Wedding Flowers - The Cost of the Florist May Not be Too Rosy

According to Conde Nast Bridal Infobank, wedding flowers cost, on average, $ 1100. Is it not cost too much rosé poll? Try these tips for saving money when selecting your wedding flowers:

      * Some wives of the purchase of two identical bouquets - one to lay and maintain as a souvenir. Unless you intend to preserve the bouquet, buy one. Or, consider purchasing one, removing a flower to preserve then throw the rest.
      * Be sure to choose flowers that are in season and locally grown. It will be cheaper if the flowers are readily available to the florist (and find a wholesaler of flowers!).
      * An even cheaper option is silk flowers that could be used for the centers, decorations or large altar arrangements. Some garden centers and florists to rent plants.
      * Decorate with greenery. Use greenery such as trees and garlands of ivy to fill large areas. It can give an impact relatively little more money. Small trees can usually be rented.
      * Have a garden wedding. Consider having the ceremony and / or reception in a beautiful garden, surrounded by natural flowers.
      * Share fresh floral with another wife. To find out if there will be another wedding in your church or synagogue the same day. Maybe you can arrange to share the cost of floral decorations.
      * Do not plan your wedding to be held near a holiday. Flower dramatic escalation of prices around Valentine's and Mother's Day. Planning your wedding around Christmas, on the other hand, you can save money because many receptions will already be decorated for the holiday season.
      * Consider a smaller wedding party. Small parts of marriage require fewer bouquets. Or, make small bouquets.
      * Balls can be an inexpensive way to add color to a site.
      * Ask your florist in advance how the wedding flowers can be used for both ceremony and reception sites. In this way, they are not only used for one hour.
      * Ask your florist if he / she would be willing to transport flowers wedding reception site of the ceremony. If they are not ready to include in the price, ask a friend to carry them and place them appropriately at the reception site.
      * Do not over-decorate. Put your most expensive floral arrangements where you want to print larger or where they are most seen.
      * Do it yourself! There are many online resources to learn how to make centers of topiary.



Use these tips to save money on your wedding flowers. Perhaps you could allocate savings to another memory life - your honeymoon!