Save Money on Wedding Flowers
Planning a budget wedding is not about throwing a cheap,
bare-bones affair. It’s about finding creative ways to spend your wedding budget and lower your overall wedding costs. Here are some tips on how to save money on wedding flowers.
• When meeting with your florist, present your wedding budget and see if they offer any packages that would be within your limit. Give your florist ideas about your style and color scheme, and any flowers that you specifically don’t want to use. A florist will usually be able to put together a package that can match your vision and your budget.
• Flowers that are in season are usually the cheapest. Depending on the time of year that you get married, some flowers might be more than half the cost of their peak season prices. Always ask what is in season and which flowers are the most inexpensive. The florist can usually get you a lower price for in season flowers.
• In February flower prices are at an annual high due to Valentine's Day. Take this in to consideration if your wedding is in the month of February.
• Large arrangements on an altar will only be seen from far away. Use inexpensive flowers such as carnations, or large filling flowers such as mums. Since the flowers will be seen from a distance, you’ll get a stunning visual for very little money.
• If you’re planning an outdoor wedding, consider a venue that has natural beauty like a park or garden. Since the location is already scenic, you can spend less on decorating with floral arrangements.
• Consider using Bunching large groups of inexpensive flowers can give you a nice effect for very little money. Play up the arrangements with ribbon, or a cool vase for a dramatic effect.
• By surfing the web, you can order wholesale flowers right to your door. You’ll pay less, but you will be responsible for all of the prep work of cleaning, trimming, and keeping them alive until the wedding.
• If you want your floral arrangements to match your wedding colors, most florists can spray any white flower a custom color using floral spray paint. The floral spray looks and feels natural, and it’s an inexpensive alternative to ordering brightly colored flowers.
• Consider renting large potted plants. These can be supplied by party rental companies and they will be a lot cheaper than buying large flower arrangements. They also help add some warmth and structure to any space.
• More and more brides these days are arranging their
own flowers. Whether it’s a simple bouquet or hand made centerpieces, you’ll save a bunch of money by doing your
own floral arranging.
