When working with your florist consider the season and location of your wedding. If you are planning on having a beach wedding in July, you do not want to pick poinsettias and holly for your centerpieces. The following is a list of when specific flowers are in season:

SPRING
Anemone, Asters, Calla Lily, Carnations, Chrysanthemum, Daffodil, English, Lavender, Gladiolas, Heather, Iris, Lilac, Lilies, Lily of the Valley, Orchids, Peony, Pannunculus, Roses, Snapdragons, Sunflowers, Sweetpea, Tulip, Veronica, Waxflower

SUMMER
Amaranthus, Asters, Bells of Ireland, Blue Cloud, Carnations, Colored Calla Lilies, Assorted Lilies, Roses, Salvia, Stephanotis, Sunflower

FALL
Amaryllis, Euphorbia, Iris, Narcissus, Shrib Honeysuckle, Viburnum, Winter Jasmine

WINTER
Chrysanthemum, Crab Apple, Dahlia, Gentian Sage, Gladioli, Goldenrod, Pink Nerine, Sage

Make a checklist for all of the flowers you will need for your wedding. The following is a guideline:

ATTENDANTS
Bride's Bouquet, Maid of Honor, Bridesmaids, Flower Girl(s), Mother of the Bride, Mother of the Groom, Groom's Boutonniere, Groomsmen Boutonnieres, Fathers and Grandfathers

CEREMONY
Altar/Chuppa, Pews/Chairs, Staircases, Other Railings

RECEPTION
Centerpieces, Cake Table, Cake, Place Card Table, Throw Away Bouquet, Columns, Rented Topiaries and Trees

Remember, before meeting with your florist for the first time, tear out pictures of flower arrangements from magazines so that your florist has an idea of your personal style and taste. Enjoy picking the flowers for your wedding, it is one of the best parts of the planning process.