Budgeting Your Wedding

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY EVERYONE!

I recently did an interview with one of the business magazines in Quebec about how not to go broke getting married!  We're well into February and as you begin to plan your wedding for this year, keep in mind your budget and how much you can afford to spend on this one day.  Here's a general breakdown of the budget you can use as a guide to get started.

Reception	45%
Flowers & Decor	10%
Photographer/Videographer	10%
Attire	8%
Miscellaneous	6%
Music/Entertainment	5%
Ceremony	4%
Wedding Rings	4%
Stationery	3%
Gifts & Favours	2%
Transportation	2%
Cake	1%

Here's more detail on each category:
Reception - Venue Rental, Caterer, Beverage & Alcohol, Tables & Chairs, Linens (if not included with the venue)
Flowers & Decor - Bride & Bridesmaids' bouquets, Boutonnieres, Reception Decor, Centerpieces
Photographer & Videographer - Prints & Albums, Video Copies
Attire & Beauty - Bride & Groom's Attire, Bride's Hair, Bride's Makeup, Accessories
Miscellaneous - Accommodations, Rehearsal Dinner, Unpreventable Crisis
Music & Entertainment - Ceremony & Reception Music, DJ, Entertainers
Ceremony - Location, Officiant, Marriage License
Wedding Rings - Bride's Band, Groom's Band
Stationery - Invitations, Postage, Ceremony Programs, Placecards, Menus, Thank You Cards, Calligrapher
Gifts & Favours - Attendant & Parents' Gifts, Favours for Guests
Transportation - Limo, Family Transportation
Cake - Cake, Cupcakes, Groom's Cake

Discuss with your fiance/fiancee how much you want to spend for the entire wedding.  If your budget is $30,000, here's what each item should cost:

Reception	45%	13,500
Flowers & Decor	10%	3,000
Photographer & Videographer	10%	3,000
Attire & Beauty	8%	2,400
Miscellaneous	6%	1,800
Music & Entertainment	5%	1,500
Ceremony	4%	1,200
Wedding Rings	4%	1,200
Stationery	3%	900
Gifts & Favours	2%	600
Transportation	2%	600
Cake	1%	300

Of course, this is just a general guideline so you know roughly how much to spend for each item.  I suggest you make two more columns and rate each item from 1 to 5, 1 being the most important, a MUST HAVE and 5 being, not so important so things you can DO WITHOUT.  I put together a worksheet in Excel so you can get started right away.   You can download it here.  As you know, a photographer can range from $700 to $5000 and same with a videographer.  If you don't think having your wedding videotaped is as important as having great photos of your wedding, you might want to do without a videographer.  If you think a limo is a waste of money, you can allocate that money towards something else such as the wedding gown that's more important to you.

There's so much more to say regarding budgeting your wedding and it's impossible to say it all in just one post.  Just remember one thing: it's not worth it to go into debt just for this ONE day as you have your whole life after that to spend with your husband/wife!

Happy Wedding Planning!

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Vendor Interview: An English Rose Part II

And the interview with Rachel continues!

What do you do when you're not wedding planning?

When are we not planning weddings LOL… I like to Ski, although I am not very good yet.. love trying new restaurants and catching up with friends!

What do you think sets you apart from other wedding planners in Montreal?

The British accent really gives it away... I think the mix of my Hotel & Corporate Management experience in HR really helps when dealing with both clients and vendors and knowing how to talk and communicate with people eg the professionalism.... the variety of weddings I have designed and my passion for what I do!

What would be the most important advice you can give to your brides/grooms?

I know it is hard, but you HAVE to make it your day and ensure you have the day you dream off.  Secondly take time out not only to plan your Wedding Day but also to plan your marriage, too may couples focus on one day and then stumble into the rest of their lives.. you really need to discuss where you want to live, children, religion, plans for the future, make sure you are both aligned to the life you want to lead.

What is your favorite color combination?

At the moment I like really neutral colours with hints of ‘Gold’, I think it is very romantic, classy and elegant.  Mind you I do love it when I have couples who really want to be creative and be totally untraditional!  I cannot say too much but my BFF is doing something so untraditional for her wedding I am so excited I could burst!!

What is your favorite item in your emergency kit?

Safety Pins, Super Glue and White Chalk!

