Here are my favorite money-saving tips for DIY wedding flowers to help you throw a floral-filled party without breaking the bank. Love Baby’s Breath, buy in bulk! Decide what flowers are a must-have and create a list of them. Next, research the cost of each flower type, and then look for DIY tutorials or workshops to learn how to DIY flower arrangements. Making your own flower arrangements will save you the high cost of hiring a florist.
We make shopping for flowers and floral supplies online easy with Blooms By the Box! If you buy flowers in bulk or by the bunch at Blooms by The Box, you will save significantly over buying them from a florist. We charge much lower prices than our online competitors for small bunches. Get the most out of your wedding flowers with these tips, tricks, and ideas.
How to Save Money on Wedding Flowers
Photograph by Rebecca Burt Photography, Garden Rose Princess Aiko, Peach Peach Flowers
In-season Blooms: Pick blooms that are in season and readily available. As in-season flowers reflect the costs and conditions of their growing season and are readily available, flower prices will always be lower. If you love our DIY bouquet above, you’ll find the peach flowers here.
Simple Arrangements: Make simple arrangements that are easy to assemble. An elegant look can be achieved with single-stem flowers in vases and greenery, using large blooms or wildflower bundles tied with ribbon.
Greenery and Fillers: Use greenery and fillers generously. They’re less expensive than focal flowers but can beautifully fill out arrangements. Many less costly options include eucalyptus, ferns, baby’s breath, and ruscus.
DIY Bouquets and Centerpieces: Make your bouquets and centerpieces yourself! Blooms By The Box has plenty of online tutorials and guides to help you create stunning arrangements. Crafting floral decorations yourself helps you save money and adds a distinctive personal touch, providing a memorable, creative experience to share with friends and family.
DIY Flower Crowns or Corsages: Make your own flower crowns or corsages for the bridal party. It’s a fun and cost-effective way to add a personal touch. Blooms By the Box has some great tutorials to show you how simple they are to create.
Repurpose Flowers: Use ceremony flowers for the reception. For instance, repurposed bridesmaid bouquets can act as centerpieces on tables. This is an effective way to reduce costs and reduce waste. Additionally, reusing ceremony flowers can help add a personal touch to the reception and create a cohesive look and feel for the event.
Simple Flower Presentation:
Photo by Vincent Ghilione, Blooms Mix & Match Wildflower Pack
Opt for minimalistic designs: Sometimes, less is more. A few well-placed flower arrangements can have a substantial impact without needing excessive blooms. Mix expensive and inexpensive blooms.
Non-Floral Decor: Incorporate non-floral elements into your decor. Candles, lanterns, branches, and fabric can complement flowers and reduce the need for excessive floral arrangements.
It’s okay if your heart is set on a gorgeous peony bouquet; nothing can change that! We can work with that. Let a small bouquet of peonies be the focal point. Your bridal party’s bouquets should be filled with less expensive flowers that complement the elegant peony. Flowers like alstroemeria, daisies, spray roses, and wax flowers would make beautiful bridal bouquets.
Make sure you give yourself time to research and order your flowers. Don’t wait until the last minute; your options may be limited, and your costs may increase. While DIY can reduce costs, it also requires research and time. Feel free to start small, practice, and ask for help! Adding personal touches to your wedding is a beautiful way to infuse it with personality!
With BloomsByTheBox.com, you can buy, plan, and create DIY flower arrangements like a pro! On this website, you can find many step-by-step floral design video tutorials and DIY How-to tutorials.
*Feature photo by: Cinematic Imagery
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Tina Merola
As a professional designer with over twenty years of industry experience, Tina's lifelong creative passion has enabled her to pursue her artistry and vision in various professional environments. Drawing on her knowledge from floral techniques and tips from the industry’s leading professionals allows her the opportunity to channel her love of the unique beauty of nature’s many wondrous blooms into stunning floral designs.
