Floral FAQs
How does it work?
Congratulations! You've picked a date and you are ready to start planning your event! Read through our guide on floral basics and everything you need to know about booking with Four Sisters Floral.
Photo Credit: Hannah Rose Gray Photography
What services does Four Sisters Floral provide?
We provide full wedding and event floral services anywhere in Arizona, but we are based in Northern Arizona. We offer anything from bulk floral orders to designing full installations for your day! We do not have a storefront and do not offer daily services, such as an arrangement for a birthday or holiday, at this time. Our focus is 100% on your event!
I've picked my date. When should I contact my florist?
As soon as you know you want to work with us! We book on a first come, first served basis and limit how many events we can do on any one day.
Send us an inquiry to see if your date is currently available. We will respond quickly to let you know if we are available or if our calendar is full so that you can continue the planning process. We typically work on quotes in order of calendar months (ie start with the earliest event and move through each month, so in January we are working on April-June and so on).
While we are happy to confirm dates, if your wedding is more than 6 months away, we will not provide a quote until closer to the date so that pricing & availability is accurate. Don't worry - we will still have plenty of time to plan your floral dreams together!
Our calendar is always open for the upcoming season! So don't hesitate to reach out to us!
What questions should I expect my florist to ask me to prepare my estimate?
Our digital consult form steps you through everything we need to know to write a quote for your event.
Take your time filling it out and provide as much detail as you can. The most important details are:
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Is there a theme / palette / design you have in mind?
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Do you have a budget? (Read on as to why this is so important!)
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Photos! Do you have photos of your outfits, a Pinterest board, or other inspiration you can share with us?
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How much - estimated number of guests, bridal party size, centerpieces?
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Any other special requests or personal elements you may want to add
I've returned my consult form. What next?
Same-Year Event: As soon as we have your consult form and photos, we'll send you a link to schedule a call or meeting with us! The sooner we have a chance to connect, the sooner we can get you your quote - usually 7-10 days after we talk!
If you are contacting us in the main wedding season (May-Oct) for a wedding later in the year, there will be a delay while we are designing and installing other events. We want to provide the highest level of service to each of our clients, so we do our best to communicate with all of our inquiries and booked couples. However, if you haven't heard from us don't hesitate to reach out again!
Next Season Event: If you are contacting us for your event in the following year, please note we do not issue quotes more than 6 months in advance. We are more than happy to confirm if the date is available, put it on the calendar, answer any questions you have, and send you a consult form to guide your planning. However, we have found that so much changes in a year, both in the design, but also in pricing and floral availability. Drafting a quote a little bit closer to the event prevents revisions and gets you the most accurate estimate of your floral costs and design.
What is the timeline of responses/deadlines I can expect with Four Sisters Floral?
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1-3 days from your inquiry, expect an email response from Caitlin or Jordan. We will confirm whether your date is available and send you either a consult form or some follow up questions.
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We will send you a call link to chat with us and then get your quote out to you within 10 days, assuming we have all the necessary information! During the busy wedding season, we will let you know if there will be a delay in providing a quote.
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Once you've decided to book with us, your retainer and contract are due immediately in order to hold the date of your event. If we don't receive this, we will open the date again.
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30 days before your event, your estimate will be finalized and your remaining balance is due in full
How much do flowers cost and why do you ask for a budget?
This is one of the most frequent questions we get asked - how much does it all cost? The expense of production, labor, and transportation of fresh flowers continues to rise. Since we do not have the overhead of a full-service shop (ie we do not have a store front for daily orders), we do our best to minimize costs and provide creative solutions. We believe everyone should have access to fresh flowers for their day, regardless of their financial constraints.
Several factors go into the cost of florals, including the season, popularity of a current palette, the labor to create the design, the amount of flowers used, the type of bloom chosen, etc. An average wedding costs between $2,000-$7,000, depending on the number of pieces you will need for your celebration.
For more budget-conscious events, we are happy to provide options for DIY / bulk flowers and make substitution recommendations so that you arrive at the same look and feel you were after. For larger budgets, we have access to both local and commercially grown blooms and can supply in large quantities to complete your look.
As all of our designs are custom and we price each piece by hand, based on current market availability and costs, as the cost of no two blooms is the same! We ask for a budget to better guide the floral selection and designs to meet your expectations and to prevent time-consuming revisions.
What else should I know about flowers and Four Sisters Floral?
We LOVE our work and so look forward to creating something perfect, personal, and original for your day! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have further questions, special requests, or unique ideas for your next event.