There is a tendency to be a little nervous when planning the flowers for one's wedding, so often brides will bring along their mother, sister, friends, The Boston Celtics, etc. for moral support and advice. Try not to bring too many people with you. Your little kids from a past marriage may be cute, and it is true you may have had a hard time finding a sitter, but believe me, they will be bored with your consultation. Always bring along coloring books, etc. Before you go in to see the florist, have a general idea of how much you want to spend.
Weddings can be very modest or very ornate.
Sometimes brides feel that because the flowers are transient in lasting quality, they can really cut corners in this area. While you can have a very modest wedding that is still pretty, listen carefully to your florist's suggestions. Wedding photos are often sad testimonies to weddings that had too many corners cut as far as flowers are concerned. And remember that the brides had to look at those photos for years afterwards. Please try not to argue or fight with your mother or the groom during the consultation.