| it comes to wedding flowers and decorations, the | | | | way to keep costs under control. |
| key to pulling off a look that works really lies in | | | | Besides boutonnières and bouquets for |
| the planning. Since there are no rules when it | | | | the wedding party, you can also make flowers |
| comes to wedding flowers, it really is all about | | | | and decorations part of the wedding ceremony |
| what the couple, well mainly the bride, wants and | | | | and reception. Pew bows, arrangements for the |
| can afford. Decorating options are limited only by | | | | altar, head table, cake table and gift table, as well |
| the imagination and even the most outrageous | | | | as centerpieces for all the guest tables should be |
| floral images can be made to fit practically any | | | | considered. These will definitely add to your costs, |
| budget, if you're willing to research the many | | | | but they're also areas where you can really get |
| options and ideas that are out there. | | | | creative. |
| From do-it-yourself arrangements to using silk | | | | If cost-control is an issue, why not have the bridal |
| floral arrangements that can even be rented for | | | | bouquets do double-duty as head table |
| the occasion, planning your wedding flowers can | | | | decorations or perhaps the gift or cake table? |
| be a lot of fun. Involving your bridal party will help | | | | Once the formal photographs are over, no one |
| generate ideas you might not have thought about | | | | will be carrying their bouquets around anyway. Or |
| and besides, helping the bride is one of their | | | | why not use less expensive balloons or candles as |
| responsibilities so why not? But forget about the | | | | centerpieces? Pew bows are very easy to make, |
| groom, though. The most he'll probably care about | | | | even for 'craft-challenged' brides. Another idea is |
| is that you stick within the amount that has been | | | | to add more 'filler' to your floral arrangements by |
| budgeted. | | | | using more greenery, baby's breath and tulle. |
| You want to give yourself plenty of time so begin | | | | As you can see, it really is all in the planning. Once |
| planning the wedding flowers at least 6 to 12 | | | | you've got the wedding flowers and decorations |
| months prior to the wedding date. The flowers | | | | figured out, you just need to find a florist capable |
| are one of those things you'll want to consider | | | | of turning your thoughts into reality. It's important |
| while you are choosing the wedding attire because | | | | to select a florist early on because there's a limit |
| most brides want the floral arrangements to | | | | to how much even the best florist can handcraft. |
| complement the overall color scheme and theme | | | | Go over the contract with a fine-toothed comb |
| of the wedding. Bridal magazines are full of | | | | before signing to make sure the number and type |
| pictures of bouquets so that's a good place to go | | | | of arrangements, including the flowers being used, |
| for ideas. Also think about the types of flowers | | | | are clearly specified along with delivery details. |
| that will be in season at the time of your wedding. | | | | Record the deposit amount and delineate the |
| Choosing flowers that are readily available is one | | | | payment schedule. |