{"id":677,"date":"2011-07-01T15:27:51","date_gmt":"2011-07-01T15:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wyoweddings.com\/?p=677"},"modified":"2011-07-20T16:46:42","modified_gmt":"2011-07-20T16:46:42","slug":"from-sarah-merrill-all-out-vs-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wyoweddings.com\/?p=677","title":{"rendered":"FROM SARAH MERRILL: ALL OUT VS. BUDGET"},"content":{"rendered":"

LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITE & FIND A WY VENDOR: \u00a0www.wyoweddings.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Thanks to Sarah Merrill of Suite Blooms in Cheyenne <\/a> for the newest addition to her blog series! \u00a0I appreciate Sarah’s real-world approach to wedding floral design and advice — this is another gem! Thanks Sarah!<\/em><\/p>\n

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**\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 = $150 – $199<\/p>\n

***\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 = $200 – $249<\/p>\n

****\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 = $250 – $299<\/p>\n

*****\u00a0 = $300 +<\/p>\n

Price line guide is only an approximation.\u00a0 Actual costs will vary with different regions and seasons.<\/p>\n

Comparison # 1: Pink Hand Tied<\/strong><\/p>\n

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www.floraldesignsbyjacquelineahne.wordpress.com<\/em><\/p>\n

Price: ****<\/p>\n

This beautiful mix of color, pattern and texture is created using Phaleonopsis & Cattleya Orchids, Sweet William, Cocks Comb, Gomphrenia, Ti Leaves, and feathers.\u00a0 This arrangement’s expense would stem from the high cost of its main flowers – the orchids.\u00a0 Additionally, orchids grow with several blooms on one long stalk and therefore do not have stems long enough to reach the handle of the bouquet.\u00a0 Each bloom must be wired into the arrangement by hand, which is time consuming and labor intensive.\u00a0 The charge for the labor is then passed on to the client resulting in an almost shocking price tag.<\/p>\n

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www.thefrenchbouquettulsa.com<\/em><\/p>\n

Price: **<\/p>\n

This sweet bouquet is much simpler than its more expensive counterpart.\u00a0 However, notice that the colors are similar, and this one is also rich in pattern and texture.\u00a0 The white Sedum in this grouping has a similar affect as the Sweet William in the other.\u00a0 It creates the balance between large focal flowers, and simple supporting flowers.\u00a0 Zinnias provide an intricate pattern with their unique layers of petals, and the deep pink roses add elegance.\u00a0 The price here is kept down by limiting the selection of flowers to three.\u00a0 These flowers are also available to your florist from growers that are close to Wyoming, which cuts down on the cost of shipping them in.\u00a0 Choosing flowers that are in season and from local or nearby growers is both economically smart and environmentally friendly.<\/p>\n

COMPARISON #2: \u00a0CLASSIC WHITE<\/strong><\/p>\n

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www.marthastewartweddings.com<\/em><\/p>\n

Price: *****<\/p>\n

A classic all white bouquet\u2026 kept simple with just two beautiful types of flowers.\u00a0 Many people have fallen in love with the bouquet that Princess Kate carried at her wedding to Prince William just weeks ago.\u00a0 Her bouquet was mainly Lily of the Valley, and she took her style cue from Hollywood icon (and Princess) Grace Kelly.\u00a0 Although this bouquet of Lily of the Valley and Gardenias looks simple, be assured that the accompanying price tag is not.\u00a0 Here are a few reasons why:\u00a0 Lilly of the Valley is one of the highest priced wedding flowers due to the care and attention required in growing and in caring for them.\u00a0 Its growing season is very short, usually only available in May.\u00a0 Gardenias are also very expensive flowers.\u00a0 They require warm weather and a large amount of attention.<\/p>\n

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www.heavenscentfloralshop.com<\/em><\/p>\n

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This bouquet of Baby\u2019s Breath and Freesia is comparably beautiful, simple and is richly fragrant like the Gardenias in the previous bouquet, but this one will not break the bank.\u00a0 The flowers on the Baby\u2019s Breath are white and delicate like handmade lace.\u00a0 These are often overlooked as a filler flower; recently however, they have gained attention as a flower to use by themselves en masse or as a collar or border for a main flower.\u00a0 The Freesia is a heavenly scented flower that has a unique growing flower budding pattern \u2013 growing up one side of the stalk and curving from medium sized open blooms to tiny unopened buds.<\/p>\n

COMPARISON #3: \u00a0SPICY YELLOW<\/strong><\/p>\n

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www.brides.com<\/em><\/p>\n

Price: ****<\/p>\n

A Bright Yellow Calla Lily & Orchid bouquet is given a unique spicy feel with Navy Peppers, and is finished with Yellow Ranunculus, Silver Brunia, Tiny Yellow Chrysanthemums, Dusty Miller and Fiddlehead Ferns.\u00a0 Its main cost comes from the Cymbidium Orchids, and the Callas.\u00a0 These pricey blooms are the main flowers, and give this bouquet its size.\u00a0 Additionally, the large number of different fillers add to the cost.<\/p>\n

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www.mmdevents.blogspot.com<\/em><\/p>\n

Price: **<\/p>\n

This bouquet is a bit smaller, and a bit simpler, but offers the same color palette and feel.\u00a0 Notice that the Calla lilies are in this bouquet as well, but the main flower is a bright yellow tulip.\u00a0 Tulips are an inexpensive option throughout a large portion of the year.\u00a0 The fillers have also been simplified by limiting them to the Peppers & the Dusty Miller.<\/p>\n

