Chic Way To Save On Your Flower Budget....

Happy Tuesday Budget Brides!!!

Good Morning Budget Brides!!! As I was brainstorming various posts to create, I saw a tweet on Hydrangea Cupcakes. It got me to thinking that instead on spending tons of money on flowers and cake why not combine the idea and spend the money once. Below you will find 3 amazing examples of our favorite flowers made into cupcakes.

I love the texture and colors that are in this Hydrangea cupcake. Completely gorgeous they are a perfect addition to the real Hydrangea flowers next to it or it can even stand only. With a beautiful cake stand or cupcake stand it can be a great centerpiece for your reception tables. For a tutorial on how to make these flowers click on the image below.

via Glorious Treats 

Roses are always a great flower especially for a floral novice. I love the pictue below because of the two tone color of the flower. It will give a pop of color to your wedding decor. These cupcakes would be a great surprise in a wedding guest gift box. For a tutorial on how to make these flowers click on the images below. For a tutorial on how to make these cupcake flowers click on the image below.

 via Wonderwoman Creations

Lilies are gorgeous flowers for a clean, classic and traditional wedding. Lilies are like a silent killer. Since they are so clean and simple most people feel as if they are extremely boring. However, just imagine an all white wedding with a lace or bling detail these cuties would be the talk of the night. For a tutorial on how to make these cupcake flowers click on the image below.

via Building a Bakery





Would you trade cupcakes for flowers? Explain please.

Flowers By the Season

Happy Tuesday Budget Brides!

Today we are going to discuss flowers. Flowers are usually a big portion of any wedding day budget probably placing second to the reception. It is very important for you to be knowledgeable about the types of flowers that you want to have for your wedding ceremony, bridal party & reception. You want to make sure that whatever flower or combination of flowers you choose to use for your wedding day is in season for your location. For example, Tulips are available in the East, Midwest & South during the Spring, in the West during the Spring and Winter. Purchasing flowers that are not in season is very costly because your florist will have to get those flowers brought in out of state which increases the price of the flowers. While if you choose flowers that are in-season, they will be locally grown & cost you less money.
Below you will find a listing of flowers by season:

Spring Season
Apple or cherry blossoms
Daffodils
Dogwoods
Forsythia branches
Foxglove
Hyacinth
Iris
Larkspur
Lilies
Lilacs
Lily of the Valley
Pansies
Peonies
Ranunculus
Rose
Snapdragon
Stars of Bethlehem
Statice
Sweet Peas
Tulips
Viburnum
Violet

Summer Season
Asiatic Lily
Asters
Calla Lilies
Clematis
Cosmo
Dahlias
Daisies
Delphinium
Geraniums
Gerbera daisy
Hydrangeas
Iris
Jacobs Ladder
Larkspur
Queen Anne’s Lace
Pansy
Roses
Shasta daises
Stock
Sunflower
Tuberose
Viburnum
Violet
Zinnias

Fall Season
Asters
Chrysanthemums
Coreopsis
Cosmo
Dahlia
Delphinium
Gerbera daisies
Hydrangea
Marigolds
Phlox
Roses
Scabiosa
Sunflowers
Zinnias

Winter Season
Amaryllis
Camellias
Forget-me-nots
Forsythia
Hydrangea
Holly
Jasmine
Orchids
Poinsettias
Rose

Budget Brides Tip: To get more information on which flowers are suitable in which season geographic area please visit Bliss Weddings.

Images from The Knot

Flowers without the Florist - Bridesign

Good Morning Budget Brides! Everyone knows that one thing that can make or break a wedding is the Floral Decor. Flowers have become so important to weddings that many brides will pay way up into the 6 figure range to have the flowers that would make their wedding the talk of the town. I have found a website that can help all Budget Brides with their floral arrangements. Bridesign is a floral website that provides about 10 different types of arrangements of flowers including roses, lillies and hydrangeas in various packages. This website allows you to purchase all of your wedding day flowers under $1350.

Here is a list of the package details:
"I Do" Collection
1 Bridal Bouquet
11 of any combination of the following:
Bridesmaid's BouquetsCenterpieces
4 of any combination of the following:
Bridal Toss BouquetPetite Hand-Tied BouquetFlower Girl Aisle Petal Bouquet (10 full size roses)
20 of any combination of the following:
BoutonnieresWrist CorsagePin-on Corsages
Bride and Groom Collection
1 Bridal Bouquet
5 of any combination of the following:
Bridesmaid's BouquetsCenterpieces
2 of any combination of the following:
Bridal Toss BouquetPetite Hand-Tied BouquetFlower Girl Aisle Petal Bouquet (10 full size roses)
10 of any combination of the following:
BoutonnieresWrist CorsagePin-on Corsages

Intimate Gatherings Collection
1 Bridal Bouquet
2 of any combination of the following:
Bridesmaid's BouquetsCenterpieces
4 of any combination of the following:
BoutonnieresWrist CorsagePin-on Corsages
Forever Yours Collection
6 of any combination of the following:
Bridesmaid's BouquetsCenterpieces
2 of any combination of the following:
Bridal Toss BouquetPetite Hand-Tied Bouquet1 Flower Girl Aisle Petal Bouquet (10 full size roses)
10 of any combination of the following:
BoutonnieresWrist CorsagePin-on Corsage
Princess or Celebration Collection (centerpiece/bridesmaid bouquets)
6 of any combination of the following:
Bridesmaid's Bouquets
Centerpieces
Petite Princess or Celebration (small centerpiece/bridesmaid bouquets)
3 of any combination of the following:
Bridesmaid's BouquetsCenterpieces
The More the Merrier Collection
30 of any combination of the following:
BoutonnieresWrist CorsagesPin-on Corsages
Please note that prices on packages vary with flower options.
Images and package information courtsey of Bridesign.

The Great Bridal Expo

The Great Bridal Expo hits NYC on January 19, 2008. Below you will find a chance to get 2 free tickets to attend the Bridal Show.

Information acquired from the Knot

Rent - A - Bouquet

Flowers are an essential part of any wedding day. They can work in support of your accent colors or to decorate your reception or church space. We all know that flowers can be very expensive when looking at the wedding day budget. While cleaning up and throwing away some old bridal magazines, I found a wonderful website whose motto is 'Fairy-tale Flowers for a real budget'. So what's so exciting about this website is that you can rent your wedding day flowers and returned them once your big day is complete. The flowers sold at Flowers for Rent are unique high quality artifical flowers that look real even when up close. This option is a great choice for eco-friendly weddings, weddings in temperatures that are challenging to flowers and most of all they cost much less than fresh flowers from the florist. Keep in mind there is a 6 to 12 month lead time on all orders. So research the type of flowers you would like to have at your wedding and remember your floral selection will never be out of season. Prices for pre-made bridal bouquets start around $140.00 & up. Also available from Flowers for Rent is corsages, boutonnieres, attendant flowers, flowers for the alter, aisle, entrance and reception.

Flowers for Rent was found via the August/September issue of Modern Bride

images from flowerforrent.com