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When it comes to planning a wedding, choosing the right vendors can make all the difference in ensuring that your big day is everything you've dreamed of. For most people, until it comes to your wedding, you have never planned a wedding before, and we have found it can all be a little overwhelming and daunting. At The Real Florist, we wanted to ensure you feel supported so here few key things to consider when selecting your wedding vendors: Experience: Look for vendors who have a proven track record of success and plenty of experience in their field. Ask to see examples of their work, read reviews from past clients, and check out their portfolio to get a sense of their style and capabilities. Communication: Good communication is key when working with wedding vendors. Make sure that they are responsive to your inquiries, easy to get in touch with, and willing to listen to your ideas and concerns. Flexibility: Wedding plans can change quickly, and you'll want vendors who are able to adapt and be flexible if needed and within reason. It is important to note here, that you are likely not their only couple and you may need to be flexible to some extent.. Look for vendors who are willing to work with you to create a custom package or make changes to their services as needed. Professionalism: Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life, and you'll want vendors who will treat it as such. Look for vendors who are punctual, well-prepared, and who have a professional demeanor. Collaboration: You want your day to run smoothly and stress free for you, choose wedding vendors who are open to collaboration with other vendors, where they can work together to bring your dream day to life. Value: While you certainly don't want to skimp on quality when it comes to wedding vendors, you also don't want to overspend. Look for vendors who offer good value for their services and who are transparent about their pricing. Availability: Make sure the vendors you're considering are available on your wedding date. You might fall in love with a vendor's work, but if they're not available on your wedding day, they won't be able to help you bring your vision to life. Personality: You'll be spending a lot of time with your vendors on your wedding day, so it's important that you get along well with them. Choose vendors who have a friendly, positive attitude and who you feel comfortable communicating with. Referrals: Don't hesitate to ask for referrals from friends, family, or your wedding planner. They may have worked with vendors in the past that they can recommend based on their positive experiences. Contracts: Make sure that each vendor you select provides a detailed contract outlining the services they'll be providing, the payment schedule, and any other important details. This will help ensure that both you and the vendor are on the same page and that there are no surprises on your wedding day. Backup Plans: While you hope that everything will go smoothly on your wedding day, it's always a good idea to have backup plans in case of unexpected issues. Ask your vendors what their backup plans are in case of equipment failure, illness, or other unforeseen circumstances. This will help put your mind at ease and ensure that your wedding day runs as smoothly as possible. By taking the time to meet with multiple wedding vendors, you can then carefully select your you would like to work with based on these key points. You'll be able to relax and enjoy your big day knowing that you've chosen the best of the best to help bring your vision to life.

When it comes to planning a wedding, many couples strive for perfection, meticulously outlining every detail of their special day. However, in recent years, and environmental changes, there has been a shift in mindset among couples, opting to give their wedding vendors more creative freedom. This change allows the vendors to do what they do best! Infuse their expertise, passion, and artistic vision into your day. This results in a unique and memorable experience for everyone involved. It will elevate your wedding celebration to new heights and exceed your expectations. Choose the right vendors to guide you through your planning. Wedding vendors, like us here at The Real Florist Albury, flourish when we get to collaborate with like-minded photographers, event planners, and other professionals who possess a wealth of experience and creative talent. By giving vendors the freedom to express their creativity, couples allow these vendors to showcase their artistic expertise in ways that align with the couple's vision. This collaborative process fosters a harmonious blend of the couple's desires and the vendor's artistic flair, resulting in an event that surpasses expectations. When couples grant creative freedom to their wedding vendors, it fosters a stronger sense of collaboration and trust. This collaborative environment encourages open communication and a shared vision, allowing vendors to make suggestions and recommendations that align with the couple's desires. Building this trust allows for a seamless planning process and ensures that vendors can execute their ideas flawlessly, ultimately resulting in a cohesive and harmonious wedding celebration. Personalization and unique experiences: Wedding vendors who are given creative freedom can curate unique experiences tailored to the couple's personalities and preferences. By understanding the couple's vision, vendors can explore innovative ideas, think outside the box, and suggest creative elements that add a distinctive touch to the celebration. This personalization transforms a wedding into an immersive experience that reflects the couple's story, making it unforgettable for both the couple and their guests. Reduced Stress for the Couple: Planning a wedding can be an overwhelming and stressful process. However, entrusting wedding vendors with creative freedom can alleviate a significant burden from the couple's shoulders. By allowing vendors to take the lead on certain aspects, couples can focus on enjoying the journey and cherishing the milestones leading up to their special day. This freedom grants the couple peace of mind, knowing that experienced professionals are handling the details, leaving them to fully embrace the joyous moments Unforgettable Results: One of the most significant positives of letting wedding vendors create with freedom is the potential for extraordinary results. When vendors are given the opportunity to showcase their talent and creativity, they can produce awe-inspiring outcomes that surpass the couple's expectations. These remarkable results often become cherished memories for years to come and serve as a testament to the power of giving vendors the freedom to create magic. In a wedding planning landscape that emphasizes personalization and unique experiences, letting wedding vendors create with freedom has become a refreshing and rewarding approach. By unleashing their artistic expertise, curating personalized experiences, reducing stress for the couple, fostering collaboration and trust, and delivering unforgettable results, vendors can transform weddings into remarkable celebrations that leave a lasting impression on all who attend. So, when planning your wedding, consider embracing the positives of letting wedding vendors create with freedom, and witness the magic they can bring to your special day.

