4 Money-Saving Tips for Wedding & Floral Decor
As you envision your dream wedding, creating a beautiful atmosphere with awe-inspiring floral arrangements and decor is often at the forefront. But, we understand that balancing your dream wedding with a specific budget can be a hard task. That’s where we come in. As your trusted wedding florist, we want to help you achieve the perfect balance between breathtaking decor and cost-efficiency. In this post, we’ll guide you through the process of maximizing your budget without compromising on beautiful wedding flowers and decor. Here are some tips and strategies to help you save money on floral and wedding decor, ensuring your day is both gorg and financially savvy.
1) Focus on a few floral focal points rather than trying to cover the space in flowers.
Instead of attempting to cover your entire venue with flowers, concentrate your budget on a few key areas to make a bigger impact without overspending. Consider going all out on your ceremony altar, sweetheart table, dance floor, or a grand staircase—these focal points will create striking visual moments and enhance the overall aesthetic. This approach ensures your decor looks intentional and thoughtfully planned, providing stunning backdrops for photos and memorable highlights for your guests. By strategically focusing on key focal points, you’ll get that luxurious look that maximizes both design impact and cost efficiency.
2) Rent the majority of your wedding decor items instead of purchasing them.
When you work with a seasoned wedding florist and/or wedding planner, typically they offer various items for rent. Renting decor items is not only eco-friendly but also budget-friendly. Here are some things you can rent from Romee Willow Florals: candle and candle holders, terrariums, lanterns, vases, votives, ceremony backdrop structures, Chuppahs, and disco balls. Other items you can typically rent from your wedding planner or other rental decor companies are card boxes, instant cameras, lighting, table numbers, etc. Just make sure to ask your wedding vendor team what kind of rental options they have! They’ll be sure to hook you up.
3) Repurpose your arrangements so that they are prominent throughout different stages of your event.
Wedding ceremonies these days are often on the short side- 30 minutes or less. Yet the flowers for decorating this area sometimes make up ⅓ of the floral budget. I’m not saying to skimp on ceremony decor at all! Nope, in fact the opposite! So many of your cherished photos from your wedding day will be you and your partner standing up at the altar and exchanging vows. And the flowers around you will make those photos that much sweeter. But you can REPURPOSE those flowers! Especially in a venue like Salvage One where it is easy to move things from one space to the next. Our crew will stay for the ceremony and move flowers upstairs so that they can be enjoyed all night long. For Amanda and Nick’s wedding (pictured below)- we moved the arch flowers behind their sweetheart table and also repurposed the bridal bouquet on the table to add a pop of color.
4) If you’re having a smaller, more budget-friendly wedding, consider opting for our “intimate wedding” package.
Wanting to work with us but don’t have the budget for our full-service package (which includes all the bells and whistles like an in-person consultation, setup, a room flip, or breakdown services)? You can instead opt for our “intimate wedding package”, which allows you to pick up your order in its entirety instead of having us deliver it (usually the morning of your wedding) and have your friends, family, or planner set it up. This is the perfect offering for couples having a small or simple celebration: you can still have your florals created by us, but have the pricing be closer to a DIY approach. Our intimate wedding package starts at $2000. Fill out this form if you’re interested in chatting about your intimate wedding!
Planning a wedding that balances breathtaking floral decor with a mindful budget doesn't have to be a daunting task. By repurposing arrangements, renting decor items, focusing on key focal points, and considering our "intimate wedding" package, you can create a stunning, memorable wedding without overspending. At Romee Willow Florals, our expertise and creativity ensure that every detail is thoughtfully designed to maximize beauty and cost-efficiency. Let us help you bring your dream wedding to life, ensuring your special day is as magical and unique as your love story. Contact us today to start planning your dream wedding decor!