Hey, Frugalistas! Bridal flowers can easily run $700, which is no small number. I have a guest blog today from John Klingel, author of The Frugal Florist: Do-It-Yourself Flowers on a Budget. Klingel is rapping at us today about how to keep your wedding beautiful and affordable. Klingel is doing a $25 workshop at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Field of Flowers, 5101 S. University Dr.,
Davie, Fla. Call (954) 680-6888 for more information about the workshop. He may be reached at frugalflorist.biz.
1. Get double-duty out of your arrangements, ask a friend or family member to transport ceremony arrangements to the reception, but get them there before the guests arrive.
2. Labor is always the biggest factor in any job, save the simple things, like sprinkling rose petals on table tops, for friends and family to do.
3. Use flowers that are in season. Most flowers are available year-round because they are grown somewhere in the world but shipping costs can be horrendous.
Do you have any other tips for how to save on bridal flowers? If you are married, how much did you spend on your flowers?
One way to save money is to be flexible. Flowers are perishable items that have to be purchased either the day before or the day of an event. Budget-minded brides should be open to the possibility that last-minute adjustments may be necessary. With that in mind, hiring the right professional could save the bride and bridal party time and money. Most people don’t have space to create and properly store arrangements. For those in the Northeast, Maria Harper of www.harperfloral.com creates unique floral arrangements that will make your event memorable. A florist, like Maria, with a creative vision can dream up arrangements using unconventional items that can really make an impression on your guests but do not have to break the budget.
Posted by: chic not cheap | July 17, 2009 at 04:20 PM
Well, Actually me and my boyfriend are currently planning for our future wedding and these tips will gonna be a big help for us. I will apply those tips. Thanks for the tips!
-miyaka-
Posted by: bridal | August 06, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Oh! this is great! I can use these tips when my own wedding. Thanks for sharing these tips. I learned a lot.
-fern-
Posted by: philippine flowers | September 08, 2009 at 03:33 AM