Just Got Engaged? What to Think About First When Planning Your Wedding Flowers
First of all — congratulations!
If you’ve recently said yes, you’re probably floating somewhere between excitement and “where on earth do we start?” Wedding planning can feel like a lot, and flowers often sit quietly on the to-do list until suddenly they feel… important.
As a wedding florist in Lincoln, we’ve walked alongside many couples at this very moment. So if you’re newly engaged and wondering what to think about first when it comes to your wedding flowers, here’s a gentle place to begin.
1. Don’t Start With Flowers — Start With Feeling
Before thinking about specific blooms, colours, or Pinterest boards, ask yourselves this:
How do you want your wedding day to feel?
Romantic and soft?
Wild and natural?
Elegant and timeless?
Relaxed and joyful?
Your flowers should support the atmosphere of your day, not dictate it. A good florist listens first — to your story, your venue, and your vision — and then translates that into flowers.
2. Your Venue Matters More Than You Think
Your venue quietly shapes everything about your flowers.
A historic church, an intimate registry office, a countryside barn, or a garden marquee will each ask for something slightly different. Ceiling height, natural light, textures, and even the walk down the aisle all influence what will look best.
When you’re chatting to a florist, tell them where you’re getting married — it helps them guide you far more than a colour palette ever could.
3. Be Open to Seasonal Flowers
One of the most helpful things you can do early on is to think about when you’re getting married.
Seasonal flowers:
Look more natural
Tend to last better
Often offer better value
Create a sense of belonging to your date
Rather than fixating on one specific flower, it can be much more joyful (and less stressful) to focus on a style and allow your florist to work with what’s at its best that season.
4. Set a Comfortable Budget (and Be Honest)
This doesn’t need to be awkward — a good florist will always work with your budget, not against it.
Knowing a rough figure early helps your florist:
Suggest realistic options
Prioritise where flowers will have the biggest impact
Avoid disappointment later on
There’s no “right” amount to spend — just what feels right for you.
5. Think About the Key Floral Moments
You don’t need to plan everything straight away, but it helps to think about the core elements:
Bridal bouquet
Buttonholes
Bridesmaids’ flowers (if you’re having them)
Ceremony flowers
Table flowers or arrangements
Everything else can be built gently around these once the foundations are in place.
6. Choose a Florist You Feel Comfortable With
This might be the most important part of all.
Your wedding florist will be part of a very personal moment in your life. You should feel able to:
Ask questions
Say “I don’t really know what I want”
Trust their expertise
Feel listened to and cared for
When that trust is there, the whole process becomes lighter — and far more enjoyable.
A Gentle Final Thought
If you’ve just got engaged, you don’t need to have all the answers yet. Wedding flowers aren’t about perfection — they’re about reflecting you, your relationship, and the day you’re creating together.
When you’re ready, we’re always happy to chat, offer guidance, and help you explore ideas at a pace that feels right.
Planning a wedding in Lincoln or the surrounding area?
If you’re newly engaged and would like to talk through your wedding flowers, we’d love to hear from you — no pressure, just a friendly conversation 🌿