1 Brows through key bridal and wedding flower magazines for inspiration – You & Your wedding magazine is a great start!
2 Get super-organised.
3 'Create a mini folder with all the things you love.' says Simon at Euphoric Flowers.
4 Pull out photographs of designs you dislike, so your florist can really understand your tastes.
5 Don't let your florist bully you into anything, it's your wedding, so your opinion is most important. However, remember that florists have plenty of experience and will have good advice.
Expert florist Jamie Aston's key checklist:
Bring ...
* Picture/drawing of your dress and fabric swatch
* Venue photographs and layout of the building
* Colour schemes for the day or themes
* Bridesmaid's outfits and swatches
* Likes and dislikes
* Your budget
