Discount Wedding Flowers

Florals can be one of the most expensive line items in your wedding budget. There are many ways to cut costs and still have a beautiful spread of flowers for your wedding day. The internet is a marvelous tool for finding items at reduces prices. Before you order from an online floral vendor consider the following:

• Keep in mind the beautiful photo might not represent the delivered product.
• If it sounds too good to be true...it probably is. Wholesalers who are selling at rock bottom prices are trying to liquidate older stock. This means there could be mold on the petals or petals could be falling off. Stock at a floral auction site could be up to two weeks old and past their expiration date.
• For the best deals, contact a floral farmer in South America. Do not email. Call and make a connection with a sales person. Good floral farmers have a reputation they want to uphold. Discuss shipping and on time delivery policies.
• Treat yourself to a sample of your wedding florals. If you are using flowers, like lilies, that need time to open, you can then gauge how far in advance you need to order your wedding flowers so they will be at their peak for the wedding day. Good flowers will last up to a week in a cool basement or air conditioned room. Be sure to leave time for damaged flowers to be replaced.
• Plan to order in larger quantities, if you're hosting a small wedding, this might be the cheapest option for you.
• Roll up your sleeves and be willing to get dirty. Labor costs are at least 50% of the floral costs depending on the quantity and complexity of the bouquets. The time of year and day of the week also play a part in the costing of your event.

Silk flowers can also provide an alternative to the high costs of fresh flowers. Consult with a designer at the local craft or hobby store. The quality of silk flowers has increased over the years making them a viable option to create the perfect wedding bouquet. Most craft stores also feature How To books that give step by step instructions with illustrations to help you make your own.

Shopping for flowers in season will also help save costs on wedding florals. Talk with your florist to get the best possible recommendations for creating your bouquets and table centerpieces. Selecting a simple design will also reduce the labor involved with producing the end product.