F L O W E R S & D E C O R A T I O N S
C H I C A G O W E D D I N G & P A R T Y R E S O U R C E
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By Megan Patsavas, CTW Features
T
he beautiful bouquet of peonies you
envisioned carrying down the aisle
in all those post-engagement wed-
ding fantasies may not be the most realistic
floral option on your inspiration board.
Although that stack of bridal magazines
and all those Pinterest boards might be full
of flowers from all over the country (the
world, even), brides-to-be may need to
consider what’s in-season, what’s available
in their location and what works with their
budget when planning floral arrangements.
There’s just so many details when it comes
to flowers people don’t think about as far as
the storage is concerned, and ordering, and
how far out you need to order and what kind
are available – it’s just such a complex part of
the wedding planning process.
Brides should research which flowers are
available in their location at different times
of the year and how much they cost.
You don’t want to get your heart set on
peonies, and come November you can’t find
peonies. Or, you want these flowers that all
cost an arm and a leg with a really small
budget. You need to be realistic about avail-
The Floral Details
Flowers can be one of the more complex
parts of wedding planning. These tips help
keep it simple
