Hidden Wedding Costs You May Not Have Considered

As Atlanta's number one wedding florist, we here at Peachtree Petals have experience with weddings of all sizes and budgets. Regardless of the dollar amount brides hope to spend, one thing we routinely hear about are the "hidden" costs associated with wedding planning. While you may be stowing away cash for the perfect gown, open bar, and ornate decor, with the help of The Huffington Post, we've compiled a list of some of the lesser known costs of your big day to keep you from blowing your budget.

Postage: With the ever rising price of postage, this aspect of wedding planning can quickly become more costly than anticipated. The shape and size and weight of the paper invites cost more to send than traditional snail mail. In addition to the cost of postage to send out the invitations, you must plan on postage for RSVP cards and save-the-date cards.

Gratuity: Once you've found the perfect caterer and bar service, painstakingly crafted your signature cocktail, and tallied the RSVP card dinner choices, you might think you’re in the clear for food and drink costs, but you might not be considering gratuity and other service fees. Some catering companies factor in service fees and gratuity into the fine print of contracts, which can rack the bill up much higher than you had anticipated. Even if the gratuity is not factored into your contract, you'll still want to plan on 15-20% gratuity for services rendered on your big day.

Cake Cutting Fees: If your venue will allow you to bring in a cake from an outside vendor you may be incurring more cake costs than you think. Double check with your venue about cake-cutting fees. To recoup the lost costs of brides sourcing their decadent desserts elsewhere, many reception venues are charging cake cutting fees, which can range from $3-$5 per slice, for their staff to cut and serve up the wedding cake.

Packaging and Labels: DIY weddings are one great way to save money and to finally put all of your time on Pinterest to good use. However, you should consider the cost of packaging and labels as you decide to create a DIY favor, candy bar, sundae station, etc. Individual boxes and bottles can range from $3-$15! Label making supplies like circle cutters, ink, label paper, and ribbon can add up to over $100 for a guest list of just 15 people!

Voted Atlanta's best wedding florist by the wedding planning site WeddingWire.com, the talented florists at Peachtree Petals are dedicated to saving you money while providing the highest quality flowers and customer service for your special day. With over thirty years experience in the wedding flower industry, Peachtree Petals is the obvious choice for your big day. The Atlanta florist can do it all from bouquets to centerpieces, gourmet hand-dipped chocolates, and custom hair pieces.

Peachtree Petals wants to give you the peace of mind you deserve in your wedding planning process, so they are offering complimentary wedding consultations for area brides. In this consultation you will meet with a member of our FTD Certified Master Florist team to discuss your vision, likes and dislikes,and budget for your day. Our florists will share with you their extensive wedding portfolio and give you a price quote. To schedule this consultation visit www.peachtreepetals.com or call 678-336-1195 today.

The Best Summer Wedding Location Ideas!

August is one of the most beautiful months that we experience during the course of the year. It is right in the heart of the Summer season, which we all love to enjoy. There is more sunlight than we can handle in this month and it makes for a great time to go to every beach you can imagine.

With August being so rich with great weather, it is an excellent time of the year to have a summer wedding. With having a August wedding, the choices are endless relative to the location. You can decide to have a traditional indoor wedding within a church or at a romantic location with plenty of windows, allowing the sunlight in to symbolize a new chapter in your life. An indoor wedding is also an excellent choice if your plans are to have your wedding during the afternoon hours, which will help keep all of your guests cool and you won't be sweating either. This is a wise choice if you are having your July wedding and your reception in the same location. Once the early evening hours arrive, the sun sets, adding a touch of beauty to your the elegant evening of your reception.

Another stunning type of wedding in August is a garden wedding. You can select from various gardens, whether your wedding is within a Botanical Garden, English Garden and more. The timing for a garden wedding plays a key role in making this outdoor wedding successful, as well as comfortable. Usually it is best to have this type of wedding in the morning or early evening when the sun is going down. The early evening time makes for a beautiful setting of the sun, as you enjoy your wedding surrounded by the abundance of nature. Nice pinks and greens, mints and lilacs, or plums and baby blues, are just a few examples of some color schemes you can consider as well with having a garden wedding.

Of course a summer wedding location wouldn't be complete without having a beach wedding in August. One advantage to having a beach wedding is it can really save you a lot of money. You may even be allowed to have it on the beach for free! There is minimum decorating involved, with mostly flowers being a main aspect to have present. Beach weddings are also unique, non-traditional and perfect for small guest lists. All the beauty you desire is right there on the beach. After your gorgeous wedding, coordinate your honeymoon within a resort within the same area to reduce your traveling costs as well.

Regardless of which summer wedding location you choose, no wedding is complete without the best wedding flowers! There is no florist that compares to an Roswell Florist like Peachtree Petals. Our floral designers have over 25 years of combined experience and absolutely love their craft. You can also set an appointment for a free wedding consultation to discuss your custom-designed wedding floral needs. Once you experience Peachtree Petals, you won't be the same. Visit us at www.peachtreepetals.com or call us today!

Best Flowers For April Weddings!

April is one of the most beautiful months of the year. Spring begins in March, however, April is the month it officially begins. Spring really begins to burst forth its' bright colors and the weather is consistently warmer. It is a great month to travel and take mini-vacations before the summer hits. Also, it falls between Easter and Mother's Day, which makes April a great month for weddings.

If you are having your wedding this April, there are some stunning flowers you will need to make your big moment the best ever. Whether you are having an indoor or outdoor wedding, nothing sets the atmosphere like flowers. Below are some of the best flowers for April weddings you can choose from.

Tulips - Tulips are gentle flowers, known for their simplicity and freshness. They resemble the soft and delicate attributes of a woman. Tulips are in season in April. The final blooming month for tulips is April, therefore, this is the best time to use this wonderful flower. The tulip is beautiful and fitting enough to be its' own wedding bouquet, wedding corsage or boutonniere. They come in a variety of colors such as fushia, pink, yellow, white, lavender, and red.

Lilacs - Lilacs are beautiful, large flowers and they bloom in the Spring. It is strongly associated with Easter as well, therefore, it can be a timely flower in April. Despite the name, they do not come in a lilac color. They do come in pale white and purple. A great suggestion would be to combine the two colors or simply use one. It is a great choice as an accent flower for your wedding bouquet and wedding decor, such as for your wedding tables.

Roses - The rose is and always will the be the number one flower in the world. The rose is available year-round and comes in an assortment of colors such as red, white, yellow, pink, lavender, and more. The rose is very versatile and can be used as your primary wedding flower, a secondary flower and/or wedding decor. Also, they are reasonably priced. There are so many wedding floral schemes to choose from. If you are undecided, you can never go wrong with roses.

Orchids - The orchid are very popular for weddings during spring time and they bloom year-round. Orchids come in variety of colors and even styles. The orchid also has meanings for their colors. For example, pink means grace and orange symbolizes passion. The combination for red and white expresses unity. The orchid makes for an easy flower to match any color scheme for your April wedding. The orchid, since it is very accessible, it is not an expensive flower as well.

No matter which you choose that for your April wedding flowers, you will need a florist that has the expertise to create the amazing floral arrangements you desire. Peachtree Petals can create the stunning floral arrangements you deserve and provide a variety of bouquets to meet all of your wedding floral needs. With its' very own Atlanta floral wedding consultant, Peachtree Petals can offer first-hand floral expertise to make sure you have the best april flowers for your wedding. Visit www.peachtreepetals.com or call us at 1-800-337-1155 today!

References: www.ehow.com, Kristie Lorette, Flowers for Weddings in April