There are many bouquet makers throughout the world but they are not created equally. When you choose someone to make your bouquets for your wedding make sure to ask questions before handing over any cash!
Firstly any bouquet that have some kind of polystyrene or floral foam base will not last the test of time, while this makes them cheaper if you are looking for an heirloom piece this is not it. Vintage Spice bouquets do not contain any such thing!
Is the company genuine? While this is a horrible thought when purchasing over the Internet this is something we must consider. What forms of payment do they accept? Ask if they take Paypal, this is a much safer way to purchase over the Internet should anything go wrong you can claim for your money back.
If you have seen the persons work in person obviously this is ideal but not always possible, ask for photos from different angles this way you can be sure the person is actually in possession of the piece and hasn't stolen the image from Google or another business's website.
Beware of "I can make something like this." Some 'businesses' use photos of others peoples work and claim to be able to make it. If this is the case they should be making it themselves! You never really know what you are buying. Making a quality bouquet is not as simple as 1 2 3 and takes many hours of perfecting techniques. Don't hand over your money to someone who 'claims' to be able to make it for you from a picture they have found on Google!
Lastly progress photos, if someone is making your bouquet for you they should have no reservations on sending you progress photos of your bouquet throughout it's construction. Now asking for a photo a day is obviously a bit excessive but just at different stages, this ensures that when you get your bouquet it will be exactly as you want it!
Robin xx
Owner and Creator of Vintage Spice Unique Bouquets and Accessories.
