After years of searching, you’ve finally found your soul mate. It wasn’t easy at first but you did it.
As your wedding day approaches, however, you’re afraid – very afraid. The reason? You might go overboard on your decorating budget and spend the rest of the month eating at 7-11!
Fear not for I have the answer. Below are some tips to help you save money on flowers courtesy of Meredith Waga Perez, owner of NYC’s Belle Fleur.
Flowers are nice to look at and make any wedding special. But filling vases with expensive flowers can cost much. To get the same effect without spending much, float three flower heads in a crystal bowl. This will impress people and save you a bundle.
Want your bride to walk on roses like a queen? Or looking for something to scatter at tables to accent those lovely candlesticks? Instead of going for full blossoms, use rose petals.
Perez said 15 roses will give you about 200 petals – which is a good amount to begin with. For a bigger bargain, buy roses by the pound and walk like a god!
Add body to your flowers by using inexpensive foliage. This will add texture to your limited floral arrangements – better than what minoxidil does for thinning hair!
Avoid red-letter days. Today’s your big day and that’s important to everyone. No point in timing your wedding with Valentine’s Day or other special holidays where flowers cost more – unless you have money to burn.
Check your calendar. Use flowers that are in season to save money. You can always order flowers abroad when you win the lottery.
Stay away from elaborate floral arrangements or those that require tall flowers. You’re not building a skyscraper. Go for simple, low centerpieces that are equally beautiful but require fewer flowers.
Your bouquet should be special since it will appear in every picture. Likewise for the flowers used in the reception. Don’t spend much on ceremony flowers unless you plan to have the buffet in church.
Get professional help. You may think you can save more by getting relatives or other amateurs to do your floral arrangements. That’s a big mistake. If possible, choose a florist who can meet your needs at a reasonable cost.