Decor and Flowers

I had a simple table set up. Menu cards on clipped bells, square vase with water colour beads and LED lights, and favours.

I felt the same way! I used Gatto Flowers in Mississauga and my cousin just used them for their wedding and they were amazing and reasonable! Check them out!

Totally feel your pain. I recently got quoted $6,000!! It’s insane. I find it overwhelming and discouraging too but I’ll keep looking until I find someone reasonable. Good luck!

It really depends on the types of flowers you are choosing too. Choose more fillers than actual flowers for a full effect but less money. Stay away from orchids or flowers that are out of season at the time of your wedding because they will jack up the price of those particular flowers as well.

I'm not sure what area you are in ... but if you are in the GTA/Peterborough area... check out http://mccullochevents.ca/
I used her for my decore and florals - and very reasonable! She's amazing!!

Check out silk flowers or real flowers for the boutonnieres and for your bridal bouquet. For our centrepieces we got our flowers at Michael's because they have a better quality than let's say the dollar store.

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Loblaws also does great floral arrangements! My sister did that for her wedding and was able to use some of her points to pay for them!

For my flowers I was recommended to go to my local Metro (yes the grocery store) because they get their flowers from Van Belle's (fancy flower store) but sell them to me at grocery store prices. I am only having fresh flowers for all bouquets, boutonnières, and corsages. My bouquet is costing me $80 and I was expecting to spend nearly $200.

As for décor that was on the more expensive side we are pay $2000 for ceiling décor, back drop, and head table. They set it all up and tear it all down as well. They will also set up my own centre pieces. They consist of tall vases that will have a calla lily submerged in water with a floating candle on top. They will be sitting on a gold charger plate with led candles and artificial green leaves scattered around. (this cost us $200 in total). We booked with Annie Lane Décor.

Keep in mind you may have the choice of different coloured linens at your venue and you will be adding a lot of colour with that as well.

You just need to keep looking and you'll find the right fit. Flower costs fluctuate due to size, availability, intricacy and labour. I can't really comment on decor as we didn't really have much and made a bunch.

I made my own floral arrangements and décor. It was cheap and easy. I don't think I spent more than $200.00 for everything. Here are some pictures:

I know!!! I got quoted 2000 from two diff people and another person quoted 600 so I went with her. Flowers range in price. I wanted roses and I asked my florist why some quoted so high. She said there's diff types of roses or something! So there's a lot to flowers thus variances in pricing. My florist told me she could be cheaper because she works from home so saves on her overhead. I know it can be overwhelming trying to get the best bang for your buck, you'll get it! Keep looking

1. Can you request more pictures that show the whole venue/table? ; 2. Are the flowers you want out of season (i.e. don’t grow during that time of year)? That could explain a part of the high cost. How many flowers per setting and the intricacy of it can also add cost. ; Lastly, don’t despair, you will find what you want at a price you are comfortable paying.

This is why I’m choosing to do faux flowers rather than real ones. Huge price difference. And if u can find really good quality ones for a great price!