If you're planning to include flowers as part of the design for your wedding day (ceremony and/or reception), keep in mind that approximately 5 to 10% of your total wedding budget may need to be put aside to allow for your wedding flowers and florist costs. This percentage can be a significant amount, whether your budget is $10,000 or $2000, and as such, your wedding flowers require particular consideration.
Don't forget that the flowers that you choose for your wedding day can
play an intrinsic role in enhancing the special meaning of your commitment.
Flowers add the power of elegance and richness to your wedding and wedding
reception.
Don't be shy to obtain quotes from several different florists! When
discussing your budget with a florist, be very firm about how much you'd
like to spend. Only you know how much you are willing to spend on your
flowers. If you feel the quote that a florist gives you is unreasonable,
search around your area for other possibilities. It is always better to
find a great deal and a florist that will take your flowers
seriously. Keep in mind that a knowledgeable florist should be able to
suggest new flower ideas within your price range.
Another good idea budget-wise is to consider only purchasing flowers
that are in season at the time of your wedding. The prices and choices
available may vary from area to area, but a few e-mails, telephone calls
or visits to florists will soon ensure you have a list of what's going
to be available on your wedding day. As a very rough guide, the
following flowers are available most of the year: Baby's Breath, Gerbera
Daisies, Daisies, Freesia and Carnations. Don't be put off if the
special flowers you dreamt about won't be available at a particular time
of year! You'll be pleasantly surprised what a creative florist can do
with even the most "common" and "available" flowers and flowering
plants!
You could also look at doing table arrangements/decorations that only
use a certain amount of flowers. That way you will have more control
over your flower costs. With a little bit of creativity and
compromising, you can create gorgeous centrepieces that don't need many
flowers at all! What about using candles or spray-painting sticks or
leaves that you can find lying around in the garden? You could then add
your selected flowers to these arrangements. Be daring and creative!
Find a florist in your area that will help you plan the budget for your
wedding flowers!