Sunday, March 1, 2009

Budget-Friendly Flowers

The amount that brides spend on their florals seems to vary. Some brides spend much of their budget on elaborate centerpieces while others forgo the flowers entirely and opt for something more economical such as candles.
If you are one of those brides in the middle, you are looking for beautiful flowers that will not bust your budget. There are some flowers that are always on the less expensive side, like the carnation or the rose. You can also make a floral arrangement look fuller by adding interesting greenery. Another way to achieve this is by using flowers that are in season at the time of your wedding. One type of flower does not always cost the same amount - its price depends on whether or not it is easy to attain at that time. Elegala.com has published a list of flowers by season which can be very helpful when you are deciding on what flowers to include in your wedding.

Spring Wedding Flowers In Season

Apple or cherry blossoms
Daffodils
Dogwoods
Forsythia branches
Hyacinth
Iris
Larkspur
Lilies
Lilacs
Lily of the Valley
Pansies
Peonies
Sweet Peas
Tulips

Summer Wedding Flowers In Season

Asters
Calla Lilies
Dahlias
Daisies
Delphinium
Geraniums
Hydrangeas
Iris
Jacobs Ladder
Larkspur
Queen Anne’s Lace
Roses
Shasta daises
Stock
Sunflower
Zinnias

Fall Wedding Flowers In Season

Asters
Chrysanthemums
Zinnias
Gerbera daisies
Marigolds
Roses
Sunflowers

Winter Wedding Flowers In Season

Amaryllis
Camellias
Forget-me-nots
Jasmine
Orchids
Poinsettias
Holly

Making a bouquet larger with the use of greenery will make it look gorgeous but will keep it affordable.














Calla lilies are a favorite among some brides, however they are a more expensive flower. If you love them, try putting a few mixed in with other flowers instead of a full calla lily bouquet like this one.




Brides still love the class rose bouquet.. and because of their abundance, roses are always an affordable option.


photo credit: Brides.com

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