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Wedding Reception: Budget Tips for Your Wedding Flowers

See how you can save on bouquets and floral arrangements for your wedding.

Posted on: 13 October 2011
Author: Jamie Arcega
Listed in Sections: Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception
Tags: wedding, ceremony, reception, flowers, decor, budget, saving

With the many floral options and wedding packages now available, it's no wonder most brides find it hard to resist going all out on floral arrangements for their wedding.

If you want beautiful flowers but are on a very tight budget, knowing what flowers you want, and when and where you want them to make the most impact can help you stay within your means without looking like you scrimped on your bouquet or on the décor.

On a general note, choose budget-friendly flowers then decide on the role flowers will play in the following--flowers for you and your entourage, décor for the church, or centerpieces at the reception--and see which of the following cost-cutting tips will work for you.

For tips and photos on saving on your wedding flowers, see our gallery below.

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Bouquets

Brides will definitely want to carry breathtaking bouquets down the aisle, but a simple and inexpensive option is to hold on to a few loosely tied stems of your favorite flowers. Ribbons, lace and even lockets or other trinkets can add charm to this effortless bouquet.

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Bride's Attire: Geof Gonzales
Flowers: Dangwa
Photography: Pat Dy Photography

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Bouquets

Instead of a lush bouquet of blooms, experiment with an arrangement of fillers instead, and see how sometimes less is more.

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Flowers: Tagaytay
Photography: R.A.W. - Really Awesome Weddings

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Bouquets

Consider simple corsages for your entourage. They might even appreciate these smaller floral accents since they don’t have to worry about holding on to their bouquets all the time. Plus, it leaves their hands free and able to help out with their other duties.

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Flowers: Jae S. Eleria Designs
Photography: Keith Dador, Rory Rebustes of CitruSnap Photography, Jonas Asistio (Lomo Manila), Jolo Santos (Lomo Manila), Sunshine Funa, Jic Horrilleno

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Ceremony/Church Décor

Ask your florist or stylist to create arrangements where it will be seen and appreciated the most--at the altar, where you and your groom will be the center of attention.

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Ceremony Venue: Baguio Cathedral
Ceremony Décor: Gideon Hermosa
Photography: Dino Lara Photography

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Ceremony/Church Décor

Instead of lining the whole aisle with flowers, space the arrangements several rows apart, limiting the number of arrangements you will need.

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Ceremony Venue: Manila Cathedral (Basilica of the Immaculate Conception)
Ceremony Décor: Miles Hilario
Photography: Metro Photo

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Reception Décor

Small pots or vases of flowers interspersed with other non-floral décor may prove to be more conducive--and more cost-effective--to the overall ambience of your reception venue.

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Reception Décor: K. by Cunanan Catering
Photography: Imagine Nation Photography

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Reception Décor

Use vessels such as old jars and bottles which you may have a surplus of at home. That way, you only have to pay for loose stems. You can dress these up the containers with ribbons, lace and other accents.

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Reception Décor: K. by Cunanan Catering
Photography: R.A.W. - Really Awesome Weddings

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Reception Décor

Petals can also add character to your table settings. In place of tall arrangements, shower petals around a cluster of candles--tealights, votives and pillars--for a simple yet floral-inspired centerpiece.

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Reception Décor: Zenas Pineda
Photography: Metro Photo

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