What is the cheapest way to buy real flowers for an outdoor wedding in July in Tennessee?

I mean CHEAP. Very tight budget. We can arrange them ourselves... my sister is GREAT at arranging flowers. Any ideas appreciated.





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What is the cheapest way to buy real flowers for an outdoor wedding in July in Tennessee?
talk with any friends or relatives that garden and ask if you can pick a few of their flowers before the big day ...





if no one around you has a green thumb, ask a florist around you if she would consider giving you a deal - usually florists charge anywheres from double to triple the cost of the flowers, so ask them if they would be willing to sell the flowers in bulk and at a little more than cost.(talking about a lot of flowers, not a little of this or a little of that) - but make sure they know they wouldn't have to do anything to the flowers, they dont have to worry about cutting or perserving the flowers; all they would have to do is get them in...that way they might be more apt to giving you the deal...





i worked for a florist, and although she would never advertise that she did this, she would if the bride would ask...
Reply:http://www.onlinewholesaleflowers.com had very nice flowers for cheap....





that or go to your local florist and tell him to pick something cheap- most florists go out daily to get great deals on flowers and can get you great deals if you arent picky on what you want.
Reply:Why don't you just grow the flowers yourself, if you start now your flowers should be blooming by then?





If I had to replan my wedding, I would also pick wild flowers to try and be conservation.





Where you are having that wedding, get the Mr groom to do some roto tiller and grow some flowers out there.





I heard of this one guy planting flowers for his outdoor wedding. Yard sale for flower pots or make wooden ones.





Get someone to teach you flower drying and making flower arrangements wouldn't that be nice.





You can make a visit to the green house.
Reply:If you have a Costco wholesale store near you AND you or someone you know is willing to prepare the arrangement the day before the wedding...then this is a very "cheap" way to go.





My wedding date was Feb. 8th - very close to Valentine's Day - ALL the florists wanted to charge me two arms and two legs because "its the busiest time of the year"....





My future husband's cousin dabbled in flower arranging - she made me bouquets, and flower items for everyone in the wedding party.





If you have a Costco - go inside and check out their fresh "bulk" flowers - they have A HUGE selection of all different colored roses and other flowers too - also, they sell in bulk on their website.





We spent $200 for all flowers and flower arrangements.





TIP - if you do them yourself - I was told to put them in the fridge overnight -BUT - you must take out all food that gives off natural gases - like fruits and veggies (i think veggies) - they will wilt the flowers.
Reply:local farmers market or flea market usually carry flowers
Reply:Sam's club.
Reply:Cheapflowers.com
Reply:Steal them from a park?
Reply:Try your local Walmart Supercenter. They have beautiful roses, lilys, etc... Really cheap. If you buy one store out then go to the next one. You can get a bouqet of really nice flowers for $3.88
Reply:Well if you know anybody with a huge garden you could offer to pay a minimal price to use their flowers and then invite them to the wedding as well. Try searching around online as well.
Reply:See if there is a local farmers market around or talk to one of the local florist and let them know that you just want loose flowers and alot of times they will give them to you just a little above cost.
Reply:check dumpsters at funeral homes.
Reply:Actually, I found that if you call around to the local florists they can give you what is called a GROOM'S PACKAGE. They will give you one set price for everything. I was able to get four bouquets, eight boutineers, 11 center pieces, and five coursages for like 150 bucks. Talk to them, I am pretty sure they will work something out for you. Good luck and hope this helps.
Reply:You ask everyone you know for their flowers out of their gardens. It'd be a great mixture and... cheap. Just a thought lol
Reply:pick them. that way you got FREE flowers. what could be any better?? lol