QUESTIONS FOR YOUR FLORIST 7online.com offers twelve questions to ask your florist. Among them:

Which flowers are least likely to wilt in hot weather? What are some hot weather no-nos?

Has the florist done weddings at your ceremony and/or reception sites before? If so, he or she may have pictures of arrangements done at your site and will be knowledgeable about what sizes, shapes, and colors work in the space.

How many weddings will the florist do on the same day or weekend as yours? The florist's answer determines how much time will be spent on your gig.