How far out should I be booking my florist? Wedding is 10 months away, not sure what we’ll need quite yet!

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If you’re getting married during a busy wedding period for your location, then sooner is better. I think we started around 6 months prior and received quite a few who said they were already booked. If you’re not sure what you want, give them a budget and ask what they can accommodate. Or start with something you know you want (bouquet, boutonnières) and ask their policy for adding on additional items after a contract is signed. Some might have minimum $ amounts.

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The minimums have been so hard!!

You should start now and adjust quantities and items closer to the big day

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If you’re open to alternatives, I used Something Borrowed Blooms, a rentable silk flower company. They were super easy to order, more sustainable than real flowers, and half the price! Many guests were surprised to learn they weren’t real.

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