Money Saving Tips For Wedding Flowers
- By Bridget Mora
- Published 09/30/2011
- Marriage
- Unrated
Decorations are a very important part of any wedding. That said, the flowers can quickly add up to a major expense. If you have a hard time justifying spending so much on flowers just for one day, check out these money saving tips for wedding flowers.
A very creative way to cut your wedding flower bill in half is to share flowers with another bride. It may sound strange at first, but flower sharing can be a great way to get to use really lavish floral arrangements at your wedding without footing the bill for such impressive centerpieces and ceremony decorations. The concept works best when the blossoms are shared by a pair of brides with weddings in the same venue one day apart. The two brides go in together on the floral arrangements, working as a team with the florist on design.
The key to flower sharing is to select hardy blossoms that will still look fresh on the second day. You may have to be flexible on your flower choices to get the most long-lasting displays possible. Since both brides will likely have different color schemes, think about choosing flowers in a neutral color such as white. That will allow each bride to use whatever colors she likes for the other decorations like table linens. Plan on having new bouquets for each wedding. For one thing, bouquets are less hardy than centerpieces, since they spend a long time out of water. Also, when you choose unique bouquets, you can coordinate them with the colors of the bridesmaid jewelry and dresses; if the rest of the flowers are white, it will all look fantastic together. Lastly, be sure your venue is aware of th
e flower sharing arrangement, so they do not discard all the centerpieces at the end of the first wedding!
Not up for flower sharing? You can still find great ways to save money on your wedding flowers. Instead of using tons of flowers for the bouquets, use a mixture of fresh blossoms with other interesting accents. Don't think cheap greenery and baby's breath like in a grocery store bouquet of roses. Berries, twigs, and cool greenery can enhance the appearance of the bouquets, while also reducing the cost. Work with a florist who has a modern sensibility to get the most creative and unique arrangements with limited use of costly fresh blossoms.
It almost goes without saying that the easiest way to reduce costs is to wisely select the flowers to include. Seasonal blossoms cost less and look better than out-of-season blooms. As a bonus, the flowers which are in season at the time of your wedding will be the ones which best represent the special flavor of that time of year. If you are dying to use a special flower that is very expensive, find a way to showcase it and then surround it with more modestly priced blossoms. One example would be to use exotic orchids for submerged centerpieces and surround them with accent displays of stems of berries in complementary colors.
So many other ways exist to cut costs for your wedding flowers. You can move ceremony displays to the reception site, which is both economical and less wasteful. You can select white flowers, which tend to be more affordable than colors. You can even decide to order your own flowers from a non-traditional place, such as a grocery store or Internet wholesaler. At the end of the day, all of these ideas will add up to big savings!
A very creative way to cut your wedding flower bill in half is to share flowers with another bride. It may sound strange at first, but flower sharing can be a great way to get to use really lavish floral arrangements at your wedding without footing the bill for such impressive centerpieces and ceremony decorations. The concept works best when the blossoms are shared by a pair of brides with weddings in the same venue one day apart. The two brides go in together on the floral arrangements, working as a team with the florist on design.
The key to flower sharing is to select hardy blossoms that will still look fresh on the second day. You may have to be flexible on your flower choices to get the most long-lasting displays possible. Since both brides will likely have different color schemes, think about choosing flowers in a neutral color such as white. That will allow each bride to use whatever colors she likes for the other decorations like table linens. Plan on having new bouquets for each wedding. For one thing, bouquets are less hardy than centerpieces, since they spend a long time out of water. Also, when you choose unique bouquets, you can coordinate them with the colors of the bridesmaid jewelry and dresses; if the rest of the flowers are white, it will all look fantastic together. Lastly, be sure your venue is aware of th
Not up for flower sharing? You can still find great ways to save money on your wedding flowers. Instead of using tons of flowers for the bouquets, use a mixture of fresh blossoms with other interesting accents. Don't think cheap greenery and baby's breath like in a grocery store bouquet of roses. Berries, twigs, and cool greenery can enhance the appearance of the bouquets, while also reducing the cost. Work with a florist who has a modern sensibility to get the most creative and unique arrangements with limited use of costly fresh blossoms.
It almost goes without saying that the easiest way to reduce costs is to wisely select the flowers to include. Seasonal blossoms cost less and look better than out-of-season blooms. As a bonus, the flowers which are in season at the time of your wedding will be the ones which best represent the special flavor of that time of year. If you are dying to use a special flower that is very expensive, find a way to showcase it and then surround it with more modestly priced blossoms. One example would be to use exotic orchids for submerged centerpieces and surround them with accent displays of stems of berries in complementary colors.
So many other ways exist to cut costs for your wedding flowers. You can move ceremony displays to the reception site, which is both economical and less wasteful. You can select white flowers, which tend to be more affordable than colors. You can even decide to order your own flowers from a non-traditional place, such as a grocery store or Internet wholesaler. At the end of the day, all of these ideas will add up to big savings!
Bridget Mora
Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about weddings, style, and etiquette. Let the friendly staff at http://silverlandjewelry.com/ help you select the bridesmaid jewelry for your wedding and receive free shipping on your jewelry order over $99.
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