Budget Friendly Wedding Flowers

There are expensive wedding flowers and inexpensive wedding flowers, but what’s not so obvious is which ones are which. Sure, most people planning a wedding know that peonies can cost a pretty penny (particularly when out of season). Carnations are always economical. But what about everything in between? Which are the budget friendly flowers?

Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas have a huge flower head, so it just takes a few stems to fill up a vase. They can be very sensitive once they are cut, so we recommend cutting the stem at a steep angle — the steeper the better. If they start to wilt, they can also be submerged in water to bring them back to life. These are perfect for bridesmaid’s bouquets. Also, for making smaller centerpieces look larger. Definitely a prize winning budget friendly flower!

Roses

Depending on season roses, somewhat surprisingly, can be a relatively inexpensive wedding flower. Some varieties even look like peonies, but come without the hefty price tag. Keep in mind, however, they will always be more expensive in January/February and May due to Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day).

Gerbera Daises

A budget wedding flower classic, gerbera daisies come in all sizes, and always pack a punch — of color, that is.

Daisy Spray

In the mums family, daisy spray are hardy and have a long shelf life. They can easily be mixed in with other flowers to bring a wildflower feel to an arrangement.

Lilies

Lilies are a stunning flower. Once you’ve seen the amazing variety of colors and sizes of lilies, you will never look at them the same way again. We love this budget friendly flower because they look expensive even though they’re not!

Solidago

A great filler for a wildflower-like arrangement is solidago, and that’s because… well… it is a wildflower — and a lovely one at that.

Alstroemeria

Alstroemeria (aka the Peruvian lily) is smaller in size, and generally very colorful. It’s the flower of prosperity, fortune, and friendship, so a great fit for a wedding day.

Wax Flower

I’ve always known wax flowers are my most favorite small flower, but I just learned their name thanks to Jon. They come in white, pink, or purple, and have a very woodsy feel, like a hobbit picked them off the forest floor. They are perfect as an accent flower, and even look beautiful on their own in a small vase.

Carnations

Carnations get a bad rap sometimes, but they are a perfect filler for many a wedding arrangement. When mixed in with more expensive flowers of a similar color, they piggy back on the awesomeness of their nearby neighbors, and for that reason, must be included on the budget friendly flower list.

Begonia

Despite the fact that begonias look sweet and dainty, they are actually a rather hardy flower. What’s incredibly neat about them is that they root, so if you wanted, you could take the begonias from your bouquet, and turn them into a house plant after the wedding day.

Rice Flower

Rice flower is the daintiest of the daintiest of budget wedding flowers, and it comes in a whole host of colors: orange, green, blue, yellow, pink, red, and classic white. You’ll find these flowers most easily in spring or summer.

Baby’s Breath

These beauties last a few years, filling vases and wooden baskets everywhere from coast to coast. It’s hardy and it’s bulky, and therefore, it’s a perfect flower for couples looking to stretch their flower budget.

Tulips

There’s a reason Holland is covered in fields of tulips — they are beautiful, simple, and just a great all-around flower. For those reasons, they are an excellent flower for spring weddings.

Blue Thistle

Blue thistle is all the rage these days, as it’s popping up everywhere from bouquets to boutonnieres to flower crowns. Given that it makes an appearance in many high-end weddings, it’s surprisingly wonderful to find out it’s also an affordable flower.

Lemon Leaf

In a world where some greenery can be shockingly expensive, lemon leaf (or salal) is a cost-effective filler, and brings a romantic feel to either bouquets or centerpieces.

Varigated or Green Pittosporum

Pittosporum is a bulky green that’s a bit more textured and varied in color than lemon leaf. It’s dense, but it’s creamy edge looks wonderful mixed in a floral arrangement.