Choosing Colour Pallets & Flowers It is your wedding, it is your big day and you're (likely) only going to have one. Chose a colour pallet that suits you and your personality. Your flowers are a true reflection of you and we try to make sure that each couple is able to express themselves. It is important that you chose what you love and what represents your style, not the current fad that you may find on social media. With an increase in filters and edited photos, colours may not always be what they seem. A good florist should provide a realistic view of true form, shape and colour. The pastel/neon cross over with added elements of texture is a theme we are loving at the moment. A mix of fresh and dry flowers or minimalistic bouquets with over the top installations and collaborations of suppliers working together as one is a vibe we will always get behind! The Real Florist Team x

That is the age old question, why are weddings so expensive?! Is it a secret wedding industry tax? Wedding flowers can be a major expense for couples, but there are plenty of reasons why they can be so costly. There is ways to keep your budget down - see our blog post "how to budget wedding flowers" The simple answer is, no, there is no secret wedding tax. They cost what they are worth. The value is in the quality, the education, the work and the labour. Here is our top five reasons why wedding flowers cost as much as they do: Quality: Wedding flowers are usually of a higher quality than those used for everyday occasions. We go the extra mile to ensure that the flowers used for weddings are the freshest and most vibrant, and this usually translates to a higher price tag. Seasonality: Depending on the time of year, some flowers may be more expensive than others due to their seasonal availability. If you're looking for a specific type of flower, it may not be available at a particular time of year, and this could cause the price to be higher. We recommend not getting caught up on flower type, and instead focusing your attention on the colour and style you want your flowers to portray. Variety: Flower arrangements for weddings often require a variety of different types of flowers, which can add up to a hefty price tag. The more premium the flower, the more premium the price tag can be. Preparation: A lot of work goes into preparing the flowers for a wedding. We need to ensure that the flowers are in the best condition and that the arrangements are aesthetically pleasing. This takes time and money. The preperation for your wedding flowers starts up to 7 days before your wedding. From the ordering, the unpacking, the preperation and then the creating. Labor: Finally, the labor involved in creating wedding flower arrangements is usually more expensive than for everyday arrangements. We need to be paid for our time (as much as we LOVE what we do) and expertise, which is reflected in the cost of the flowers. By understanding why wedding flowers cost as much as they do, couples can plan and budget accordingly. Finding the right florist and selecting the right flowers can help to minimize costs while still achieving the desired look.

The Real Florists 6 week introduction to Floristry course is perfect for the budding florist or the flower arranging enthusiast. Our course will be delivered over 6 lessons, including: 1. Welcome to Floristry Fundamentals 2. Tall and round bouquet arranging 3. Vase arrangement techniques 4. Table displays 5. Creating a Flower Crown 6. Floral installation (group project). Join us once a week, for two hours across 6 weeks in our Albury workshop, as we take you through an introduction to floristry. Our introductory offer also includes a complimentary Florist tool kit (valued at $200) that will all be used within our class. The Real Florist Tool Kit includes: The Real Florist Apron The Real Florist Tea Towel Spray Bottle Wires Florist Tape Scissors Ribbon Vase BOOK NOW https://www.therealflorist.com.au/service-page/the-real-florist-intro-to-floristry-1?referral=servic ** Introductory price is $899, future pricing will be $1099.00. First course begins Wednesday 29th March at 6pm.

