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How to save money on wedding flowers - Use flowers that are in season

Flowers can make your wedding look amazing.  The problem is that it can get expensive.  So to cut down on cost make sure that you choose flowers in season.

Be sure to scroll down and see wedding flowers that are available year-round.

Spring Wedding Flowers in Season

 

Anemone * Blue, red, pink, white * Jan-May and Aug-Dec.

Bells of Ireland * Green * January-October

Boronia * Pink * April-May

Casa Blanca Lily * White * January-October

Daffodil * Yellow * January-Early May

Delphinium * White, Blue * April- October

Hyacinth * Purple, Pink or White

Lilacs * Violet or White

Narcissus * White

Peony * Pink or White * Late Spring – Early Summer

Ranunculus * white, pink, red, orange and yellow * February-May

Star Gazer Lily * Pink and White * January-October

Sweetpea * white, pink, red/coral, and lavender/purple * December-May

Tulip * Many colors, including white, pink, yellow, red, and purple * December-April

Waxflower * pinky purple and white

Summer Wedding Flowers in Season

 

Alstromeria * orange, pink, yellow and cream, other colors

Bells of Ireland * Green * January-October

Chrysanthemum * White, Yellow, Orange, Pink, other colors

English Lavender * Purple

Forget-me-not * Blue

Freesia * White, Yellow, Pink, Blue, Purple

Gerbera Daisy * Pink, Yellow, Orange, Red, White

Hydrangea * White, Blue, Purple, Pink

Iris * Purple, Blue, White

Larkspur * White, Purple, Blue, Pink

Liatris * Pinkish Purple

Lily, asiatic * White, Pink, Yellow, Orange

Lily, oriental * White, Pink

Lisianthus * Purple, White, Pink

Matsumoto Asters * Pink, Purple

Monte Casino Asters * White, Purple

Queen Anne's Lace * White

Snapdragons * Pink, Yellow, Orange, White, Other Colors

Solidaster * Yellow

Statice * Purple

Stephanotis * White

Stock * White, Other Colors

Sunflower * Yellow

Tuberose * White

Yarrow * White, Pink, Yellow

Zinnia * Red, Orange, Pink

Fall Wedding Flowers

 

Aster * White, Pink

Chrysanthemum * White, Yellow, Orange, Pink, other colors

Dahlia * Many Colors

Marigold * Yellow, Orange, Red

Statice * Purple

Zinnia * Red, orange, pink *

Dried Leaves

Winter Wedding Flowers

 

Amaryllis * Red, White

Anemone * Blue, red, pink, white * Jan-May and Aug-Dec.

Bells of Ireland * Green * January-October

Camellias * White, Pink

Casa Blanca Lily * White * January-October

Cosmos * Pink, White, Brown, Other Colors

Daffodil * Yellow * January-Early May

Forget-me-nots * Blue

Holly * Green with Red Berries

Jasmine * White

Narcissus * White, Yellow

Poinsettia * Red, White

Ranunculus * white, pink, red, orange and yellow * February-May

Star Gazer Lily * Pink and White * January-October

Star of Bethlehem * White

Sweetpea * white, pink, red/coral, and lavender/purple * December-May

Tulip * Many colors, including white, pink, yellow, red, and purple * December-April

Waxflower * Pink, White

Wedding Flowers Available Year-Round

 

Baby's Breath * White

Bachelor's Button * White, Pink, Red or Blue

Calla Lily * White is widely available, other colors, available as well, particularly in mini size

Carnations * Many Colors

Delphinium * Blue, White, Purple

Eucalyptus * Blue, Silver

Gardenia * White

Gladiolus * Many Colors

Heather * Pink

Lily of the Valley * White and Pink

Orchid * Pink, White, Purple, Other Colors

Protea * Pink

Rose * Many Colors ***February at a premium

Scabiosa * Purple, White
What do you think?  Can you plan your wedding flowers around the season in order to save money or do you feel that it's a once in a lifetime event and money is no option?  Please tell us your opinion below!

When brides and grooms start looking for wedding venues, too often they fall in love with the beauty of the place and sign a contract before they've considered the more practical things. It makes sense -- who wants to look back and say only, "Well, it was practical"?

When brides and grooms start looking for wedding venues, too often they fall in love with the beauty of the place and sign a contract before they've considered the more practical things. It makes sense -- who wants to look back and say only, "Well, it was practical"?

But unless the place is so magical that you're willing to plan your whole event around it, your shouldn't choose between wedding venues until you've decided approximately how many guests you're inviting and the size of your budget. You'll also need to decide if you want to have your ceremony and reception in the same place, or if you want an all-in-one wedding venue.

Once you know these things, and you have a few wedding venues in mind that fit that budget and size, then it's time to start asking questions!

• What's the decor like? Does it fit your style and wedding colors? Will you have to spend a lot of money on flowers and decorations to make it beautiful?
• Do they have an in-house caterer, and do you like that food? (While an in-house caterer can be easier and cheaper, sometimes the food is not as beautiful as the room. So make sure you taste it!) Do they have a limitation on which outside caterers you can use?
• Do they have adequate coat check and bathroom facilities?
• Is the wedding venue wheelchair accessible? If not, are there many stairs to climb? How close is the parking to the ceremony and reception rooms?
• What's the cancellation policy?
• Is there a payment schedule? What kind of deposits are required?
• Are there any hidden costs? (Before you sign the contract, read it carefully.)
• What are the overtime charges?
• Do they have a liquor license?
• Will they allow you to bring your own liquor? (This is usually cheaper, even with the customary corkage fee.)
• Is there room in the wedding venue for a band and/or dancing?
• Does the wedding venue already own a sound system with adequate speakers or will that need to be rented?
• Is there a space for the bride and groom to change and/or relax?
• Where will you take photographs? Is there a park nearby, or do the coordinators have recommended spots on the grounds?
• Who will be supervising and troubleshooting before the day of your wedding? Who will be supervising and troubleshooting on the day of your wedding? Can you meet them now?
• Where can your guests park? Are there extra fees for parking? Do they have valet parking?
• Is the wedding venue convenient to public transportation, especially in big cities? How long will it take your guests to get there?
• Especially in museums or private clubs, are there limitations on decorations? Do they limit food and drinks to only certain areas of the wedding venue?
• Are candles or other open flames allowed?
• If its an outdoor location, do they have any backup plans for rain or other inclement weather? If not, is there a place that you can put up a tent?