i have not personally done this however my friend had a tight budget for flowers too so she got bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages only and opted for a three cylinder floating candle centerpiece ...was beautiful and perfect for colder months like yourself
Posted by kaselyn
I have a tiny budget for flowers (1k or less), has anyone booked with a grocery store like whole foods or stop&shop for event flowers? Can you give me any idea on price?
Thanks!
how many centerpieces do you need? We're doing half high and half low centerpieces and the lows are $55 each. If you did all lows, you could definitely do it within your budget depending on how many tables. We're using hidden essence.
Posted by rcotter90
how many centerpieces do you need? We're doing half high and half low centerpieces and the lows are $55 each. If you did all lows, you could definitely do it within your budget depending on how many tables. We're using hidden essence.
Posted by FutureMrsZanghi
this sparked my interest so i went on stop and shop flower website and small centerpieces run for $600!!! do you know what you can get from a high-end florist for that amount!? a whole tree! lol
http://www.stopandshopflowers.com/product/the-ftd-sparkling-toast-centerpiece-2012/display
Maybe you can find a cool DIY
what about costco?! or bjs?!
Don't be embarrassed by a small budget! 120 guests could be 12 or 10 tables depending how many people you want at a table and if they're round or oblong. Definitely talk to Michelle, she can make any budget work. Especially if you're willing to use your own lanterns because you don't have to rent them from the florist. DIY with fresh flowers is rough. You'll be assembling centerpieces and bouquets the night or two before your wedding so they don't die then have to worry about getting cps to the reception venue and set up.
Not for nothing but I went to michaels the other day with my mom and they have these big flowers its called 'Ashland Spring Stems' $16.99 for one but they were on discount... I was thinking about buying 1 for each bridesmaid and they would walk down the isle with that.. no need for me to spend money on flowers that are gorgeous and then have the girls throw them out because they wont do anything with them... I don't know your theme but for me I was also originally going to order centerpieces off Etsy that you put together yourself they were succulent terrarium that they sell for $20 depending on the style... there are so many ways to work with your budget and play with other ideas..
Posted by rcotter90
Don't be embarrassed by a small budget! 120 guests could be 12 or 10 tables depending how many people you want at a table and if they're round or oblong. Definitely talk to Michelle, she can make any budget work. Especially if you're willing to use your own lanterns because you don't have to rent them from the florist. DIY with fresh flowers is rough. You'll be assembling centerpieces and bouquets the night or two before your wedding so they don't die then have to worry about getting cps to the reception venue and set up.
Posted by kaselyn
Posted by rcotter90
Don't be embarrassed by a small budget! 120 guests could be 12 or 10 tables depending how many people you want at a table and if they're round or oblong. Definitely talk to Michelle, she can make any budget work. Especially if you're willing to use your own lanterns because you don't have to rent them from the florist. DIY with fresh flowers is rough. You'll be assembling centerpieces and bouquets the night or two before your wedding so they don't die then have to worry about getting cps to the reception venue and set up.
This was my thought too, I don't have anyone to help me or I'd DIY it. I really want flowers at my wedding ( I really like flowers!) but I can't justify more than 1k on something that will die and is grown in the same greenhouse as my grocery store flower.
I'm having lantern centerpieces as well and I'm making my own flowers out of fabric and attaching the to wreaths around the lanterns. It doesn't take that long to make the flowers and I've been pacing myself. As far as bouquets I'm ordering them wholesale from Fifty Flowers and having my mom and FH's mom put them together the day before.
I've heard that Costco and BJ's also do flowers. They have pricing on their sites as well. But I would check out Designs by Rose also. She's in Queens but works on Long Island. I think she can work in your budget as well.
Posted by rcotter90
how many centerpieces do you need? We're doing half high and half low centerpieces and the lows are $55 each. If you did all lows, you could definitely do it within your budget depending on how many tables. We're using hidden essence.
Posted by xoxlilqtexox1
Posted by rcotter90
how many centerpieces do you need? We're doing half high and half low centerpieces and the lows are $55 each. If you did all lows, you could definitely do it within your budget depending on how many tables. We're using hidden essence.
Just curious what type of flowers you are using? Do you have a picture of your centerpiece?
Posted by kaselyn
I have a tiny budget for flowers (1k or less), has anyone booked with a grocery store like whole foods or stop&shop for event flowers? Can you give me any idea on price?
Thanks!
Not sure how close you are to Stop and Shop in Bellmore. I am a manager there. Vicki the floral Manager has done many weddings. Her work is beautiful and the cost is right. Call her and tell her that Michelle sent you..
Posted by tweteapie
Not sure how close you are to Stop and Shop in Bellmore. I am a manager there. Vicki the floral Manager has done many weddings. Her work is beautiful and the cost is right. Call her and tell her that Michelle sent you..
