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There are a myriad of ways to reduce the cost of a wedding without sacrificing the desired quality of beauty and sophistication. When it comes to assembling an affordable floral arrangement, the following are but a few recommendations:

Reduce the Attendants. The fewer the attendants in the wedding party means the fewer number of bouquets needed to be created by a florist.

Cut the Guest List. The fewer guests that are in attendance means the fewer tables needed for the receptions, thus the fewer centerpieces.

Be “In” With the Season. Choosing flowers that coincide with the season are often less expensive and easier to find.

• Spring: Apple/Cherry Blossoms, Daffodils, Dogwoods, Forsythia Branches, Hyacinth, Iris, Larkspur, Lilacs, Lily of the Valley, Pansies, Peonies, Sweet Peas, Tulips

• Summer: Asters, Calla Lilies, Dahlias, Daisies, Delphinium, Geraniums, Hydrangeas, Iris, Jacobs Ladder, Larkspur, Queen Anne’s Lace, Roses, Shasta Daisies, Stock, Sunflowers, Zinnias

• Autumn: Asters, Chrysanthemums, Zinnias, Gerbers Daisies, Marigolds, Roses, Sunflowers

• Winter: Amaryllis, Camellias, Forget-me-nots, Jasmine, Orchids, Poinsettias, Holly

Avoid Complication. Beauty has a price, as do flowers.

• Expensive: Lily of the Valley, Calla Lily, Orchids, Magnolias, Peonies, Gardenia, and Hydrangeas

• Reasonable: Orange Blossoms, Lavender, Daffodil, Daisies, Chrysanthemum, Carnations, Roses, and certain Greenery such as Ivy

Consider Alternatives. Instead of using flowers as a centerpiece, consider –perhaps –candles floating in a decorative crystal bowl, sea shells, or lollipop bouquets.

Be Natural. A springtime wedding with an authentic garden in the background hardly requires additional flowers, and a holiday wedding –Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. –can be accommodated for easily without the worry of a floral arrangement.

Source:

“Ways to Save on Wedding Flowers” – elegala.com
http://www.elegala.com/go/ideas_advice/for/your_floral_budget/
 “Flowers By Season” – elegala.com
http://www.elegala.com/go/ideas_advice/for/flowers_by_seasons/