You probably won't contact floral consultants on a whim. Typically, we don't buy flowers just because we want them, unless we see them marked down at a grocery store. But a bouquet of roses haphazardly arranged and sold on clearance is quite different from what you'll buy from flower shops. For that matter, most of us don't buy pre-arranged flowers from a flower shop, though we certainly can if we wish. Most often, if you're looking for something from a professional flower shop, you'll want a customized arrangement. The great thing about working with a professional flower shop is that you can buy flowers completely unavailable on the mainstream market. Even if floral consultants don't personally cultivate the types of blooms that you're used to, they often have the contacts necessary to source them. With that being said, many aren't even aware of their local flower shops' existence, let alone what they can get from them. This, despite the fact that the overall floral industry is worth more than $100 billion. That's why we're looking into some of the reasons you might want to work with professional floral consultants. Let's explore them below!

1. Weddings

Of course, one of the main reasons why you may want to work with floral consultants in the first place is that they can help you create an entire floral scheme for your wedding. Most weddings require a copious amount of flowers. We all think of the bridal bouquet, which will set the tone for your wedding. A bride may actually carry two bouquets, depending on their own preferences; one for the walk down the aisle, and one to be thrown during the reception. A bride's flowers really should not only express her personality but mesh well with the rest of the wedding's floral arrangements. Furthermore, it may or may not be designed to mesh with the boutonnieres being worn by the groom and his groomsmen. Boutonnieres are normally fairly traditional; they're often nothing more than a rose. But some couples choose to have the groom wear a different boutonniere, which better matches the bride's bouquet. Beyond that, flowers are often, but not always, used to decorate the general ceremony space as well as the reception space. Most often, flowers are used to make up centerpieces, where they decorate tables during the reception. Ultimately, flowers can send a lot of different messages, and some last longer than others. So it's important that you work with floral consultants before choosing flowers for your wedding.

2. Romantic Gestures

Whether you're expressing your love for the first time or giving flowers to your spouse on your twentieth anniversary, flowers are hugely effective when used as romantic gestures. There's a reason why they once carried symbolism and secret messages, sometimes referred to as the secret language of flowers. The fact is that a lot of people don't fully understand what flowers symbolize; but you don't necessarily want to risk sending the wrong ones, on the chance that the person you love does know what they really mean. For that matter, if you'd like to surprise someone, you probably don't want to ask them exactly what they want in a floral arrangement. Floral consultants can help you decide exactly what to do for the person you love, depending on their general preferences, the colors they enjoy, and their favorite scents. Again, not every flower is going to be right for every person. But a floral consultant can help you get it right the first time.

3. Holidays

Perhaps you're seeking to send flowers to an individual in order to celebrate the holidays, or perhaps you wish to decorate a space with holiday-specific flowers for an event. Either way, you may be better off working with a florist. Think about how difficult it can be to find the flowers you want around the wintertime holidays. Florists, fortunately, can provide you with exactly what you want, fresh and ready. Fortunately, they can guide you regarding holiday-specific flowers.

As with many situations in which you may work with professionals, the main benefit of working with a florist is that it's just simpler. Go easy on yourself; ask the experts!