Hafner Florist Offers Vivid Contrasts, Interesting Textures to Create Unique Fall Wedding Flower Trends

Written by Abigail Sterling, Published November 17, 2011

At a glance, flower options for the autumn bride may seem limited to dark, lifeless blooms.  However, Hafner Florist redefines fall wedding flower trends this season with dramatic texture and color contrasts.  Popular fall colors such as mustard, coral, phlox, and pale lavender paired with deep, rich tones like crimson, coffee, and sage create vivid contrasts that evoke the coziness of fall.  Luckily, many “classic” wedding flowers with accompanying sentiments of love and fortune, such as roses, calla lilies, hydrangeas, and dahlias, come in a variety of these colors.  In sequential order, these flowers are symbolic of joy, understanding, purity of marriage, and infinite bond; all are grown in colorful hues perfect for any Northwest Ohio fall wedding flowers.   

Fall trends not only mimic the bold colors of changing leaves, but also demonstrate the varying textures of these leaves, adding depth and interest to any autumnal colors.  Integrating the popular “green” trend, which emphasizes a variety of leaves, greens, and pods, into these fall trends adds unique, dramatic beauty.  Designers can also utilize accessories, such as velvety ribbon, to create texture. 

Having a wedding in Northwest Ohio or Southeastern Michigan? For additional information regarding Hafner Florist’s wedding flowers, visit the Hafner Florist Weddings website or find Hafner Florist on Facebook.

Flowers for Weddings of all Colors and Sizes

Written by Abigail Sterling, Published September 26th, 2011

Wedding flowers are not a cookie-cutter product.  For years, Hafner Florist has worked alongside brides to bring the most exceptional floral creations to life in the Northwest Ohio area.  Big or small, fresh flowers or silk – wedding consultants at Hafner Florist produce creative designs and a “no headache, great finished product,” as a bride explains on WeddingWire.com.  The same bride acknowledges the professionalism with which Beth Hafner responded to her particular wedding flower needs:  “Beth never blinked an eye about taking on a smaller wedding order; in fact, she approached it as she would any other wedding order and made sure we got exactly what we wanted at a very fair price.”  Not only can Hafner Florist essentially work with any color scheme, but also, the wedding florist can adjust to different sizes without “blinking an eye.”

Unique situations, such as destination weddings, prove to be no problem at Hafner Florist.  “Hafner’s used silk flowers for my ceremony and then used real flowers for my reception back home,” another bride reveals in a review on TheKnot.com.  Unique circumstances surrounding each wedding are understood and accepted at Hafner Florist; wedding consultants eagerly seek to provide creative, breathtaking floral designs for every bride.  “Beth was the only one with an open door policy,” the WeddingWire.com review states.  In order to achieve the bride’s stylistic dreams, Hafner Florist’s wedding consultants are available by telephone or in person.  For initial consultations, brides can contacteither the Sylvania or the Holland store to set up an appointment.

Hafner Florist Voted 'Best of Toledo Florist' for Excellent Service, Friendly Staff

Written by Abigail Sterling, published September 16, 2011

Customers in the Toledo area and beyond acknowledge the exceptional service and quality product they receive from Hafner Florist not only through online reviews, but also through various prestigious awards.  This past February, Toledo City Paper readers voted Hafner Florist the “best florist” for the paper’s annual Best of Toledo awards.  “It’s about giving great customer service and sharing our small shop personality,” Dan Hafner, owner of Hafner Florist explains.  By providing helpful, pleasant service and a superior floral product, Hafner Florist has fine-tuned its image as the local, friendly florist serving the Northwest Ohio area.  In order to both honor past customer loyalty and foster new relationships, Hafner Florist offers ‘Free Rose Wednesdays,’ during which customers can visit either location in Sylvania or Holland and receive one free rose upon a “free rose Wednesday” request.  Additionally, customers will be invited to enter to win one dozen roses.  For every 100 entrants, one winner will receive twelve long lasting, stunning roses.  Since opening in 1992, Hafner Florist has continued to provide unique floral design in a welcoming environment for both long-time and first-time customers.    

