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As a timeline for planning your wedding flowers you should have at least selected the ceremony and reception sites and hopefully your bride's maids dress color. You can't really talk about specific flowers without knowing the most important and that is color. For me, having the right colors overrides specific types of flowers that a bride likes. For instance, if there are no red calla lilies and if you want red and love callas, you're going to have to either change from red to white or yellow or find a different flower. Florists often suggest roses as part of the floral mix because they have more control over colors and better availability year round. Once you have the locations and colors determined, it's time to find your florist. Ask friends and your reception location for recommendations as to which ones you may want to visit. Recently married brides can tell you if they were happy with their vendors. Go on line to bridal chat rooms too for answers. Then, make a visit to the florists on your list and get ideas and prices. If you have at least a rough idea of your flower budget, the florist can do a much better job of making suggestions for decorations that will fit that budget. If you don't tell them, they are only guessing at trying to come up with something that will make you happy and fit in to your overall plans.