As you begin to plan your wedding, it’s easy to get a little overwhelmed by the costs associated with the event. Even if you’re working with a strict budget, you can still have a beautiful wedding that you’ll love. When it comes to the floral portion of your budget, Marco Island Weddings has you covered. Here, our wedding professional offer tips, ideas and insights about how to choose the best blooms for your big day without breaking the bank. Check out some of these ideas and see if a few won’t help you save big.
Choose Inexpensive Varieties
While there are many varieties of flowers out there, including those associated with weddings, not all flowers are created equal- meaning the costs vary as much as the blooms themselves. Choosing less expensive flowers is a smart way to add tons of lush decor to your wedding scene without costing an arm and a leg. For example, cheerful flowers like daisies and sunflowers make great statement pieces at any wedding. The sweetness and joy these happy blooms bring will put everyone in a wedding frame of mind right away. Another great way to save is with small blooms like baby’s breath, Queen Anne’s Lace or waxflower. Traditionally known as “filler flowers,” these lacy beauties are trending right now as a great option for overall decor.
Choose Creative Style
Using inexpensive flowers in a creative way is another great option to save big with your wedding flower budget. Float full heads of chrysanthemums in glass bowls full of water, create monochromatic bouquets of carnations for a dramatic look, or place stalks of delphinium or gladiolus in the center of tables to add height as well as color. Another trendy way to reduce expenses is to create a minimalist look across your entire wedding. Small vases with individual flowers can replace centerpieces, and an open garland of greenery can be just as eye-catching as thick, lush strands of foliage. In fact, adding a lot of greenery to your decor, whether it’s hanging vines, leafy stalks or large tropical ti leaves can be a beautiful way to include plant life without overpaying for flowers.
Choose Your Timing
If you can be a little strategic about your date and location for your wedding, you might find that you save big. Holiday weddings, for example, are a great way to utilize the existing decor in churches, museums, gardens or other venues that are decked out already. Choosing an outdoor locale, like our beautiful beaches, for your ceremony or reception can eliminate not only the cost of a pricier venue, but the natural surroundings mean you won’t have to overspend on extra flowers. Also using in-season flowers that are local to your area will bring their price down significantly. Think ahead about these options then plan accordingly as you move forward with your wedding to save in several areas of your wedding budget.
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Making your dream wedding happen doesn’t have to cost everything you have. By making a few key decisions early and thinking creatively, a lot of costs can be cut while still making a beautiful day for everyone. For more great ideas about how to shave some of your wedding flower budget, talk to the experts at Marco Island Weddings. We have plenty of experience designing creative and budget-friendly weddings. We’ll be happy to show you some of our best tips and tricks for saving money while designing a wedding you’ll love.