3 Ways to Save on Wedding Flowers
Flowers can be one of the most beautiful (and expensive!) parts of a wedding. Whether you’re planning to DIY your floral arrangements or you’re hiring a professional florist, there are great ways to save money without sacrificing style with your flowers. Here are three expert tips to help you stay within budget, while still achieving stunning floral decor for your big day.
1. Buy Seasonal Flowers
One of the easiest ways to save money on wedding flowers is to choose blooms that are in season. “In season” means flowers are actively blooming at the time of your wedding. For example, if you want tulips in your bouquet and your wedding is in August, this would not be in season and therefore would end up costing you more money. Here’s why going seasonal is worth considering:
Lower Costs: Because seasonal flowers can be locally grown, they come at a lower price than imported or out-of-season blooms.
Better Quality: Freshly harvested flowers last longer and look more vibrant.
Eco-Friendly Choice: Choosing flowers that don’t need to be shipped from afar helps reduce your wedding’s carbon footprint (hooray!).
Pro Tip: Go local! If you’re buying your own flowers check out local flower farms and flower markets for a great deal. If you’re using a florist, ask them what flowers are in season in your area and they can guide you.
Bouquet designed by me😁, photo by Megan Ryska
To determine what flowers will be in season for your wedding date, consult with a florist or do a quick search online for local blooms available during your chosen wedding month.
2. Reuse Flowers in Multiple Places
Maximize your floral arrangements by repurposing them throughout your wedding. With a little strategic planning, you can get the most out of your floral budget without skimping on elegance. Consider these creative ways to reuse your flowers:
Ceremony to Reception: Use aisle arrangements as centerpieces or repurpose the ceremony arch flowers for the sweetheart table.
Bridal Party Bouquets: After the ceremony, place bridesmaid bouquets in vases at the wedding party table to double as reception decor.
Welcome & Cocktail Areas: Move floral arrangements from the welcome table or cocktail hour space to the reception area for a seamless transition.
Pro Tip: If you decide to reuse flowers throughout the wedding, have a designated point person or two to be in charge of moving flowers. Make sure they know when and where to move the flowers (totally fine to create a typed up list for them), so you don’t have to direct them on the day of your wedding.
By reusing flowers for multiple purposes, you’ll make your wedding look lavish without having to purchase twice the amount of blooms.
3. Go Heavy on Greenery Over Blooms
Greenery is a budget-friendly way to add texture, volume, and a lush aesthetic to your wedding decor while using fewer expensive blooms. Reserve the wedding flowers for the pieces that will be seen and/or photographed the most (bouquet, centerpieces, etc.). Here’s how incorporating greenery can help save money:
Affordable & Abundant: Many types of greenery, such as eucalyptus, ferns, and ivy, are significantly less expensive than flowers.
Adds a Natural, Romantic Look: Greenery can create a stunning, organic vibe that complements any wedding style.
Versatile Usage: Use greenery in garlands, table runners, and backdrops to create a full, luxurious feel without relying on pricey floral arrangements.
Pro Tip: Consider going faux with your greenery, especially at the reception. This eucalyptus garland is great down long banquet tables. I recommend getting more than you think because the garlands often aren’t full, so I like to double up and twist two garlands together. You can also do this with faux stem greenery (even sneaking in some faux stems on your ceremony arch works great - no one can tell they’re fake). Plus, you’ll be able to reuse this in your home post-wedding.
Final Thoughts
Saving on wedding flowers doesn’t mean compromising on aesthetics. You can still have stunning flower arrangements, while staying on budget. By choosing seasonal flowers, reusing arrangements, and incorporating plenty of greenery, you can achieve an elegant and breathtaking floral setup while staying within your budget. Whether you DIY your flowers or hire a professional, these simple yet effective strategies will help you save major bucks and still have dreamy flowers at your wedding - that’s definitely a win win situation if you ask me!
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