When it comes to choosing your wedding flowers, money and style don't always go hand in hand. So just how can you cut your floral costs without cutting corners? Keep reading for some top tips on how to select your flowers without having to spend a fortune:

Shrink the Guest List
Fewer seats at your wedding ceremony means less aisles to decorate; fewer tables at your wedding reception means less floral centerpieces to adorn them.

Keep It Simple
Request that your florist review your options with you. One way to make sure that your less expensive flowers look anything but cheap. A great way is to group a bunch of the same blooms together for a stunning visual effect.

Consider Alternative Arrangements
Scattered flower petals surrounded by votive candles create an elegant effect without breaking the bank. Or try have earthly arrangements featuring grasses, fruits or vegetables.

Choose a Naturally Beautiful Location
Expensive decor is hardly necessary when Mother Nature does the work for you! A garden wedding hardly needs additional floral arrangements, while an ornate church may already be breathtaking on its own. Also consider that many facilities are usually decorated for the holidays, so holding a December wedding may provide you with gorgeous poinsettias and garland free of charge!

Rent Your Flowers
Believe it or not, there are actually companies who rent artificial flowers for weddings.  A far cry from the chintzy fake flowers found at the typical arts and crafts store, try asking for high-end soft acrylic (not silk) flowers that look real even at close range. You can even rent them for your wedding at a fraction of the cost of live cut flowers.

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