So… I’m eating my words about not wanting flower centerpieces. I was originally thinking of just having lots of candles and flower petals scattered on the table. This DIY look by Wedding Bee’s Mrs. Lemon is what I was envisioning.
What I didn’t want to do was spend an outrageous amount of money on something that died the next day… So, my mom and I started shopping around for the look I wanted, but that started to quickly add up. And then I thought, who’s going to set all this up? I didn’t want to set everything up myself the day of the wedding, because I know me under stress. (I turn a blotchy red and break out! Not a pretty look!) So, I was thinking… could a professional do this for less money and less of a hassle? I thought there has to be a FABULOUS deal out there!
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According to The Wedding Report, couples spend an average of about $1450 on a florist. (And I’ve know some couples who spent $3K or $4K. Uh, uh, not us!) So what we did was set our flower budget at half the industry average. So, I’m pricing out florists and this is what I want for about $750:
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16 flower centerpieces * loose flowers for headtable * 1 bridal bouquet * 8 boutonnieres * 3 junior boutonnieres * 2 coursages for mom’s * 2 ceremony flower arrangement * unity candle flower arrangement * rose petals to fill 2 flower girl baskets * cake flowers * and blooms for the bridesmaids hair!
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My look: Deep red roses, purple lisianthus and tons of votives.
Source: Wiki - Purple lisianthus
Source: Natures Desktop - Deep red rose
Think I can do it? My mom is borrowing vases from a friend, Greektown’s providing the votices… I know it’s ambitious. I have four florists appointments this month, most of whom work out of their home. More to come on my ambitious assignment Feb. 1!
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January 21, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Adrienne
I loved Mrs. Lemon’s centerpieces! I think she made them out of random sized glasses and put candles in them, from IKEA I think. So it wasn’t all that expensive really.
January 22, 2009 at 7:20 am
DetroitGirl096
I love her centerpieces too! Yeah, I think Mrs. Lemon achieved that look for under $500! What was I really worried about was doing it myself on my wedding day! When I get stressed I break out and I turn red and blotchy. I perspire and get on edge! Sounds like a monster, right? I started worrying about my stress level the day of the wedding. So, I was thinking, maybe I’ll have a professional do it! And, I’m not very skilled when arranging flowers. I flop every time!