One way to cut corners is to include more greenery in your bouquets and arrangements than blossoms. Foliage is much less expensive than flowers.
The larger the arrangements and bouquets, the higher the price tag. Budget-minded brides should consider smaller arrangements with high-impact flowers such as calla lillies.
Some brides-to-be love adding feathers, jewels and gemstones to their bouquets for a little sparkle, but these increase the overall cost of flowers. Instead, add more affordable touches such as satin ribbons to make the flowers stand out.
Many brides get stuck on a particular flower -- such as roses, hydrangea and peonies -- for their bouquets and arrangements. Instead of focusing on a particular bloom, zero in on the color palette. Ask your florist to create a sample bouquet that fits your preference and budget.
Keeping buds well hydrated is critical in preserving flowers for the wedding day, Add life to flowers by dunking them upside down in water when you receive them. The water will coat the petals and make them last much longer. Place the flowers in water buckets as soon as possible.
To prolong the life and beauty of flowers, clean and trim them each day. Clip three inches off all the stems when you receive the flowers; immerse the stem in water, leaving flower heads wrapped in paper until they'll be arranged.
Every flower is different, so be sure to ask the vendor how the flowers have been handled and what might help prolong their life.
The monochromatic look is out this year.
The color of leaves is the new go-to color du jour.
Think pastels instead of brights.
Assemble a mixture of unusual fresh spring greens like pittisporum, ruskus and bear grass; accent them lightly with pretty flowers.
Learn to how to create chic boutonnières for your groomsmen.
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