By the Weddings by Vogue Team
Weddings can be expensive, but the flowers for your special day don’t necessarily have to be! By focusing on seasonal blooms, local varieties, and creative arrangements, you can achieve the same beautiful displays that stay within your budget no matter the size.
Every season has its own unique varieties that are more bountiful, thus making them more affordable. If your wedding is in the spring, tulips and daffodils are great options. In the summer, sunflowers, zinnias, gomphrenas, and celosia are plentiful at your local florist, farmer’s markets, and even in your own garden!
During the fall, sunflowers are still available and make a great transitional floral. Mums, yarrow, solidago, and occasionally dahlias are available. Note: Be cautious with dahlias as they can sometimes be shipped from overseas and that can increase cost. Gourds and pumpkins can also round out the decorations on any table display in the fall.
While the winter doesn’t have many seasonal florals, holiday greens are in abundance. Some great choices are fir, cedar, spruce, and especially pine. A floral option could be the Star of Bethlehem. And for a nice pop of red you can always use ilex berries which are only available during the holiday season. If you were looking for an additional choice for holiday greens, Christmas tree farmers cut the bottom few inches from the trunks of trees which could offer an easy addition to your centerpieces.
No matter the season, cushion mums, alstroemeria, and asters are available year-round and are great affordable options. You may also want to visit your local florist or nearby local growers to discuss and to ask questions.
Finally, think creatively about how to make flowers best fit your budget. Instead of using luxury options, you can achieve the same lavish bouquets and intricate statement arrangements with more standard ones. Moments like these can be very stressful. Make sure you are consulting with a floral expert that helps guide you through the process. Remember, the key to any beautiful wedding isn’t the flowers, the cakes, or even the music played; it’s about spending the rest of your life with your best friend.
With over 35 years of experience, Weddings by Vogue can design florals for events of any style and budget. They guarantee the highest quality blooms at the best value. For more information go to weddingsbyvogue.com.
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