Cheap Valentine's Day Rose Decor

Ever wonder why roses cost more on Valentine's Day? You might assume it's because retailers are simply taking advantage of the increased demand, but it's a bit more complicated.

Why Roses Cost More on Valentine's Day

Most people want to send their Valentine roses and getting that arrangement to them a day late just isn't acceptable. Part of the reason rose prices soar on Valentine's Day is because retailers have to make sure the blooms reach their intended recipient on the big day, so shipping and production costs increase.

While retailers are looking to compete with one another for customers and offer competitive pricing, don't depend on cargo suppliers to do the same. Space on board vessels that import blooms from around the world go up as demand increases and space becomes more limited. Moreover, the price for transport doesn't just stop growing there - drivers to carry the stems across the country go up as well.

Another reason for the higher price tag has to do with the sheer demand growers face, which means they've got to secure more hands to help with the increased work load.

So, with all these added expenses it's an inevitable fact that a customer will pay more for a rose arrangement on Valentine's Day.

How to Get Around the Higher Price Tag

Though we pay be paying more for roses, most of us want to include this flower of love in our Valentine's Day celebration. Lucky for you we've got some ideas on how to keep it inexpensive with roses!

The trick is to work with rose petals versus stems. You can purchase a bouquet of roses a few days earlier for less, enjoy them before Valentine's Day, then use the petals to set the mood for the big day.

Centerpiece of Petals

While a bouquet of roses can capture one's heart, strewn rose petals can certainly play on the heartstrings. The average rose bloom yields about 25 petals and will fill a 4-inch square area on your tabletop. Create this plush pile of petals and add tea-lights for a simple table centerpiece.

Create a Walkway

Scatter rose petals from your threshold to the dining table to make your Valentine feel extra special. Set the lights low and create a luminary path with tall pillar candles - just be sure to blow them out before you get distracted and forget about them!

Garnish with Petals

Accent food by placing petals on the rim of your dinner plates for a professional look at home or wrap votive candles with them like we did with these inexpensive Valentine decorations.

Learn the meaning behind each color of rose and chose your colors wisely.