If you are planning a wedding you have probably already learned that some things that you need cost a bit more than you had bargained for, and flowers are likely on that list. However, by choosing wholesale flowers you can do more than just save money, important as it is. There are several other important advantages as well. When you purchase flowers from a traditional florist, you may be quite limited in the types of flowers that she will be able to access easily. Sure, you would have the option of ordering some of the more exotic choices, but they will come at a premium price.

When you choose wholesale flowers, however, you will have more choices and the prices will be lower than they would if you were dealing with a retail florist. Remember, when you buy flowers from a retail florist, you are paying for all of her overhead, including pricey retail space. Also, she probably does not purchase enough flowers to qualify for the bulk discounts to which most wholesalers would be entitled. Those are savings that can be passed onto you, the consumer. That means that you can trim a few hundred dollars off of your flower budget or you could choose more elaborate arrangements for the same price that you had set aside for flowers.

Some think that wholesale flowers are not a good option for them because they do not feel comfortable arranging the flowers or creating the bouquets themselves. You can likely find someone who is a skilled floral artist and just pay them to create your décor, bouquets and corsages. Because you will be saving so much on the flowers, you may be able to do this without going over your original floral budget. Some brides-to-be are fortunate enough to have a wholesale florist near them. If you do not, you could turn to the internet. There are many Web sites that sell wholesale flowers. Some brides are understandably nervous about buying flowers online, but you can minimize your risk by choosing online wholesale florists that are members of the Better Business Bureau, or of well-known floral industry groups, such as the Society of American Florists.

You can add a touch of elegance or even unique style for the top of your wedding cake. Traditionally most brides chose to use the bride and groom formal wedding cake topper or even a fresh array of flowers made by their florist. The beautiful bride and groom topper made from fine china or porcelain was the standard. Ornate and often surrounded by fresh flowers and greens, it made for a great keepsake.

In recent times, brides and grooms have looked outside of the box and have begun to personalize their wedding cakes. Monogram wedding toppers have experienced much growth as a topper. Made from gold platter or sterling silver, these initials of the bride and groom are on long picks to push into the top of the cake. A variety of fonts are available. The script lettering adds a clean and crisp design to the cake, making a simple but classy statement. The initials can also have crystals and gems to enhance the look. Brides are using just the last name initial or the initials of their first names with the last name initial larger.

If you are looking for a more unique topper, you can have one custom designed for you. Many brides and grooms have hobbies or interests that are special to them and they wish to show off their interests through the topper. There are companies that specialize in unique, custom designed toppers. Some companies are able to create a bride and groom topper to look like the bride and groom. Working from a photo provided, they are able to match gowns, faces and formal wear.

You can also have a lot of fun with a wedding topper. Companies specializing in toppers can create the bride and groom playing tennis, or riding horses, playing golf or even surfing. Basing the design on the interests of the bride and groom and making the figures to match their photos create a long lasting and memorable topper. These allow the bride and groom to design their own topper and to have fun doing it.