I am getting married in November, in a quaint, renovated barn at a botanical gardens location. We are paying for the wedding ourselves, so we are trying to cut costs wherever we can. Because we are having a simple and small wedding, we thought about only getting a bouquet for the bride and a boutinere for the groom. Is this acceptable or are we commiting some huge crime!?
And if it totally out of the question, what are some inexpensive November flowers that maybe the bridesmaids could carry just one of?
Thanks!
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edited by TWQadmin on Aug 17, 2007, 10:24 AM)
Frankly I think omitting bridesmaids and groomsmen, fathers and mother from the flowers is rude...At least they will probably be buying special gowns and suits and participating in the planning and such. Just order a few really beautiful roses and do a nice stem wrap and presentation. They should not cost more than 10 to 15 bucks and be lovley. Honor your friends and family, at least a little... Sue of Hobart's Fine Florals http://www.hobartsfineflorals.com
If you are asking anyone to stand up for you, or play an honored role in your wedding, it is a courtesy to acknowledge them with a flower. Choose the simplest, most elegant presentation and it should not break any budget.
Sticking to an extraordinarily tight budget is both a challenge, and a rewarding effort for a couple - sacrificing the very basics of courtesy and honor will cause good people to feel hurt. Do away with things that are not meaningful to you, but be wise about cutting items when the cost-savings may not outweigh the slight to your close friends and family. Shayna Walker, Williamsburg Wedding Design http://www.williamsburgweddingdesign.com
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