Hafner Florist Launches ‘Free Rose Wednesdays’

Sylvania, Ohio (June 8, 2011) – Hafner Florist is Toledo’s innovative and cutting-edge florist, creating beautiful flower design for over 19 years. They are the premier, locally owned florist specializing in one-of-a-kind wedding work, distinctive funeral arrangements, as well as unique floral designs for birthdays, anniversaries and many other occasions throughout the year. Providing memorable and exquisite floral accessories, accents, bouquets, table decorations and more in the Toledo Metropolitan area, Hafner Florist has been in operation since 1992.

Serving local customers in and around the Toledo area for nearly two decades, Hafner Florist has chosen to spread the love, thankfulness, respect, and friendship through roses by launching ‘Free Rose Wednesdays’. Beginning today, Wednesday, June 8^th, 2011, anyone can visit either location – South Main Street in Sylvania or Airport Highway at Holloway Road in Holland – to receive a free rose on Wednesdays. In addition to a free rose, everyone who comes into the stores will be invited to fill out an entry form to win one dozen roses. For every 100 people to enter, a name will be drawn to receive a Free Dozen Roses.* (*No purchase necessary.)

Dan Hafner, owner of Hafner Florist shares the keys to their success. “It’s about giving great customer service, sharing our small shop personality, and doing everything we can to make our customers happy by having a floral design staff with an unsurpassed amount of experience. “  Kelli Baker has been with Hafner Florist for six years and has over 20 years of experience. As a designer, she has a precise attention to detail and attends annual flower conventions to keep up on the latest trends and design. Judie Barrett has been a designer for Hafner Florist since 1994. Her exquisite design expertise has been shared with the White House to decorate for celebrations over the years and is now being passed on to customers in the Toledo Metropolitan Area. Last, but not least, Beth Hafner is the heart and soul of the design team. Beth has been a floral design consultant for 30 years, which gives her a beat on keeping the team effort in place to make every floral occasion extra special.

If you’re in need of flowers for any occasion, visit Hafner Florist to experience what it means to work with a warm and friendly local florist firsthand. The Hafner Florist team offers budget flexibility for the cost-conscious customer, high quality imported and domestic blossoms to create just the right look for each special occasion, and a staff of designers who create floral arrangements in-tune with your individual style and personality. 

Have a special occasion? Schedule your flower consultation with Hafner Florist today. Email Hafner Florist; call either of their locations serving the Toledo area -- Holland at 419.865.3264 or Sylvania at 419.885.7033; or visit their website to learn more about them and fill out a simple introductory form. 

About Hafner Florist:

Hafner Florist has been providing memorable and exquisite floral accessories, accents, bouquets and table decorations for special events since 1992. They are the premier, locally owned florist serving customers in the Toledo Metropolitan area. Now in Holland and Sylvania, Ohio, they are creating the best floral memories around Northwest Ohio.

Hafner Florist Offers Endless Varieties of Rental Items, Bouquet Accessories to Enhance Any Wedding Flower Look

Written by Abigail Sterling, Published May 16, 2011



Tree Votive Holder Centerpiece



For brides seeking cost-conscious convenience, Hafner Florist offers a wide variety of rentable items, such as vases of virtually any shape and size, disposable candles, and votive cups.  Renting these items allocates a bride’s wedding flower budget toward breathtaking, exquisite flowers instead of costly accessory purchases.  Instead of hunting for expensive, hard-to-find items such as a flower-adorned wedding arch, decorative mirrors, and pillars to exhibit large arrangements, Hafner Florist offers brides the option of renting these items, which eliminates the hassle and ensures a unified, one-of-a-kind wedding presentation for every bride.

