Happy Wedding Wednesday to you! Today we are talking about investing in your bridal bouquet!

It’s true, and I’m just going to say it… Weddings can be very expensive, and there are undoubtedly many expenses to budget for when it comes to wedding planning! As the planning process begins, a budget is usually put into place. Then, couples start making decisions as to what they would like to invest in on their wedding days. And let me tell you, I know that wedding budgeting is no easy task!

On this topic, I have a little advice for brides! I wholeheartedly – and 100% – recommend investing in your bridal bouquet. Even if your floral budget isn’t large, a photographer can use a bridal bouquet to frame details throughout the wedding. And better yet? The photographer can make those florals the forefront of the day. The bouquet is usually a focal point for detail photos and photos of the couple, too! I would definitely recommend considering investing MORE in the bridal bouquet and LESS on the bridesmaids bouquet. Why you might ask? Bridesmaids bouquets are not photographed as much and at the forefront as often as the bridal bouquet. Of course, bridesmaids bouquets are important, but if you’re on a tight budget – invest more in the bridal bouquet.

When I look back on my very own wedding day, one of my favorite parts was our flowers. I wanted a specific type of flowers (astilbe to be exact!) and hired a trusted florist to make the vision come to life.

My wedding florals – and the photos including them – are still one of my favorite parts of our wedding day! 

And of course, as with every Wedding Wednesday post I share, this is just a little friendly advice from a photographer’s perspective! If you’re looking for more advice when it comes to florals, my dear friend Michaela Mantarian is your girl!

P.S. – Want more wedding planning advice + encouragement? Read more here!