How To Put On A Wedding For Under $5000: Flowers

There are many important facets to a wedding, and for the most part each can be very expensive.

• Bride’s Dress
• Groom’s Tuxedo
• Venue
• Photographer
• Flowers
• Catering
• Cake
• Wedding Reception
• Guest accommodations
• Honeymoon

Fifth of 10 posting series.

Flowers

Begin by looking at the advertisements in the area, hopefully your church and reception location aren’t far apart from each other. This will come in handy when choosing a florist. Your best option is to go with one that is local to the wedding and reception areas to cut down on costly delivery fees. Prior to selecting the wedding florist several decisions should have been made. You should already know the type of wedding and reception you have planned and their locations should already be booked.

Remember that venue, and catering sometimes are part of a package deal and either one could possibly include flowers. So it’s probably a good idea to first check with your vendors to see if flowers for the reception are included in your catering or venue package. If they are, and this is acceptable to you, you’ll only need to discuss ceremonial flowers and bouquets. Other items to coordinate are the table linens, and the color of the Bridal Party dresses. This information is important when comparison shopping since you want to choose flowers to match the décor.

The sizes will vary, but you will want to find packages that include the following: Brides bouquet, Bridesmaid’s bouquets, Corsages for Moms, grandmothers and other special women, Boutonnieres for the groom, groomsmen and fathers of the bride and groom, Floral arrangements for the church, Centerpieces for the Reception. Will you need a flower girl basket? Will a small bridal bouquet for “tossing” be required? If you’re ceremony includes a gazebo, trellis or canopy, will these be adorned with flowers? Extras such as these are sure to add to the cost.

Consider the following advise to stay in budget:

1-Use only in season and in stock flowers. Be honest with your florist about your budget, and have them recommend the most inexpensive flowers.

2- Give your florist a general style and color scheme, and any “banned” flowers that you hate, but generally allow them flexibility so they can use what is in season and cheapest.

3- Hold your wedding during the holiday season when a church will already be decorated.

4- Avoid February weddings when flower prices are at an annual high due to Valentine's Day.

5- Large arrangements on an altar will only be seen from far away. Use inexpensive flowers such as carnations, or large filling flowers such as snowball mums.

6- Find a venue such as a park or garden that is already lush and beautiful.

Here is a good link to look into for Olympia Weddings, Tumwater Weddings, Lacey Weddings, and Yelm Weddings:

www.olympicflowermarket.com

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