Part III: Buying Wedding Flowers Rent Your Flowers
If you are looking for a less expensive alternative to a florist, wanting a super easy wedding flower plan, or if you just want to skip all the flower fuss, this option might be for you: renting your wedding flowers.
Yes, you read that correctly. You can RENT your wedding flowers! Psst…you can also rent your wedding dress, but that’s a blog post for a later time.
Renting wedding flowers can be a great option. Now if you’re thinking you don’t want “fake” looking flowers, I want you to look at some of the collections offered by the companies below. The arrangements are stunning, life like, plus they’re put together for you - yes, yes, and YES!
The Pros
Less expensive than a traditional florist
Average feature bouquets with fresh flowers can be about $160
Rented feature bouquets are around $75
You don’t have to worry about sticking to seasonal flowers
Weather won’t impact your floral arrangements (no wilting flowers - yay!)
No mess with petals, leaves, water, etc.
No picking up or arranging delivery - they ship right to you + easy returns post wedding
You don’t end up throwing thousands of dollars of fresh flowers in the trash (beaks my heart every time - if you go fresh definitely donate arrangements to avoid waste)
The Cons
You don’t get that fresh floral smell
You can’t give away arrangements to family/friends
You are limited to the collections and styles available from the company
You can’t dry out your bouquet as a keepsake (note this company offers a loose flower keepsake)
Wedding Flower Rental Companies
Check out the Marlowe collection for a pop of color!
You can order a sample bouquet for $40
They offer loose floral keepsakes so you can keep the memory of your flowers, even though you have to send the arrangements back
I love the Santiago collection!
New company launching in April 2024
Love that they offer floral wall rentals!
Walls range from $175-$400
Love that this company originated in Boise!
Are you feeling surprised by how stunning these faux flowers are? It’s amazing right?!?I really love the option of faux flower rentals.
If you’re not convinced of going full faux. Remember we have other options and you can always mix and match to meet your needs. Consider faux rentals for centerpieces and fresh local flowers for bouquets. Or go faux for bouquets and boutonnieres and order online wholesale for centerpieces.
As we wrap up this 3 part series, all you need to remember for you and your fiancé’s wedding is that when it comes to wedding flowers YOU HAVE OPTIONS!
Chat with your partner and determine what option (or combo) would work best for your big day!
Keep blooming,
Amanda Jean
