b'Tipsne of the most beautiful components of a wedding are the owers andarrangements. Bouquets, centerpieces, nosegays and arches (among other styled oral dcor) help to pull the theme and aesthetic together. About 10 percent of your wedding budget will go to your owersmake sure your orist knows your budget in advance. When working with a orist, do your best to follow the tips below:1. Be prepared for your orist consulttake the time to know what owers you like, what arrangement styles you prefer, understand the difference between the types of bouquets and arrangements. 2.Your venue can determine your arrangementstrust the professional to know whats appropriate as well as what sizes will work at the church and the receptionbring a oor plan of the locations if possible.use magazines to illustrate owers and arrangements you likethis gives your orist the direction she needs to design your wedding owers. 4. Pinterestthis wonderful site is often used by brides (often to the chagrin of oristsa blessing and a curse) as the photos/images are lovely and the arrangements both glorious and expensive; be prepared for the price and if in the budgetgo for it; if not, be willing to compromise and let the orist guide youthey do this all the time.5.Look-alikesA good orist knows his or her owers and can combine owers and offer substitutions while still giving you the look you desire.6. Dont forget greeneryit enhances everything.7.Florists today are artistsand use owers and greenery as well as feathers, wheatgrass, branches, stalks and so many creative alternatives.8.If you are committed to a specic colorlet the orist know upfront; he or she will know what works best with your perfect shade.9. Keep your owers and arrangements in perspectivemake sure the owers complement your dress, your size, your bridal party, and your venue.10. Stay within your budget (and youve given the orist your budget from the beginning) and be prepared to pare down specic items if you go overknow what youre willing to compromise on and what you cannot. 11. Be specic about your timing expectationswhen should the owers arrive, when is the venue decoratedyou want the freshest owers possible and you want to avoid wilting and other possible damage to the owers;make sure the venues are aware of this timing so there are no locked doors or entry problems.12. Consider repurposing your owersmove items from the church to the receptionevery orist knows this simple and money-saving trick and can make recommendations.'