What are common mistakes couples make on their wedding day in terms of planning?

Forgetting to include taxes & gratuity into their budget.. this can easily add another 30% to the costs!  Not assigning tasks the wedding party to help with the planning and the day – they are there to work for the couple not to just look pretty & handsome!  Not understanding the impact of ‘correct’ timings throughout the day.

 

What is your favorite wedding trend right now?

I must admit I still like the Cupcakes, Macaroons and Candies.  I love coloured linens and sparkle, and I love designing the Table of Honor completely differently to the rest of the tables.

What is your least favorite wedding trend right now?

Traditional Wedding Food (I eat a lot) eg. Chicken or Fish… and midnight tables with food that no-one really can eat.. I love working on weddings where we change the style and flavors of the food and be much more creative and surprise the guests!

What is one tip you would give to a newbie wedding planner?  Or one who's interested in becoming one?

Think about who your target ‘clients’ are going to be and market your business to that audience and remember it is not just about planning parties and going shopping – you have to also be able to run and manage a business and all that goes with it.  But love it with a passion and you will always be fulfilled!

I know you work with your hubby, what are some of his roles?

Chris works on a lot of behind the scenes research whether it be for new vendors, e-solutions or business planning.  He also does a lot of logistical planning and is very artistic which is very handy on the wedding day when setting up decorations!

Final thoughts

Eat Well, Drink Well and be Happy!

Photos courtesy of An English Rose.
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Vendor Interview: An English Rose Part I

I first met Rachel from An English Rose at the course we took together from The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada.  I remember when Rachel and I first went to Second Cup for coffee and chit chatted about weddings.  She was there since the beginning, when I worked from home, to when I moved into my 300 sq ft. showroom and then expanded to our 1000 sq ft office!

Although Rachel and I don't get to chat often, but when we do, she always has so many experiences and stories to share with brides &grooms and also fellow wedding planners.  For this reason, I will split the interview into two, part I and part II!  Here are goes the first part of the interview and some fun photos of Rachel, her husband and partner, Chris and some of their clients.  Enjoy!

How did you get started in the wedding business?

Years ago I worked in Hotel Management specializing in Conference & Banqueting which is where I fell in love with Weddings.  There after I used to dream of owning my own wedding planning business, but back in the early 1990’s it wasn’t big in the UK…but I continued to plan weddings part-time and when I moved to Canada in 2003 I started developing my ideas to launch my own wedding planning business full time.

How many years have you been in the wedding business?

4 Years in Montreal, 7 Years in Hotel Management and part-time over 10 more years (gulp that makes me old)!

How do you prepare for the wedding day?

Extremely organized, everything is packed and ready to go the night before - triple check all details on the morning and get very excited and motivated for the couple!

What inspires you?

Everything from shop window designs, celebrity planners, European trends, house & home magazines.

What website or blog do you frequent often?

Preston Bailey, Colin Cowie, Martha Stewart… the usual, but I also like reading locally what my peers in the wedding planning business are doing, planners, photographers, the Montreal Buzz etc

What do you love about weddings?

Just the overall joy in seeing the vision and creation come together on the day – it gives me butterflies. I am very fortunate that I have worked with some great clients and my group of friends gets bigger every year!

What do you hate about wedding?

Vendors who clearly don’t have the same passion and care about the wedding as I do – ‘some’ forget that the couple have never done this before and how special it is to them.  I don’t ‘hate’ this about weddings but I do feel disappointed when I know the couple getting married are having the pressures of their family and are being pulled away from what they really want for their day.

What is your favorite memory from a wedding?

4.00 am with half dressed, very ‘happy’ groomsmen trying to run and jump over a 5-tier, $3000.00+ wedding cake to see who can miss!!!! Ahhhh

What is your favorite hobby?

I am very interested in Tarot Cards and read them a little from time to time – this year I want to learn how to play Chess & Poker!

What is your favorite food?

CURRY!!!!  I love Indian Food and since moving to Canada my favourite Canadian food is ‘Smoked Meat Poutine’ and I am proud of it!!

What are you reading right now?

Oh no this is probably really sad but I have just started reading book one in the ‘Bride Quartet’… Vision in White by Nora Roberts

What are you listening to right now?

