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Couple take vow of an affordable wedding

When Ricki and Andrew Uster started planning their wedding last fall, their excitement to say "I do" was tempered by "We can't" - their vow to keep costs low. "I was thinking, 'OK, this is going to be budget. Now how can we make this beautiful?' " said Ricki of Phoenix. The couple, both 33, visited wedding blogs for inspiration, scrapbook stores for decorations and Craigslist for a photographer and live bands...

...Bridal bouquets can fetch as much as $200, according to Dennis Thompson, owner of White House Flowers in Phoenix. Ricki sidestepped this expense by having a friend, Christina Martinez, create a floral bouquet of Craspedia (aka Billy Buttons), foliage and floral tape.

50th Wedding Anniversary Flowers

Violet and Yellow Rose

50th Wedding Anniversary Gifts

It’s not surprising the anniversary of wedding that celebrates a half century of marriage should have 2 flowers to represent its significance.

Violet Flower

Legend has it that once Josephine married Napoleon, she put on a string of violets and on every wedding anniversary thereafter, Napoleon always sent her a violet bouquet. Violets represent the combination of humility and commitment that sustains an enduring union. This flower symbolizes virtue, modesty and faithfulness.

Yellow rose have long been known as traditional gift for wedding anniversary. With their color, lush blossoms and subtle fragrance, this flower represent the inner light and beauty of a long, prosperous marriage.