Flowers of the Hour

A nearly vital part of most weddings is the flowers. When I worked at a local wedding venue over one of my summers, one of my favorite parts of leaving was that I could grab as many flowers leftover as I could fit in my arms! They were always so beautifully put together and I would put the whole centerpieces all over my house and leave them for weeks until they turned brown because I loved them so much. From bouquets to centerpieces and boutonnières, flowers cover the scene at the traditional wedding so you need to be smart in the kind you choose in order to have the freshest blooms on display at the best price available.
You need to consider what kind of flowers you personally want. Look at colors and sizes. Consider which will go with your color scheme best. There are hundreds of options available to you. The arrangements you can make are endless: so explore. Also, knowing your options is important for your budget. Some bouquets can be just as beautiful with a switch in flowers to a similar bloom for a much cheaper price. 
What is the first step to saving? Seasonal flowers! By knowing what flowers are in season, you can plan around what will be blooming most and what there will most likely be an abundance of. Think supply and demand. The more of them there are the less you will pay and florists can be expensive. So do your research!
Here are some flowers for the seasons here:

This photo is from wikihow.com.

Also, another route would be to get creative! Flowers are in no way required in order for you to get married! There are some other options available for the unique bride that can be more cost-friendly too! Plus some of the other options can last forever without wilting or being as frail! Consider making homemade paper flowers or just using greenery or herbs. Try a handful of feathers or succulents! The possibilities are endless!
Here are some non-flower inspirations and ideas:

In order these are from:
http://www.buzzfeed.com/lilis2/51-reasons-to-crave-a-mint-themed-wedding?sub=2563445_1569297
http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2014/07/succulent-wedding-bouquets-centerpiece-ideas.html
https://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/AccentsandPetals/11859561
http://www.popsugar.com/home/Alternative-Wedding-Bouquet-Pictures-8577070#photo-30647127