Tip - Save Money With Common Colors

If you are trying to save money on your floral budget choose colors for your wedding that are available in the most flower varieties. Pink, Yellow and white are the most common colors for flowers. Blue and purple are the least common colors for flowers. By choosing common colors for your flowers you will insure you have the most selection and the best price.Florals and tip provided by Flourish
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Tip - Go Green

When choosing the flowers for your wedding consider adding a splash of lime green. Lime green will make any color combination appear 30% brighter and more intense. Bright green will give your color combinations a modern and interesting look too. Tip provided by Flourish
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Trend - Floral Alternatives

Ceremony and reception decor don't always have to consist of flowers in a vase or centerpiece arrangement. Check out some pictures in magazines, online, or on your florists website to get some ideas for alternatives. Ask them what other ideas they have for floral displays. Your interest in their creativity could prove beneficial for you both.

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Trend - Leave It

Sometimes greenery can take center stage in floral designs and the flowers can become the accent. It's ok to be more about textures, shapes and natural colors then seeing an abundance of florals.

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Trend - Floral Ring Pillow

Bored with the standard ring pillow? Talk to your florist about creating a one of a kind floral pillow for your special delivery.Photo provided by Allison Stahl Photography
Ring pillow design by Flourish

Trend - Leave It

Leaves can be added to your bouquet as a great filler, minimizing your floral cost, while adding a bright pop of natural color and multitude of texture to the design.

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Tip - Trust Your Florist

Tell your floral designer what colors you are thinking and show them a few pics and swatches, but then let them have some creative freedom to create some designs with flowers and elements that may surprise you. You've selected that florist because you like their style based on other designs you've seen, so trust them to wow you!Photo provided by Allison Stahl Photography
Floral design by Flourish

Trend - Pearls Of Wisdom

A string of pearls can add a touch of elegance and texture to any floral centerpiece.

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Trend - Floral Focus

Photographers love to take your florals and find some fun areas to photograph their beauty and creativity. Be sure to ask your florist to have all the florals there with enough time scheduled so your photographer can be capturing some key images of the amazing florals your florist spent so much time and you spent so much money on.Photo provided by Allison Stahl Photography

Trend - Floral Continuity

Adding flowers to your flower girls hair, using the same florals that are in your bridesmaids bouquets will add some cohesiveness to their look and add a touch of elegance to their young appearance.

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Trend - Floral Buds

Floral buds scattered across a reception table can create continuity for your theme and add decor to your table without spending extra money on decor items you may never use again.Photo provided by Allison Stahl Photography

Tip - Photographing Floral Tips

Ask your photographer to share the best way for your bridesmaids to hold their bouquets during the ceremony. Depending on the style and focus of the bouquets they can tell you the best way for them to be held and show off the details in your photos.Photo provided by Sharpe Photographers

Trend - Floral Vases/Holders Making An Impact

Sometimes the container that holds the flower makes a big impact. If you choose a vase, cup or different container that plays into your theme, that can be the focal point and you can use less flowers as a filler.

Photo provided by The Memory Journalists; design by Blooms by Martha Andrews and Arcularius Events

Trend - Decorating With Crystals

Crystals are a simple decor item that can add that glitz and glam feel, while cutting down on floral costs. Sometimes your florist has crystals that they will use in your design for a nominal rental fee or they may be able to rent them from an outside source. Crystals add a unique look when combined with florals! Photo provided by The Memory Journalists; design by Blooms by Martha Andrews

Trend - Beautiful Boutonnieres

Ask your florist about doing boutonnieres for key men at your wedding that aren't in the wedding party. If you have an uncle that you are close to that's traveling to share your day, consider this simple touch to show him how much you appreciate him being there.

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Trend - Minimal Decor With A Big Impact

It's not necessary to have huge floral centerpieces on your tables to create a display with impact. Discuss minimalist options with your florist. They may have some great ideas on working with willow branches and candles or other possible elements. Florists now have design ideas and access to materials way beyond just traditional florals.

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Tip - Detail Duty

Don't forget about dressing up the traditionally less appealing necessities of your wedding. This can be as simple as adding a floral wreath.

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Tip - Add A Touch Of Difference

If you've always imagined your bouquet with one specific bloom, like roses, but want to add a splash of another color ask your florist what would complement your vision best.Photo provided by Allison Stahl Photography

Tip - Eclectic Florals

If you're thinking of having a casual outdoor wedding, keep your florals with the theme by using fresh, mixed seasonal blooms with a combination of different styles of jars and vases you own or borrowed from your family.

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Tip - Bouquet Wrap Details

While you may think that no one will notice your bouquet stem wrap as you're walking down the aisle, envision what it will look like on your table and in your album pictures.Photo provided by Allison Stahl Photography