Feb 02, 2013 | Posted by: abi s

Use the free wedding planner app for iPhone and iPad to in your area. It doesn't matter if you are planning a small intimate affair or a large extravaganza flowers will play an important role in your wedding. There are many kids of wedding flowers but most people choose real or silk ones instead of plastic. The wedding planner generally will know the best florists and they also give great advice on arrangements. If you are doing your own wedding planning there are a few things you need to know when planning and budgeting for your flowers.

Well if you are planning your own wedding you may be a bit more cautious about how you spend your budget. Silk flowers can be bought at any craft store and you can build your own arrangements and bouquets. The more real looking the silk the more expensive they will get. What is so good about silk flowers is that you can buy any type of flower no matter what the season. With real flowers the out of season flower arrangements can cost a small fortune. You can buy silk flowers online or locally.

The Time Factor:

If you are determined to create your own floral arrangements time is indeed the biggest factor. Making enough center pieces, bouquets and boutonniere's can be very time consuming. This is compounded if you intend to make arrangements from fresh flowers, this is why the best wedding flowers are procured through a wedding florist. Fresh or fabric they can get the most beautiful and intricate arrangements to you on time.

Aesthetics:

Although there is nothing like the look or smell of real flowers there are many reasons to use silk wedding flowers. A lot of people today have pollen allergies and of course there is also the price factor. Then again pulling out a dried leaf years later pressed inside of an album may not be that appealing to you. Silk flowers will remain beautiful for many years.

When choosing the wedding flowers you will of course meet with a professional florists . Bring photos of the wedding dress with you so that the style of the bouquet can be matched to the bridal gown. The bouquet should be of a design that does not hide the silhouette of the dress, drown you or make you look unbalanced. Learn more about choosing wedding flowers at iwedplanner.com and while you are there download your free wedding planner apps for iPhone and ipad