5 Things No One Tells You About Wedding Flowers

There are some truths you just don't find out until you're picking out your own bouquet.

1. You'll start noticing other brides' flowers. 
When you're planning your own wedding, every one you attend will feel totally different. You'll be obsessed with details you never really noticed before, which is great -- and good to remember when your dream bouquet clocks in over your budget and you have to swap out a few stems.

2. Floral proposals sound like they were written for princesses. 
Even if you don't have a fairy-tale day planned, your proposal will sound like something straight out of a Disney movie. Go with it. Just read it carefully before signing at least 10 percent of your wedding budget away.

3. You probably won't get to see a finished product before you walk into your reception.
Your florist may show you a mock-up of a centerpiece, but there's a good chance all your flower choices and plans will live in a notebook until the final unveiling at your ceremony or reception. Surprises are fun -- remember your engagement?

4. You might end up having a panic attack surrounding a floral detail.
Maybe peonies aren't feasible for your February nuptials, or maybe those white tulips you wanted (and insisted on having flown in from Holland) arrived frozen. It's okay to have a 15-second freak-out, go ahead.

5. When your florist hands you your bouquet, you'll feel amazing.
It's like the ribbon on a present or the fudge on an ice cream sundae -- your bouquet is your finishing touch. You'll feel like you've just won a pageant, and be totally ready to strut your stuff down that aisle.