As award-winning Indianapolis wedding florists, one of the most common questions we hear is: “When do I book a florist for my wedding?” Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, the floral design process is deeply personal, and timing matters.

Here’s everything you need to know about when to book a florist for your wedding in Indianapolis, and a sneak peek into how we at Duet Floral Studio bring your vision to life.

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When to Book a Florist for Your Wedding: The Ideal Timeline

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While every couple’s journey is unique, we’ve found the following timeline works best for booking a wedding florist, especially in busy areas like Indianapolis.

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8–18 Months In Advance: Let the Floral Fun Begin

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This is the ideal window for booking a wedding florist, especially during peak seasons. Many of our Indianapolis couples begin the floral process here, which allows us to reserve your date and start creating a design that's true to your vision.

Here’s how it starts:

• We’ll meet for a video or in-person consultation to get to know you and your dream day.
• Together, we’ll create a custom vision board that captures your aesthetic.
• You’ll receive a tailored floral proposal, including how much your florals will cost and initial design ideas.
  
  

If everything feels aligned, we’ll hop on your Initial Design Call, refine the vision together, and secure your date with a signed contract and retainer.

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6–4 Weeks Before Your Wedding: Final Touches & Floral Magic

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With your wedding day approaching, we’ll reconnect to finalize the floral plan. This includes:

• Confirming floral selections and design details
• Ordering blooms
• Building a complete design guide with layouts, bloom lists, and mockups

We also offer wedding venue walkthroughs and physical mockups if you'd like to see everything come to life before the big day.

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The Wedding Week Timeline

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Early in the Week

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Time to get ready! We’ll begin by processing the flowers and prepping our studio. It’s all hands on deck to ensure that every stem is fresh and flawless.

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Midweek

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Things are starting to get more real! Next, we start designing the larger arrangements. These arrangements need more water, which means we can begin them the earliest. Gradually we’ll work our way up to the more delicate pieces, such as boutonnieres and corsages.

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The Day Before

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We’re triple-checking every list and finalizing each detail. One of our favorite moments? Designing the bridal bouquet. It’s always the heart of the floral story and such a special way to close the week.

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Wedding Day is Here!

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This is our favorite part of the whole process. You’ll find our floral team:

• Delivering personals in time for your photos
• Styling your ceremony and reception spaces
• Moving floral elements seamlessly between locations
• Lighting candles, placing arrangements, and handling every last detail
  
  

After the celebration, we return for a full teardown so you can fully soak in the magic, completely stress-free.

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Post-Wedding: You're Part of the Duet Family

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We’ll spend the next few days cleaning, reorganizing, and (excitedly!) waiting to see your wedding photos. You're not just a client to us, you’re forever a part of our Duet family. As wedding florists, we feel so honored to have been a part of your love story.

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Ready to Book Your Wedding Florists in Indianapolis?

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If you're wondering how far in advance to book a florist for your wedding, the answer is: the sooner, the better! Especially if you’re planning a peak-season wedding or looking for top Indianapolis florists for weddings, early booking helps secure your dream team.

Fill out our inquiry form and let's begin telling your love story together!