The Exact Questions I ask my Clients and Why

Taking the first step to explore wedding flowers means hopping on the phone with me. Don’t worry! While this is my job and I want to make sales, my main goal is to determine if you and I can work together well.

If so we can go to the next step (yay!).

In our initial free phone call I want to get to know you and what you care about. I am not here to sell! I am simply here to listen and take in all our dreams and challenges in planning your special day.

So to give a little snapshot of what we’ll talk about, here is a list of 10 questions I may ask you. If you don’t have all these figured out yet, don’t worry! I am here to help. It’s my job after all!

1) How did you two meet?

I love hearing about how a couple met. It gives me a snapshot in time of one of the most beautiful moments in your relationship. These stories stick in my head for a long time and it makes me feel like I really know you (even though we just met).

2) Tell me a little about you two.

This is an open ended question I ask in my initial inquiry on my website. Although it is not required I usually get an answer.

Folks talk about where they’re from, what they do for work, what they like to do together. They talk about their pets or kids. And again, it helps me get to know you right away!

3) How do you want your guests to feel?

This is my favorite question. And honestly it is a question I wish I would have asked myself when planning my wedding.

It’s important to remember that while this is your wedding and the start to your marriage your guests are there to support you and celebrate in the creation of a couple. Remember to honor them. Remember to set the stage for an intentional feeling. This could be “loved”, “honored”, “welcomed”, “enchanted”, etc.

I challenge you to do a little brainstorming here! And then let that feeling guide you as you plan every detail.

4) What kind of floral pieces do you want?

Floral pieces include the following: bridal bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets, corsages (pin-on or wrist), boutonniere, ceremony flowers and reception flowers.

If you’re unsure what some these mean or which ones you “need”, don’t worry - we can talk through all this on the phone!

5) What is your floral color palette?

Usually folks have colors in mind based on bridal party attire, favorite colors, seasonal colors or some amazing inspiration photos you’ve found.

Sometimes folks don’t have a color palette and just want me to use what is beautiful and in season. I can work with almost anything! And I can help you narrow your color ideas into something you love.

6) What is your budget?

Most customers have a wedding flower budget of between 10% and 20% of their total wedding cost.

More often than not, couples have no idea what flowers cost, thus don’t really know what their budget is. And not surprisingly! This is after all, probably your first time planning a wedding.

I can do two things here - I can tell you what you can get with your desired spend amount OR I can give you a proposal based on your desired floral pieces and vision.

7) Who are your other vendors?

I have a few vendors I love working with. And I’m always learning about more!

If you don’t have a certain vendor booked yet I am happy to refer some of my absolute favorites.

The vendors you choose also give me a little more info about your style and overall vision.

Oh wait, what is a vendor?? Venue, chapel, caterer, photographer, videographer, hair stylist, make-up artist, musician, DJ, etc.

8) Do you have any questions for me?

I always save a few minutes for you to ask me anything!

I’ve designed for dozens of weddings and have planned my own wedding. Plus, I’m a flower farmer! It’s safe to say that I know flowers. I also am obsessed with kindness, connection and love. I want you and your guests to get the absolute most out of your wedding day.