The sky is the limit when it comes to vase options for centerpieces.  Hafner Florist presents many unique vase styles, including Eiffel tower vases for a sleek, soaring look, bubble balls for a short, round style, and pilsner vases, which are among the most popular wedding vases.  Rentable 6-foot tall table trees and wrought-iron votive trees create a charmed, enchanted look that is sure to make any wedding day memorable.  Regardless of a bride’s individual preferences, Hafner Florist offers various rentable vase styles to complement any unique look.

In addition to rentable items, brides can customize their bridal flowers with various trendy bouquet accessories, including butterflies, colorful wire, and rhinestones.  Eccentric accessories highlight the beauty of wedding flowers while contributing to the overall originality of the floral presentation.  For example, rhinestones and pearls placed carefully in the center of stephanotis blooms and roses add a touch of elegance to any wedding design.  Similarly, colored feathers are beginning to make a comeback, giving wedding flowers chic flair. 

Another option for wedding flower customization is the integration of a bride’s memorable keepsakes.  Hafner Florist often incorporates keepsake charms, jewelry, and other items into bridal flowers.  What better way to tailor wedding flowers to a bride’s personality and tastes than to integrate her own meaningful items?

Treasure Chest for your cards. Hafner Florist rents these
out and adds flowers to match your wedding colors.

From flower-adorned wedding arches to the most stylish bouquet accessories, Hafner Florist provides reasonably-priced alternatives for every budget.  Hafner Florist seeks to fulfill each bride’s wedding flower dreams by offering rentable items that eliminate the hassle of finding, purchasing, and handling.  Additionally, bouquets can be enhanced with the integration of trendy accessories and a bride’s memorable keepsakes.  Regardless of a bride’s tastes, these items surely unify and accentuate any wedding flower look.           

Hafner Florist Toledo Adds Personality to One-of-a-Kind Wedding Flowers

By Abigail Sterling, Published April 11, 2011



Eiffel Tower Centerpieces allow guests to

see and talk to each other across the table.

Hafner Florist has these vases for rental

and will fill them with flowers of your liking.



Wedding consultants at Hafner Florist quite literally strive to “make bridal dreams come true” by becoming familiar with a bride’s unique tastes, interests, and even hobbies!  A bride’s individual interests, from butterflies to French bulldogs, can be incorporated to create matchlessly breathtaking wedding flowers.  Not only does Hafner Florist look to develop personal relationships with brides, but understanding what makes each bride unique is essential in creating a one-of-a-kind look.

           
Hafner Florist Toledo works with any bride’s budget to produce the wedding flowers of her dreams through the most resourceful methods.  In dreaming up the perfect wedding, brides should identify the bridal flower features that are most important to them.  That way, wedding consultants can easily accentuate the right focus for each wedding.  For example, brides often “recycle” ceremony pieces during the reception, which creates a unified look that fits well within a bride’s budget.  Discerning a bride’s wedding flower priorities helps wedding consultants generate unique floral presentations that do not put a strain on the budget.            

           
A bride’s unique wedding tastes can be seamlessly molded into modern, vintage, or traditional styles, depending upon her preferences.  For the modern bride, Hafner Florist produces cutting-edge and contemporary styles brought to life through brilliant color and refreshing presentation.  Similarly, an airy, whimsical presentation of softer tones for a dreamlike, vintage bridal look can be fashioned with a bride’s specific color and stylistic preferences in mind.  Hafner Florist can even adapt traditional styles to any bride’s wedding flower dreams – a look distinguished by red, white, and pink tones to emphasize the sentiments of love and passion.  Brides who are uncertain about which style suits their liking can view wedding flower photos in bridal magazines and on wedding websites, such as The Knot (www.theknot.com).  Ultimately, getting in touch with her own interests and wedding tastes will help any bride determine the perfect colors and floral trends for her special day.   

Hafner Florist is The Knot Best of Wedding Pick for Toledo Florists

Hafner Florist Toledo

By Abigail Sterling, Published March 30th, 2011

Since it was founded in 1996, The Knot (www.theknot.com) has offered engaged couples an accessible planning solution for the seemingly overwhelming number of wedding tasks.  Through magazines, books, and the website, The Knot provides couples with thousands of wedding fashions and trends, access to local vendors and resources, and personalized checklists, budgeters, and other managing tools to put the fun back into wedding planning.

