Are you planning a special event in Boston, Massachusetts? Better get started finding the right florist with plenty of time to spare! Before you start smuggling tulips from the Boston Public Garden in desperation, ask for advice from talented Boston florists who can help you find the wedding flowers and flower arrangements you need.

Don't have a clear idea of your flower design yet? Get inspired at Arnold Arboretum or another of Boston's gorgeous gardens. You can snap pictures of blooms you like and show them to florists later. Most Boston florists will be able to help you match the general idea of the wedding flowers you love, even if they can't match the blooms in your photo exactly.

Your wedding flowers say a lot about you. Make a unique statement by asking florists what native blooms they can recommend. When you use wedding flowers that are in-season and native to the Boston area, you'll often end up with fresher flowers that don’t have to travel as far, which translates into more vibrant centerpieces that are eco-friendly and less expensive, as well. If you want your wedding flowers to stand out from the usual rose or carnation boutonnieres and corsages, you can't go wrong with Boston natives. 

Ask local florists about including sprigs of Eastern redbud, sugar maple, flowering dogwood, wintergreen, black cherry, flowering raspberry, and elderberry. Dramatic sticks of pussy willow look gorgeous interwoven with strings of lights as wedding décor, while sweet fern makes a charming addition to wedding bouquets. 

Before you sign a contract, familiarize yourself with the florist’s work. Ask to see sample bouquets, and ask how long your wedding flowers are expected to last. You can find dependable, professional florists to help you design the perfect wedding flowers when you look through the Boston listings below.