As a wedding florist I hear the following wedding flower pricing myths all the time! Here I dispel some of the most common wedding flower myths.
Flower Myth 1: Fake flowers are cheaper
That fake flowers are cheaper than real ones is such a large misconception about wedding flowers! Good quality fake flowers are about double the cost per stem of live fresh ones. If you do not think this is true just take a walk around the fake flower section of your local craft store. Stems range from about $4 – $12 each. This is much more expensive than the average $1 – $5 stems that fresh flowers cost. I know this from working with both faux and fresh flowers. The very first bridal bouquet that I made featured faux peony stems, which were $12 each. As a wedding florist I can pick these stems up for about $5 per stem. I have become very familiar with the pricing for both and can affirmatively say that fresh are more cost effective!
Flower Myth 2: Dried flowers are cheaper
Another wedding flower myth is that dried flowers are most definitely not less expensive than fresh ones. When you think about this, it make complete sense. For a flower to be preserved it undergoes special processes that take time and expertise. This has to be accounted for in the pricing of these flowers. If you would like a dried flower wedding, do so because you love the aesthetic of dried flowers, not because you think it will be cheaper.
Flower Myth 3: Costco flowers are cost effective
The next floral myth is defiantly the most prevalent and in a way saddening. So many brides think that ordering flowers from Costco or other grocery chains will be more cost effective than the ones you can get at a floral wholesale. Let me tell, the roses that you purchase at the wholesaler are about 2 to 3 times the size of the Costco ones. Additionally often times the grocery store ones do not blow out and do not reflex well like ones that are purchased from floral wholesalers.
Flower Myth 4: Greenery garlands are cheap
The fourth common myth that I see are people thinking that greenery garlands are the cheapest table option. This is not the case. Those greens add up quickly and are about $14 per foot. While loose greenery is fairly inexpensive, true garlands are not. Bud vases are a much more cost effective option when it comes to table decor if you are trying to save money.
Hopefully this information about wedding flower pricing myths is helpful to you in your wedding planning journey. Truly the best way to save money is to have an honest conversation with your florist about your budget and ask for their recommendations. They will know what is in season, what is most cost effective, and how best to help you!
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