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The price will depend on how large your bridal party is, what kinds of flowers you are requesting, how many flower arrangements you need, and how large the arrangements are. But you're right--they're expensive, and they add up quickly.
Some suggestions if you want to trim the budget a little:
* Decorate your tables with something other than cut flowers, such as flower petals, potted plants, candles, etc.
* Give your bridesmaids a single flower instead of a whole bouquet; it will be lovely with greenery and some ribbon.
* Choose in-season flowers.
* Choose less-complicated flowers. Certain flowers will cost more, no matter what the season (lilies, orchids, magnolias, peonies, gardenia, hydrangea).
* Buy flowers at the store, such as Costco. It will require some DIY and you won't be able to be as choosy, but the cost savings can be significant.
* Go silk.
I couldn't bear spending so much on flowers that will be wilting within days. I decided to use use leaves, branches, greenery, and apples in lieu of a lot of the flowers in order to save money.
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