Flowers

What? A florist said this? I've never heard such a ridiculous statement!! Hydrangea, Carnation and baby's breath are some of the most common items found in a flower shop!! Unbelievable.

If this is what you really want, you could go fake---easily. But you could also go real. I know carnations aren't very expensive, and there are lots of places that sell them in bulk. Baby's breath too! Have you looked at Costco? They have some beautiful flowers.

I commented earlier, advocating for fake, as that is what I'm doing, and it's working for me. But then I read some more of your comments, and had to comment again.

There are florists out there who will work with a smaller budget. Make some more contacts. Tell them, my flower budget is $XXX. Here's what I want, so what can I get for that amount of money. Most of them will work with you. Sounds like you just started with the wrong person.

I am really surprised that a florist would say that? All of those flowers are very common for weddings and year-round events....how odd! I had to give up my favorite flower (Peonies) for our late August wedding but they're so finicky anyways and add that heat and they simply wouldn't last.

A lot of folks are opting for fake these days, and I don't see a problem with it at all! We are doing real - but that is because I am a flower nut and I have to have fresh flowers for my day. We are ordering them from wholesale sites and are putting together all of the arrangements ourselves. We are saving a TON of $$$ that way.