Flowers can be overwhelming but with the right guidance you will be able to decide the flower(s) that will work beautifully with your wedding.
If you are trying to save money but still want big bouquets hydrangeas are a great flower for this as they are cheaper and fill out beautifully. They also come in a great variety of colors so that you can have them compliment the colors in your wedding.
Another great filler is baby's breath. There are some people that are immediately turned off by the thought of baby's breath but if your florist is a good one they can incorporate the baby's breath so that your bouquets or table decorations can have volume without having to spend loads on more flowers.
If your wedding is going to be outside it is also important to look at flowers that will hold up in heat so that your flowers are not wilting before the ceremony even starts. Calla lilies are great flowers for the heat, as are other tropical flowers. Make sure you mention to your florist that your wedding or reception will be outdoors so that they can recommend flowers that will be able to withstand the heat.
What some people forget when it comes to flowers is how many are actually needed just for those that are involved in the ceremony. Remember that the bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl, ushers, parents, grandparents, and readers all get flowers in most weddings. While there is no rule set in stone that says all of these individuals receive bouquets, boutonnieres, or corsages you should discuss who will be receiving these items so that there are not any costs that catch you off guard.
There are also the flowers that are used to decorate your ceremony venue as well as your reception venue. It may be helpful to work with a florist who has done weddings in these venues because they will be able to tell you what works well in the setting. If you wish to go with a different florist ask the venue if they have any pictures of past events you can look at so you can see what you think works well in the setting.
If you are not going to use real flowers, which there is no rule against, it is important to think about the color/colors you want early on because not all flowers will be available year round just like real flowers. If you know what you want you can also look around for when they are placed on clearance so that you can save, which is always a good thing.
It is important to remember, however, that you may not find flowers in the exact color that you want but you can always buy ribbon that is closer to the color to wrap the stems with.
It can be discouraging if a flower you love will be unavailable for your wedding or the price is out of your budget, but with an open mind you may be surprised to see that another flower or flower color may look even better than your first cho ice.
If you are trying to save money but still want big bouquets hydrangeas are a great flower for this as they are cheaper and fill out beautifully. They also come in a great variety of colors so that you can have them compliment the colors in your wedding.
Another great filler is baby's breath. There are some people that are immediately turned off by the thought of baby's breath but if your florist is a good one they can incorporate the baby's breath so that your bouquets or table decorations can have volume without having to spend loads on more flowers.
If your wedding is going to be outside it is also important to look at flowers that will hold up in heat so that your flowers are not wilting before the ceremony even starts. Calla lilies are great flowers for the heat, as are other tropical flowers. Make sure you mention to your florist that your wedding or reception will be outdoors so that they can recommend flowers that will be able to withstand the heat.
What some people forget when it comes to flowers is how many are actually needed just for those that are involved in the ceremony. Remember that the bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl, ushers, parents, grandparents, and readers all get flowers in most weddings. While there is no rule set in stone that says all of these individuals receive bouquets, boutonnieres, or corsages you should discuss who will be receiving these items so that there are not any costs that catch you off guard.
There are also the flowers that are used to decorate your ceremony venue as well as your reception venue. It may be helpful to work with a florist who has done weddings in these venues because they will be able to tell you what works well in the setting. If you wish to go with a different florist ask the venue if they have any pictures of past events you can look at so you can see what you think works well in the setting.
If you are not going to use real flowers, which there is no rule against, it is important to think about the color/colors you want early on because not all flowers will be available year round just like real flowers. If you know what you want you can also look around for when they are placed on clearance so that you can save, which is always a good thing.
It is important to remember, however, that you may not find flowers in the exact color that you want but you can always buy ribbon that is closer to the color to wrap the stems with.
It can be discouraging if a flower you love will be unavailable for your wedding or the price is out of your budget, but with an open mind you may be surprised to see that another flower or flower color may look even better than your first cho ice.