How to Significantly Lower Your Wedding Flower Costs
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Article by: Candice Barrigher When planning a wedding, it is vital to keep in mind that approximately 5-10% of the budget may be consumed by floral costs. Whether your budget is $5000 or $15,000, this percentage is a significant amount considering all of the other things that are battling over your hard earned dollars (or, your parents' hard earned dollars!) Although the thought of spending so much on an element of your wedding that may not last past the day itself may depress you, flowers , The Making of a Slipcover: A Lost Art add the power , Welcome To Michigan of elegance and richness to your event. "So, what do I do?" is a question that I have been asked. The answer is quite simple; you must find ways to cuts costs and maintain the same desired effect. What most do not find simple is discovering ways to cut the costs. Well, here are a few tried and true ways that will allow you to incorporate one of nature's most glorious creations without breaking the bank. 1) One word…SILK! Silk flowers , A list of power tools that women should have in their toolbox for general home repair and emergencie today appear to be so life-like, that I have actually had to touch and smell a bouquet just to be sure! They come is huge variations of blooms and colors. , Easy Tips On How To Care For Your Plants You are most certain to find silk flowers , Gardening in Containers in exactly the same bloom and color , The Value of Concrete Countertops: Customization Increases Aesthetic Appeal and Real Estate Investme you desire for actual flowers , 6 Ways of Creating Your Own Composting Machine at a fraction of the costs. 2) Purchase flowers , Teak Makes Patio Furniture Chic that are in season , Growing manual for the production of Sandersonia cut flowers. at the time of your wedding. The prices and choices available may vary across the country, but, the guide below is general and may apply in most states. Summer Blooms Lilies Asters Straw Flowers Stephanotis Winter Blooms Holly Poinsettias Fall Blooms Sunflowers Orange Blossoms Spring/Summer Blooms Calla Lilies Freesia Magnolias Lily of the Valley Annual Blooms Baby's Breath Gerbera Daisies Daisies Freesia Carnations Spring Blooms Lilacs Tulips Violets Irises 3) Use decorations that do not require flowers. , Gardening in Containers With a little bit of creativity and compromising, you can create gorgeous centerpieces that are not floral at all. Candles have made some of the best centerpieces I have seen yet. One idea is to place , A list of power tools that women should have in their toolbox for general home repair and emergencie pillar candles in hurricane lamps of varying sizes and place , The American Arborvitae Grows well in Troy Pa. tulle and glitter/confetti around the setting. Candles can create a romantic ambience and will cast a warm, peachy glow on the smiling faces of your guests! About the Author Candice Barrigher is a Home , Gardening in Containers Entertaining expert, as well as a Certified Bridal Consultant. She has been assisting clients offline for 4 years now and has decided to take her presence on the web , Why You Should Be Gardening in February. The web , Moisture and the Warm Attic presence of UniqueEntertaining will contain a plethora of entertaining tips, , Using Landscape Design Software ideas, advice , How To Install a Lawn Sprinkler System and many wonderful items that will allow clients to have beautiful , How To Use Vines In Landscaping Your Home and memorable events. She can currently be reached at Candice_Wedding@Consultant.com. |
  
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