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Wedding Blooms on a Budget

Check out these thrifty tips for making the most of your wedding flower budget.

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By Tory Thaemert Olson

 

Choose Flowers in Season

Many flowers have a primary season of availability. Tulips, for example, are easy to track down in spring and are relatively inexpensive. Finding a particular color of tulip in August is a challenging and expensive effort. Ask your florist to help you select flowers that are readily available during the season of your wedding.



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