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                                     A l a s k a B r i d e & G r o o m  2024  2 1 • Curate an inspiration photo collection. • Schedule a meeting or consult with your desired florist.Your first task is to figure out what floral pieces are most important to you and make a list. Create a list of “must-haves” and “may-likes” and be open to suggestions when the time comes to meet with your florist.Not sure what you need or what is customary? Don’t be shy about asking your florist. Most florists want to give you exactly what you want.Wedding flower inspirationCreating a Pinterest board or a collection of inspiration photos is key when communicating what you want for your wedding. However, limit your inspiration photos to one to three photos per piece. For example, if you want an arch, find one to three photos that best represent your dream arch. Fewer is best as it's easier to communicate what you’re looking for if you can narrow your focus. Don’t get wrapped up in needing to know floral varieties. In fact, I suggest you do not request specific varieties. This will allow the florist to use whatever looks the most amazing when buying or sourcing locally. Local farmer-florist, Rachel Lord of Alaska Stems says that “having the flexibility to work within a color palette and vision allows me to really highlight the beauty of the season.” Talking to your floristTalk with your florist about your vision, the guest experience you want to create, how best to highlight flowers at your particular venue and how to honor your guests with flowers. If you want local flowers, ask for them. Tell your florist why you like the arrangements in your inspiration photos. Is it the colors? The style? The shape?Continued on page 22DREAM ARCH WITH ALASKA FLOWERS FROM ALASKA STEMS AND SCENIC PLACE PEONIES (VENUE: AK DIAMOND J RANCH) Joshua Veldstra PhotographyOMBRE BRIDAL BOUQUET BY TURNSTONE FARM USING A MIX OF ALASKAN GROWN AND IMPORTED FOLIAGE FOR A BEACH WEDDING AT SALTED ROOTS Kristian IreyTURNSTONE FARM BRIDAL BOUQUET WITH 100% LOCALLY GROWN FLOWERS INCLUDING DRIED FLOWERS AND FRESH “LINDA’S BABY” DAHLIAS Lauren Roberts
                                
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