Your Wedding Flower Needs
A Checklist of Flowers You May (or may not) Need
By Kristen Janes of Kio Kreations
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There are so many floral items to consider for your big day. This list covers basically everything floral that’s ever been done at a wedding…so don’t feel that any of these items are a “requirement” but rather a list to reference what you may or may not need. And don’t forget the flowers to your pre-wedding events too! Read more
How to Hire a Florist in 5 Easy Steps
5 Simple Steps For Hiring a Florist
By Kristen Janes of Kio Kreations
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There are basically 5 easy steps to hiring a great florist for your wedding: Research, Contact, Consult, Review and Book. It’s as simple as that. Not sure where to begin? Just follow the steps below and your florist will be booked in no time. And don’t think you are “booking too early” if your wedding is over a year out. If anything, you might be able to secure a great florist at a great price for being ahead of the game. Read more
Why Hire a Florist?
10 Reasons Why it’s Better to Leave Floral Design to the Professionals
By Kristen Janes of Kio Kreations
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There are a bunch of reasons why NOT to do your own wedding flowers, but here are ten to get you started… Read more
Top 10 Wedding Flowers
by Kristen Janes of Kio Kreations, LLC
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I have compiled a list of the TOP 10 Wedding Flowers chosen by Chicago brides…and the winners are:
Now That’s a Flower of a Different Color!
What Colors Do Flowers REALLY Come in?
By Kristen Janes of Kio Kreations
Few people realize that flowers come in just as many colors as an Emerald City horse. From blue to green and every color in between–don’t think red, white, purple, yellow, orange and pink are the only flower colors out there.
Flowers 101
When are Flowers Really in Season? (and Many More Questions Answered…)
By Kristen Janes of Kio Kreations
You may be surprised to learn that there are a ton of flowers available all throughout the year…of course, that doesn’t mean they are always the same price! Flower availability and pricing varies by growing season, seasonally popularity, color, size, etc.
Finding a Florist
What Kind of Florist is Right for Me?
By Kristen Janes of Kio Kreations
If you are wondering what type of florist to hire for your event, check out this comparison chart to see exactly what the differences are between Independent Florists, Floral Shops and Event Designers. Also, before selecting a florist, always check with your venue to see if they have any florist requirements. Some venues will only allow you to pick from a list of “preferred” florists and some venues also require that a florist that is fully insured.
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