What Should I Budget for Wedding Flowers?

If you’ve found yourself somewhere on my website at any time, you’ve probably had one or two questions that landed you here:

Q: How can I spend less money on wedding flowers?

A: Silk flowers (of course)

Q: What should I budget for wedding flowers?

A: I can’t really answer that without a detailed analysis of your finances, which isn’t really my business…

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While that doesn’t seem exactly helpful or informative, I can tell you that what you don’t need to spend is more than you want to! Working with me involves accounting for your bridal party size, vision, style and yes, your budget. I don’t work in packages and frequently make suggestions of flower substitutions, size adjustments and whatever else we need to do to get you the arrangements you want to stay within your budget. Of course, we both need to be reasonable and realize I won’t be able to work with a couple who needs a large amount of arrangements for a very small budget. In those instances, I always suggest getting crafty and trying to DIY what you can or even purchasing bulk flowers from me that match the bouquets and finding some friends to help create your own centerpieces or decor items.

All of this budget talk is at the forefront of my mind because not too long ago, I read a few stories on Instagram where wedding budgets, and then more specifically wedding flower budgets, were discussed. I realized I was married 21 years ago and prices have gone up, but I almost fell out of my chair when I read what people are spending!

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And here is the submissions for specifically wedding flowers!

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Let’s just say, if you don’t have $10,000-20,000 to spend on your wedding flowers, you’re in the right place. And if you do, I’m happy for you because flowers make everything look prettier. If you love the idea of wedding flowers where you get to help design, that are budget friendly and picture perfect no matter the weather or season, the custom silk wedding flowers are a great choice! Fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist today for a basic quote and to start the design process with me!

Short Turn Around, Dream Flowers - Reveal and Review

Have you ever had a deadline for work, school or personal goals that required you to problem solve at top speed? Today’s wedding is this very situation! Vera contacted with me with just about two weeks until her wedding date. She had come across a wedding I did that was of Royal Blue, Light Blue and White Silk Wedding Flowers, and she fell in love with the color combination and the flowers. Thankfully, I could get a hold of what I needed to recreate the look for her. Here are some photos by Ryan Michaels Photography of Vera’s dream wedding flowers!

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Vera wanted a simple look with royal blue Roses, light blue Roses and white Baby’s Breath in a smaller handtied style bridal bouquet.

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There were a few additional items that she wanted to tie everything together including some small flowers for her hair and a matching groom’s boutonniere of a royal blue Rose, white Baby’s Breath and a touch of greenery.

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“I wanted silk flowers for my wedding and after some googling found a picture of a bouquet that I LOVED at Love is Blooming. I only had a few weeks before my wedding at this point, so I emailed Erin and asked her if she could make something like that for me in that time frame. She said yes and sent over pictures within a day or two. She made a beautiful bouquet and boutonniere for my husband. I wanted some white flowers in my hair and asked her if she had any left over from the bouquet that she could send me, and she said she did. She also sent some extra blue flowers that I was able to use for decorations around the cake that went with my bouquet. And she included the extra flowers for free. Everything was beautiful and she got it done so quickly!”

— V | California

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Cake flowers don’t need to be over the top. A small cluster of Hydrangea in the right color was just what Vera’s cake needed!

The great thing about silk wedding flowers is that everything is custom and you are working directly with me. Despite our short turn around time, Vera got all the items she wanted and they were within her budget and matched her vision for her wedding day. Life can throw a lot of curveballs, so if you are looking for a solution to your wedding flower dilemma, fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist today!

Summer Blogging Break

Summer has officially kicked off and while I’m not taking a break from creating beautiful custom silk wedding flowers and bridal bouquet recreations for my awesome clients, I am easing up on my blogging so that I can whoop it up with my family on some adventures this summer. But lest I leave you hanging, I will be sharing some old posts to remind you of some awesome styles, color palettes, and wedding looks that might inspire you for your big day.

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After you fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist for a free quote, take some time to go chase a sunset!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Sitting down to write this post, I’m once again blown away at what 2022 brought for Love Is Blooming custom silk wedding flowers and my family! This year had me working on 72 weddings of all sizes and 18 bridal bouquet recreations in silk flowers! Each of these clients got a slice of my time and my creativity, and I loved working on each custom design. This job has allowed me more time with my family because of its flexibility and income that pays for things like braces and unexpected repairs. I have also gained the ability to be more generous and the opportunity to be a part of some really happy wedding days and celebrations :)

So a huge, heartfelt, THANK YOU from me and my family for making 2022 Love Is Blooming’s best year yet! I’m praying for more love, more joy and more peace for your families in 2023!

