“What Are Cheap Ways I Can Make My Wedding Flowers Look Awesome?”
When it comes to budgeting for a wedding, flowers can be a spot where there’s some concern. So much so that people sometimes question whether they should bother with even having a bouquet. Floral details are not inexpensive and going a cheaper route can something end in disaster, but we’re sharing some quick tips and tricks on how to get you to a stylish, yet, budgeted affair filled with gorgeous petals.
Faux Flowers
Firstly, although we aren’t a fan of faux florals, you can definitely go this route. Fake petals can be done in a way that looks as though it’s been done on purpose for specific textural or thematic purposes – and that’s okay! Just don’t try to grab a bunch of pieces from the dollar store and try to pass them off as in-season blooms.
Arrange Them Yourself
Also, going the DIY route isn’t a terrible solution either. By doing your arrangements on your own, you’ll be cutting out a lot of the extra costs that come with adding a florist. And sticking with in-season flowers using well-known inexpensive petals such as daisies and baby’s breath will keep you in your budget – and still looking lovely.
Small Tips to Refine & Enhance
But as far as specific tricks on how to make your florals look amazing without an extra, bottom line wallet-eater – here are a few nuggets we love:
- Add texture in the form of greenery, berries, cotton, and other unsuspected goodies.
- Go with just the greens (nix the petals and have amazing looking arrangements without too much fuss).
- Silk flowers are a great way to cut costs and still look chic and bridal.
- Lux ribbons and velvets are a great way to fasten bouquets and arrangements by giving them a leveled up look as well.
Other Expert Opinions
The Spruce“Wedding Flower Tips:
Save money on wedding flowers without compromising the look of your event:
- Have a holiday wedding. Holding your wedding during the Christmas season or immediately after Easter means you won’t have to spring for ceremony arrangements. Typically the church will already be decorated, saving you a bundle.
- Avoid February. If there’s one month you should avoid for your wedding day in regards to flowers, it’s February. Not only are there fewer flowers in season, but flower prices are at an annual high due to Valentine’s Day.
- Use statement-making flowers sparingly. Dinner plate dahlias are gorgeous, but a centerpiece filled with these flowers is going to be pricey. Instead, opt for one big bloom and fill up the rest of the centerpiece arrangement with cheaper flowers.
Non-Floral Options:
One of the best ways to reduce your floral spend is by opting to use fewer florals, period.
- Get fruity. Another interesting wedding flower alternative is incorporating fruits and veggies into your arrangements. Think apples, pumpkins, gourds, artichokes, grapes, etc. Using fruit is a great way to fill out a centerpiece for just a few bucks, and they really add color, depth, and dimension to your decor.
- Candles, candles, candles. Tealights, tapers and pillar candles all look beautiful when artfully arranged on a tabletop, You can find pretty vessels at your local dollar store or score great deals online.” – The Spruce
The Knot
“Dreaming of beautiful blooms for your wedding day but working within a budget? Here, our best tips for a floral-filled celebration that doesn’t break the bank.
Stay Local and Seasonal
Local, in-season flowers are the way to go. This will guarantee the freshest blooms, plus the stems will be less costly too. Your second-best option is choosing from widely available, year-round blossoms, like roses, calla lilies, and orchids. If you go local, you’ll save on transport costs too (tulips from Holland don’t come cheap).
Choose Big Blooms
Sure, cymbidium orchids will cost you more than spray roses, but they’ll make a much grander statement in your centerpieces.
‘Talk with your florist about incorporating some pricier stems into your arrangements, and let her figure out how to make the pricing work,’ Cohen says.
Oftentimes, these flowers pack a bigger punch, which means you need fewer of them. So you may be able to have the luxe blooms and stay within budget.
Stick to Just Two Kinds
If your florist is only sourcing two types of stems, she can buy in bulk, saving you big bucks. Consider sticking to flowers in a similar color scheme or shape for a more cohesive look. Orchids, calla lilies, tulips, roses, hydrangeas, and peonies are all great options.
‘If you use fewer varieties of foliage and florals, the labor fees may also be reduced,’ Cohen says.” – The Knot