Okay, so, about this whole “flower groom” thing… I tried it out, and let me tell you, it was quite the experience. I’ve always been a fan of sprucing things up, especially when it comes to big events. Weddings, you know? They’re a big deal. So I thought, why not dive into the world of flowers and see what I could do?
First off, I started by looking into what exactly people expect when it comes to wedding flowers. Turns out, it’s not just about the bride’s bouquet. There’s a whole bunch of stuff – boutonnieres for the guys, corsages for the special folks, and even decorations for the venue. And who pays for all this? Usually, it’s the groom’s family footing the bill for the bride’s bouquet and a few other bits. It’s all part of the tradition, I guess.
Then, I got down to the nitty-gritty: costs. Man, flowers can be pricey! I read somewhere that couples spend, on average, like $2,400 on real flowers for their wedding. And get this, even fake flowers can set you back around $500 to $1,000. It’s wild! I even stumbled upon this guideline about setting aside 8-10% of your total wedding budget just for flowers. So, for a $30,000 wedding, that’s like $2,400 to $3,000 on flowers alone.
Here’s what I did:
- Got my hands on some flowers: I didn’t go all out, but I grabbed a few different types to play around with.
- Figured out the numbers: I tried to calculate how many flowers you’d need for different parts of the wedding. It’s all about the number of stems and the size of the arrangements, really.
- Played around with arrangements: I tried making a few different things – a simple bouquet, a boutonniere, and even a small centerpiece. It was a bit messy, but fun!
After all that, I realized that being a “flower groom” isn’t just about picking out pretty flowers. There’s a lot of planning, budgeting, and, let’s be honest, a bit of creativity involved. It’s definitely not as easy as it looks. But hey, it was a cool experience, and I learned a lot. I’m not saying I’m ready to do the flowers for someone’s wedding just yet, but I definitely have a newfound respect for people who do this for a living.
So, that’s my take on the “flower groom” adventure. It was a bit of a whirlwind, but a good one. I got to get my hands dirty, learn a thing or two about wedding traditions, and even dabble in a bit of floral design. Not bad for a little experiment, right?
