Look for palettes that feel right to you: clean white and green, soft garden tones, richer colour or something bolder. The exact flowers can change with availability, but the overall mood is what matters.

Notice whether you prefer loose and natural flowers, more structured forms, trailing bouquets, airy stems or fuller designs. Shape often tells us more about your taste than a list of flower names.

Think about how the flowers sit within the room: low tables, tall designs, mantels, pedestals, ceremony flowers or larger installations. Venue proportions and sightlines help determine what will have the most impact.