Florals: Fake or Real?
Florals: Fake or Real?
DIY Tips to get the look for less
Every bride has a budget for their wedding day. When it comes to flowers, the biggest question brides will ask is, “how much will this cost?” Flowers are simply expensive and the work a florist does to clean, prep, and assemble your wedding arrangements is a lot harder than you’d think. Because of this, brides are now finding alternatives to using real florals. Bridal bouquets are now silk, clay, paper or even wooden. This is a great alternative if you want to preserve your wedding bouquet, not worry about in-season florals, or just like something different.
In photos, however, you will notice a difference between a fake arrangement and a real arrangement. Most of the time, you will see the plastic stems, stiff petals, and duller colors. If you can, real flowers always look better in photos. They are softer, more natural, and more vibrant. When it comes to cost, there are ways to have real flowers and get the look for less.
Here are some tips:
1. Look for flowers that are in season.
In-season flowers are much cheaper and easier to come across. These flowers come from local distributors instead of greenhouses. Because in-season flowers are more available, the cost of them is way less. Spring look for Roses, Gerbera Daisy, Peonies, Lilac, Tulips, and Calla Lily. Summer, look for Poppy, Snapdragon, Alstroemeria, Dahlias, and Lavender. Fall, look for Dahlias, Alstroemeria, Gerbera, Celosia, Chrysanthemum, Sunflowers, and Pansies. Winter, look for Roses, Amaryllis, Carnations, Gardenia, and Buttercups. Also, note that florals are also in the season by the month. Check with your florist to see what flowers will be in season when you get married.
2. Be open to alternatives.
There are a lot of flowers that look similar to each other in color and texture. If you love a more expensive flower, ask your florist for an alternative. You may be surprised that you can still achieve a similar look with a different flower.
3. Use flowers that won’t wilt.
Flowers that wilt faster out of the water, require more attention when making a bouquet or boutonniere. Flowers that can last longer out of water will require less work for your florist, saving you money.
4. Choose a bigger bloom.
Choose flowers with a bigger bloom fill up more space in your arrangement and less of them are needed. Something like a Dahlia is a huge bloom and takes up a lot of space. You won’t need a lot of florals in an arrangement with a Dahlia which will save you money.
5. Add greenery.
Greenery is an awesome filler and alternative to add to your arrangement. There are so many different types of greenery with different colors and textures. Greenery adds a more natural and organic look to your arrangement.
6. Take a DIY floral course.
DIY floral courses are awesome if you want to arrange your own florals. This cuts the cost of the florist’s labor. You can order flowers from your local florist or even grab local flowers from Trader Joes! This will significantly cut cost while allowing you to have the look for less.
7. Stick to your budget.
You can make your floral budget work for less. The most important thing is to find alternatives and let your florist know your budget upfront.
I hope these tips were helpful in planning your wedding florals! I do offer a Wedding Floral DIY Course which includes how to clean, cut and arrange wedding florals. As well as how to make a corsage, boutonniere, and bridal bouquet!
DIY Tips to get the look for less
Every bride has a budget for their wedding day. When it comes to flowers, the biggest question brides will ask is, “how much will this cost?” Flowers are simply expensive and the work a florist does to clean, prep, and assemble your wedding arrangements is a lot harder than you’d think. Because of this, brides are now finding alternatives to using real florals. Bridal bouquets are now silk, clay, paper or even wooden. This is a great alternative if you want to preserve your wedding bouquet, not worry about in-season florals, or just like something different.
In photos, however, you will notice a difference between a fake arrangement and a real arrangement. Most of the time, you will see the plastic stems, stiff petals, and duller colors. If you can, real flowers always look better in photos. They are softer, more natural, and more vibrant. When it comes to cost, there are ways to have real flowers and get the look for less.
Here are some tips:
1. Look for flowers that are in season.
In-season flowers are much cheaper and easier to come across. These flowers come from local distributors instead of greenhouses. Because in-season flowers are more available, the cost of them is way less. Spring look for Roses, Gerbera Daisy, Peonies, Lilac, Tulips, and Calla Lily. Summer, look for Poppy, Snapdragon, Alstroemeria, Dahlias, and Lavender. Fall, look for Dahlias, Alstroemeria, Gerbera, Celosia, Chrysanthemum, Sunflowers, and Pansies. Winter, look for Roses, Amaryllis, Carnations, Gardenia, and Buttercups. Also, note that florals are also in the season by the month. Check with your florist to see what flowers will be in season when you get married.
2. Be open to alternatives.
There are a lot of flowers that look similar to each other in color and texture. If you love a more expensive flower, ask your florist for an alternative. You may be surprised that you can still achieve a similar look with a different flower.
3. Use flowers that won’t wilt.
Flowers that wilt faster out of the water, require more attention when making a bouquet or boutonniere. Flowers that can last longer out of water will require less work for your florist, saving you money.
4. Choose a bigger bloom.
Choose flowers with a bigger bloom fill up more space in your arrangement and less of them are needed. Something like a Dahlia is a huge bloom and takes up a lot of space. You won’t need a lot of florals in an arrangement with a Dahlia which will save you money.
5. Add greenery.
Greenery is an awesome filler and alternative to add to your arrangement. There are so many different types of greenery with different colors and textures. Greenery adds a more natural and organic look to your arrangement.
6. Take a DIY floral course.
DIY floral courses are awesome if you want to arrange your own florals. This cuts the cost of the florist’s labor. You can order flowers from your local florist or even grab local flowers from Trader Joes! This will significantly cut cost while allowing you to have the look for less.
7. Stick to your budget.
You can make your floral budget work for less. The most important thing is to find alternatives and let your florist know your budget upfront.
I hope these tips were helpful in planning your wedding florals! I do offer a Wedding Floral DIY Course which includes how to clean, cut and arrange wedding florals. As well as how to make a corsage, boutonniere, and bridal bouquet!
