Wedding Florist, a look at another vendor's wonderful work

June 01, 2015 • Leave a Comment

We at LoveDays Photography love working with other great vendors that believe in superb service and deliver a wonderful product. So we thought why don't we interview a vendor that we love to refer to our couples.

When it came to flowers this was pretty easy. We fell in love with the Ford Flower Co. when we were photographing Stephanie & Anthony's stunning LaBelle Winery wedding in Amherst, NH. The flowers were simply gorgeous, the delivery and service was great and everyone was super psyched with all the different creations they made.

So we approached them a few months after the wedding to chat about their job as a leading florist company that has been around for over 30 years, and we did a mini lifestyle photo shoot of their store in Salem, NH.

Bert Ford founded the company and it has grown into a pretty impressive storefront and operation. His daughter Becky is at the forefront of many of the operations and really did a great job of helping me put this together.

Here are the questions and answers along with a few images.

1. What is your favorite thing about running a floral design studio?

Always being challenged to stay on top of the trends and always attempt to more than please our clients!

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2. What do you believe is the most important decision a couple can and should make about the colors they choose for their flowers?

That the chosen colors will show well in the environments of the events. Dark purples and blues in a darker area have no reflective value, bright whites on very bright bridesmaid outfits just disappear.

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3. What's the most important question a couple should ask when then are looking for a florist for their special day?

Can the florist perform professionally and stay in budget creating what the couple needs and desires?

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4. On the big day what should couples know about the flowers they carry or wear?

We instruct the ladies to hold their bouquets low and the boutonnieres & corsages are to be pined on the left side of the suit.

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5. I loved your designs at Stephanie & Anthony's LaBelle Winery wedding. Where do you look for regular inspiration in creating beautiful floral designs for your clients?

Many of our inspirations are from the clients. Some of their ideas we share with our brides & grooms, online sites are helpful. We also refer to and subscribe many floral and wedding publications.

Collage metal print from Stephanie & Anthony's wedding

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6. What should other vendors know in order to work better with you and other florists?

Collectively, a time line should be established and that all vendors need to pay attention to that. This eliminates wasted time and power struggles!

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7. Do you have any other info you want to share that you think is important for couples to know and or vendors.

Be comfortable with all your choices. Keep comfortable focus on your time-line so other vendors can perform their tasks and make your special day run smoothly. Hire vendors that you trust to work well with you to make everything run smoothly.

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Ford Flower Co. LLC

Bert Ford AIFD, PFCI + Becky Ford

83 South Broadway Salem, NH 03079

603-893-9955 www.fordflower.com

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A big thanks goes out to all the staff for letting me come in and photograph them at work.

Keywords: Florist, Flowers, Interview, LaBelle Winery Wedding, NH Wedding Photography, , New England Wedding Florist, New Hampshire, Wedding Photographer, Wedding Vendors

Wedding Florist, a look at another vendor's wonderful work

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