Flowers for a wedding are a big part of the overall ceremony. Decorations at the church altar and in the reception hall, boutonnieres and the bride's bouquet all are traditionally created with expensive fresh flowers that are professionally arranged. However, with a little patience and a helper who knows how to arrange flowers for a wedding, brides can easily create their own breathtaking bouquets and arrangements for much less money.

To save money on your actual flower order you may want to try being your own florist. Buy flowers directly from the wholesaler or grower and you'll avoid paying the markup that you would be charged if you purchased them for the retail price.

Making arrangements is a labor intensive process and requires additional materials, such as ribbon, lace, beads, decorative containers and floral wire. Arranging the flowers yourself or with the help of a friend who has some flower arranging experience means that you aren't paying for all that labor or the markup on vases and other materials.