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10 Tips for Inexpensive Wedding Flowers

June 1st, 2015

Wedding is the most special occasion of anyone’s life. We want everything to be the best. The most important thing among the different decorative items on a wedding is the wedding flowers. Flowers are the real soul of any wedding. Their type, color and arrangement, all count a lot. So, everyone, especially the girls are curious about it. They spent a lot of money on it and thus, the overall wedding expense is greatly increased unknowingly.

In the following I am going to discuss some tips, regarding how you can save money on wedding flowers.

  • Set a budget and follow it.

Include flowers in the planning from the start, as many brides don’t include them in wedding expenses when they start planning for their wedding. When you include them in your total budget for your wedding you got an idea about how much they are going to cost you. This enables you to decide a better theme.

Once the budget for the flowers is set try to follow as far as possible and stay within its limits.

  • Have your own garden? Use flowers from it.

If you are having your own garden, then surely at the time of your wedding there would be many flowers in it. Use them and utilize their different colors in an innovative way. If you lack flowers in your garden then plant them and save your money.

  • Buy cheap flowers.

There are many varieties of flowers. Go for the cheaper ones, because flowers are the flowers, no matter which type you select. They will add glamour to your party and look good, no matter what is their type or what is their price.

  • Select the seasonal flowers.

Seasonal flowers are always cheap, as they are available in greater quantity and also from almost everywhere. So try to select them as your wedding flowers.

  • Order your flowers online.

Save your money by purchasing some online flowers. A lot of websites are offering the services of free delivery of flowers. They will send cheap flowersstraight to your door and thus by utilizing these services you can also save your time.

  • Select a garden as your wedding venue.

If you select a garden as the wedding venue, you actually save a lot of your money. Very little decoration is needed in them and they serve as the most beautiful wedding venues.

  • Share your wedding flowers.

Most of the time there are more than one wedding per day at any venue. If it is the case with you, contact the other bride and then talk with her to share the wedding flowers. This will greatly reduce the overall cost.

  • The bride’s bouquet.

When it comes to your own bouquet, don’t go for the bigger one. Select a small and elegant bouquet, it would be easy for you to carry it thus you will be comfortable. Also, it would look more good and fancy.

  • Be on time.

Order your flowers in time. This will keep the budget within limits; if you are late then you are actually giving a chance to shopkeeper to charge you more.

  •  Buy local flowers.

Flowers from the nearby areas are cheaper and more affordable. As, you don’t have to pay for the shipping charges. Also, they are fresher and fragrant as compared to the imported ones.

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Make flowers last longer!

May 28th, 2015

If you love your flowers but do not know how to save them from dying, then we have solutions. Taking care of a flower is difficult, and it is tougher when you grow them in your garden. Installing new flowers in the garden takes time, effort and management. So, while you are at it, here are some tips and tricks for beautiful flowers that will last forever.

  1. Check the soil-

While gardening, it is necessary to know if the soil is appropriate to grow flowers.

  1. Fertilize –
    Fertilizing is important. Flowering plants need all the three nutrients.
  2. Water-
    To know the amount and requirement of watering plants is another essential thing. Be sure you sprinkle some water on the petals of a blooming flower.
  3. Insects prevention-

Different flowers attract different kinds of insects and keeping them away from the flowering plants is super important. Use sprays to prevent insects from entering your garden.

These were some basic tips if you are growing your own flowers through gardening. If not, here are some ways to make your bouquets of flowers last longer.  These easy home remedies are everything you need:-

  1. Soda–
    If you are a fan of soda then do not drink away all of it. Since your flowers too love soda. Put a little in the flower vase with water and cut the stems and place the flowers in it. This will help the blooms stay longer.
  2. Bleach-

Add a little bleach with water in the flower vase. Make sure the quantity of bleach is lesser than water. The chemicals in the bleach will help the flowers from decaying. And will kill the bacteria’s that damage the flowers.

  1. Vinegar–
    You can use light vinegar or apple cider vinegar, both work wonders. Dilute the vinegar with water and a little sugar in the flower vase. Cut the roots of the flowers and put it in.
  2. Sugar–
    Sugar is food for flowers and plants. So, adding sugar in the water in the jug of the bouquet will help them live longer.
  3. Aspirin–

Just like it cures our headaches, it can cure your flowers too. Dissolve aspirins in a large amount of water and place the flowers in it. This will increase the acidity of the water and prevent any bacteria from ruining the flowers.

  1. Clean vase-

Though you are trying the best ways to protect the blooms from dying, remember to use a clean vase too.

  1. A penny-

A copper penny acts as an antibacterial agent and so it helps the flowers in lasting longer. Drop a large copper penny in the flower vase and see the magic!

If you have been gifting flowers or are ordering flowers online, Express Gift Service has the best online flower delivery to send your wishes on time.

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Flowers to brighten your mother’s special day

April 30th, 2015

Love for your mother cannot be restrained to just one day. But you can make a Mother’s Day special by gifting the most important lady of your life with some special flowers. With exceptional flower delivery service in and around UK, you can be guaranteed that if you have placed an order correctly, your gift will surely reach your mum, no matter how far she may be from you, on time and in pristine condition. If you are not sure which flower bouquet to buy for your mum on this special day than Here are some options for you:

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Add a special, natural touch to this year’s Mother’s Day celebrations and order one of these bright beauties today

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Here Come New Ideas for Purple Flowers

April 28th, 2015

Add a dash of the royal colour to your gardens and floral arrangements by including purple flowers in them. This is a deep shade that goes very well with many other shades such as white, yellow and black and can create interesting contrasts at home or in a bouquet. Purple flowers are no longer restricted or a rarity. There are several that you can choose from and here are some of them listed for you:

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Whether you send flowers by post or your hand-gift them, selecting from one of these gorgeous purple beauties will surely add charm and beauty to your gift. Unique coloured flowers for a unique person is certainly a good idea for all occasions and in all seasons!

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Top Ten Flowers Symbolizing Love and Romance

April 20th, 2015

Women love to be wooed with flowers-forget the usual designer hand bags and costly baubles. Flowers are still the most romantic of all gifts. Choosing the right flowers is the tricky part. If you don’t know what her favourite flowers are, it is best go with the flowers associated traditionally with particular meaning. Women adore receiving flowers as it signifies the time and effort you put in to choose a lovely bunch for her. You need not wait for her birthday to present a romantic posy; you can send flowers anytime just to surprise her.

Here is a list of top ten most romantic flowers:

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You can surprise your loved one with flower ideas like a bedside arrangement on a morning or a vintage vase arrangement with flowers of complementary colours. Or you can display flowers along with their stems in a glass bowl. Go for jewel tones with richly coloured flowers like Dahlias. Or you can display rose blooms in stem less wineglasses floating in water.

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