This blog post first appeared on Happily Connected.
Your wedding day is a celebration of love, commitment, and the beginning of a beautiful journey together. Every detail is meticulously planned to create the perfect ambiance and memories that will last a lifetime. One of the most symbolic elements of any wedding is the flowers – they adorn the venue, bouquets, and boutonnieres, adding beauty and fragrance to the occasion. However, as couples become more environmentally conscious, many opt for sustainable alternatives to traditional wedding flowers. One such option that is gaining popularity is renting wedding flowers.
Why Rent Your Wedding Flowers?
Sustainability
Traditional wedding flowers are often discarded after the event, contributing to waste. Renting flowers can reduce your ecological footprint by reusing floral arrangements.
Cost-Effective
Weddings can be expensive, and flowers are no exception. Renting wedding flowers can significantly reduce your floral budget, allowing you to allocate funds to other aspects of your wedding or even your honeymoon.
It’s important to remember that whether you choose real or rental florals, thorough preparation is still necessary for a successful wedding. While renting floral arrangements is a cost-effective option, it’s important to note that there are various logistical tasks involved. This includes managing inventory, coordinating delivery and setup, dismantling after the event, unloading, and restocking. Just like a floral designer working with real flowers, those who offer rental florals often provide additional items to ensure flexibility and adaptability to the venue’s floor plan. This attention to detail and planning helps ensure that your rented floral arrangements enhance the beauty of your wedding while being efficient and cost-effective.
Convenience
Renting flowers eliminates the hassle of coordinating delivery, setup, and cleanup, as rental companies take care of these details for you. This frees up time and energy so you can focus on other aspects of your special day.
Customization
Many rental companies offer a wide variety of floral arrangements and styles to suit your wedding theme and color scheme. From classic roses to exotic blooms, you can find the perfect flowers to complement your vision. Some rental companies will allow you to add florals of specific colors to your rental selection for a fee. However, it is important to remember that floral rentals are budget-friendly because they have been designed for multiple uses, which decreases the cost of additional flowers and time. A good floral designer will have up-to-date designs and colors that should meet the needs of most clients.
How to Rent Your Wedding Flowers
Research Rental Companies
Start by researching rental companies that specialize in wedding flowers. Look for reputable vendors with positive reviews and a wide selection of high-quality blooms.
Consultation
Schedule a consultation with your rental company to discuss your vision, theme, and budget. Bring inspirational photos and color swatches to help convey your ideas.
Packages
Many rental companies offer set packages, while others provide the flexibility of customization. Carmela’s Flower Company stands out by offering both options. Whether you prefer the convenience of pre-designed packages, the freedom to select individual items à la carte, or the ability to personalize every detail, Carmela’s Flower Company caters to your needs with its diverse range of offerings.
Delivery and Setup
Coordinate delivery and setup details with the rental company. They will typically deliver the flowers to your venue and set them up according to your specifications, ensuring everything looks perfect on your wedding day.
Trust
As with any vendor you hire, a client needs to feel they can trust the expertise of their floral designer. The designer should be qualified to give you advice as to what you need to complete a package that will be sufficient for your needs. In addition, you should be able to trust the floral designer to turn your rental choices into a design for your wedding that displays your vision and personalizes it for your special occasion.
Return Policy
Familiarize yourself with the rental company’s return policy and schedule for flower pickup after the wedding. Some rental companies, like Carmela’s Flower Company, handle the pickup and return process, making it easy and stress-free for you, while others have a mail return policy.
Enjoy Your Flowers
On your wedding day, bask in the beauty of your rented floral arrangements as you celebrate with your loved ones. Be sure to capture every moment of your special day with plenty of photos, enveloped by the timeless beauty of sustainable and elegant floral arrangements.