Which centerpieces would be cheaper?

carrietheberrie

Would a birch or manzanita centerpiece generally be less expensive than a low cost flower arrangement? It would seem that branches would be less money, but I'm always surprised that things aren't what they seem with wedding costs!
Thanks for your help in advance!

mikeynkrib2011

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[QUOTE]Would a birch or manzanita centerpiece generally be less expensive than a low cost flower arrangement? It would seem that branches would be less money, but I'm always surprised that things aren't what they seem with wedding costs! Thanks for your help in advance!
Posted by carrietheberrie[/QUOTE]

i searched high and low for birch and manzanita centerpieces.  i even tried to replicate by going DIY.

sadly, both are rather 'rare' which = expensive-ish.

unless you have access to a real tree and are willing to put in some time and effort, flowers are way less cheaper.

McKenna2012

Saveoncrafts has what I consider fairly inexpensive branches.

flower_diva

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[QUOTE]Would a birch or manzanita centerpiece generally be less expensive than a low cost flower arrangement? It would seem that branches would be less money, but I'm always surprised that things aren't what they seem with wedding costs! Thanks for your help in advance!
Posted by carrietheberrie[/QUOTE]  

my biggest problem as a florist is what the public percieves as the value of the flowers....as in small=inexpensive. Manzanita branches can be a good alternative if you live in the right place in california where they grow in the hills.then you have the round bokay of all roses. It doesn't look like there are as many roses in the bokay as there really are so mpeople assume that it's cheap.  just some FYI for everyone.