Flowers have been a part of the wedding ceremony of many cultures for thousands of years. To enhance the beauty of your ceremony and wedding reception, it is important to choose the right flowers, but because there are so many possibilities, that decision can sometimes become overwhelming. Here are a few tips on how to make the right choices for a big impact.
The time of year, when you get married, will help determine the types of flowers that would be appropriate, but also available for your nuptials. For example, spring flowers would likely be expensive and look out of place for a winter wedding. Therefore, unless you have your heart set on a certain type of flower, we suggest you choose seasonal flowers to save money but also blend in beautifully with the wedding decor.
If you were planning a fall wedding ceremony, then warm colors along with an autumn theme would be an excellent option. For this, you might consider pine boughs and sprigs of berries as decoration. Typically, weddings held in the fall do not have the best selection of flowers as weddings held in the spring or summer. Now, if you have your heart set on a specific type of flower, chances are you would have to pay to have the flowers flown in or schedule your wedding date when the flowers are in season.
Another consideration is to avoid scheduling your ceremony and wedding reception near holidays that are traditionally heavy with flowers. A perfect example is Valentines Day. Although a wonderful holiday, the price of flowers is generally much higher due to customer demand. Another consideration for your wedding flowers is whether to choose dark or bright. For ideas with this decision, look at the church or facility where the marriage and reception are taking place. If the room is bright and airy, darker or richer colored flowers would be beautiful. On the other hand, if the room were darker, then we suggest you stick with white, yellow, or pink flowers to help brighten things up.
If you are looking for ways to save money, you can create your own arrangements by using the assistance of the maid of honor, the best man, family members, or friends. Even if they have little to no experience, you could choose something not overly elaborate (unless you come from a family of florists) while still creating gorgeous designs. In fact, sometimes simple is better. However, if you plan to use a professional wedding florist, never be afraid to ask about creative floral designs at a discount. Many times, florists would be more than happy to come up with a unique solution that looks great but does not cost a fortune.
In summary, wedding flowers will obviously be an important part of your big day. Therefore, choosing the right flowers could make a significant difference in the atmosphere you create for the church and reception hall. Even if you have your mind set on one type of flower or arrangement, keep your options open. Many times, it is possible to find alternatives that are just as special as the original choice, but at a lower cost.
