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Passion Roots

Passion Roots

Passion Roots

There are tons of wedding resources out there and Pinterest is one very popular site for brides planning their weddings.  They often come to us with extravagant designs, but minus the Kardashian wedding budget. So…one of the most frequently asked questions is “how can I get the look for less?”

Here are a few tips:

Peonies are the #1 most requested wedding flower.  They are a more expensive flower and have a limited season (mostly available during the early summer).  One alternative is the garden rose – a hybrid rose, with a large, open bloom and many petals.

Phalaenopsis orchids are another frequently requested flower.  Just like peonies they too have a limited season and tend to be more expensive.  We often get asked to create an all-phalaenopsis orchid cascade bouquet.  For this bride who wanted a more budget friendly bouquet, we actually cut the orchid stems in half – the cascade wasn’t as long, but she was still able to get the look she wanted.

Tall centerpiece arrangements are also very popular, but again can be more expensive.  To cut on costs we suggest mixing it up with tall and low centerpiece.  It can also give the room more dimension.

Or if you want all tall pieces, consider using one flower as a base, and accent with others.  In this case we used hydrangea as a base – they are great because they are big lush flowers.  We accented with feathers, dusty miller and (in the second photo) hanging amaranthus.  Just as you save money when you buy groceries in bulk at Costco or Sam’s, florists also save by buying flowers in bulk.  And on the other hand, the more variety you have, the greater the cost may be.

You can also incorporate DIY projects into your wedding.  For this particular wedding, the large tree served as the focal point for their ceremony, but they wanted to “dress it up” a bit.  We asked the client to create large tissue paper flowers in their color scheme and we placed them in a eucalyptus evergreen garland, accented with real flowers, that was wrapped around the tree.

Just remember that when meeting with your florist, be open to alternatives. Flowers are not always in season, colors and tones can vary from season to season depending on the weather and other factors.  While websites can provide you with a lot of information, your florist knows what is available locally so use them for their expertise.  And be sure to bring inspiration photos and a budget – these are two of the most helpful items to us when helping you plan your wedding.  Happy planning!