How to Save Money on Rose Bouquets
Roses create a classic, romantic look for weddings, as they are often considered a symbol of love itself. What better flower to incorporate into your wedding than the lovely rose? The only problem is that roses can often be a very expensive bloom, sometimes too expensive for a bride on a budget. Being on a budget can be very frustrating sometimes – after all, who wants to have to make decisions like whether it is more important to have the perfect flowers or the perfect jewelry, the nicer venue or the better band? Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to cut down on the price of rose wedding bouquets. Try on one of these tips for size and start to plan your perfect bouquet!
-Keep it simple-Instead of a dozen roses, which can sometimes cost quite a lot, carry a smaller bouquet. It will look daintier, fit smaller-framed brides much better, and save you a bundle. Six roses with beautifully arranged greenery and accents will look just as nice as a dozen of the same! In addition, do not shell out extra cash for more exotic roses – those that are local and in season will look just as nice. If you are concerned about the colors, just skip trying to match them to your wedding theme and go for a basic white or cream rose to match your dress!
-Cheat-Have you ever heard that sweet-but-probably-not-real story about the guy who gave his girlfriend a bouquet of roses, one of which was fake, and told her he would love her until the last one wilted? Copy that concept by incorporating a fake bloom (or two or three) among the real ones. By scattering them throughout the bouquet, no one will be able to tell the difference. These days, silk flowers look just as good as real ones, and they last forever! If you really want real roses, try using false greenery or accent flowers so you can put the money towards what really counts.
-Go local-There is a reason for the local shopping movement – it benefits your community, for one! But another plus is that quite often, you can find much better deals by working with local merchants and florists. Perhaps there is someone who sells floral arrangements from homegrown blooms! Do some research within your hometown and see what you can find. You may be able to get an amazing deal on a stunning bouquet!