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Thanks Sarah for a great column! \u00a0Sarah Merrill of Suite Blooms in Cheyenne<\/a> is a great resource — we appreciate her contributions!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Kati Hime, Editor<\/p>\n

editor@wyolifestyle.com<\/p>\n

*Opinions expressed in guest columns are not the opinion of Wyoming Weddings, LLC.<\/p>\n

LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITE & FIND A WY VENDOR: \u00a0www.wyoweddings.com<\/a><\/p>\n

OUR SISTER PUB, WY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE, AND READ THE CURRENT ISSUE: \u00a0www.wyolifestyle.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITE & FIND A WY VENDOR: \u00a0www.wyoweddings.com Thanks to Sarah Merrill of Suite Blooms in Cheyenne for the newest addition to her blog series! \u00a0I appreciate Sarah’s real-world approach to wedding floral design and advice — this is another gem! Thanks Sarah! Price Line Guide: *\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 = $100 – $149 **\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 = $150 – $199 ***\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 = $200 – $249 ****\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 = $250 – $299 *****\u00a0 = $300 + Price line guide is only an approximation.\u00a0 Actual costs will vary with different regions and seasons. Comparison # 1: Pink Hand Tied                 www.floraldesignsbyjacquelineahne.wordpress.com Price: **** This beautiful mix of color, pattern and texture is created using Phaleonopsis & Cattleya Orchids, Sweet William, Cocks Comb, Gomphrenia, Ti Leaves, and feathers.\u00a0 This arrangement’s expense would stem from the high cost of its main flowers – the orchids.\u00a0 Additionally, orchids grow with several blooms on one long stalk and therefore do not have stems long enough to reach the handle of the bouquet.\u00a0 Each bloom must be wired into the arrangement by hand, which is time consuming and labor intensive.\u00a0 The charge for the labor is then passed on to the client resulting in an almost shocking price tag.                   www.thefrenchbouquettulsa.com Price: ** This sweet bouquet is much simpler than its more expensive counterpart.\u00a0 However, notice that the colors are similar, and this one is also rich in pattern and texture.\u00a0 The white Sedum in this grouping has a similar affect as the Sweet William in the other.\u00a0 It creates the balance between large focal flowers, and simple supporting flowers.\u00a0 Zinnias provide an intricate pattern with their unique layers of petals, and the deep pink roses add elegance.\u00a0 The price here is kept down by limiting the selection of flowers to three.\u00a0 These flowers are also available to your florist from growers that are close to Wyoming, which cuts down on the cost of shipping them in.\u00a0 Choosing flowers that are in season and from local or nearby growers is both economically smart and environmentally friendly. COMPARISON #2: \u00a0CLASSIC WHITE                 www.marthastewartweddings.com Price: ***** A classic all white bouquet\u2026 kept simple with just two beautiful types of flowers.\u00a0 Many people have fallen in love with the bouquet that Princess Kate carried at her wedding to Prince William just weeks ago.\u00a0 Her bouquet was mainly Lily of the Valley, and she took her style cue from Hollywood icon (and Princess) Grace Kelly.\u00a0 Although this bouquet of Lily of the Valley and Gardenias looks simple, be assured that the accompanying price tag is not.\u00a0 Here are a few reasons why:\u00a0 Lilly of the Valley is one of the highest priced wedding flowers due to the care and attention required in growing and in caring for them.\u00a0 Its growing season is very short, usually only available in May.\u00a0 Gardenias are also very expensive flowers.\u00a0 They require warm weather and a large amount of attention.               www.heavenscentfloralshop.com Price: * This bouquet of Baby\u2019s Breath and Freesia is comparably beautiful, simple and is richly fragrant like the Gardenias in the previous bouquet, but this one will not break the bank.\u00a0 The flowers on the Baby\u2019s Breath are white and delicate like handmade lace.\u00a0 These are often overlooked as a filler flower; recently however, they have gained attention as a flower to use by themselves en masse or as a collar or border for a main flower.\u00a0 The Freesia is a heavenly scented flower that has a unique growing flower budding pattern \u2013 growing up one side of the stalk and curving from medium sized open blooms to tiny unopened buds. COMPARISON #3: \u00a0SPICY YELLOW                 www.brides.com Price: **** A Bright Yellow Calla Lily & Orchid bouquet is given a unique spicy feel with Navy Peppers, and is finished with Yellow Ranunculus, Silver Brunia, Tiny Yellow Chrysanthemums, Dusty Miller and Fiddlehead Ferns.\u00a0 Its main cost comes from the Cymbidium Orchids, and the Callas.\u00a0 These pricey blooms are the main flowers, and give this bouquet its size.\u00a0 Additionally, the large number of different fillers add to the cost.                     www.mmdevents.blogspot.com Price: ** This bouquet is a bit smaller, and a bit simpler, but offers the same color palette and feel.\u00a0 Notice that the Calla lilies are in this bouquet as well, but the main flower is a bright yellow tulip.\u00a0 Tulips are an inexpensive option throughout a large portion of the year.\u00a0 The fillers have also been simplified by limiting them to the Peppers & the Dusty Miller.   Thanks Sarah for a great column! \u00a0Sarah Merrill of Suite Blooms in Cheyenne is a great resource — we appreciate her contributions!   Kati Hime, Editor editor@wyolifestyle.com *Opinions expressed in guest columns are not the opinion of Wyoming Weddings, LLC. 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