• Floral arrangements beautify your big day.wedding bouquet image by Gina Smith from Fotolia.com
  
  The floral arrangements you choose for your wedding reflect the theme, enhance the decor and can make a big impact on your guests. Whether you're looking to spark conversation with an interesting floral table arrangement or create an ambiance throughout the church and reception hall, floral arrangements are an important part of the big day.
  
  

Do-It-Yourself Rose Arrangement

• Hydrate your flowers before arranging them.wedding flowers image by alma_sacra from Fotolia.com
  
  Hiring a florist to do all your arrangements will take a large chunk out of your wedding budget. There is a simple rose arrangement you can make yourself at a budget price. Make sure you hydrate the flowers first. According to the Floral Design Institute, first you must remove all the foliage that will be under water. Remove all the thorns at this time. Cut 2 inches off each stem at an angle while holding it under water. Keep the flowers in water for a few hours.
  
  Square glass vases provide a modern platform for your arrangement. Wrap large leaves around a block of water-soaked floral foam and put it in the vase. Next, take enough roses to fill the vase. Cut each stem short enough so that only the flower shows at the top of the vase. The stems should not be exposed. Place the roses in simple rows: three rows of three roses, four rows of four roses, etc. This design is simple but striking.
  
  

Budget Flowers in Professional Arrangements

• Before you hire a florist, know your floral arrangement options.bride and groom flower bouquet kiss kissing image by Paul Retherford from Fotolia.com
  
  According to Martha Stewart Weddings, choosing the right flower can significantly cut the cost of your professional arrangements. Martha Stewart Weddings suggests choosing daisies when you work with a florist. Hundreds of daisies can cost the same as a few orchids.
  
  For a casual wedding, ask your florist about using floating flowers such as gardenias or roses as the table's floral arrangement. The florist may already have glass vessels, or you can provide your own by shopping at flea markets, thrift stores or garden supply shops. You will need far fewer flowers for floating arrangements.
  
  

In-Season Flower Choices for Arrangements

• Choose a flower that is in season to cut your costs.bridal white rose wedding image by Paul Retherford from Fotolia.com
  
  Choosing flowers that are in season is another way to save money on your wedding floral arrangements. In the spring, use peonies as your main flower--or perhaps daffodils, lilacs or Star Gazer lilies. In the summer, freesia, iris and sunflowers abound. Jewel-tone dahlias or yellow marigolds are excellent choices for autumn. In winter, of course, poinsettias are in order, and they come in a range of colors from cream to pink to deep red.