Friday, January 6, 2012

Wedding Flowers - The Ceremony Stretch your Budget

The ceremony is the most important aspect of your wedding day,  however it is usually the shortest .Spending a large portion of your floral budget on a space where a limited amount of time is spent, might seem like a waste. I  want the wedding ceremony to be breathe taking, you may think, but how can I stretch my floral budget?   

 If you are marrying in a house of worship, it is a good idea to check with your officiant ,to find out what types of floral decorations are allowed before ordering ceremony flowers.Some houses of worship expect the ceremony flowers to be left there after the ceremony is over, as a donation to be used in their services.Remember some houses of worship can be ornate and large, so they can easily swallow modest floral arrangements.Elaborate wedding flowers can also be distracting from the most important element, you.

If you are marrying in a nondenominational ceremony in a banquet hall, or other space that might need a little help there are some cost saving ideas the you can incorporate:
  • Re purpose-  Tall reception centerpieces can be placed on pedestals/columns at the front, back and center of the aisle 
  • Pew ends(every two or three rows for cost-effectiveness) can double as chair-back decorations
  • A Blooming arch can be reused over the sweetheart table at the reception
  • Use potted flowers, ferns, or palms
  • Fresh petals on an aisle runner will add a splash of color
  Try to visit the ceremony space with your wedding florist,they should be able to suggest the best post spots to display floral arrangements and decor.

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