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A Guide to Saving Money on Wedding Flowers

Monday, 22nd Jul 2019

How to Save Money on Wedding Flower Arrangements

No matter what your good intentions, when it comes to your wedding, chances are you are going to go over budget. Flowers are one of the most expensive elements associated with weddings because they create such a visual impact and are involved in several different parts of the ceremony and celebrations. If you are on a strict budget, or you just want to know how to make some savings when it comes to the flowers, read our amazing guide on saving money on wedding flowers.

A Guide to Saving Money on Wedding FlowersShop Online

This is not as out there an idea as it may first seem. Online shopping is so much cheaper than high street shopping, and why should this be any different for those looking for the best deals on wedding flowers? You can grab some fantastic deals via online florists, and if you are opting for a crafty DIY wedding, you can buy multiple bouquets to separate and use as table centerpieces, the bridal bouquet, and even buttonholes.

Cut Price Flower Delivery Ideas

Again, shopping online is the perfect option as you can have your flowers delivered via same-day flower delivery or next-day flower delivery to your home, or directly to your venue, at very low cost. Should you be creating your own displays and bouquets, order multiple arrangements and have the flowers delivered to your home so you and your friends can arrange them precisely the way you wish. By creating the displays and bouquets yourself you are saving a lot of money and giving the entire day a very personal vibe. Ordering flowers by post is probably the cheapest way to order flowers online and as your blooms will be packaged with the utmost care, they will be fresh and ready to use or arrange as soon as they arrive from the florist.

Choose the Cheapest Flowers in the Flower Shop

You may have your heart set on a certain type of flower that you spied in a wedding magazine, but if that bloom is  (worth £3500 per plant!), or even the cheaper, by comparison, Phalaenopsis Orchid (£10 ahead) you will want to reconsider your options. Selecting inexpensive flowers does not have to mean cheap-looking blooms, and flowers such as carnations and hydrangeas can look amazing and cost much less than many other popular wedding flowers. Be careful about choosing non-seasonal flowers as these may have to be imported from another country, which will only add to your costs.

A Guide to Saving Money on Wedding Flowers

Make Your Flowers Work Harder!

There is no need to use two different sets of floral arrangements for your wedding ceremony and the wedding breakfast. Arrange for the displays from the ceremony venue to be transported to the party area and use them as a table centerpiece and anywhere else you wish to provide some floral aesthetics. Do be aware, however, that some churches expect couples to leave some flowers in the church as a token gesture, so do ask what the celebrant expects before you rush off with all the flowers.

Restrict the Number of People in Your Wedding Party

Both bridesmaids and groomsmen will need flowers on the big day, so it makes sense to limit the number of people performing these roles. If you can, select just one or two bridesmaids and limit Groomsmen to a Best Man and perhaps one other groomsman if needs be. This can be a little tricky if you have many friends and relatives that want to be involved in the wedding. Simply explain that it is a matter of budget and not preference that means you will need to limit the number of people in the wedding party.