Flowers are the epitome of elegance and beauty. They are perfect at connecting with someone and conveying a message that sometimes can’t be done through words. When you’re looking for stunning floral arrangements, you can’t settle for just any florist. Fresh and beautiful flowers have always and still to this day remain as the perfect gift to give or decoration to spruce up your living space. Whether you’re looking for a reliable florist, or you want the perfect bouquet for a special occasion, there are some crucial aspects to keep in mind when selecting a florist that’s right for you. If you are stuck on how to choose a florist along with questions to ask your florist, don’t worry we’ve got you covered! Here’s our go to guide on what to consider.
How to Choose a Florist
There’s a few things to take into account when choosing a florist that’s best suited to you, such as:
- Do they offer same day delivery? When you’re choosing a reliable florist that will continue to be your go-to, there will be times when you may need something at the last minute or you’d like the bouquet delivered right at the doorstop of your loved one and therefore same day delivery is essential
- The quality of your flowers is one of the most important factors to consider as your flowers should always be fresh.
- A florist with plenty of experience and has experienced floral designers would be ideal. This will give you peace of mind as well as the years of experience being beneficial if you have any tough questions or needs.
- Are there plenty of options to choose from? It’s important there is a wide variety to choose from and that your florist is willing to be flexible and to customise your bouquet should you need them to.
- Another great option when choosing a florist is checking their social media presence and how quickly they respond to your queries. It helps too if they have a facts and questions section on their website.
Should you have any questions to ask a florist, they should be able to answer them with ease and help make it simple for you whenever you may need a bouquet.
Questions to Ask Your Florist:
Of course, when you find the right one, you can come up with your own questions to ask your florist but here’s a few we’d suggest asking to make sure you have the right fit for any occasion.
- Can you work with my budget?
- How long have you been in the business?
- Are your flowers fresh?
- How many weddings have you done?
- What flowers would you recommend for a housewarming? (Or any other occasion).
- What recommendations would you give knowing my budget/style/what I’m after?
- Can I customise my own bouquet?
- If I gave you a picture of a bouquet or centerpiece, would you be able to help me recreate it?
- What flowers would you recommend based on the time of the year/season, colour palette, and budget?
- How can I take care of my floral arrangement to make it last longer?
- What types of vases would you recommend using?
- Do you deliver to addresses outside of the suburbs listed?
- Can I order posies in advance or do I need to order on the day I’d like it sent?
If you’re still unsure how to choose a florist that’s right for you or if you have questions to ask a florist at Poco Posy about our posies, services, delivery, or anything else, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today! Email info@pocoposy.com.au or call on 1300 868 168 and we’ll be able to help you out.