How to Buy Budget Wedding Flowers
The famous decorator to royalty, Elsie de Wolff, said, "you can look rich on any budget with flowers, candles and mirrors." It's true: the right flowers can turn a bare room into a luxurious sensory experience. A savvy bride or groom, with a bit of creativity and a willingness to do a bit of the work, can save a bundle of money and add a personal touch to a wedding day.
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Instructions
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Evaluate the Season
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Ask a local florist which types of flowers will be cheapest during the month you plan on getting married. Having your heart set on a specific type of flower means you may have to have hothouse blooms flown in for the big event. Doing so can be expensive.
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Decorate a winter wedding venue with pots of red and white poinsettias. Exotic-jungle flowers, these blooms have become associated with winter and the holidays in the United States. Choose larger pots for a more voluptuous impact, wrap pots in silver or gold foil and tie them with ribbons in the wedding colors.
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Have your wedding in a local rose garden or arboretum. Then, you won't have to worry about where to buy any flowers, budget or otherwise. The only blooms you'll want to buy for this type of event are a budget bridal bouquet and bridesmaids' posies.
Get Creative
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Buy blooms from local flower wholesalers. These are large warehouse spaces that open quite early in the morning to cater to florists in the area. Most are open to the public.
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Plant your own flowers to be ready in time for the big event. Many brides-to-be have an idea of the wedding date 6 months to 1 year ahead of time. This can give you time to plant or force bulbs that will be out in plenty of time for the wedding.
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Use silk and paper flowers from local craft shops rather than buying expensive, exotic flowers for the wedding. No one will be looking at individual blooms, concentrating on the overall effect instead. A charming ambiance can be created with synthetic ivy vines, silk roses and paper marguerites.
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Tips & Warnings
Delegate this task if the wedding is close at hand and you are feeling rushed. Ask the bridesmaids to decorate the wedding venue with flowers the morning of the event, before the hair and makeup sessions.
