Swissbloom

Frequently Asked Questions

About Swissbloom, Floral Design, & Flower Arrangements

• What type of flower design do you specialize in?

  • Wedding: bridal hand bouquet, hand-tied floral bouquets & boutonnieres, church & reception flowers.
  • Event & Party: indoor & outdoor floral decorations.
  • Art Gallery & Venues: Floral Stylist for an Opening, Exhibition, Artist Performance, Video, Photography.
  • Business: floral arrangements for your Event, Reception, Product Launch.
  • Home: long-lasting Seasonal & Holiday Floral Decorations, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving.
  • Special Occasions: hand-tied bouquets and flower arrangements for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Anniversary, New Baby, Birthday, Funeral, Sympathy, Thank You, and 'Just Because'.

• Testimonial

  Top qualities: Personable, High Integrity, Creative.

  "Ms. Kannofsky did the floral design for our wedding and it was simple yet striking and outstanding. We did not have a large budget and wanted to keep things low key.

  She provided us with exactly what we dreamed of by asking many questions and finding out our common interests in terms of color, emotion, and personality.

  Although we had a reception planner, she also ended up providing lots of additional advice that blurred the lines between floral design and event planning."

  — Jennifer Nash, March 2009.

• What are some tips to stay within a budget for flowers?

  Stay in season with flowers, let your florist give you options.

  Don't be to fixed on certain flowers, although you can have colors in mind.

  For example, peonies in winter are expensive, so if you can't imagine your wedding without peonies, schedule your wedding in May to June-the season of peonies!

• Wedding

  Get a few estimates (they should be free) from different florists. Make sure you feel comfortable working with the wedding coordinator and the florist.

  • Things you should know before you meet with a florist

    • Are the date /time /locations confirmed?
    • What does the location provide for you? Linens/Votivs/Fire permits/Chair covers/Lights?
    • How many guests will be attending? The correct Table count has to be confirmed 7 days before the wedding.
    • Colors & Theme: What are the colors and theme of the wedding? Do you use the same colors for ceremony and reception? What is your Bridal Gown style and color? What Hairstyle will you wear?
    • Dou you have sample pictures from magazine showing Bridal bouquets and Centerpieces that you like?
    • What is your budget for flowers?
    • Are you permitted to take the flowers after the ceremony?

  • Will you work with my wedding planner?

    Yes, I'll be happy to.

  • How far in advance should I book you?

    First you need to hold the date with a down payment. Most florists take only a certain number of weddings a weekend.

    Some people like to order flowers for their wedding 6 months in advance, but there's not really a rule for it. I just did a wedding where the bride to be changed her florist 3 weeks before the wedding.

  • What types of floral designs to you create for a wedding?

    For indoor or outdoor wedding: bridal hand bouquet, hand-tied floral bouquets & boutonnieres, church & reception flowers.

• Parties & Events

  What can I do for a successful party or event?

  Pick a theme/color and go for it. Florists love to work with specific colors and themes, from the invitation to the drinks to the flowers.

• Flowers & Floral Arrangements

  How do I keep the flowers fresh longest?

  Use flower food in the water, add fresh cold water daily and don't keep flowers in full sun or next to a blowing air conditioning or heater.

  Please note most florists use clear food in the water, so just add more cold water to the arrangement.

• What form of payment do you accept?

  Checks made payable to Swissbloom.

• What areas in Los Angeles do you serve?

  All of the Greater Los Angeles area, from Pasadena, San Gabriel, La Canada, and Glendale to Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Malibu.

  Please call 1-323-309-6235 if you're not sure.

• Who took the lovely wedding photographs on your site?

  Skye Moorhead (1, 2, 11-20) and Daniel Bernauer (3-10).