Whether you know the genus name of every flowering plant, or all you know is what colors you like, the key to finding the right florist for your Atlanta wedding is identifying style. Just like any wedding vendor research, you want to be sure that your wedding day style, whether it’s country chic or industrial modern, meshes well with the abilities of the wedding vendor you are considering.

Florists are responsible for much of the design of your wedding. When researching, be sure to notice the difference between vendors who refer to themselves as ‘wedding florists,’ who will likely arrange and deliver blooms, and those who refer to themselves ‘floral and event designers,’ who will likely desire a larger role in the planning and execution of the event as a whole. Many Atlanta floral designers not only arrange flowers, but also house a large collection of decor items like vases, candles, lanterns, arches, chuppahs, and event rental furniture pieces.

Plan on choosing your Atlanta floral designer around eight months from your wedding day. With such a length of time from your day, you have a good amount of time to get on the schedule for the best wedding florist in your area and brainstorm with them on what the vision of your wedding is. With the help of your Atlanta wedding planner, you and your floral designer can select a color palette, make note of blooms you love (or hate!) and layout a proper budget for the arrangements you’ll need created. Knowing what styles you like before going into a consultation means more time talking helpful specifics for you and your florist. Bring a collection of photographs that show exactly what you love and hate so your floral designer has a clear vision of what to create. Photographs of your Atlanta wedding venue are also helpful for your Atlanta wedding florist to see, that way he or she has an idea of the venue style and the amount of space there is to work with.

Work with your Atlanta wedding planner for recommendations on the arrangements your event budget will require. Popular floral arrangements for Atlanta wedding florists range from dense, lush greenery garlands suspended from the ceiling of a tent, to dainty bloom vases holding carefully-selected blooms for a minimalist wedding vibe. Whatever your wedding style, there is an Atlanta wedding florist to add beautiful blooms to your event at any price point. Of course, flower pricing is dependent on the stems you select, the season your wedding falls in, and the amount of other decor at your wedding. You’ll want to budget starting at $1,500 for the basics like bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages and know the sky’s truly the limit for the rest.