Burgundy, Blush, and Navy Silk Wedding Flowers - Reveal and Review

Earlier this week, I showed you my own photos of Hannah’s custom silk wedding flowers, ordered by her sweet mom Deborah. And today, I get to share a few photos from Hannah’s big day! These lovely images are by the very talented A Lady With A Lens Photography.

“My daughter was finishing her senior year of college and really had no idea of flower design other than she wanted fake flowers. I was disappointed she wasn’t going for real ones, but I started researching for her and came across Erin’s site, Love is Blooming. After looking at ideas for color and style, I sent the ideas to my daughter to choose what she liked. Then I contacted Erin and shared with her Hannah’s choices. Erin was very friendly and so easy to work with her. The finished product was so beyond what I had expected, and I was beyond thrilled at the gorgeous results. From the boutonnières to the wrist corsages to the bouquets for the bridal party, every one of them looked real and so very beautiful that I was brought to tears. I highly recommend Erin and her high quality of work You will not be disappointed.”

— Deborah | Indiana

Thanks again to Deborah and Hannah for being a great mom/daughter team to work with. Are you helping someone plan their wedding? Want to take the day-of stress down a notch? Custom silk wedding flowers are a great way to check things off the list months ahead of time AND get the flowers of your/her dreams. Everyone wins! Fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist today!

Tropical Wedding and Silk Flower Bouquet Reveal!

I love being able to do reveals, and this one is so amazing! Ali had a clear vision for her tropical themed silk wedding flowers. She wanted to incorporate the colors of coral, peach, and white and also lots of lush greenery. I found some great options for her in Calla Lilies, Peonies, Orchids, Palm and Monstera Leaves and even some tiny coral Succulents for her bouquet.

Take a look at these fantastic images from Erin Schaal, a very talented photographer out of Richmond, Virginia! You can find her on Instagram @erinnschaal, check her out!

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Ali was such a stunning bride!

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Browsing through Ali’s gallery, I noticed so many photos of her looking adoringly at her new husband. I love it!

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I love that Ali’s bridesmaids all wore different styles and colors of dresses. It looks so good!

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This wedding is a great example of a unique and easy DIY for table decor. Ali purchased individual Monstera and Palm leaves in bulk through me. Then she simply laid them on her tables at the reception site. It gives big impact without the cost of individual finished centerpieces.

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Ali also purchased loose flowers and greens for her baker to place on the cake. It’s simple and stunning!

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If you have a tropical wedding on the horizon, fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist for a free quote!

Rustic Burgundy and Navy Silk Wedding Flowers - Part 2 Reveal and Review

As promised! Here is the big reveal of Paige’s October wedding with her custom silk bridal bouquet. These amazing photos are provided by the very talented Jenny B. Photography. Be sure and check her out if you are an East Coaster!

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“I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for the amazing flowers and bouquets you did for mine and David’s wedding on October 30th. We had so many compliments on how beautiful the bouquets were. One of David’s cousins was talking with me and telling me how much she loved my flowers, and I told her they aren’t real flowers! She was completely shocked because of how beautiful they were and nicely put together. I wanted to pass this on to you because we absolutely loved the work you did for us and will definitely be recommending you!”

— Paige | Michigan

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Isn’t she gorgeous?? And the sweetest to work with-thanks again Paige!

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If you are worried about COVID making your wedding planning uncertain, silk flowers might be one thing to check off your list. Fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist today for a quote on custom silk wedding flowers.

Winter Wedding Silk Wedding Flowers Review

I’m so excited to share Emily’s beautiful Scottish Norwegian inspired wedding with you! A few weeks ago, I shared their Wild Winter silk wedding flowers. You may remember her beautiful silk bridal bouquet that included Eucalyptus, Thistle, Anemone, Boxwood, Pussywillow, Mistletoe and Freesia. Take a look at these flowers in action!

Photography by Phil Addis. Check out his art here.

“Erin was so amazingly wonderful to work with. She is so creative, patient, and kind. Everything turned out beautifully! Our wedding was last week and i think my bouquet was even prettier than me!!! She was able to work in a lot of special requests for a very personal piece. The bridal party bouquets and boutonnieres were lovely too! And on top of that, everything was so timely! Thank you so much, Erin!”

— Emily | Minnesota

I feel so lucky to be able to work with wonderful clients like Emily and Scot. They had some fantastic ideas and suggestions that made their custom silk wedding flowers perfect for a wedding that already had their personal touch all over the place. If you are in the market for custom silk wedding flowers that match a unique theme, color palette or style, fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist for a quote and to start your custom design process.

