About Nancy Plomaritis Expertise I am an expert floral designer and how-to expert in wedding crafts and floral work. I like to teach others how to save money on their own weddings by doing most or all of the flowers themselves. My website at http://weddingflowers.freeservers.com is where I put my designs for the do-it-yourselfer to copy.
Experience Floral designer and party rental business owner for 12 years. Craft teacher and forum leader. Wedding design and catering set-up for the do-it-yourselfer. Party prop designer.
Publications Many wedding related websites....too numerous to mention.
Question Hi Nancy, I have a friend whose daughter is getting married in October in a beautiful park in downtown Fountain Square. Their budget is limited and I was wondering if you could help me with the flower choices for a very tight budget. The bridesmaids dresses are claret or a deep cranberry. Also, reception tables decoration ideas as well. Thank you in advance.
Answer Hi Tootie,
One place that has FRESH flowers REALLY cheap is Costco. If you have one around your area ... check them out. Another idea is to use flowers such as mini carnations instead of small rose buds in corsages. They are a lot less expensive.
Alstroemeria is also inexpensive as are mums. And mums come in a variety of shapes. They also last along time. You can find these type of flowers in bouquets sold at grocery stores. One grocery in the Chicago area that has a lot of loose flowers is Jewel. Check out your local grocers to see what they have. If you have hard water invest in a water filter and make sure you use flower food that is usually with the bunches. Mix EXACTLY as the package says!
For centerpieces consider using glass bowls you can purchase at the dollar store. Inside the bowls use Aqua Crystals and lights found here: http://wedcrafts.com/light.html
The lights are tiny battery operated lights and won't blow out outside. They will last all night, too.
Thank you for your inquiry,
Nancy Plomaritis
A Wedding Flowers Website &
Wedding Crafts Catalog http://wedcrafts.com
219 769-7572
