So I was having a talk with a floral vendor recently. She and I were discuss this very topic. As a vendor we get brides who bring in picture from a couture bridal magazine and expect us to make this picture magically appear for cheap. Although we love to think out the box and recreate fabulous design. The budget is always a prime factor in the equation. With shows like Platinum Weddings and In Style Celebrity Weddings brides want to mimic what they see. Never mind it cost 1.5mill and the floral alone were $500,000.00. Don't panic I am certainly not suggesting it will cost that I'm simple saying be realistic in your choices. Consider this live florals can be expensive but they can be done inexpensively and not look cheap. How is that possible, well by doing certain things like buying a white Calli Lilly and spraying them the color you want. If it is cheap chances are it looks cheap. What you want to find is the best person who can execute your vision within your budget. While still keeping their creative integrity in tack. Please believe me when I say if its in a book its likely not because it was cheap. To get the look for less go in with an open mind when you have those pictures you found on DAVIDTUTREA.com or PRESTONBAILY.COM, their table decor can run in the thousand per design. So when your local florist or decor designer says I can recreate this for $xxx.00 per table. If you have ten tables to dress, she has done it for less than one of the tables the big guys charge. Be smart there are ways to get what you want at a fair price without feeling taken advantage of on both sides. As a vendor we want to do our best job for you but we also want to be compensated for the work as well. That way at the end of the day we are all happy....
