Flowers can make a wedding really special. They are fabulous and can work really well with the brides dress colour scheme. The only problem is that once you have added up the cost for bride, bridesmaids, groom and the rest of the family they can become quite expensive. There are a few tricks and tips which can help you to save money while still creating the look you want.
Friends and family are always willing to help out, and usually they are glad to be a part of your wedding. Perhaps someone you know has done some flower arranging in the past and would be willing to offer some of their time to help you out. The flowers used in the church or ceremony venue could be moved and re-used at the reception venue, or used for decorations on the tables.
Buttonholes and bouquets are a lot easier to make than you may think and it is possible to find videos demonstrating the techniques. Using seasonal flowers and not trying to produce overly grand arrangements but, rather, keeping things simple are sound wedding flowers ideas.
Single stem arrangements especially those involving the larger flowers such as lilies, roses or hydrangeas are successful with a little added greenery, the result being both elegant and economic. Flower jewels, ribbons and even feathers are also inexpensive wedding flowers ideas which can add finishing touches to simple bouquets.
Reduce costs by giving bridesmaids simple corsages instead of full bouquets. A corsage can compliment the dress whilst leaving hands free to look after the children, page boys and ring bearers, and hold items for the bride.
Single flowers such as roses and carnations can be made into buttonholes. Use two flowers for fathers of the bride and groom and other family members. Create corsages for the mothers using these simple techniques.
Does the church have a flower committee who might already have some flowers on display in the church. Check with the reception venue to see if they have flowers there already or if flowers are included in the package you have chosen.
Often venues might have more than one wedding a day so perhaps you might be able to speak to the other party to see if you can share the costs of the flowers with other brides.
Pedestals and vases for larger arrangements can be hired so there is no need to buy everything – helping to save costs during difficult times.
You can find out more tips and ideas for wedding flowers at the Interflora blog