Planning a big party or wedding? If you need flowers, make sure to take some time to shop around. There are different types of florists, and your local retail shop may not be right for a big event. They may make beautiful arrangements, but for any event that needs more than six flower arrangements, consider a special event florist.

This type of florist is one that does large events exclusively. Some will even limit themselves to resort parties or weddings only. They generally do not have a retail shop where you can walk in and buy an arrangement or gift. But why should that be such a huge advantage over your local florist?

One reason is space. Usually event florists set up shop in a large warehouse or other big space. This may not seem like a big deal, but let’s say you have fifty tables at your event. The space available to a specialty florist means that containers can be prepped and laid out well beforehand. Then, a couple hours before your party, florists can work quickly and efficiently.

A small shop, by contrast, has limited space. Imagine you have, say, fifty arrangements ordered. In a regular flower shop they will have to start early and work longer to get the job done. Then where will they store the finished arrangements? Will they be stacked and crushed? Or, worse yet, will they get distracted by the retail traffic and be late bringing your flowers? As you can see, something as simple as inadequate space can cause many problems down the line.

Another big plus is refrigerator space. You may have noticed that flowers are almost always in some sort of cooler. Cool air keeps flowers fresh and looking good for longer. What happens behind the scenes is that florists order the flowers from the grower. The grower ships them in large boxes. Once they arrive, how they are handled can determine both how they look and how long they last.

Getting them into the cooler as soon as possible is critical. Specialty florists are used to handling a lot of flowers at once, which means they probably have a lot of space dedicated to coolers. They can get your flower refrigerated right away! A small shop with limited cooler space, however, may have to keep the flowers in a hot back room for days. This will drastically effect how long they last during your event.

Delivery is a challenge for a big order. Flowers can be fragile. Getting them safely to their destination takes specialized equipment and knowledge. Instead of cramming the arrangements into a small delivery van designed for just a few, specialty florists have systems and equipment designed to handle this kind of job.

Another huge advantage to this type of florist is the fact that many of them rent containers and other equipment for parties. Because of the space restrictions, small shops have no place to store a large quantity or variety of containers. A specialty florist may actually have other items, like pillars, candle holders, mirrors, and other decorative items for rent. This may save you quite a bit of money!

Check your local business directory and ask around. If you have bridal fairs in your area, it is worth checking them out. It’s a good place to find special event florists, even if you are not planning a wedding. Just make sure you ask if they do only weddings. Good luck with your party!

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