Flowers - Plan Your Wedding The Easy Way!

Facts
Stargazer Lilly's run about $12-$15 per stem in the southern part of the US.
Large Calla Lily's run about $17-$30 per stem in the southern part of the US.

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Tips

I personally found flowers to be the most difficult part of my wedding planning, largely because I didn't know much about them and every florist had different information (some that was contradictory to other florists). If you are on a budget, it is a good idea to buy your flowers whole sale or in bulk from places like Sam's Club and make your own arrangements.

Color of the flower does not affect the cost
An easy way to cut costs is to eliminate flowers where they don't have to be. For example, replace an arrangement with a vase full of water and a floating candle on top.
Silk flowers are not always cheaper than fresh flowers (or prettier!)
Buy your own vases to cut costs. Florists can really make a bunch of money off of you by letting you "rent" their vases. Hit up your local craft stores for cheaper vases.
If you do purchase your own vases, you need to have all the measurements ready to give the florist when you discuss your flower options.
Flower prices will vary month to month by what is in season
Flower prices will vary by location. Flowers that are cheap in Hawaii are going to be expensive in Oklahoma.
When you meet with your florist, ask her upfront what flowers she will have access to at the time of your wedding.

Things to have prepared when you meet with your florist:

Know how many guests(approximately)
Your colors
What flowers you like and which ones you don't
Your budget
Whether or not you want flowers on your cake (the florist must do this, not the baker)
How many reception tables
How many rows of chairs at the ceremony (or pews) if you want to decorate the aisle
How many bouquets (bride, bridesmaids)
Decide if you want bouquets or pomanders for the bridesmaids (most pomanders cost around $50+ each depending on size and flowers used)
How many boutonnieres (fathers, officiate, groomsmen, ring bearer, ushers, other important people)
How many corsages (mothers, grandmothers, other important females in the wedding)
Decide if you want a "toss" bouquet or if you want to toss your own bouquet
If you want rose petals to decorate the aisle and tables
Arrangement for the sign in table
Arrangement for the cake table
Arrangement for the wedding favor table
Flowers for the flower girl
Do you want flowers behind the wedding party during the ceremony?
Do you want floral wreaths for doors?

I have learned from experience- no florist likes to tell straight up which flowers are expensive and which ones are not.

Less Expensive

Roses
Carnations
Hydrangeas
Daisies
Spider Mum

Expensive