5 Money Saving Wedding Flower Tips

Every wedding should be dripping with beautiful flowers. But we don't want our wallets to run dry because of it. We have some tips for you that might really cut down the price you would be paying. 

  

First tip, give your florist a general idea of the style and color scheme you are going for. Tell her which flowers that are an absolute no, but generally allow them flexibility so they can use what is in season and cheapest. There are some times when peonies cost a fortune, and other times when they are so cheap you can fill your hall with them. Make sure this flexibility will be reflected in your final price tag.

Beautiful pink Peony's

Second tip; avoid holding your wedding in February when flower prices are at an annual high due to Valentine's Day. That month even the cheapest of flowers are expense.

Third tip, large arrangements on an altar will only be seen from far away. Use inexpensive flowers such as carnations, or large filling flowers such as snowball mums. 

Pink Carnations with a Pink Ribbon

Fourth tip; find a venue such as a park or garden that is already lush and beautiful. And think about talking to your venue directors and asking them if any other brides are booked the same day as you are. If the two of you could coordinate flowers and split the cost it would save the both of you a fortune.

White Lily's with Feathers

Do you want to use your birth flower in your wedding but don't know what it is? Here is a list of all months and there flower.

Cream and Pink Roses with a studded wrap

 January - the Carnation or Snowdrop

 February - the Violet or Primrose
 March - Jonquil (aka Daffodil or Narcissus)

 April - the Sweet pea or Daisy

 May - the Lily of the Valley
 June - the Rose
 July - the Larkspur or Water Lily
 August - the Gladiolus or Poppy

 September - the Aster or Morning Glory

 October - the Marigold

  November - the Chrysanthemum
 December - the Narcissus
    

Quick tip, before you toss you bouquet have a back up bouquet to toss. Keep the one you walked down the aisle with hidden away. Maybe ask a bridesmaid to help you with this task. This keeps your bouquet from getting bruised or damaged, so it lasts longer for you.

 

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