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Choosing your wedding florist: season, budget, and brief

Bouquet, arch, centerpieces: how to brief a florist, pick seasonal flowers, and avoid over-budget decor.
P
Paul
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Published on 13 August 2026
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6 min read
Floral decor can run 8 to 12% of budget, more for a full arch and lush centerpieces. The florist turns your mood board into real volumes, with season and transport constraints.

What your brief should include

Color palette and 3 to 5 reference photos (not 50)
Item list: bride bouquet, boutonnieres, arch, centerpieces, petals
Table count and centerpiece size (avoid blocks-the-view heights)
Venue and timing: install day before or morning of?
Firm target budget: florist suggests seasonal swaps

Seasonal flowers in France (examples)

Spring: tulips, ranunculus, peonies (late May-June)
Summer: lavender, dahlias, garden roses
Autumn: chrysanthemums, dried eucalyptus, earth tones
Winter: amaryllis, anemones, greenery and branches

How Fiancé can help

Link your mood board to the florist brief. Track the quote in Fiancé Vendors and the decor line in budget.
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Paul
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