Economic Wedding Ideas

Who knew that flowers could be so expensive?  Anyone planning a wedding, that’s who!  Many brides are often very surprised at the cost of wedding day flowers and are on the lookout for low cost wedding flowers or ways they can save money on their bouquets and decorations for the ceremony and reception site.

Finding low cost wedding flowers isn’t as difficult as some might think; it does mean doing a little bit of extra work than perhaps you had imagined.  It’s very easy to go online for your local florist’s website and just order whatever you want but that will mean spending top dollar as well.  If you want low cost wedding flowers you’re going to have to work a bit harder than that.

Another thing to remember is that purchasing low cost wedding flowers may also mean getting flowers that aren’t exactly your first choice.  You may have your heart set on those exotic lilies or roses or other fancy blooms but of course they’re going to be well out of your budget.  However less expensive flowers such as daisies, sunflowers, carnations, asters, and tulips are very colorful and elegant.  You can dress up these low cost wedding flowers by filling out a bouquet with baby’s breath, ferns, and anything else a florist might suggest.  Usually having a smaller bouquet that you tie with a long and elegant ribbon is a very chic alternative than a huge and overpowering bouquet and is much more affordable as well.

Use this same thinking when shopping for low cost wedding flowers for your centerpieces.  Avoid the idea that you must have a large centerpiece on each table and instead opt for a small vase or bowl of a few very colorful flowers instead.  You can also use wicker baskets, ceramic bowls, painted boxes, or any other type of container for your centerpieces.  For small tables even a large glass or cup with one or two colorful blossoms can make a chic and elegant statement!  These really dress up those low cost wedding flowers and make for a unique and personal touch to your tables as well.  Another nice touch is to have a small bouquet of blossoms that you tie with a string or crystal or pearl beads that you purchase from the fabric or sewing supply store for an elegant touch.  You can drape this in the center of the table for some added elegance.  Small touches like that really add a lot to those low cost wedding flowers and chances are your guests will have no idea how much money you’ve saved on them.

And yes, you can get your low cost wedding flowers from the supermarket or a warehouse style store.  Be sure to shop early and speak to the florist or manager about what they typically have available so you can plan ahead.  Chances are they’ll be happy to help you pick out your low cost wedding flowers from their floral department!