Lauren & Brandon Piron

• Plan your wedding flowers well in advance so that you are aware of what is available and of costs.
  
• Do some research before making an appointment with your event stylist and bring some pictures of ideas you like with you.
  
• Research the work of your floral artist, they should be able to show you plenty of photos or have a look at their website and Facebook page.
  
• Always ask for in-season flowers
  
• Flower types and availability varies with the seasons and are affected by weather conditions.
  
• We can obtain a large variety of imported flowers but these are more expensive than local flowers and many varieties can be seasonal.
  
• Pinterest is the most amazing tool but beware of arrangements with many flowers as they can be very expensive.
  
• Foliage is currently very popular and also not cheap, it can be more cost-effective than packed flowers
  
• A good florist does not always have to only use expensive flowers, it is often the clever combinations of flowers and foliage that create beauty!
  
• Red, burgundy or purple flowers can appear very dark in the night and in photographs so should most often be combined with lighter flowers or have light table linen to highlight them.
  
• It works really well to choose one flower colour as a focal point or to use shades of one or similar colours.
  
• The more colours you use, the more flowers will generally cost. When using many colours you need a few flowers in each colour to get it to look good and not just one or two of each.
  
• Bear in mind that the cost of flowers is made up of many factors which included handling, preparation, labour, mechanics and supply and demand.
  
• Purple flowers often tend to be quite expensive to create but you can combat this by using shades of purple and lilac.
  
• When researching flowers be sure to study South African and not overseas seasons to see what flowers are available. There are many flowers available overseas which we don’t get or only get in certain seasons.
  

• Wedding Décor usually costs a lot less than wedding flowers.
  
• When choosing a colour theme, carry it through all your décor and flowers
  
• A neutral base with not too many décor colours works really well with flowers providing the colour
  
• Current décor trends are gold, rose gold, crystal and glass.
  
• Coloured serviettes are a lovely way to bring an elegant and stylish pop of colour onto your tables. One serviette colour on all the tables, is usually best but if well combined you can use 2.
  
• Under-plates are an inexpensive way to fill a table
  
• A mirror is also a good way to fill the middle of a table if you don’t want much décor
  
• Table runners in soft mesh and tulle are very popular at present and create a far softer appearance than organza or taffeta.
  
• Candles are also a relatively inexpensive way to create ambiance and to fill a table, long lasting tealight candles are very inexpensive and work wonders in beautiful holders.
  
• Dinner candles are currently very popular but beware of linen damage from dripping candle wax. Candles that have been kept in the freezer burn a little slower and last longer.
  
• Floating candles last very well as the water cools them and they don’t burn out so fast
  
• Beautiful stationary can also round off your décor.
  

Based in Port Elizabeth, we offer function co-ordination and specialize in creating the full décor and flower theme for weddings, corporate functions, black tie events, launches, parties and any type of celebration.