How is it that we are almost in December already?? Is it just us, or has this year flown by! This will be The Real Florists third Christmas trading in the Albury CBD but our FIRST without any restrictions!! As you would know like us, a majority of retailers had to re-evaluate their business strategies during COVID, being that retailers could no longer rely on foot traffic in their doors, most concentrated on their online operations to keep trading. Post COVID this is where a lot of us will continue to see our trade operate. If COVID has taught us anything, it is that so much can still be done from the comfort of your own home, it is the new normal in these busy lives we lead. The convenience of pick up in-store or delivery rather then the slow shop around instore. However, after the last two years of lockdowns and uncertainty people are looking to shop experiences over gifting this year and what a fabulous opportunity for your business to monetize what you do over what you sell!! It is the perfect opportunity to bring people in to experience what you have to offer, think VIP nights, in-store demonstrations or workshops (like our Christmas Wreath Workshop) that people can gift themselves or do as a group activity with family and friends. We want to spend time with the ones we love doing something that brings us joy. All business' have something unique to offer, so start thinking about what makes you unique, and offer that experience to your cliental or collaborate with a neighbouring like minded business. collaboration over competition is the best way forward for everyone. We are entertaining again, people are travelling from interstate and even overseas, so give them THE WOW FACTOR when you are welcoming them back into your homes with a beautiful florist made wreath on the door, gorgeous Christmas themed flowers down the tables or a gorgeous hamper full of locally made gifts. Whilst your loved ones are here show them EXACTLY why we love where we live. With good retailers, delicious food, fabulous regional hospitality and amazing customer service (and may we say delicious coffee) Albury Wodonga is busting with a good time!! So support local and let us show your loved ones what we have to offer!! Shop our Christmas Collection Now

Hello, I’m Nikita! (Yes my parents love Elton John and so do I) Coffee making, flower creating and getting to know all of the different flowers of the seasons is what gets me up in the morning! And I can’t think of a better way to spend my days. When I’m not at the Real Florist, you can find me taking care of my plants at home, skipping through the vineyards with a glass in hand and when I can, by the ocean soaking up the sun or in a crowd enjoying some live music. I can’t wait to meet you all! Nikita Tiny Floweret

Finding Renee and The Real Florist dream went a little something like this.... "Please find attached my boring corporate world 9 to 5 resume. After 12 years in the administration and accounting world I have spread my wings in search of greener pastures and a creative lifestyle change. I am a self confessed crazy plant lady who basically lives in a jungle now (is my son still here, who knows?!) and adore everything nature gives us, especially flowers! I was appointed office barista in my previous role, making coffees for customers and staff regularly.I have had some brief training on making coffees and with a little extra guidance my barista skills would vastly improve. I love being creative and the opportunity to extend that into flowers is a dream. I am a real fun-GI 🍄 and believe I would be a great fit with the team." It was a match made in heaven, and twelve months later I am still here, blossoming and growing with Renee and her incredible business. Laura Blossiming Blooms Flower Lover Doer of all the Things

"Mum, are you the REAL florist?" That was the question, from my then 4-year-old daughter, as she listened in on a brain storming session I was having with a life long friend about the business I wanted to create. It went a little like this: "I am a REAL florist. I have REAL qualifications. I have a REAL passion for flowers and a REAL talent for making floral creations that truly reflect and connect with the REAL people they have been made for." At this moment, sitting around our kitchen table, The Real Florist was created! Weddings, corporate events and workshop were my passion, then COVID happened and the foreseeable future of the business was lost. I was flowering from my kitchen bench with my kids by my side, dreaming of coffee and one day owning a florist café. So we pivoted the business. Now, here we are, nearly two years later, in a beautiful space that incorporates everything we love!! As someone who loves meeting people and being involved in my community, it fills me with joy to be provided love, spreading joy and providing thanks, or delivering a heartfelt sorry. My team and I put a little piece of our heart into every arrangement we make. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality arrangements across the border with flowers that are full of personality. Our flowers are full of personality, because we get to know you on a personal level. It is a beautiful thing to love what you do every day and have built the business to work around my family has been the most amazing experience. Renee Owner & Founder of The Real Florist