Photo: Saul Metnick
Of course, you can
get the look for less, but isn't the real thing always better? We think so! As if you needed another reason to pick
peonies for your wedding day,
here are five reasons that'll leave you completely convinced as to why
those big-budget wedding flowers are really worth every penny.
1. Because you get what you pay for!
When you deal with less expensive flowers, unfortunately you usually
find yourself with lower end design work and less attention to detail
(although not always), notes Bronwen Smith, lead designer and owner of
B Floral. A lot of time you also end up with
more greenery,
which can be a good or bad thing, depending on the specific look you're
after. For this reason, Smith recommends keeping in mind the amount of
greenery you'd like, versus what would be unwantedly added because of a
misdirected floral budget. "Perhaps it goes without saying that a big
investment should always be carefully considered and that, more often
than not, high cost equals high quality," adds floral expert Caroline
Bailly, owner of
L'Atelier Rouge.
2. You have more options.
Like anything else, there are different levels of flowers. And with a
bigger budget, you'll not only have a wider variety of florals available
to you, but a better selection on the higher end of the spectrum as
well, points out Smith.
3. Pricy flowers typically take up more space and make a bigger impact.
Did you know that
pricy, higher end flowers
usually take up more space than less expensive ones? According to
Smith, it's true! "For example, a peony takes up more space in a bridal
bouquet as opposed to a carnation, meaning
more bang for your buck."
Bailly seconds this. "Peonies may prove pricy," she says, "but many of
their varietals, especially in peak season, have rather large heads, so
the florist needs less of them when putting together arrangements."
4. They're a work of art.Smith suggests thinking of your
floral arrangements and bouquets
as a work of art. And the better the art, the higher the cost, right?
"These are what people are going to notice on tablescapes, bars, as well
as in your wedding photos." If you're investing in the venue, the dress
and everything else, you'll want to make sure that all of that
investment is captured, stresses Bailly. "Flowers help create and shape
the feel of the reception room, the wedding altar and even your bridal
portraits."
5. It's your wedding, and you deserve to treat yourself! Set the tone for your marriage and beautiful things to come with an
ambiance that reflects the relationship you have and want, says Smith.
"It's a once in a lifetime chance to be over the top." So go ahead and
splurge and treat yourself to the best of the best!
Remember: A seasoned florist is worth her weight in gold!!!Almost anyone can source beautiful, high quality flowers, but not
everyone can arrange them in a beautiful, high quality way, warns
Bailly. "Many flowers that come at higher price points are absolutely
worth the extra expense, provided that they're being designed in a
manner that truly highlights their special qualities and not just added
to a mass of flowers where what makes them meaningful might be
camouflaged.
