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It’s no secret that flowers are essential at every wedding. Having absolutely no flowers at a wedding is rare. Leave them out, and your special day can appear dull and bland; add the right ones, and you’ll have a perfect touch of floral luster to create a dreamy wedding experience. So choosing the right wedding flowers can make or break your special day.
Picking the right ones can be a huge task, especially when you’re considering budget, theme, preference, meaning, etc. So do you want to nail your wedding flower choice? Here are some things worth considering when choosing the right wedding flowers.
4 Things To Consider For Choosing The Right Wedding Flowers
1.Your Budget
Unless you have the financial luxury to splurge on all the exotic flowers of your fantasies, you need to stay within your budget. Believe it or not, most couples spend about 8% to 10% of their wedding budget on floral arrangements. Weddings, in general, are expensive. Therefore, you don’t want your choice of flowers (and the quantity) to overburden your wallet.
You can search online for options, compare prices, and note preferences within your budget. But one of the best ways to ensure that you spend within your budget is to talk with your florist, and be up-front with your floral budget from the get-go.
When visiting a local florist, check out their options, and ask for some guidance on finding cheaper alternatives to exotic and expensive flowers. A florist can also advise you on the ideal seasonal flowers to choose, what bouquet combinations will work, and other helpful tips.
2. Flower Availability and Type
It is advisable to stick with flowers within the season unless you’re trying to pull off a specific wedding theme (and even then, ask your florist for options). Opting for local in-season flowers gives you peace of mind that you can get the flowers you want, and that they’ll flow seamlessly with the season.
Plus, in-season flowers are generally more abundant and are less likely to be imported, so they’re easier to acquire. This often makes them less expensive, so you won’t have to worry so much about overspending. However, if you’re considering certain flowers due to sentimental reasons, it’s best to speak with a florist to know what options will work best for your occasion.
3. Factor in the Venue
The type of venue you choose will also determine what type of flowers are suitable. You’ve probably gone through a lot to find the perfect venue, so don’t mess it up with the wrong flower choices. You’ll want floral arrangements that enhance or at least complement your wedding venue.
For example, if you’re considering a rustic outdoor event, you’ll find sunflower centerpieces will complement your venue better than, say, red roses. And those red roses will look better in a grand ballroom setting than a hand-picked bunch of wildflowers.
4. Your Wedding Attire
Like your venue, your wedding day attire can help you determine what flower types to go with. Consider the color scheme and formality of your wedding day, along with the style and shape of the wedding dress. Is there a lot of detail on your dress? Than you may want to go with a simpler bouquet. On the other hand, a bouquet with more drama will stand out beautifully against a minimalist style dress.
Your attire can also influence what color flowers you go with. For example, some advise against going for white flowers with an off-white wedding dress. Many experts also suggest sticking with colors that contrast or coordinate with the wedding dress.
And like most everything else in your wedding, your personal preference will play a big role. Love the look of carrying a bouquet of white flowers with a white dress? Do it!
I hope these tips have helped you in choosing the right wedding flowers. What types of flowers did you, or are you, using in your wedding? Let me know in the comments below!
* This is a contributed post
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Hearts, Joy, Love!
Jean
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