budget like a pro

Want to know when to splurge and when to save? Ask us all your burning budget questions @brides on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Q: What are the best ways to save money on flowers? —Amanda Schmitt via Facebook A: Think about where you really need arrangements. Focus your budget on the reception flowers, then the ceremony, then the cocktail hour—that’s when people are more concerned with their drinks or food, and you can just do simple votives [1]. Try not to have your heart set on a specific flower: So many brides ask for peonies or cherry blossoms, and those can be expensive if your wedding isn’t in spring, when they’re in season. As an alternative to peonies, I recommend garden roses [2] because the shape and palette are similar.…

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Brides (Digital) - 1 Issue, October-November 2018

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