Editor's Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap.
Wedding flowers add beauty and romance to your big day, but they can also come with a hefty price tag. The good news? You don’t need a lavish budget to create breathtaking floral arrangements.
Whether you’re exploring budget-friendly blooms, reimagining traditional options, or crafting your own designs, there are plenty of ways to save while still achieving your dream aesthetic.
According to brides.com, the average couple spends 7% of their wedding budget on flowers. That seems like an awfully large price to pay for something that will last only one day. If the high prices of fresh flowers are out of line for your wedding budget, use these ideas to cut costs on flowers for the ceremony and reception.
Let’s dive into how you can say “I do” to stunning wedding flowers without overspending!
Choose silk or artificial
This can be a great way to DIY on the cheap. You can make them yourself or buy bouquets in the exact color and style you want at a specialty shop.
Buy fresh flowers for the ceremony only
If you really want flowers for the ceremony, spring for them. But then skip the reception flowers.
Use the wedding party’s bouquets as decorations for the cake table, place-card table, and other places around the room. Use flower petals and candles on dining tables.
Go seasonal
Consider the time of year in which you are being married. Hydrangeas are unlikely to be plentiful in cold winter months, just as holly branches and berries will be difficult to find in the summer.
Choosing seasonal flowers can save you a ton of money. If the florist can source your flowers locally, they will be cheaper.
Roses are more affordable than you think
I was shocked to learn this, especially since they are so expensive in the grocery store, but roses are a plentiful flower and therefore very affordable.
Create a rich, lush look with this classic bud.
Find some pretty filler
Baby’s breath is a popular filler, but ferns, ivy, and even large blooms like hydrangeas can be beautiful fillers. The fewer stems you need, the more money you’ll save.
Pro tip: Mix inexpensive flowers (like carnations or baby’s breath) with greenery and filler elements for a stunning, budget-conscious arrangement.
Inexpensive wedding flowers for winter
Winter weddings can feature gorgeous, budget-friendly flowers like carnations, baby’s breath, or eucalyptus, paired with seasonal greenery or DIY elements for stunning arrangements.
- Carnations: Affordable, fluffy, and available in various colors, carnations are versatile for bouquets, centerpieces, or floral walls.
- Baby’s breath: Simple, elegant, and cost-effective, this filler flower works beautifully as the star of wintry arrangements.
- Eucalyptus: This fragrant greenery adds texture and fills bouquets for a lush, wintry look without the cost of flowers.
- Seasonal branches: Incorporate bare branches, pinecones, or holly to bring natural, rustic charm to your arrangements.
- Spray roses: A smaller, more affordable alternative to traditional roses that look just as romantic.
- Paperwhites or amaryllis: These winter-blooming flowers are chic and seasonal without being expensive.
- Dried flowers: Incorporate dried grasses, lavender, or cotton stems for a cozy, timeless winter vibe.
Pair these blooms with candles, fairy lights, or DIY decor to create a magical winter wedding ambiance without overspending.
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