The James Blunt new album.. Some Kind of Trouble.. I just loaded it onto my iTouch yesterday!

What would you do with $1 million dollars?

It really would help kick-start our log cabin project in the Eastern Township and I would also set up a Wedding Planning Studio in Old Montreal.

One goal you have for 2011:

Spending more time focusing on relationships in my life.. believe it or not the only thing that is of real importance are the people around us.

Stay tuned for Part II of the interview with Rachel! 

Photos courtesy of An English Rose.

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The Good vs. The Bad

The celebrity event planner and decorator, Preston Bailey, posted on his blog some interesting points regarding a good and bad event planner...

Let me ask you this: do you need a doctor to deliver your baby? Or would you prefer doing it yourself? Okay, that is a bit of an exaggeration but you get what I’m saying…

If you are giving a small, intimate party, have lots of time and you enjoy entertaining then no, you do not need a planner. However, having a large event (at times) is similar to producing a play or show and this requires time and experience to produce.

I have interviewed more than one client who has mentioned that hotel or location managers often insist they don’t need a planner–well, these folks are wrong. There is a lot that happens before the day of the event that needs to be managed.

Now comes the bad news: there are great planners and then there are the planners who give the business a bad name. Being also a part of the planning industry, I have had the joy and pain in working with both good and bad. Here is my humble opinion on how you can tell the difference:

Good planners: They make the process as easy and painless as possible, respecting the client’s time and level of involvement.
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Bad planners: They think they are the show. They create drama were there should be none. They over-involve the client, and they need lots of attention.

Good planners: They give their clients realistic budget expectations, telling them what things really cost.
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Bad planners: They unrealistically promise clients they’ll get quality for less and drive all the vendors crazy asking them to lower their prices.

Good planners: They get their normal fee from their clients and they do not accept commissions from vendors, which puts them in a better position to negotiate.
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Bad planners: They collect a fee from clients and also quietly blackmail vendors into paying them commissions. (For example, they say something like, “If you don’t pay me a commission, I won’t use you or your services.”)

Good Planners: They are very open to creativity, yet respectful of the vendors and artists they work with.
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Bad planners: They are frustrated designers and seem to think they know what is best for the design. (Though, to be fair, they have seen a lot of designs, which gives them the right to have an opinion.)

So yes, I do think having a good planner is a very essential component to having a successful event. I have often found myself explaining this (and why) to my clients. What do you think?

Link to his blog post, click here.

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Hiring Wedding Planners

Think you can never afford a wedding planner? Think again! While you are expected to pay a wedding planner 10 to 15 percent of your total wedding budget for her full-service coordination, a lot of the times your wedding planner has already built great relationships with vendors who would give a 10% discount to the bride & groom. Just think about it, it takes a bride an average of 250 hours to plan her wedding. A wedding planner can definitely save you a lot of time and stress and she will take a load off your shoulders so you can actually enjoy being engaged! So why not let the professional take care of it if in the end, the wedding planner would help you save some money too?

Of course, before you hire a wedding planner, meet her in person and ask her some questions such as...
- How long have you been in business?
- How many weddings do you plan a year?
- Do you belong to any professional organizations?
- Do you have a portfolio?
- What services are included in your contract?
- Will you have an assistant on the day of my wedding?
- Will you attend my rehearsal?
- Do you bring an emergency kit to all your weddings?

If you do not require a full-service coordinator, you might consider a day-of coordinator to ensure everything you've planned will go smoothly on your big day and to take care of any emergencies and unforeseen situations.

Perhaps an hourly consultation with a planner would be best for you? If you just need someone to bounce ideas off or to help with a specific vendor or item on your check-list, this can be money well spent.

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Will You Come to my Rehearsal?

When I got married almost two years ago (wow, time flies!), both my photographers and my videographers offered to come to our rehearsal which took place two days before the wedding. I thought that was an excellent idea. They can get a heads up on the different players for the wedding, meeting your key family, relatives and friends in advance so they know who to go to should issues arise during the day of the wedding. There will also be less surprises during the ceremony and they will be better prepared knowing where they should stand and shoot from to get the best shots. Some photographers and videographers are more than willing to attend you rehearsal, others aren't, but it doesn't hurt to ask!

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Budget Decorating Tips

If you're on a tight budget for decorating, why not try one of the following suggestions to cut down on the cost of decorating the headtable?

