How to Save Money on Fresh Wedding Flowers

Everyone knows that choosing the perfect fresh wedding flowers for your special day ranks right up there with finding the perfect dress. The types of wedding flowers you choose, as well as the style of bouquet you choose to carry, will be as memorable as your wedding dress in the photos and videos that record the event. Fresh wedding flowers for your bouquet will help to continue the consistent visual tone of your wedding, whether it's a white cascade bouquet for an ultra-formal affair or a hand-tied bouquet of seasonal fresh flowers for a laid-back and casual beach wedding (or something in between).

However, keep in mind that the cost of fresh wedding flowers alone can totally blow your budget if you don't keep one important piece of advice in mind as you create the perfect floral statement for your big day. Choose fresh wedding flowers that are in season.

Finding fresh wedding flowers that aren't typically in season during the time of your wedding will cost many times more than a flower that is currently in bloom during the season of your wedding. A simple search online or trip to your local florist will help you establish which types of fresh wedding flowers are available in your area during the time of your wedding.

For brides planning a spring wedding, the best seasonal options for fresh wedding flowers are often roses, tulips, buttercups, and daffodils. Tulips are a particularly trendy and popular choice for fresh wedding flower bouquets or centerpieces due to their modern appearance with clean lines and their association with springtime or a new beginning.

Summer brides can choose fresh wedding flowers that range from lilies, daisies, orchids, violets, poppies, and dahlias. Some especially popular varieties for your fresh wedding flowers are calla lilies and chrysanthemums. In fact, in many places, these two options are in season year-round. Any of these choices would make gorgeous wedding flower arrangements for a summer wedding.

A fall bride may often choose to use sunflowers, chrysanthemums, or other flowers that tend to be seasonless for her big day. Many brides may forgo fresh wedding flowers altogether and use dried floral arrangements with autumn leaves and berries instead. One creative option in lieu of wedding flower centerpieces would be to take advantage of the many pumpkins and gourds available during this season.

Winter brides often choose greenery as there are few fresh wedding flowers in season during the time. With a little research, a winter bride may still find flowers that are available year-round if greenery doesn't appeal to her.