Whether you’re looking for ways to surprise a loved one, spruce up your dinner table, or create the perfect flower arrangement to carry as you walk down the aisle, styling bouquets is an art that requires the trained eye of a professional florist. Before visiting a flower shop to discuss your needs, though, it’s important to think about what your dream bouquet will be. With this in mind, here are a few tips to ensure your florist helps create the perfect arrangement. 

How to Help Your Florist Design Your Flower Arrangement

1. Pick a Theme

Before heading to the flower shop, consider the purpose of your bouquet and what you’d like it to represent. If it’s a gift for a friend or family member, think of their favorite flowers and greenery so you can offer this information to your florist to add to the uniqueness of the arrangement. By communicating the occasion and the receiver, your flower shop will have a better sense of what’s appropriate. 

2. Settle on a Color Palette

Flowers come in a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes. It’s important to decide on your color palette, as working within certain parameters will ensure your bouquet comes together harmoniously. If your flowers are going to be displayed at an event or as part of a special occasion like a wedding or birthday party, take photos of the room to your florist so their work complements the existing décor. 

3. Find Examples You Love

Much like a conversation with your hairstylist, it’s easier to talk about what you want out of your bouquet if you’ve seen examples that inspire you. Browse displays at the flower shop and look online to identify trends, flowers, and arrangement techniques that really appeal to you. 

4. Choose a Florist Who Provides Custom Service

Most importantly, find a local florist that’s committed to working with clients to design custom bouquets. This will make the process easy and collaborative, resulting in a perfect arrangement in which you’ll know you had an active role.

Lexington Florist has been serving clients throughout the Columbia, Red Bank, and Oak Hill areas of South Carolina for over 40 years. If you’re looking for an experienced, communicative florist that’s passionate about creating stunning bouquets with quality flowers at fair prices, call today at (803) 359-6097 to discuss your flower arrangement needs. To learn more about these skilled designers and their commitment to exceeding every customer’s expectations with eye-catching floral masterpieces, visit their website.