This post was inspiration to a few people asking me where to buy and how to arrange inexpensive wedding flowers. In additon to food, and venue, flowers is the #3 money ditcher for weddings! They are oh so beautiful and no way to get arond paying a ton for beautiful flwoers, but maybe some things I found onine can give you inspiration to cut a little corners with your wedding flowers and save your money for the real important part of the wedding…THE HONEYMOON!

Be unique and either go simple and buy less flowers, OR think outside the box and use other objects as you centerpiece or accent.

candy apples that are edible for gifts guests!

create crafty fake flowers and accent with twigs/branches

use other bright accents such as candy

re-use old soup cans and add flowers from your backyard

colorful fruit adds a pop of color

Fish! Guests can be encouraged to take them home

Other tips:

• Go Simple
• Ask for help arranging and delivering
• Buy In-Season flowers and arrangements

Local Places in Portland Oregon to buy flowers:

Trader Joe’s

Whole Foods

New Seasons

Portland Saturday Market

Saturday Farmer’s Markets

Online:

http://www.organicbouquet.com/Info.aspx?pid=36

http://www.myportlandwedding.com/portland/flowers/