For an inside look at florals for your wedding I chat with Cassidy May, the owner of The Wild Rose based in Richmond, Kentucky offering floral designs and event coordination.

Wedding flowers are an area that many couples either have at the top of their priority list OR they prefer to just not think about them. Cassidy shares about the types of florals to consider for your wedding, the price differences in flowers and arrangements, where you can (and absolutely shouldn't) skimp on flowers, and how to really maximize your floral budget so that it works for you.

Key Moments:

• 00:38: Cassidy talks about how The Wild Rose began
• 01:28: Florals and coordinating go hand in hand
• 02:18: Couples either rank flowers in their top wish lists, or don’t consider them at all
• 03:11: Types of flowers you might need or want for your wedding day
• 06:03: Ways to reuse your ceremony flowers
• 08:45: Price range for the bride’s bouquet
• 09:43: Do colors and types of flowers affect the price of flowers?
• 11:53: Why consultations with vendors (florists, especially) are so important
• 12:52: Which flowers tend to be the most expensive?
• 13:56: The lengths Cassidy will go to to secure requested flowers
• 14:28: How do silk flowers compare in price to real flowers?
• 17:02: Are candle centerpieces cost effective?
• 17:51: Vase rentals are included with your florist (don’t buy these!)
• 20:07: Maximizing your floral budget: cutting down on boutonnieres
• 20:43: Maximizing your floral budget: cutting down on corsages
• 21:29: The problem with boutonnieres
• 22:26: Can you reuse your bridesmaid bouquets as centerpieces?
• 23:31: Bud vases for centerpieces
• 24:01: Maximizing your floral budget: cutting out flowers on the cake (with a caveat)
• 25:27: Prices for cake flowers
• 26:53: Where you should absolutely spend your floral budget
• 27:07: Cassidy shares the proper way to hold a bouquet
• 28:36: Does the price of a bridal bouquet change if it’s traditional vs cascading?
• 29:17: Cassidy’s team at The Wild Rose and how they can support during the wedding

Conveniently located in the heart of Lexington is the Grand Ballroom of the Signature Club of Lansdowne. They specialize in creating one-of-a-kind weddings and special events of all sizes and types that reflect your personal style The Grand Ballroom offers 4,000 square feet of flexible rental facilities, located right in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky. Included standard with this versatile banquet and reception hall is a 720 square foot marble dance floor, wall-to-wall windows, and oversized French doors opening onto an elegant terrace providing an additional 2,000 square feet for hosting guests outside. Learn more about The Signature Club from Venue Manager Ashley Turner Frazier.

• 01:06: History and description of the Signature Club
• 02:09: Membership at the Club
• 02:45: Renting the Ballroom
• 03:14: Options for where to have ceremony (terrace)
• 04:12: Chairs, tables, and linens rentals at the Club
• 04:35: Ceremony setup options with rain plan options
• 06:50: Recent renovations
• 07:30: Most popular days for wedding ceremony rentals
• 08:20: Pricing for venue rentals at the Signature Club
• 09:35: Guest parking at the Signature Club
• 10:31: The Bridal Suite
• 11:34: Convenient location to nearby hotels for couples to get ready
• 12:50: Rehearsal dinners at the Signature Club
• 13:56: Supporting staff at the Club on your wedding day
• 15:17: Coordinating logistics and meeting with brides
• 17:21: Have you seen any unique ballroom or terrace set ups?
• 18:29: Other events at the Signature Club beyond weddings
• 19:17: Various options for taking photos around the property
• 21:49: What do you wish couples knew about renting a venue?
• 24:07: Deposit required for a Saturday wedding
• 24:36: How far in advance would a couple need to book a wedding?
• 25:11: The best way to reach out to schedule a tour
• 26:52: Ashley’s final thoughts on what sets the Signature Club apart as a venue

Website: https://www.signatureclub.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signatureclublex/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063752222464&fref=ts Email: aturner@signatureclub.org

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If you’re a bride or couple in the Lexington, Kentucky area who feels overwhelmed when it comes to preparing for your wedding, Simply Love Studio is here for you! Simply Love Studio is a free resource for couples at any stage of their wedding planning process and is funded by Lexington’s most preferred wedding vendors. Make an appointment in person or online with me, Sarah, at https://www.simplylovestudio.com/contact-us/.

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