
- If a client has a particular flower in mind that isn’t available during the time of their wedding, suggest similar alternatives that are in season.
- Always have a backup plan in case the desired flowers are unavailable or subpar in quality.
Client Communication
- Clearly inform clients about the advantages and potential cost savings of using seasonal flowers in their wedding designs.
- Patiently explain the reasoning behind your flower recommendations, and show them examples of seasonal blooms.
Balancing Costs
- Try to balance the use of costly blooms with more affordable options in your designs to respect the client’s budget.
- Suggest effective display techniques like grouping flowers together or creating impactful focal points to make the most of every bud.
- Factor in the cost of preservation and care when dealing with delicate or exotic seasonal flowers that may require special treatments.