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Reduce, Re-use, Recycle

Flowers are at the heart of every wedding.  When you hear the word, "wedding" you most likely have visuals of a man, woman, a white dress and lots of fluffy wedding flowers.  Right?   You may envision an aisle runner lined with hundreds of white hydrangeas, or your banqueting tables having large vases overflowing with beautiful pink orchids, but then comes the reality... wedding flowers are a pricey business.   Can you still have your hydrangeas and orchids even if you don't have an enormous budget? Sure you can, just be honest with your florist about your budget and think about the following tips:



1. Reduce:  A couple of statement flower arrangement will be more stunning and remarkable over multiple small arrangements.   Together with your florist, try to come up with something that will create a talking point throughout the evening.   Note: Guests are likely to remember larger arrangements.







2.  Re-Use: Gather up your wedding party and have them transfer the wedding flowers used at the Ceremony, and bring them to the Reception.  Flowers can be used in places such as the restrooms, mantels, fireplaces, bars, etc.  A move like this must be planned well in advance so there aren't any delays at the Reception venue.  If you're travelling a long distance speak to your florist about transporting the flowers.





3.  Recycle:  If you're having a party on the eve of your wedding, why not re-use the flowers somewhere at the wedding the following day?  Similarly, think about ways you can use flowers and herbs for the Ceremony, cocktail reception and dinner.  For example, use bunches of lavender to decorate an Escort Card table during the cocktail reception, then have someone place a bundle of lavender on top of each napkin before dinner.  You get to recycle the lavender that was originally purchased for decorating the Escort Card table! Win/Win

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