The Knot is not only a tool for engaged couples, but it is also a promotional springboard for wedding vendors.  The Knot promotes over 13,000 local florists, photographers, reception sites and more in 50 cities.  Website members may write honest reviews for wedding vendors they use.  As “the Internet’s most-trafficked one-stop wedding planning solution,” the Toledo florists on The Knot receive a large amount of customer exposure.  For the second year in a row, Hafner Florist was voted by local brides as “The Knot Best of Weddings Pick” award for florists.  The Knot interviewed thousands of brides across the U.S. and in the Toledo area to honestly rate the vendors they used for their weddings.

Recently engaged couples need-only read the shining reviews about Hafner Florist to learn what makes them the popular choice for bridal flowers in Toledo and surrounding areas.  The Hafner Florist team offers budget flexibility for the cost-conscious bride, has high-quality imported and domestic blossoms for weddings and also supplies an eclectic collection of wedding items for rental.

Brides interested in scheduling a wedding flower consultation with Hafner Florist can email the florist using the contact form on the Hafner Florist wedding website or call either of their locations serving the Toledo area – Holland at 419-865-3264 or Sylvania at 419-885-7033. 

Hafner Florist Sylvania Offers Comfort and Exceptional Wedding Flowers

By Abigail Sterling, Published March 17, 2011

Hafner Florist offers a comfortable, intimate store producing uniquely exceptional bridal flowers in Sylvania, Ohio.  Though established on Harroun Road in May 1992, Hafner Florist relocated to S. Main Street in 2007.  The showroom at the Sylvania store features a charming wedding room situated in a quiet corner for privacy during wedding consultations.  Sunshine warms the showroom through the large glass plate windows, creating a welcoming and stimulating atmosphere for the floral designers, customers, and plants alike!  The cheerful sales staff and designers are often in the showroom caring for the plants and tidying the shelves to maintain an enjoyable shopping atmosphere.  Also spotted bustling about the store is Dan Hafner, who devotedly manages the Sylvania location.  Although Beth Hafner has managed the Holland store since 2000, the Hafners have perfected a balance of professionalism, creative happiness, and kindheartedness that is consistent across both stores. 

This balance has not only ensured their success as a quality wedding florist in Toledo and surrounding areas, but it has also improved the florist’s relationships with floral growers and wholesalers.  When given requests for flowers for upcoming weddings, Dan searches many different vendors for the perfect product.  Hafner Florist’s longstanding relationships with a variety of vendors help Dan to choose growers and wholesalers with the highest levels of quality and reliability.  As this is frequently the most important and crucial step in the wedding flower process, Dan keeps the bride’s trust in mind and actively pursues the best-fitting flowers.       

While the Sylvania location is slightly smaller than the store in Holland, Hafner Florist in Sylvania offers a unique walk-in cooler which allows for a colorful, accessible presentation of the florist’s quality floral product.  The walk-in cooler is not only beneficial for customers, but also Kelli Baker, the wedding consultant at the Sylvania store, while she creates the perfect complimentary bridal look.  This interactive display of bridal flowers also allows brides to get a feel for different floral styles and colors during their wedding consultations.  Indeed, hands-on selection is not something every florist offers.  Seeing and smelling quality flowers helps brides feel assured that their wedding flower design is in the best hands.   

Wedding Flower Selection by Florist is Key to Wedding Bliss

By Abigail Sterling, Published March 11, 2011

As a premier, locally owned florist specializing in weddings, Hafner Florist has created beautiful wedding flowers for over 18 years for brides and grooms in and around Toledo, Sylvania, and Holland, Ohio.  Throughout the years, Hafner Florist has established friendly relationships with various domestic and international suppliers in order to create memorable and exquisite floral accessories, accents, bouquets and table decorations for weddings with high-quality flowers.  As a result, Hafner Florist has earned an excellent reputation as an extremely selective florist which accepts nothing short of exceptional flower quality. 

