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Trying to plan a beautiful wedding on a budget can be a challenge. There is one area where making smart choices can dramatically decreases costs without sacrificing style: the flowers. Take a look at these top tips for getting beautiful wedding blossoms on a budget.
Stay in Season. You may have heard this before, but it bears repeating. What do you think will be more cost effective: flying in hundreds of out-of-season blooms from South America, or picking ones which your florist can source locally? A good florist will be able to help you choose flowers which have a similar look or style to your out-of-season favorites. Keep in mind that flowers which are at their peak season will also tend to be lusher and hardier. As my florist told me when I requested tulips for my October wedding, "I can get them, but I can not guarantee that you will like how they look when they get here".
Downsize Ceremony Bouquets. There has been a trend in recent years toward giving small nosegays to the mothers and grandsmothers of the bride and groom rather than the traditional corsage. It is lovely, but it also increases the number of flowers you must buy. When funds are tight, stick to corsages for the mothers and grandsmothers and omit extra ones for extended family members. You can even think about giving each bridesmaid a beautiful wrist corsage in lieu of a bouquet. Choose a corsage which complements the style and colors of the bridesmaid jewelry sets so that all the accessories work in harmony.
Reuse Ceremony Flowers. Those gorgeous arrangements you used to decorate the altar? Do not just leave them in the church, move them to your reception site! Just as you try to pick sets of bridesmaid jewelry which can be worn again, insist on the same versatility in your floral arrangements. If your bridesmaids carried bouquets, you can also use them to decorate the reception tables. Have extra vases waiting for them at the reception and simply pop the bouquets in for extra centerpieces that will not cost you anything extra. Bouquets and altar flowers can also be used to decorate the other tables in a reception, such as the guest book and gift tables, favor tables, the bar, and even the ladies' room.
Pick a Pretty Location. If you book an empty loft for your wedding, you will have to spend a fortune to bring in enough decorations to make it beautiful. On the other hand, if you have your wedding in a space which is naturally gorgeous like a garden or state park, most of the decorations will be built in, sparing you the cost of bringing in mountains of blossoms. Another tip is to have your wedding in a place which will be decorated for a holiday. Many churches have wreaths and potted flowers on display for much of the Christmas season, which could mean that you do not have to bring in a single thing. Also check with restaurants and hotels in your area to see which ones may have seasonal decorations in place during the holidays.
Limit Your Color Palette. When you want to get the most bang for your buck, limit your centerpieces and bouquets to one or two colors. This will give each arrangement more impact with fewer blossoms. As a bonus, ordering in bulk will help your florist get a better rate on the cut flowers, a savings which can be passed along to you. In fact, having a limited color palette is a budget-friendly design tip which can be used to trim costs through your entire wedding. When used in combination, you will be guided to see how making a few small changes can add up to big savings.
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Source by Laura Firenze
