Get Your Dream Wedding Flowers on a Budget

We may be biased, but we truly believe that a wedding without flowers is like a cake without icing. Flowers add so much to the day and help to convey your theme and style, not to mention provide a personalized touch to your venue. We understand that there are many costs associated with having a wedding, so we’re here to share how to get your dream wedding flowers on a budget.

Choose Flowers That Are In Season

The first thing to keep in mind when starting to think about the types of wedding flowers you want for your big day is to choose flowers that are in season and readily available. For example, Peonies bloom in spring, Hydrangea bloom in summer months, and Dahlias are available in late summer and early fall. By choosing flowers in season, you’ll save big on your budget and have a larger selection. Remember, if it has to be special ordered, it is more likely to be pricey. Check out this complete list from TheKnot.com to check and see if your favorite flower is in season during your planned wedding month.

Consider Alternatives

Going along with our tip above to choose flowers that are in season is to consider similar alternatives to your favorite flowers to get the look you desire. Garden roses are full and offer a beautiful alternative for peonies. In addition to choosing flower alternatives, you can also select various flowers to fill space in your bouquet and arrangement such as baby’s breath, queen anne’s lace, or natural greenery.

Think Through Venue Needs

Not all venues need an abundance of flowers, as they are already gorgeous on their own. When planning your wedding flowers on a budget, consider what types of flowers you absolutely need to add to the venue. For example, if you are getting married outside in a garden or winery, you will most likely not need flowers, as the ceremony location will be gorgeous on its own.

Focus on What’s Important To You

Do you dream of gorgeous white peonies for your bouquet even though you are getting married in December? Make of list of what’s important to you (after all it’s your wedding!) and then make decisions on what you can splurge on vs. save on. For instance, get the peonies for yourself and hydrangea for your bridesmaids. Another idea includes alternating centerpieces on every other table at the reception with candles to reduce the number of flower arrangements necessary, and thus, create room in your budget.
 

No matter what your priorities or your budget, there are many options available for you to have your dream wedding flowers. With our years of experience working with brides to create a vision with flowers for their wedding, we have lots of tricks up our sleeve and helpful suggestions to help you get the flowers you’ve dreamed about for your wedding.

Wedding Reception Flower Ideas

Choosing flower arrangements for your wedding reception doesn't have to be an overwhelming task. We love flowers for wedding reception decor as they add color and beauty to the room to help carry out your theme. We've pulled together a few wedding reception flower ideas to share with you to show that you don't have to make huge arrangements to make a big splash for your wedding reception with flowers. 

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You can add a touch of elegance with crystal vases for your reception flowers paired with a patterned runner or table cloth to create a bold, yet elegant statement for your reception decor. 

A trend that is easy to replicate, especially for rustic weddings, is to use a cut of wood from a tree trunk along with wine bottles or simple glass vases with smaller bunches of flowers to give the illusion of larger arrangements. 

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Mason jars create a great option for vases, and this one is wrapped in lace to give an added touch of elegance. Combined with a bunch of colorful flowers that complement your wedding theme, you'll be sure to love the beautiful outcome for your wedding reception flower arrangements. 

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Bold, beautiful flowers combined with natural greenery provide a great contrast to lighter color table cloths to create a beautiful wedding reception that portrays your wedding colors and theme. Plus, add personal DIY touches with small chalkboard, signs, etc. for table numbers. 

As we mentioned, your wedding reception flowers don't have to too large to provide a big impact to the decor. We love working with our brides to create the perfect arrangements for your big day that fit your theme and your budget. Contact us today as we'd love to work with you!

Flowers for Him: Wedding Boutonniere Styles for the Groom

While the focus of wedding day flowers might be on the bridal bouquets and centerpieces, you can't overlook flowers for the man standing beside you! So, we've pulled together some wedding boutonnière styles for the groom and his groomsmen that are sure to compliment your bridal bouquet and the groom's unique style as well. 

A Classic Statement

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There is nothing more swoon-worthy than a man in a classic black tux with a classic white boutonniere. For classic weddings or just a classic touch, you can never go wrong with this favorite.

A Coordinated Compliment

Boutonnieres can also serve as a great color coordination piece for your groom and his wedding day attire. In the photo above, the bout does a great job of coordinating with the tie and tying the look together.

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In other instances, you can use boutonnieres to bring in a color on the groom's tux or suit that isn't present, such as an accent color. This is especially useful if your groom isn't all that into more feminine colors such as pink or purple. However, he can surely live with a small pink boutonniere on his lapel!

Unique Ideas

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Boutonnieres are a great place to try something a little different and out of the box to carry through your wedding theme. We just love the idea of using succulents to make a bold, monochromatic statement. Also, there is something to be said for the simplistic beauty of lavender. 

Mismatched Magic

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Who says that all of the boutonnieres need to match? Try something a bit different and go all out with mismatched bouts for the guys in your wedding party. You can do something simple and make the grooms bout stand out from the groomsmen, or you can try a completely different look for each guy. 

As you can see, the possibilities are endless to create a boutonniere to fit the style of your wedding while also complimenting the taste of your groom. For more inspiration, check out our "Bouts for the Guys" board on Pinterest. 

We'd love to discuss unique wedding boutonnieres for your wedding. Contact us today to schedule a consultation!

Rustic Wedding Flower Trend: Baby's Breath

What used to be known as a flower that accompanies other flowers in arrangements, baby's breath is starting to stand on its own to add an affordable option for rustic weddings. Baby's breath can be used in ceremony decor to decorate the aisle, adorn reception tables in centerpieces and even be the star of bridesmaids bouquets. Take a look at few of our favorite wedding uses of baby's breath from Pinterest - follow us on Pinterest for lots of floral inspiration!

Something about these simple arrangements for ceremony aisle decor just screams rustic simplicity, while adding a beautiful touch of bridal white. Goregeous! 

What's not to love about these beautiful baby's breath bridesmaids bouquets? They are perfect for a rustic, outdoor barn wedding to add flowers without breaking the budget.

Sometimes simple is best, especially when it comes to boutonnieres for the groomsmen. The baby's breath bout shown here pairs perfectly with a monogrammed pocket square.

Baby's breath pairs perfectly with burlap, as well as these gorgeous reclaimed wood boxes. 

We love working with baby's breath for our brides and would be happy to discuss fresh and unique uses. Contact us today to get started!