Find seasonal wedding flowers at Hafner Florist

However, “extremely selective” does not mean Hafner Florist offers a thin selection of wedding flowers!  Hafner Florist carries a wide array of traditional and exotic flowers in store, alternating certain flowers with the growing seasons.  Because of the florist’s established relationships with various suppliers, wedding designers are able to seek out brides’ specific tastes – often even for seasonal wedding flowers! For example, sweet pea, ranunculus and tulips are offered in the springtime; and for the autumn season, bittersweet berries, sunflowers and dahlias may be selected. There are also many options to choose from, such as popular flowers like gerber daisies to exotic flowers like birds of paradise. Hafner Florist offers quality wedding flowers for all tastes. 

Indeed, beautiful flowers generate feelings of love, but many flowers represent distinctly unique meanings.  With many of the staff averaging over twenty-five years in floral design experience, the designers at Hafner Florist are fluent in the secret floral language.  Brides seeking to bring good luck to their new marriage might choose green bells of Ireland to accent their lavender roses, which represent love at first sight.  For brides looking to convey certain feelings or messages through their wedding flowers, Hafner Florist offers a broad selection of quality wedding flowers – each with their own unique meaning.             

The designers at Hafner Florist know that wedding floral items are not an inexpensive investment.  That is why the wedding consultants strive to establish a firm bond of trust with each bride through a complimentary consultation, extensive discussion, and example.  In the consultation and following appointments, the wedding designer provides a multisensory overview of the bride’s wedding flowers.  The wedding consultants not only discuss color and floral options, but also show brides fresh flowers and accents in addition to a photo album of previous bride’s wedding flowers.  When a bride has booked with Hafner Florist, the wedding designer will create a centerpiece sample for the bride to see.  From bouquets to centerpieces, Hafner Florist offers an extensive assortment of high-quality flowers and is eager to create the best flowers for weddings in Toledo and surrounding areas.

Ready or The Knot, Here Hafner Florist Comes

By Abigail Sterling, Published February 24, 2011

   The wedding consultants at Hafner Florist are excited to work with brides to create unique wedding flowers that fit well within individual budgets.  “[Beth] was able to supply me with everything I needed (bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, and flowers for the cake) at about 70% of my budget, which was less than most of the other quotes I got,” one bride raves on TheKnot.com.  Hafner Florist understands that wedding costs can add up quickly, which is why the wedding consultants enjoy working with each bride to create wedding flowers that are both memorable and affordable.

Hafner Florist is a personable Toledo florist that is eager to work thoroughly, though efficiently, with brides throughout the Northwest Ohio area.  “Beth Hafner was the ONLY florist who gave me a quote on the spot!” the bride exclaims in her review.  Wedding planning can be a hectic process, and Hafner Florist wedding consultants seek to provide beautiful flowers and reliable service which allows brides to feel at ease.    

In order to ensure beauty, Hafner Florist uses the highest quality wedding flowers available.  Many brides are amazed by the longevity of their wedding flowers.  As the same bride observes, “the flowers were fresh, vibrant, and long-lasting – my bouquet was still in good shape when we came back from our honeymoon!” 

For brides looking for a florist who will add the finishing touches to that special day and preserve the elegance of their wedding flowers for years to come, Hafner Florist offers wedding bouquet flower drying and preservation.  Visit the Hafner Florist weddings website for additional information regarding these services and more!    

  

Meet the Hafner's - Toledo's Wedding Florists

By Abigail Sterling, Published February 16, 2011

For brides seeking a local florist in Toledo, Sylvania, and surrounding cities, many want to select the best wedding florist – one that is friendly, creative, and willing to work with their budgets. 

