Florals are a big deal, and brides who want lots of them need to budget accordingly. While flowers are one of the pricier categories, there are plenty of creative ways to save.
► Shop wholesale.
Shirley’s Flower Studio recently launched a wholesale online flower website, NWA Wholesale Florist. Brides can buy flowers direct from farms at wholesale prices — you just have to order in bunches not stems.
► Repurpose.
Use bridesmaid bouquets as table arrangements at the reception. Tanarah Haynie, owner of Tanarah Luxe Floral, also suggests brides use their rehearsal dinner flowers at the reception.
► Greenery is your friend.
Anna Beth Rogers, owner of Magnolia Belle Floral, recommends incorporating more greenery than flowers to make your reception looking lush for less.
► Be selective.
Large, fully open blooms can help cut back on the number of stems needed to create each arrangement.
► Make a statement.
Planner Amanda Reed’s advice is to put your money where it counts. “They won't remember that there was a small floral on their table — they will recall the feeling when they walked in and saw that giant pair of urns flanking the dance floor!”
