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SAVE MONEY
By Using Seasonal Flowers
Spring Flowers:
Agapanthus, Amaryllis, Anemone, Apple blossom, Bird of Paradise, Brodea, Calla Lily, Cherry Blossom, Corn flower, Cosmose, Dahlia, Delphinium, Delwood, Forsythia, Freesia, Gardenia, Heather, Helleborus, Hollyhock, Hyacinth, Larkspur, Casa Blanca Lily, Gloriosa Lily, Stargazer, Liatrus,
Lilac, Narcissus, Orchid, Peach Blossom, Peony, Phlox, Poppy, Protea, Pussy Willow, Ranunculus, Rose, Seeded Eucalyptus, Solidago, Statice, Stephanotis, Stock, Sweet Pea, Tulip, Viburnum, Wax Flower and Zinnia
Summer Flowers:
Alchemilla, Allium, Alstromeria, Amaranthus, Baby’s Breath, Bird of Paradise, Calla Lily, Campanula, Carnation, Chrysanthemum, Cockscomb, Cosmos, Dahlia, Delphinium, Dianthus, Didiscus, Euphorbia, Foxglove, Freesia, Gardenia, Genista, Ginger, Gladiolus, Hallaconia, Heather, Hydrangea, Hypericum, Iris, Kangaroo Paw, Liatrus, Lilac, Casa Blanca Lily, Gloriosa Lily, Star Gazer and Lisianthus
Fall Flowers:
Acashia, Allium, Alstromeria, Amaranthus, Anemone, Baby’s Breath, Bittersweet, Carnation, China Berry, Chrysanthemum, Cockscomb, Cosmos, Echinops, Freesia, Gerbera Daisy, Gladiolus, Hypericum, Iris, Juniper, Kangaroo Paw, Kalancheo, Liatrus, Asiatic Lily, Gloriosa Lily, Misty Blue, Orchid, Pepper Berry, Protea, Queen Ann’s Lace, Quince, Rover, Roses, Rowen Berry, Salvia, Solidago, Statice, Star of Bethlehem, Sunflower, Yarrow and Zinnia
Winter Flowers:
Acashia, Alstromeria, Amaryllis, Carnation, Chrysanthemums, Cyclamen, Evergreens, Gerbera Daisy, Ginger, Helleborus, Holly Berry, Lily, Asiatic Lily, Casa Blanca Lily, Narcissus, Orchid, Pansy, Pepperberry, Phlox, Protea, Queen Ann’s Lace, Roses, Star of Bethlehem and Statice
Don’ts:
FOOD
This is probably the biggest don’t on the list. Having professional caterers and bakers is essential because not only can you count on them to do the job right, but they are trained in food safety. “Not all vendors have the proper credentials, such as a Mississippi Department of Health license,” says Faren Knowles of Melissa’s Bakery. “Wedding cakes are a large investment and should be approached as such.”
FLOWERS
Flowers go bad after a time, which makes
them a last-minute item. Doing your own arrangements could be disastrous if you don’t know what you’re doing, leading to flowers that have died before the wedding, wholesale flowers that don’t arrive in time and extra stress on the wedding day. Florists can help you to be cost- effective by ordering flowers that are in season at the time of your wedding.
PHOTOS
It’s doubtful that you’ll take your own photos, but some opt to have an inexperienced friend
or family member take them to save money. The problem with this is that if they don’t turn out, there’s no way to go back and retake them.
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