How to Buy Wedding Flowers with Confidence

Weddings are so much more than just a ceremony in front of family and friends. They are an occasion to celebrate two families coming together, and there is nothing more important than the flowers when it comes to decorating your special day. Learn how you can buy wedding flowers with confidence by following these tips!

Secrets to Buying Wedding Flowers With Confidence

The most important thing to do when buying flowers is to know the bride's style first. There is a reason why flowers are often used as "your wedding colors" in invitations. If you have decided upon the style of your wedding beforehand, then you can easily pick out flowers that suit your preferred theme.

If you choose to use flowers that do not match your color scheme, then it's important to stand out with the flowers you choose, but not always in a good way. Your wedding decorations should be able to blend well with your color scheme and style choices before incorporating them into your design plan.

Think of it this way: if you like cream-colored roses (a classic choice that matches any color), then use them with blue or gray accents if you prefer the more subtle color scheme. With this choice, cream-colored roses can stand out to blend well with your other decor choices because they are different than the usual colors used in weddings. However, if you like red roses (which people often associate with love), then cream-colored ones will likely not stand out and blend well in your color scheme. For this reason, you might want to consider using a darker or brighter version of these flowers (i.e., burgundy) to make them stick out enough for your guests to notice.

Make contact with a florist to talk about your spending plans

Talk with a florist about what your budget is and how you want the wedding to look. The florist will likely ask you to provide a picture of the flowers that you want. You can also give her an idea of your budget. Depending on the flowers you choose, your bouquet will range in price from $50 to over $500.

Your bridesmaids' bouquets are usually around half the price of your own. The wedding party's boutonnieres are typically about the same as the bridesmaids' bouquets, but with fewer flowers. The boutonniere should cost around $20.

The centerpieces for the reception tables will be 1/3 to 1/2 the price of your bouquet, or 6-10 times less than what you spend on your flowers. You can find out more about how much they cost in our article "How Much Do Wedding Centerpieces Cost?"

If you want to go with silk flowers, which tend to be less expensive, you will also have to account for the cost of renting or buying the flowers.

Depends on how many people are at your wedding, but to get an average cost, around $100 should work fine for the groom's boutonniere.

The price of flower girl baskets will depend on what you would like them to look like. You can find prices of some that cost between $50 and $100.

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What style should you choose for your wedding flowers?

If you have a theme in mind, find out if any flower types go well with it. For example, if you want an organic feel, look for flower choices that are wild to draw attention. If you like a more modern and simple decoration, go with flowers that can blend well with your color scheme and style.

Your wedding flowers should also be in tune with your overall theme. For example, if you like a rustic feel, then go with wildflowers (which are typically less expensive than the usual types of flowers). If you want something more formal or classic, likely, your wedding will already have enough flowers to fit into that style.

Ask your friends for recommendations

Make a note of friends who have recently gotten married or follow wedding-related Pinterest boards for ideas. They are great sources for recommendations because they have seen what works well with weddings. You can also ask them how much their flowers cost. When you find the flowers that you like, ask if they know any florists who can work within your budget.

Your florist can also provide you with names of other local businesses that she has worked with in the past. These people will be great references and could give you advice on how much they paid for their wedding flowers and what they liked or disliked about them.

Before you make a final decision, consider ordering samples

Ordering samples of various blooms before making a decision is a good idea. This will help you determine if the flowers are exactly what you want. You can also see how they work with your wedding color scheme and theme.

What's great about ordering samples is that these could be non-flower items like table runners, vases, or cake decorations. When ordering the full bunch of flowers for your wedding, ask if they can customize the package to include your samples.

Once you have found out what works, ask if they can include these samples in your wedding bouquet/boutonniere/centerpieces as a thank-you gift.

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Make a budget and request a bespoke job to match

Consider having your florist design custom bouquets, boutonnieres, etc. to fit your budget.

This is an excellent option for those who have a limited budget but want something different from the usual bouquets and boutonnieres.

