Wedding Flowers

How much of my total budget should be spent on wedding flowers?

How much you actually spend depends on many different factors
such as: How important are flowers to you?  Type of flowers you
choose? Are they in season? The size and the complexity of the
arrangements? You should plan on spending between 7% and 9%
on wedding flowers.

When should I book my florist?

Any where form 8-6 months prior to the wedding
Your choice in flowers effects the overall mood and
style of your wedding.The flowers and decor will effect the
small details of your wedding like the style of your invitations, programs, escort
cards, place cards and more. The flowers and design you select is like building a set for a
movie or a play, it effects the tone of the wedding.

How can I maximize my budget?

Re purpose your wedding flowers. Flowers can be used for the ceremony
and the reception. Look beyond blooms, use fresh fruit, feathers, candles to
add interest and reduce your budget. Decorate guest table centerpieces in
 half tall arrangements and short.

How To Trim Your Budget

Platinum weddings are great for platinum wallets but, silver shines just as bright!

Fridays and Sundays are generally less expensive than Saturdays for renting a venue

Instead of a full bar serve a signature drink 

                       Something Classic like Sinatra or Smooth like Bond

Re Purpose your flowers

                   Flower arrangements used at the ceremony can be used 

                    again as centerpieces at the reception

                   

Who Needs What Flowers Part 3

Who Needs What Flowers Part 2

Corsages

• Mother of the Bride( this could be wrist or pin on )
• Mother of the Groom
• Step mother( please preserve the peace and order her one)
• Grandmother( they always prefer pin on)
• Aunt (if the budget allows)

Boutonnieres

• Groom (select a flower that is in your bouquet)
• Best man (a nice  match with the Groom and the rest of the Groomsmen)
• Groomsmen ( try to match the color of the vest or use this time to express your Grooms favorite things like making the bout. out of  hops)
• Ushers (this is were you can save and chose a less expensive bloom)
• Father of the Bride ( if he is going to walk you down select a flower from your bouquet)
• Father of the Groom
• Ring Bearer (something small and cute)

• Uncles( if the budget allows)

• Grandfather (if you are getting one for your grandma)

Who Needs What Flowers Part 2

Who Needs What Flowers

" Help!! I have my first appointment with my favorite florist and I don't know what to do"

Please, please don't stress, worry lines look ugly on wedding pictures. Here are some

suggestions.

1. Who needs what?  Compile a list of who gets flowers for your most important day.

• Bride
• Bridesmaids
• Flower girls
• Boutonnieres Fathers, Grandfathers, ushers, readers, speakers
• Bride's Mother  This is usually a pin on or wrist corsage
• Groom's Mother
• Hostess

To Be continued.........

Lovely Lavenders

Lavender is a hot new color for weddings for 2011. You can add a new twist to it by making it soft and romantic by playing up the lavender, or whimsical by playing up the greens and hot pink. The choice is yours, tap into your inner Bride!