If a hall or rooms are being hired for the reception, flowers are sometimes included in the reception hire package. Make sure they will be to your liking and match your colour scheme. Again, there might be an opportunity to share the costs with a bride who is holding a reception in the same place on the day before or the day after yours. Most brides like to include their favourite flowers, but the style of the wedding dress and colours she and the rest of the wedding party will be wearing are the most important aspects to be considered. And remember, for those working to a budget, flowers which aren't in season will cost more.
Some brides even choose a freeze-dried bouquet, which lasts forever.
There are many companies who will preserve your fresh flower bouquet too. You'll find some in our wedding shop. Whatever flowers you decide on, keep your arrangements to scale with the venue and occasion. A grand wedding requires more stylised floral arrangements, whilst a small reception at home could be adequately catered for with simple vase arrangements and bunches of flowers. Standards of service vary considerably.