When planning flowers for your wedding or event, knowing where to splurge vs. save can make a huge difference in your budget without sacrificing style. Whether you’re a DIY bride or working with a florist, smart flower choices help you get the most visual impact for your money.
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Splurge On: High-Impact Floral Moments
Bridal bouquet & ceremony backdrop
These are the most photographed floral elements of your day. A lush bridal bouquet or statement ceremony arch sets the tone and elevates the entire look of your wedding or event.
Premium focal flowers
Roses, peonies, ranunculus, garden roses, and specialty blooms are worth the splurge for key arrangements. Use them where guests will notice them most like centerpieces or your sweetheart table.
Fresh greenery in abundance
Quality greenery adds fullness and elegance. Eucalyptus, olive branch, or ruscus create a luxury feel without relying solely on blooms.
Bridesmaid bouquet need less flowers
Most DIY brides choose to make their bridesmaid bouquets a smaller version of their own bouquet which makes sense especially if you are purchasing flowers in bulk. We suggest leaving out some of the expensive blooms and saving those for the bridal bouquet only.
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Save On: Less Visible or Short-Term Areas
Aisle markers & small accent arrangements
These can be minimal or reused later at the reception. Simple baby’s breath or even greenery look beautiful without a big price tag.
Table centerpieces
Instead of elaborate arrangements on every table, mix in bud vases, candles, or even garlands with bulk flowers for a cost-effective yet polished look. Fresh flowers can really elevate your DIY centerpieces, but they don’t have to break the bank if you are cutting out some of your more expensive blooms.
Expensive out-of-season flowers
Choosing in-season blooms keeps costs down and ensures better quality. Seasonal flowers are fresher, last longer, often are more affordable and easier to source.
What can you live without?
There are many traditional flower pieces that you may be able to do away with and save big on. Corsages have had their moment in time but are used less and less in recent years. Toss bouquets are another item that brides are doing without. Cake flowers look nice and if you have the extras, can elevate the look however, accounting for them may not be necessary and the cake will taste the same and look beautiful without fresh flowers.
With smart planning, your wedding or event flowers can look high-end without overspending. Knowing where to splurge vs. save can really make a difference in your stretching your flower budget. Contact us today and book a consultation and see how we can help bring your dream flowers to life while saving money!
Derian Banzhaf
Derian has worked in many facets of the floral industry, with over 10 years experience in everything from flower arranging to wedding and party planning, She loves to experiment in elements of flower design, color, and texture and is always looking for the latest trends in wedding bouquets.
