Tell me – what’s your favorite flower? I’m a peony girl, but unfortunately these lovely blooms aren’t a year round bud. And for those off season celebrations where you don’t want to pay bucko to incorporate out-of-season botanics we’ve got the answer! We’ve asked a fellow floral lover, Meredith of Kitanim, to share a few tips that’ll help you find the perfect blossoms all while falling under your blooming budget!
From Meredith of Kitanim… Fall is one of the greatest times of the year. There’s pumpkin picking, apple cider, crisp weather, plentiful Halloween candy, and the infinite possibilities of fall floral inspiration for your wedding. We receive a multitude of inquiries from fall aspiring brides looking for budget friendly options to incorporate the autumn sentiment into their wedding décor. These tips are for you:
THINK LOCALLY
Depending on the geographic location of your wedding, you have the convenient option to use local florals and foliage in an effort to save on domestic and international shipping. Do a little research to find out what is native to your area and choose a local vendor to supply it directly to you. In Miami, sunflowers in yellow, green and orange scream “autumn” and can be sourced locally. There’s something very fresh and reassuring about utilizing homegrown blooms. You might even check your backyard!
FOLIAGE, FOLIAGE, FOLIAGE
Brides across America are looking for ways to create a WOW impact and simultaneously do the opposite on their bank account. By choosing bold colored branches and foliage, you have the ability to create a tall impressive centerpiece and not break the bank. Curly willow and orange Integrafolia paired with some blooming autumn leaves and accented by some warm orchid blooms will certainly create an impact. Go heavy on the foliage and use the pricey orchids as accents.
DON’T BE AFRAID OF COLOR
Fall is about deep colors and using them in mass to create a dramatic effect. Think of that mountain scenery with masses of leaves in amber, red, and yellow. You have that same option. Although mums and carnations often get a bad reputation, they are key players in budget floral set ups. By focusing on a “cluster effect,” you can direct your florist to use the mums and carnations “in mass” and your effect will be bold, full, and extremely long lasting.
NATURAL PROPS
Sometimes it’s not about the flowers; it’s about how you connect them to your event. When planning a fall wedding, you have the great opportunity to use inexpensive natural elements to add to the overall look of your table scape. Nothing is better than fresh mood moss and natural hay stacks, pumpkins, gourds, and corn stalks to spruce up a simple floral centerpiece. Using these inexpensive elements, you are able to disguise a relatively simple floral piece as well as the plain included linen that came with your wedding package.
BERRIES AND PEPPERS
Sometimes the best florals are edible and fun to include. For an autumn ceremony and reception, I love the idea of using edible textured accent flowers as your main flowers. Nothing screams “change it up” as skewered baby peppers and maroon-hued cranberries alongside flowering green and purple kale. Fall in love with hand-tied bouquets of purple and green china berries, hypericum berries, and snow berries.
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