You could find unique items to use as photo backdrops or centerpieces to save on costs. Some ideas are trunks, stacked suitcases, old picture frames, lamps, tables, and chairs. Another idea is to ask for old items from your relatives because these could add a special touch to the wedding décor. Whatever you choose, just make sure that it matches the theme of your wedding.

People on the other side of the spectrum might have an endless amount of money but desire something unique and stunning. For these cases, ask your florist to make an artistic flower arrangement that goes beyond the usual bouquet. This could be a flower arch, tree branch, or even a whole wall made out of flowers.

Don't forget to consider flower color in your design

Remember that color is just as important as the type of flower when choosing bouquets and centerpieces!

Don't forget to consider your color scheme when choosing flowers.

To start, you'll need at least two colors in mind—the base flower color and the accent color.

For example, if you choose blue hydrangea as your main flower with white roses for accents, make sure not to pick other types of flowers in other colors.

Alternatively, you could use the accent color as the main flower color. This is a popular trend right now where pink roses are used as the only floral element in an arrangement. It gives off a romantic feel that makes your wedding more memorable to people who attended your special day. Also, it is a great way to focus attention on one type of flower.

The common mistake that couples make is choosing a color scheme but forgetting to match the flowers with it. If you're fond of a particular color, make sure all your floral arrangements use this as their base color.

People also ask

- What flowers should I avoid when thinking about a white wedding?

When choosing flowers for your white wedding, you'll want to choose flowers with light colors. Avoid dark colors because they can turn brown when mixed with milk or kissed by the sun on your wedding day.

Lilies, orchids, gardenias, alstroemeria, tulips, sweet peas, freesia are just some of the flowers you can consider for your white wedding bouquets.

- How can I order enough flowers for all my guests?

Many people assume that there is some type of magical formula to making sure your guests get enough flowers in their seats. Unfortunately, this isn't the case. The only true way to make sure you have enough flowers for your guests is by ordering extra, but if it's within your budget then I would recommend ordering 15%-20% more than what you think will be needed. Along with adding more bouquets, consider adding centerpieces on every table instead of just one centerpiece on each table. If you are still worried about not having enough flowers after following this advice simply call the florist before the wedding day and order more bouquets or centerpieces as needed!

- Should my bouquet have the same number of roses in it as the number of people invited to my wedding?

No. It should not be the same number of roses as the number of people that are invited to your wedding.

You want your bouquet to have a nice, even shape no matter what size it is, so you don't want one side looking heavier than the other. Plus, if there are more guests at your wedding, you're going to need more flowers anyway! Most shops offer bundles with 5 sprigs in them which you can buy in increments up to 50 for weddings with smaller guest lists or up to 150 for weddings with larger guest lists. With either option- bundle packs or individual sprigs- it is safe to order extra now so that no one goes without fresh flowers on your big day!

- Is it ok if there are fewer or more flowers in a bouquet than is seen at other weddings?

If you typically see bouquets with a lot of flowers in them, don't follow the trend. You do not want your bouquet looking too heavy or lopsided when it is handed to the bride by an attendant. This usually happens when brides order a bouquet that has more flowers in it than what there are guests at their event, and then realize that they wanted lighter colors for their bouquet instead of full-spectrum sprays of roses. To avoid this mistake, try ordering a slightly smaller amount than you think might be needed so that your flowers will all come together beautifully and everyone present will enjoy them!

- When do I need to start ordering from vendors who offer affordable, high-quality flower arrangements?

Order your flowers about 2-3 months before your event.

This will ensure that you have enough time to address any other issues or concerns and also avoid not having enough flowers over the wedding weekend. Another consideration is the weather and time of year, as flowers require different amounts of preparation for artfully arranged bouquets in the summer versus winter months. If there is a day with significant rain forecasted within the next two weeks then it may be helpful to ask for wet floral packing instead of dry as well as prepare to use extra plastic wrap inside boxes as an additional safeguard against breakage.