Flowers: Buds on a Budget

There are several beautiful flowers out there that are inexpensive to use for a wedding. Below are a few budget friendly flowers that can help keep costs down. Some of these you may know, some not, but keep an open mind when working on a tight budget.

1) Daisy
Daisies come in a variety of colors and styles:  Gerbera come in white, yellow, orange, pinks and red. These are hearty flowers that tend to hold up well and are very reasonably priced.

2) Chrysanthemum
 These tend to come in bold colors such as white, yellow, green, orange, pinks, red, burgundy, and russet. They are accessible year round.

3)  Dahlia
Dahlia's come in pretty shades of pinks, purples, red, white, and yellow. "They have a spicy scent"(The Knot). These are very pretty a have an interesting shape.

4) Carnation
We all know the carnation! These flowers come in a wide array of colors and many times you can find them dyed to match. They are versatile and inexpensive.

5) Cosmos
Cosmos come in pops of color: pinks, purples, yellow, orange, and white. They are bright, beautiful, and budget friendly.

Of course there are other flowers priced moderately that can be peppered into the arrangements or bouquets such as iris, lisianthus, tulips and more. Talk to your planner to find the best florist. We have many great ones we work with. Once you have settled on a florist, talk to them about keeping your budget down and using more expensive flowers sparingly. You can still add the roses and lilies in your wedding but at a minimum.
Always remember, a good planner will keep you on budget and work with you to find ways to be creative.  We work with great florists who can work within your budget.

Floral facts from The Knot, Spring/Summer 09, pg111
Dahlia- Gaye Johnson
Cosmos- mooseyscountrygarden.com 
Chrysanthemum- thevisualrecord.com