If you have been living in the United Arab Emirates for quite some time, you would know that most of what is perceived on social media, especially about Dubai, is of ultimate grandeur and luxury. And if you are by any chance currently planning your wedding as a UAE resident and you are chronically online curating pinterest boards and looking up the latest wedding trends the algorithm is sure to tell you that weddings in this country is nothing but an extravagant affair, Peonies and Tulips flown in from The Netherlands or exquisite one of a kind anthuriums shipped in from exotic parts of Thailand. But at Parfumella Flowers, we are here to debunk this perception that everything needs to be of high end and cost millions and millions of dhirams. Taste is something money cannot buy, and if you do acquire that unique skill of filtering out from the ostentatious clutter, most people see past, then money really will not be a hurdle for you.
In this blog, we are going to give you 5 refined yet affordable floral centrepiece ideas that will add class and sophistication to your wedding day without breaking the bank, as well as discuss why they are among the affordable options for you to understand a bit better the longevity and logistics of the flowers on your wedding day.
Like many of the flowers we picked for this list, carnations look expensive but are actually quite inexpensive because they grow in large quantities and are very sturdy, so shipping them to the UAE doesn’t compromise quality. Adding carnations to your centrepiece table can really give that lavish, extravagant finish you probably dream of.
There are many types of chrysanthemum flowers available in the market, but the two that really stand out in our opinion are the Exotic chrysanthemum (left) and Pom pom chrysanthemum (right). Surprisingly, they are not on the expensive side because they are resistant to harsh weather, and they produce multiple flowers from a single plant, which you can use to your advantage when planning your flower decor.
Baby’s breath, also known as Gypsophila, is a dainty, cloud-like flower that belongs to the carnation family even though it looks nothing like it. These beauties are also on the affordable side due to their high yield, durability and year-round availability. When discussing with your florist, you can suggest baby’s breath to be used as a filler to keep costs at a reasonable level.
Another upscale-looking flower that will not cost you a fortune if curated carefully is the hydrangea. The hydrangea covers a lot of visual space, which means your florist will only need a few stems to fill up a table.
And finally, we have tulips, which are not necessarily on the affordable side, but for a quite intimate outdoor wedding in the winter time in Dubai, single or small bunches of tulips can add charm and allure to your table and have your guests in awe, but most importantly, not cost you a fortune.
It really isn’t unheard of in the UAE to have an unpretentious wedding; not everybody in Dubai can afford the lifestyle that social media likes to portray. There are humble, working middle-class people in the UAE that the Instagram algorithm doesn’t highlight. And we hope this blog finds its way to our people, and we sincerely wish it helps you decide and curate your wedding day flowers just as you envisioned. In addition, you are more than welcome to contact Parfumella Flowers Dubai for affordable wedding flower solutions; reach out to our wedding planners for more information.