Silk Wedding Flowers Review and Photos

Remember Anna’s beautiful wine and blush silk wedding flowers and bridal bouquet? Well, here’s what she had to say about her experience working with me:

“I loved my flowers and Love is Blooming Silk Wedding Flowers went above and beyond to make my wedding day beautiful! The flowers were exactly what I wanted and more!!!!”

— Anna | Wisconsin

Now take a look at some of these awesome photos from Adam Smith Photography.

Whether you are going with a popular color combination or maybe something more eclectic, unique or timeless, fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist to get a quote on your dream silk wedding flowers!

Incorporating Black Into Your Silk Wedding Flowers

I have to admit that this was the first time I was asked to incorporate black flowers into a bride’s custom silk wedding flowers. I was excited for the challenge, but also a little nervous that they were going to look like Morticia Addams should be walking down the aisle with them!

My bride requested that her bridal bouquet and wedding flowers included black Calla Lilies and some branchy greenery. She did a great job communicating her vision and that made my job so much easier! She also really liked a bouquet that incorporated the black Callas and these awesome white Dendrobium Orchids. They were a perfect match for her cascading bridal bouquet in silk flowers. I added in some grasses and Smilax and it was exactly what she was looking for!

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Also in this order were two small Bridesmaid Bouquets that used just a handful of Callas and Orchids and enough greenery to match the bridal bouquet. These sweet little clutch bouquets were tied off black satin ribbon for a very polished look.

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Here’s the toss bouquet which we simplified even more for this intimate wedding gathering.

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The boutonnieres were very sleek with just a single black Calla lily and greens and a Dendrobium orchid for the groom’s boutonniere.

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I tied off the bridal bouquet with Antique White ribbon for a very bridal look.

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So there you have it! If you are looking for a way to bring your black tie occasion up a notch, consider incorporating black and white elements for a timeless and elegant look. What do you think, would you incorporate black flowers for your custom silk wedding flowers? If you’d like a quote for similar arrangements, just fill out the Free Bride’s Checklist today!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

This year has been record smashing for my little ol’ business here in Minnesota!

Here’s a quick rundown of my year:

-35 Bridal Bouquet Recreations in Silk Flowers

-19 Custom Silk Flower Weddings

-86 Custom Silk Flower Centerpiece Bouquets

For a grand total of:

250 Recreation, Wedding and Centerpiece Bouquets!!

I have all of you to thank for that! You’ve chosen a small business to put your trust in for some of life’s important moments and I’m so grateful for that opportunity. You’ve allowed me to work from home, raise my awesome kids, and be available to work and be with my family year round. Put a giant bow on that, because it truly is a gift to me and my family. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Pink, Navy and Gold Silk Wedding Flowers

There are a few color combos that have popped up quite a bit this year. Blush pink has been super popular, obviously so because of its classic touch to any wedding. Plus it pairs very well with a lot of different colors; navy is one of those! Take a look at local bride TomiAnn’s beautiful silk wedding flowers:

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TomiAnn chose beautiful blue Hydrangea to be in her bouquet, along with beautiful ivory Roses and pale pink Peonies. We tied it off with navy ribbon. TomiAnn had a couple meaningful elements in her silk wedding flowers, including this very special charm for an honored loved one. She ordered this from another vendor and had me add it to the bouquet.

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TomiAnn’s maid of honor is going to carry this beautiful and complementary bouquet:

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The Maid of Honor bouquet included the same ivory roses and pale pink Peonies. We tied it off with a sheer gold ribbon for a touch of shine and to match her navy, gold and pink color scheme.

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Toss Bouquet

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We incorporated all the colors into the boutonnieres and corsages. We used pink roses for most of the main flowers, adding in a little blue to the mothers, grandmother and groom’s flowers. TomiAnn also had charms for the mothers and the groom’s. I especially loved this touching way to honor people in her life.

If you like the color combination of pink, navy and gold in silk wedding flowers, contact me today to see what unique design we can come up with together!

Review of Silk Wedding Flowers

You might remember Katherine's gorgeous cream, ivory and white silk wedding flowers from last month. Here's the fun part...the big reveal! Take a look at these lovely images that Katherine sent me this week, provided by the very talented Traci Krzyzanowski Photography. Check out her website to see more of her work.

The bridesmaid dresses are a great compliment to such a classic color palette. Aren't they all so beautiful! Katherine's off the shoulder look is both on trend and timeless-she's gorgeous!

“I was so pleased with how they turned out and now mine are decorating the house in a vase. It was also great to have each of my bridesmaids keep their bouquets as a keepsake. Thanks again for the great work!”

— Katherine | Illinois

If you hope to have some happy smiles on your big day, just like Katherine and her bridesmaids, contact me for a free quote!