If the chocolate melts and then hardens again, it'll look and taste chalky. These vendors probably get alot of referrals from the facility and as a result are willing to charge less to brides. Our florists know our facility and can save a bride money by not recreating the wheel, they don't have to come out to view our garden and reception room, they know what works and what doesn't. My florist will not like this, but for the bride who is looking to cut cost on centerpieces should consider shopping at discount stores for vases and other table decorations. Brides who are lucky enough to have talented friends can have them decorated the tables prior to the reception.
Savings here can be significant.
Have crafty and talented family and friends help design center pieces and bridesmade flowers as well as wreaths for flower girl heads and their baskets. If you are getting married in a church, try to find out if there are other weddings on your day. Get in touch with the other brides and see if you can share decorative florals in the church. It is easy to decorate in whites, so that the flowers will work with everyone. At the reception, plan on a centerpiece that looks like your bridesmaids bouquets.