- Buy a couple of vases from the dollar store, Walmart or Zellers, decorate them with ribbons that matches your theme colours. Place them side by side with a votive in between. When you and your wedding party arrive at the reception hall, simply place your bouquets in the vases and that will be your decoration.

- When decorating your church or reception hall, use common colour faux flowers. Depending on where you buy them from, they might be less or more expensive than real flowers. But the advantage of using faux flowers is that you can sell them to another bride after the wedding. If you use more common or natual colours like white or ivory, you have a higher chance of selling them. Weddingbells and Canadian Bride forums are great online places where you can sell your decorations. You might even be able to find used decorating items from another bride!

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I Do! Hair Do?

I didn't go for a hair trial before my wedding. What in the world was I thinking?! Even though I absolutely loved the way my hair came out for my wedding, I don't know why I had so much faith that I didn't go for a trial!

I strongly recommend you do a hair and makeup trial before your wedding, perhaps 3-4 weeks before your wedding is the perfect time because you won't be too busy with the last minute details and your hair will be about the same length on the day of your wedding.

When you go for the trial, make sure you bring a picture of what you have in mind so that your hairstylist know exactly what you want. Also remember to bring all your hair accessories with you, veil, hair jewelry, tiara, etc. so that your hairstylist will not be caught by surprised on the day of your wedding.

Bring a family member or a friend with you to the trial to get her honest opinion. Have her take lots of pictures of your hairdo for reference.

Here's a wonderful website you can go to to upload your photo and choose some bridal hair styles you might want to try, at least you can see it on you before you do the trial! Isn't that wonderful? The Hair Styler has lots of ideas for all types of hair, check it out.

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The Write Stuff

No matter who you choose to print your invitations and stationery, always do it the right way. The first place you should look is through families and friends, ask for recommendations. This the best way to look for a good invitation printer, and of course this applies to all vendors you look for.

Always ask to see examples of the stationer's work, work that they have personally done in the past, not photos of other stationery they have downloaded off the internet and they claim that they can reproduce the design.

Even though I do invitations myself, I would suggest that you visit at least 3 stationery retailers so that you can have a better idea of the prices, styles and personalized options that are available.

Also, business is business! You should ask questions right from the start and if possible, get the terms and conditions in writing. The easiest is to communicate the important things through email so that you have everything written out in black and white. Again, this applies to all vendors you deal with, always get everything down on paper!

Questions you might want to ask your stationer:
- can you see an actual sample before placing an order?
- what are the liability for printing mistakes on their part?
- does extra prints cost extra, does it count as a new order?
- do the invitations come fully assembled?
- what is the cost difference if they do the printing and you do the assembling?
- do they print your return address on the invitation and RSVP envelopes?

Always proofread all master texts BEFORE placing the order. Have a couple of family members or friends proofread it for you, they might catch a mistake you have missed! Also check your final invitations after production when you pick them up. Check it on the spot instead of waiting until you get home and when you finally find time to address the envelopes and stuff in the invitation. If the stationer made a mistake, it would be too late to do anything about it when you find out.

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Save on Decor

When choosing a reception hall, choose one with a lot of character, as oppose to a room with plain walls, so that you don't have to spend much money to decorate the room. This was one of the reasons why I chose my reception hall for my wedding. It was absolutely beautiful with their lightings.

You can also consider botanical gardens, museums and other historical sites. These venues will make the most perfect and most beautiful backdrop for your wedding.


Image courtesy of Buffet Roma.
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Fresh vs. Sugar

I constantly have brides tell me "I didn't know that wedding cakes are SO expensive!" A wedding cake with 100 servings can start between $800 to $1000! For the brides and grooms who are on a tight budget, does that mean they have to leave out the cake?

The good news is that you don't have to be without a cake and still fit a beautiful cake into your small budget. Instead of sugar flowers, have fresh flowers instead. There are two advantages to this. One is that the fresh flowers is much less expensive than sugar flowers. You can imagine the reason for this, sugar flowers take many hours of work, that is why they are so costly. Fresh flowers can add a beautiful touch to your wedding cake.

Secondly, have your florist provide the fresh flowers for the cake. This way, the flowers on your cake will match your bouquet and your flower centerpieces so there's a nice flow to your floral elements at your wedding.





