Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do you do small events or just larger
ones?
Polished Petals creates floral designs for
events of all sizes and budgets. We can
help you choose the flowers that will fit your
budget, fit your personal style, and help make
your special event beautiful and memorable.
Whether you need a few bouquets and corsages or
you want to dress up a large reception hall, we
can help.
What is the average cost of wedding
flowers?
We have designed weddings of all sizes - from
$500 to $7,000. It all depends on the budget
& desires of the bridal couple. The factors
involved include the size of the wedding party,
amount and style of ceremony and reception
decorations, and what flowers are used. Some
flowers and styles are more economical than
others and we will be happy to suggest
alternatives that fit your budget. You can view
a general price
list, but a free consultation will give you
the most accurate estimate.
Why not create my own flowers or have a
friend help out?
There are several reasons to hire a
professional -
- You may see the perfect blooms in a shop
when you are planning your event, but will they
be in season and in stock on the day you need
them? We know what will be available and have
access to a wide variety of flowers at all
times. We can also put in special orders with
wholesalers or directly with the growers to
make sure you have exactly the varieties and
colors you want.
- You and your guests should enjoy the day.
You certainly don't want to get sweaty or even
injured cutting flowers on your wedding day.
Even if a friend or relative has good
intentions, you only get one chance to have
perfect flowers for your wedding day, and the
way to make sure you get it right is to use a
professional.
- It takes skill and experience to prepare
fragile blooms to last through a wedding day.
We can help you choose the flowers that will
last. We choose the best flowers fresh from the
wholesaler, construct sturdy bouquets and
displays, store them in our professional
coolers and transport them safely to your site.
What should I bring to the wedding
consultation?
We want to create a spectacular and memorable
event for you. Pictures that depict what
flowers you like are extremely helpful. If you
can, bring a photo of your dress as well as
swatches of the bridesmaids' dress fabric to
coordinate colors. Bring your own ideas, notes
or sketches of whatever inspires you!
The following information is also very helpful:
- Ceremony:
- Date, Time and location including address
and phone number
- Wedding coordinator’s name and phone number
- Any flower restrictions
- Aisle length and number of pews or chairs
- List of wedding party, relatives and others
who will receive flowers
- Photos:
- Name and phone number of your photographer
- Time and location of pictures
- Reception:
- Location including full address and phone
number
- The time your reception is scheduled to
start
- Set-up time allowed if there is a prior
event
- Name of caterer/coordinator and their phone
number
- Name of bakery and and phone number of
contact person
- Style and size of your cake
The more information you can provide the better
we will be prepared to offer creative
suggestions.
Our event is on a holiday - will that be a
problem?
Since we are not a retail shop and do only
weddings, parties and other special events, we
are not affected by the holiday rush of
Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or any other
holiday!
I live out of town but will be having a
local wedding - is this a problem?
This is not a problem at all. We can have
several phone consultations, and you can send
us the materials we usually discuss with brides
in person, such as your favorite bridal
magazine flower photos and bridal attendant
dress swatches.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Payment by check is preferred, although
Polished Petals can now accept online credit
card payment through PayPal for a 3% service
charge. Click here if
you have payment to remit.
Are there directions to Polished Petals?
Please remember that consultations are by
appointment only - please email or
phone 612-418-7754 to set an appointment. For
driving directions and maps, click here.
What if I have a question that wasn't
covered here?
Just contact us at info@polishedpetals.com.
You can also call or write using the contact
information at the bottom of this page.
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