{"id":9773,"date":"2025-02-05T08:24:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-05T14:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/?p=9773"},"modified":"2025-05-09T08:30:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T12:30:02","slug":"do-you-actually-need-wedding-flowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/podcast\/do-you-actually-need-wedding-flowers\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Actually NEED Wedding Flowers?! | The Bouquet Toss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Today, Jessica and Sari we are joined by Alison Fleck of <a href=\"https:\/\/bloomcultureflowers.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOorKGGZs9qIMpT3s1DuIEqGQY4tHTAFUa_WRPijrHBoSH1It2Y5z\">Bloom Culture<\/a> to discuss one of the most debated wedding expenses\u2014flowers! Whether you love them, hate them, or are shocked by the cost, we\u2019re here to break down everything you need to know about wedding flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Do You Actually NEED Wedding Flowers?! | The Bouquet Toss Podcast\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dNSlRjUh3Fs?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Episode Highlights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc90 Why flowers have become such a staple in weddings and whether you actually need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcb0 The average cost of wedding flowers\u2014and why it might be higher than you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf38 Alternative floral options, including rentals, DIY arrangements, and silk flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcb8 Tips on how to save money while still achieving a stunning wedding aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf3c A fun discussion on unique centerpiece ideas beyond traditional florals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bloom Culture makes DIY wedding flowers stress-free with step-by-step guidance, from ordering to arranging. Save thousands and create with confidence! Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/bloomcultureflowers.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOorKGGZs9qIMpT3s1DuIEqGQY4tHTAFUa_WRPijrHBoSH1It2Y5z\">BloomCultureFlowers.com<\/a> to get started today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" data-id=\"9778\" src=\"https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bloom-Culture-Commercial-96.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bloom-Culture-Commercial-96.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bloom-Culture-Commercial-96-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" data-id=\"9779\" src=\"https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BloomCultureGoDaddy_002-copy.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BloomCultureGoDaddy_002-copy.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/BloomCultureGoDaddy_002-copy-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"213\" data-id=\"9780\" src=\"https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bloom-Culture-Commercial-76.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bloom-Culture-Commercial-76.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/pearl.davidsbridal.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Bloom-Culture-Commercial-76-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tune in for a lively and insightful conversation filled with expert tips, personal stories, and plenty of laughs to help you navigate wedding planning with confidence! \ud83c\udfa7\ud83d\udc8d Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/thebudgetsavvybride.com\/\">thebudgetsavvybride.com<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more fun and updates by following us on Instagram at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/budgetsavvybride?igsh=MTNmd3VkYzZxMTRnbw==\">@budgetsavvybride<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lovestoriestv?igsh=MXZ2NjR0dG9qYWszdw==\">@lovestoriestv.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Loved this episode? 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