Images courtesy of True Confections.

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It's All About Presentation

If you're on a tighter budget than an average bride and groom, consider having a cocktail reception instead of a full sit-down meal. Concentrate on the displays and presentation of the food, make your cocktail reception stylish with beautifully displayed hor d'oeuvres. Perhaps have the servers wear tuxedos to up your cocktail reception a notch. This would seem more high-end than a buffet dinner with massive amount of food.

Keep in mind that you will only save if you plan well. Otherwise, your stylish cocktail reception will end up being more expensive than a sit-down meal.

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Emergency Kit

As a wedding planner, I do have an emergency kit that I bring to all the weddings I coordinate. There are many things in there that might just come in handy on the most important day for my clients. Emergency kits aren't only for the brides, it is for everyone, even the groom, bridal party and the parents. If you have a wedding planner, great, make sure she or he will take care of it for you.

But if you don't have a wedding planner, why not put together a list of things you might need for your emergency kit, email the list to your bridesmaids and split the items among everybody and have each person bring a few things on the list. On the day of your wedding, prepare a bag for all the emergency items, dump all the items in the bag and give it to someone in your bridal party or someone who will always be close by on that day. You never know who might need a little hairpray or tissue during that day!

The Knot has put together a list of things that you might want to include in your emergency kit so that your day can go off without a hitch.

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Inform Vendors & Helpers

It's never too early to start making a list of things your vendors should know. Things should be jotted down done whenever you remember so that you will not forget anything.

Things like food allergy among your guests should be communicated to your caterer or reception hall right away and remind them when you confirm the number of guests you have as your wedding day comes closer.

If you have an open bar and your Uncle Bob tends to overdo the drinks at events like these, give the bartender a heads up.

Whoever is making the table arrangements, inform them of any sensitive relationships. If there are any other relationships that should not be brought to attention, inform those who are involved.

These are little details of the wedding that can be overlooked but are important and might have a negative impact on your big day.

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Let There Be Light

You should always go visit your venue at least once during the hours you plan to hold your reception. Most of you will probably go visit your venue during the day when it's still bright out, but you might be surprised how different the venue and the surroundings are at night. Perhaps your venue is by the beach and your guests need to go through this poorly lite path to get to your venue. If that is the case, you might want to think about putting some candles or torches along the path from the parking lot to your venue. Or maybe your venue has a space outdoors or a terrace your guests can take advantage of, but you will have to make sure there's enough lights for your guests to enjoy that space.

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Rain Rain Go Away!

If your wedding is during a rainy season, consider purchasing a few large umbrellas just in case it does rain on your wedding day. For our June wedding, I went to Walmart and purchased a few large umbrellas so my parents and bridal party can use them if it rains on our big day. BUT I didn't take the umbrellas out of their packagings, I simply left it in the back of our car in case we needed them.

It did end up raining on our wedding day but luckily, it was during the times we were indoors. When it was time for our dove release, the sun came out and it was beautiful! We didn't end up using our umbrellas, they were still brand new in their packagings, so I went to return them at Walmart! Didn't cost us a penny to have the backup, but it was great just in case it did pour when we were on our way to the church or when we left the church for the reception hall.

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Never Too Later or Too Early!

Got a winter wedding? Coming up in January, February or March? Wait to get your decorations! Don't rush to the stores just yet, wait until after boxing day for the huge discounts!

Don't got a winter wedding? Have a wedding color theme of either blue, silver, red or green? Buy your decorations early! Get them during the boxing day sales and just find a spot for them in your house for your summer or fall wedding! You will save a lot of money with the after Christmas sales!

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2009 Wedding Shows

I've just added a huge list of wedding shows across Canada that will take place in 2009. Most likely, there are more than one show in your area that will take place during the first three months of 2009. So you should take a look at the schedule and plan ahead!

Here are some tips for you when you attend one or all of these shows:

- Visit booths like The Bay first so you can grab the huge bags they give you to keep all your flyers and printed information you collect.

- When you arrive, take a look at the list of vendors at the show and plan your route. Go to the vendors you want to speak with first. You can also do this in advance if the show has a website that offers a list of vendors who will be exhibiting.

