- 501 S Main St, Elkhart, IN 46516
Flowers are one of the most important aspects of your wedding day. They set the mood and tone for the event and will be remembered for years to come. We accept only three weddings on a given day, so it is important to contact us well in advance to begin planning. A good rule of thumb is to contact us at least three months in advance. However, if your wedding is going to be an exceptionally elaborate event, take place during peak wedding season or fall on a holiday, then six months to a year is not too soon to contact us. This will allow our design staff to begin looking for any props or specialty items you might need. Wedding flowers can be highly specific and colors often have to be very precise, we need advance notice to place flower orders to insure your colors and flowers are exactly what you want.
Will Matzke Florist work within my budget?
Yes, we at Matzke Florist will be happy to work within your budget. Be honest about your budget on the initial consultation so that we know what to recommend. By taking your budget into consideration from the very beginning of the planning process, we can give you the best advise on how to place the flowers for maximum effect and what types of flowers will be the best value to achieve your desired look.
What should I bring to the flower shop when I have my wedding consultation?
The more information you can provide our wedding consultant, the better prepared she will be to offer creative suggestions. We want to create a spectacular and memorable event for you. Anything you can bring will be beneficial. Pictures that depict what you have in mind are extremely helpful. Bring a photo of your dress and a sample of the fabric or lace if you have it, as well as swatches and photos of the bridesmaids' dresses. Also think about what 'style' of wedding you want. If you are not sure, we can offer suggestions based on your wedding plans so far.
What can Matzke Florist do to help me stretch my ceremony and reception budget?
Besides suggesting specific types of flowers that will work within your budget, our wedding consultant can offer helpful suggestions as to what flowers might be used at both the ceremony and reception. A few examples: bridesmaids' bouquets can become table decorations; the bride's bouquet can become the head table arrangement; the pew markers can become festive bows on cars or doors; altar designs can flank the buffet or cake table, etc. We are overflowing with creative ways to make use of your budget and flowers wisely.
