I’ve got a treat for you couples planning your weddings, I’ve reached out to a few of my 2021 couples, and they’ve answered a few questions, to hopefully help you newly engaged couples.

First Up, Hannah and Jamie.

The first of my postponed couples to get married in 2021, Hannah and Jamie’s wedding was one I was looking forward to! They planned the most gorgeous backyard wedding at their beautiful new home. I was a little worried, as it was quite rainy the days before their big day, but thankfully the weather held off, and everything turned out just perfectly.

What most surprised you about planning your wedding?

“How much work goes into planning one day! From guest lists, to vendors, to planning the day-of timeline! ”

What was your most exciting floral moment of the day?

“Seeing everything come together the morning of. I really just used Pinterest as my vision board, and Laura was able to accomplish it beautifully.”

Photos: KandR Photography

Dress: Chester and Felicity

Rentals: The Wedding Vogue

Make Up: Danielle Grasley Make Up

What was your most important floral priorities?

“Definitely my bouquet ;) and of course the arch piece and the dinner tables. I think floral is such an important investment in weddings it just goes with LOVE, you can never have enough. Our wedding was in our backyard with lots of trees, and I really wanted the colors from the florals to make a statement and it did. My wedding day was beautiful!”

What do you wish you knew about planning a wedding, now that you’ve done it?

“Don't plan it alone! I had myself and my two best friends all planning our wedding in the same year. We were able to do all the planning together, ask for advice and go off each others ideas and tips. If I didn't have them I would have thought of getting a wedding planner because it can be a very stressful time.”

What advice would you give to other brides starting to plan their wedding florals?

“Don’t cheap out on the florals! It’s as simple as that. Have a vision board to make it easier when planning, so when you go to your floral vendor you both have an idea of what you like. (I knew nothing about types of flowers, cost and what's in season)”