When I got married I thought I could skip on corsages and boutonnieres for “VIP” guests because they felt bulky and outdated.  However, I quickly learned that many people took offense to that idea as they are honored by what a special token like that signifies.  So, if you’re planning to get boutonnieres for some of your guests, don’t fret! There are many updated and stylish alternatives available.

Check out some of these ideas below:

I personally think that doing your wedding flowers on your own can potentially be disastrous as the art of flower arranging is a skill that not all people have.  However, if you are looking to cut costs on your flowers, then I would suggest paying for a florist to do your centerpieces and attempting to do your bouquets on your own (after a couple trials before the big day).

Here’s a great example of a DIY bouquet:

Ez from Creature Comforts created this bouquet by wrapping a simple set of daffodils purchased from Trader Joe’s together with a rubber band and covering that rubber band with a ribbon.  To add a extra special touch, she added an decorative earring.

I love how simple this seems and how elegant it looks!

Whether you shop by color or style, one fantastic way to reduce the cost of your wedding flowers and select a bouquet that suits your wedding theme is to choose flowers that are in season. There are so many beautiful varieties to choose from all year long, so whether you are shopping for a sweet spring bouquet or Halloween wedding flowers, start your shopping in an eco-friendly (and cost-friendly) way by looking at a few of these lovely seasonal wedding flowers.

Spring: Daffodils and Sweet Peas

Summer: Hydrangeas and Freesias

Fall: Marigolds and Dahlias

Winter: Amaryllis and Roses