4 Flower Decisions to Make for Your French Destination Wedding
Your flower choices can transform your entire wedding ceremony and reception. Choosing fresh blooms that are in season, match your color palette, and stay fresh for a hot summer day can be daunting for any bride. But you have a more challenging job choosing flowers for your destination wedding in France. Don’t let that discourage you because it will be worth it! And thankfully, there is someone here to help navigate and guide you through the whole experience. Let’s look at some of the flower-related challenges you might face as a destination wedding bride-to-be.
Who will design your flowers?
Planning a wedding in France from outside of the country can be daunting! You might need to find out what the weather is like, what kind of flowers are in season, or how expensive they are. That is why hiring a florist from France who speaks your language is beyond helpful. If you are an English speaker, you are in the right place! You can ask all the necessary questions and be confident you’re getting first-hand knowledge from someone who knows the area.
How much do you want to spend?
Having a budget in mind is good when preparing to work with your florist. Floral designers are typically trained to work with various budgets, and they can work with you to ensure you get the most for your money. This will probably be one of the first questions, so be prepared to answer. Having a French florist that speaks English is lovely because they can help you translate currency differences and help you make adjustments to your wedding flower vision.
What blooms are in season?
You might need to consider that France may have different seasonal flowers than where you live. Though you might be able to find some of the same blooms that you see in your inspiration photos, they might be rare in France, which means a bigger hit to the wallet. While that might not be a problem for some lucky brides, it’s important to chat with your florist before setting your heart on specific blooms. It’s always nice to allow your florist to check availability and prices. Your florist is also trained to make clever substitutions to match your desired look, so be sure to ask for alternatives to some unavailable florals!
What to do with your blooms after the ceremony?
Since your wedding is most likely overseas, first of all, it’s going to be amazing. But it might mean bad news if you had your mind set on preserving that lovely wedding bouquet you had designed just for you. Depending on where you are traveling from, restrictions may prohibit live plants and flower material from crossing the border. Always check your airline regulations before traveling with fresh, pressed flowers. It would be pretty sad to have that precious memory taken away while standing in a line at the airport. Other options are to find local funeral homes or hospitals to donate them to or give them away to guests or hired staff.