Hafner Florist is owned by Dan and Beth Hafner who, throughout the years, have created a fun-filled, welcoming environment in their stores in Sylvania and Holland, Ohio.  The Hafner’s are genuinely interested in their customers and seek to create breathtaking arrangements – flowers they would take home themselves. 



A custom floral creation by Hafner Wedding Designers

Beth has been designing wedding flowers for over 30 years and she continues to exhibit enthusiasm and excitement with each new bride.  Beth becomes emotionally-invested in each bride and her wedding day – so much so, that Beth is concerned with elements outside of her control, like the weather.  Recently, Beth has received assistance during consultations from her French bulldog, Jetta, who loves to sit in on the conversation.  (Now, Jetta doesn’t add much input.  Instead, she offers more “emotional support,” showing her excitement for the bride through her snores.) 

Kelli Baker, known as “Kelli B” around the shop, demonstrates a passionate concern for detail, which places her wedding creations in a class of their own.  Designing for over 20 years, Kelli keeps up with current wedding flower trends and views each bride’s wedding day as a unique opportunity to create memorable floral designs.    

 Beth Hafner’s wedding consultants strive to cater to each bride’s distinctive tastes, which is what makes Hafner Florist an outstanding local florist.  The wedding consultants understand that floral work is not a “cookie-cutter process”.  Instead, they aim to deliver wedding flowers tuned to each bride’s individual style and interests.          

Hafner Florist is the popular choice in Northwest Ohio for wedding flowers.  The wedding consultants at Hafner Florist design nearly one hundred weddings per year at the two locations in Sylvania and Holland. In order to maintain the same high level of design and service for each and every bride, they limit the number of weddings handled on historically busy weekends.  Although Hafner Florist operates in two locations, the florist is eager to cater to the Greater Toledo area – from Swanton all the way to Oregon.  Hafner Florist was voted by local brides for the second year in a row as “The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 Pick” – solidifying Hafner Florist as a highly respected local wedding florist.  The Knot (www.theknot.com) interviewed thousands of brides across the U.S. and Toledo area to rate the vendors they used for their weddings.

Ultimately, Hafner Florist offers a quality product in which the wedding consultants take pride and personal interest.  Hafner Florist’s energized dedication to matchless wedding flowers encourages brides to trust the wedding consultant to produce an incredible look while remaining mindful of individual budgets.  As a respected local florist in Northwest Ohio, Hafner Florist invests time, attention, and concern above and beyond the bare minimum to ensure stunning wedding flowers for every bride.  For additional information concerning Hafner Florist’s wedding flowers, visit the new Hafner Florist Weddings website or find Hafner Florist on Facebook.

Wedding Flower Trends for 2011

By Abigail Sterling, Published February 9, 2011

From wedding flowers and accents to invitations and the wedding cake, the selected colors will unify many aspects of the wedding day.  When choosing Toledo wedding florists, brides should ask about current wedding flower trends in both color and design.  Like any aesthetic product, wedding flower trends are constantly evolving.  Today, there are dozens of different color schemes and designs that can be fashioned to cater to a bride’s distinctive tastes.     

Hafner Florist’s Popular Wedding Flower Trends for 2011:

“Going Green” – A natural expression achieved through organic form and color that produces an airy, free-flowing look.  Through contrasting and complementary foliages and branching, this wedding flower trend emanates a sense of elegant simplicity.  Mixing unique textures and colors of naturally-occurring flower colors, such as white and light green, creates a soothing, tranquil expression for bouquets, centerpieces, and boutonnieres.  Hafner Florist is eager to produce centerpieces in a bride’s own vintage containers, which allow the bride’s personality to permeate this elegant expression and contribute toward the soothingly natural presentation of organic variety. 

“Soft Romantic” – Soft and dainty garden flowers, such as pastel roses and peonies, create a dreamlike, fantasy look.  Graceful, exquisite petals gently bursting with romantic elegance transform any wedding day into a fairytale.  In addition to soft, pastel colors, Hafner Florist can enhance this beautifully elegant expression with the faint glow of submersible arrangement lighting and LED tea-lights, radiating the entire room with dainty, dreamlike charm. 

