When choosing a Melbourne wedding florist, evaluate their portfolio for work at venues similar to yours, their consultation and design process, experience with your preferred floral style, and client reviews. Consider whether they handle delivery and installation themselves or outsource it, and ask about their approach to seasonal availability and substitutions. A florist who specialises in your wedding style and has venue-specific experience will deliver more consistent results. Birde Floral Design in South Melbourne is led by Bridget Reynish, recognised by Vogue for creative floral design, with experience across Melbourne's premium venues and regional Victoria.

Before booking a wedding florist, ask about their experience with your specific venue, seasonal flower availability for your wedding date, their design and consultation process, what is included in the service such as delivery, setup, and pack-down, minimum spend requirements, and their policy on last-minute changes. Ask to see examples of work at similar venues and in similar styles. Birde Floral Design offers initial consultations to discuss all of these details, with Bridget Reynish reviewing your inspiration, venue specifications, and budget before providing a detailed proposal.

Booking a wedding florist 6 to 12 months in advance is recommended for Melbourne weddings, especially during peak wedding season from October to April. Popular dates, specific flower varieties, and high-demand regional venues such as the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula may require earlier booking. Birde Floral Design in South Melbourne recommends early consultation to allow adequate time for design development, flower sourcing planning, and coordination with your venue and other vendors.

The typical process for booking wedding flowers involves an initial consultation where you share your vision, venue details, and design preferences. The florist then reviews inspiration images, discusses colour palettes, seasonal options, and creates a design proposal with pricing. Once you confirm the booking, the florist handles flower sourcing, design preparation, delivery, and installation on the wedding day. At Birde Floral Design in South Melbourne, Bridget Reynish manages this entire process, coordinating with your venue and other vendors to ensure seamless execution.

Outdoor Melbourne weddings suit florals that complement natural settings while tolerating weather conditions including wind and heat. Ground-level installations, sturdy arches with structural support, and compact centrepieces that resist tipping work well for outdoor settings. Flower selection should consider sun exposure and temperature. Birde Floral Design selects appropriate varieties and creates installations designed for outdoor conditions at garden venues, vineyards, and outdoor ceremony sites across Melbourne and regional Victoria.