With the holidays behind us, January is one of the busiest months of the year here at Narcissus Florals for wedding and event flower consultations.  Fortunately for many of working brides and grooms we offer after-hour appointments to fit flowers into a busy schedule. Though face to face consults are always preferred (we love to show off our beautiful storefront) sometimes that is just not possible. Phone and email consults can be very effective in gathering information, sharing ideas, photos and pricing. At Narcissus we give our long distance brides as much care and attention as those that we have the pleasure to meet in person!

When preparing to meet your florist for the very first time here a few helpful tips:

Firstly, have a color palette or range of color you are most interested in using in mind. Even if you don’t have a visual aid, this will go a long way if the color is narrowed down.  Note: We love our Pinterest© Brides and believe this is a great tool to gather color, style and theme neatly arranged on easy to navigate boards. If you love it, use it. If not, move on to the tried and true method of organizing your thoughts in an easy to transport folder or binder.

Secondly, even if you are not a “flower person” chances are there is a style, type of bloom or combination of blooms you like or dislike. Start by compiling you likes and focus on the positive. If you feel you are a bit all over the map, select a few items you absolutely don’t like. This could go a long way to aid your florist of choice in steering clear of those would be party fouls.

Third, even if you don’t have a specific budget in mind, understand most florists are quite accustomed to working with all budgets.  Never apologize for where you need to be. Rather, once you have all of your ideas on the table and a quote is presented be realistic as to where you are willing to adjust or ask for alternative suggestions to keep costs down. If the budget and quote are right on the money, that is a home run! At Narcissus, we are proud to work throughout the New Jersey Shore and strive to meet our many brides and grooms wherever their budgets allow them to be.

Lastly, if at all possible bring a friend! This may be a gal pal, the maid of honor, mom, or even the groom if you can convince him to tag along. Sometimes you just need to bounce some ideas off a trusted companion, or in the moment of the actual consult you may simply forget a detail you are really interested in hearing more about.

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Most importantly however, once you have booked Narcissus as your florist of choice, your first consult is never your last. There is often plenty of time to make changes, adjust ideas and see custom, complementary samples ahead of your big day.

Happy Planning,

Kenneth J. Malagiere

*Kenneth J. Malagiere is the Owner of Narcissus Florals. An award winning florist, collected artist, and active business leader on the New Jersey Shore Ken leads the team of designers at Narcissus. To meet with Ken to discuss your wedding or event flowers call 732-281-0333.