To be as prepared as possible before deciding what your floral needs will be consider the following:

• Selecting your gown, and the bridesmaids' dresses.
  • Take fabric swatches and descriptions (pictures if possible) of your selected wedding apparel
  • Examples of the colors and styles of the mothers' gowns
  • Attire of the groom and his attendants
• Your style should reflect your personality.
  Consider the following when establishing a theme:
  
  • The formality of the wedding - generally, daytime weddings are less formal, afternoon weddings are semi-formal and evening weddings are formal.
    
  • The style of attire - special consideration is usually given to the length, neckline, sleeves and pattern of the bride's and attendant's dresses.
    
  • Customarily, attendants with shorter dresses carry compact bouquets, attendants with long gowns carry more elaborate ones.
    
  • Consider the look you want to create: "Natural", "Elegant", "Classic", "Victorian", "Contemporary". The look you choose can be created with just the right style of flowers.
• Your budget
• Your thoughts and wishes for special items or family traditions