“Classic Allure” – For centuries, red has illustrated love and passion.  Brides can capture this timeless wedding trend with fragrant white and red flowers through traditional or contemporary design.  Recent wedding trends include toile patterns to these alluring colors for an ageless, charming appeal.  For a more modern reinvention of this look, brides can add black accents for a trendier, sophisticated presentation.        

“Playful Passion” – This eccentric and lively wedding flower trend conveys originality and spunk through unique color schemes and design.  A playfully bright color scheme, like hot pink, navy blue, and magenta, breaks free from traditional wedding styles for the exuberant bride.  This trendy, whimsical expression can also be achieved by choosing a brilliant, vivid color, like yellow, with accenting colors, like silver and black.  The mixing of different hues creates a vibrant presentation that will complement any radiant bride on her wedding day.  Hafner Florist offers many playful and trendy accents for boutonnieres and bouquets alike, like colorful bead sprays and ribbon, to create a matchless and energetic look that musters excitement on the special day.

Ultimately, there are endless possibilities for trendy Toledo wedding flowers. A bride’s perfect wedding flowers are those that complement her personality and tastes. Wedding consultants can modify color and design schemes and utilize trendy accents to create a one-of-a-kind floral presentation for any bride. Wedding consultants at Hafner Florist are prepared to help brides focus their preferences and create the most uniquely breathtaking centerpieces, bouquets, boutonnieres, and cake flowers imaginable.   

     

Five To-Do's for Choosing Wedding Flowers

By Abigail Sterling, Published February 3, 2011.

      For the recently-engaged bride, choosing a florist may appear like one of the more daunting tasks on her long to-do list.  Which Toledo florist will deliver the best results?  With factors such as cost and quality at stake, how does the bride know which florist to select?  How can she be sure the wedding flowers will be just what she wants?  Brides can ease some wedding planning stresses with our suggestions for selecting the best Toledo Wedding Florists.

Simple savings. Use wedding ceremony flowers at reception.



Choosing the Perfect Wedding Flowers in Toledo, Made Easy:   

1.       The bride should get to know her specific tastes.  Flipping through bridal magazines and searching the internet is a great way to find color and design schemes.  This initial search isn’t necessarily about selecting the exact wedding flowers, but rather, about choosing attractive styles and colors that tailor to the bride’s preferences. 

2.       What are other people saying?  Browsing wedding websites, such as www.theknot.com, is a good way to find highly recommended florists in Toledo, Sylvania, Maumee, and other neighboring areas.  Hafner Florist wedding consultants work hard to cater to the unique tastes of each bride (and help her articulate her ideas if she needs some help!).  This year, Hafner Florist was voted by local brides as “The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 Pick” for the second year in a row for Toledo wedding flowers.

3.       Budgets are based on choices.  The most inexpensive florist is not always the best choice for the bride’s wedding flowers.  Luckily, Hafner Florist can work with any budget!  From subtle bloom alternatives to “recycling” wedding flowers from the ceremony in the reception, Hafner experienced consultants have dozens of money-saving options for any bride that in no way compromise the quality of her wedding flowers. 

4.       The bride should pick the florist she enjoys working with.  The bride should pick a florist not only knowledgeable, but enthusiastic about her unique wedding flowers.  Hafner Florist wedding consultants are eager to listen to brides’ ideas and answer questions.  Brides should always remember to pick the florist they feel most comfortable with and most confident in.   

5.       Seeing is believing!  It is important that the wedding consultant provides the bride with samples of the florist’s previous wedding flowers.  During a wedding consultation and subsequent appointments at Hafner Florist, the wedding consultant will provide a multisensory overview of the bride’s wedding flowers including fresh flowers, accents, and a photo album of previous bridal flowers Toledo.  Ultimately, it is essential that the bride has absolute faith in the florist’s ability to deliver breathtaking results – it is one less burden on her shoulders!