One of the very best ways to save money on flowers for your wedding is to select flowers that are in season in your area. It makes perfect sense budget-wise - no special ordering, no other-side-of-the-planet shipping costs - and quality-wise - the more local the flowers, the fresher they will be.
My wedding is in early November, and I live in Northern California. This is just about the time that the weather starts to turn crisp and cool here, but very mild or even warm weather is not out of the question. So we don't get much of a "fall" the way some readers from the Midwest or East Coast think of fall... but we do get the advantage of a longer growing season for flowers and produce.
However, even here, there are limitations. I adore tulips, but I don't adore their off-season prices. So I'm thinking of things like mums, anemones, ranunculus, certain lilies, perhaps some cymbidium orchids, greenery - and of course, roses are always available. (On the other hand, my first wedding was in the summer, and so we had a ridiculous variety to choose from.... and our flowers were gorgeous.)
A good, honest florist will explain to you what is in season at the time of your wedding, and be prepared to offer you lots of ideas and options for keeping your floral bill reasonable. You can educate yourself, too, prior to any meeting with a floral designer by visiting local flower marts, calling or visiting wholesale florists in your area, and making good friends with Google.
To help get you started, I've included several links below. Happy browsing!
In Season Spring Wedding Flowers
In Season Summer Wedding Flowers
In Season Fall Wedding Flowers
In Season Winter Wedding Flowers
See What Wedding Flowers Are Available By Season
Flowers By Season Guide To Choosing Your Wedding Flowers
Popular Flowers - Different Wedding Flowers By Season
Choosing The Right Wedding Flowers For The Season
thanks for the tips,keep up the good work.
by:lily
Posted by: philippine florists | December 27, 2008 at 12:35 AM