- If you have swatches of materials that you have chosen to use for your wedding, bring those with you so that when you ask vendors questions, you can refer to those if need be.

- Ask lots and lots of questions! Even if you're not planning to use that particular vendor, don't be afraid to ask questions, they are professionals and they're there to help you at the show.

- If you're planning on entering all the draws and contests at the show, print some labels with your name, phone number, email address and wedding date so that you can stick a label on the ballots without having to spend 5 minutes filling out the information at every booth. This will save you a lot of time so that you can spend more time at the booths you really want to check out.

- You'll be doing a lot of walking and standing, so remember to wear comfortable shoes.

- Try to leave your winter jackets in the car (if you're not parked too far away) so you've one less thing to carry.

- Bring some cheques in case you want to book a vendor who's only offering a discount at the show. But don't rush to reserve the vendor if you're not too sure you want to hire them. Chances are you will end up regretting.

- You're probably not allowed to take any pictures of the booths and ideas you find helpful, so bring a notepad and try your best to jot down notes that will help you with your planning.

That's it! Now, ENJOY the show, no rush, stay as long as you like and have FUN! Especially with all the food sampling they have !

By the way, if you know of a wedding show that I have not listed or the information is incorrect, please drop me an email and let me know so other brides and grooms can be informed.

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Children at Wedding Receptions

While weddings are happy and enjoyable for the adults, it might not be the same for children. To them, it is sit and wait for hours if they are not kept busy. If children are going to be at wedding receptions, they should be kept entertained to avoid disasters! Here are a few ideas to keep them busy:
- Take a trip to Dollarama. They have great arts and crafts and toys at great prices.
- Cover their tables with toys, games, candies, coloring books, crayons, puzzles and other fun things.
- Set up fun centerpieces at the kids table.
- Hire professional babysitters so that their parents don't have to keep their eyes on their children all the time, they can enjoy the reception.
- Hire a magician or a clown to entertain the children.
- Arrange another room for the children to play in and run around.
- Setup videogames for older boys in another room.
- Have a princess theme table for girls. Prepare tiaras they can decorate.
- A children's menu is a must! Children would prefer kids food, such as pizza or hamburgers, rather than a 5 course adult meal. They will have more fun eating fun they like.

Feel free to share other ideas you may have for having kids at a wedding reception!

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Flower Money Saving Tips

Your bouquets and floral arrangements can cost you a fortune if you don't plan well ahead of time. There are a few ways you can save money on your flowers for your big day...

Purchase fake flowers. You'll be surprised what you can find at the dollar store! Even Walmart has a wide selection of fake flowers. They cost a little more than real flowers, but they will last as long as you want them to. Your bouquet can be a great keepsake after your wedding, or you can always sell your bouquets and floral arrangements to other brides looking for a less expensive option. Two great places to sell your wedding items are Weddingbells and Canadian Bride forums.

Buy used fake flowers. If you can sell your used flowered on the online forums, you can definitely buy yours from there too! If you're lucky, you will find another bride with the bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages you are looking for.

Buy wholesale. Here are three websites for wholesale flowers direct from the farm:
- Amazonia Flowers
- The Flower Exchange
- Fifty Flowers

Buy from Costco! Have you ever thought of that? Make your own simple bouquet out of roses from Costco or other supermarkets. Purchasing from smaller flower shops will also save you money.

Size down your bouquets. If you can get away with less flowers and more greens, go for that option. Also chooing accent flowers that are less expensive will save you some pennies you can use for other more important wedding items.

Choose flowers that are in season. If your florist have to specially order flowers that are out-of-season, your cost may increase significantly.

DIY. I am a huge DIY fan, I did my own bouquets and my bridesmaids bouquets out of fresh flowers I bought from the wholesale flower market. For the boys' boutonnieres and mother's corsages, I used a mixed of faux flowers bought from the flower market and Dollarama.

I can honestly say that was my first time trying to make a bouquet with real flowers. I took a shot at it the day before our wedding and voila! And let me tell you, I think faux flowers are even more easy because you can ben and twist the wired stems to just the way you like them! If you're doubting you can put together a bouquet, why not purcahse some real flowers from Costco a few weeks before your wedding and give it a shot. You'll be surprised what you can do!



Photographs courtesy of Fong Lam Chu Photography.
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