Is the high cost of floral arrangements for your wedding stressing you out? Is the best day of your life being ruined by an ever-expanding, nowhere within-limits budget? Well, have we got a solution for you: wholesale floral arrangements! Instead of purchasing completed floral arrangements, why not simply purchase the flowers yourself (at a wholesale cost!) and arrange them the way you prefer. This method will save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars, and your exhausted budget will be able to breathe a sigh of relief.
But wait you ask, what if I don’t know how to do my own arrangements? Fear not! Read this helpful guide on how easy it is to create your own unique, and personal arrangements for your own special day. With questions to consider, these helpful tips will get you started on the road to floral success.
- Type of Flower(s): Roses? Lilies? Daises? With so many choices how are you supposed to chose? Think about the specifics of your wedding: what is the venue like? What is the atmosphere you are hoping to achieve at your ceremony? The venue and the atmosphere will dictate the type and style of flower(s) you will want to select for your arrangements. A fall wedding may dictate late-blooming flowers with warmer tones of orange and yellow, whereas a summer wedding may have bright pinks and purples.
- Colour Scheme: Red? Yellow? White? Do you want to contrast your colours or match them with your bridemaids dresses? Determining the colour relates back to the type of flower you would like. You want to ensure that the flower you select is available in whatever colour you may have decided on. You know how you want your day to look, so don’t be afraid to take chances in the colours you decide: you know what looks best in your eyes and this day is all about you!
- Quantity: Bouquets? Corsages? When purchasing completed arrangements your budget may wince at the costs, but purchasing wholesale allows you to purchase all the flowers you dreamed of as a child when planning your wedding. As a result, you need to think about the number of flowers you want in each bouquet, for the bridesmaids, bride, and flowergirl. For example, a bridal bouquet is usually made up of 18-36 roses, while a bridesmaids bouquet is usually one-half to two-thirds the brides bouquet. As well, don’t forget the number of corsages for the groomsmen and groom, plus the parents of the bride and groom.
- The Extras: Centrepieces? Vases? Relating back to your flower type and the overall theme of your wedding, you need to consider the centrepieces for the reception and if those centrepieces require a vase. For instance, a 2” vase is able to contain 3 stems plus greenery. The theme that you have decided on will most likely dictate the type of centrepiece you prefer. Sometimes big, vibrant centrepieces coincide with summer weddings, while spring weddings may have small, quaint pieces instead. Ultimately, it is up to you because you know the style you are attempting to best portray on your big day.
With the costs of weddings always increasing, there is little room in other areas of your budget to save money; let flowers be where you can save. These helpful tips can show you just how easy it can be to create your own floral arrangements for your wedding. Don’t let the math and planning frighten you; there will be no better feeling then the compliments you will receive for the gorgeous floral arrangements that are in attendance on that special day.
