When choosing flowers for a wedding or special event, I always recommend people use the services of a local florist. I do admit, I have a self-serving reason for doing this.
Even if you plan on doing your own wedding flowers, it’s a good idea to use the services of a local florist to do some of the flowers for your wedding. Here’s why I think it’s a good idea – their experience.
When planning an event, things can happen that you can’t control. Weather problems are usually the major culprit, because they affect shipping. Because the flower business is global, there are other things that can cause problems as well.
I came across this article in the Honolulu Star Bulletin concerning the political protests which have shut down the Bangkok airport, halting all shipments of orchids.
Lei supply vanishing as orchid imports halt
Unfortunately, there is nothing anyone can do on this end to affect what happens halfway around the world. Imagine you are doing your own wedding flowers, and are buying flowers from an online source. Suddenly you get a call or an email at the last minute advising you that your flowers are not available. What do you do?
Chances are, a scenario like this won’t occur, but if it does, being able to rely on a local florist is a great safety net.
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