Unlocking the Beauty of Love: How Much Do Wedding Flowers Cost?

Love is in the air, and you’ve finally said “yes” to the person of your dreams. As you embark on this magical journey of planning your perfect wedding, one question pops up: how much do wedding flowers cost?

Flowers have an enchanting way of setting the mood, enhancing the ambiance, and adding a touch of elegance to your special day. It’s time to unravel the mysteries of wedding flower costs so you can make an informed decision and stick to your budget.

The Role of Wedding Flowers

Picture this: a breathtaking venue, the bride gliding down the aisle adorned with a stunning bouquet, and floral arrangements that mesmerize your guests. Wedding flowers not only serve as decoration but also create a captivating atmosphere, conveying the couple’s unique style and love story.

From bouquets and centrepieces to boutonnieres and flower crowns, each floral element contributes to the overall charm of your wedding day.

What Influences the Cost

Now, let’s dive into the details so you can understanding why answering the question ‘How much do wedding flowers cost’ isn’t a one-word answer. Several factors influence the final price tag, and understanding them will empower you to make wise choices.

Here are a few thing to know:

1. Seasonality: Just like fruit & veg, flowers come and go with the seasons. Flowers in season are typically more affordable and readily available. Allowing the florist to focus on what’s in season during your wedding day can stretch your budget without compromising on beauty.

2. Floral Features: It’s easy to get carried away and create a long wish list for your wedding flowers. It’s kinda like building a house, you could keep adding more and more and more. Allow your budget to be a deciding factor in your wedding flowers and embrace the constraint of ‘less but better’.

3. Complexity: Things like floral archways, ceremony meadows, hanging installations and flower walls require a lot of time and energy in the set-up and installation. To complicate things more, many venues have specific requirements in terms of logistics and timing that the florist needs to take into consideration. Don’t hesitate to ask your florist what needs to go on behind the scenes so you can feel empowered in your planning process.

4. Quality: One of the misconceptions about wedding flowers is that the industry adds a ‘tax’ on as soon as they hear the word wedding. The truth is, one of the biggest drivers of the premium price of wedding blooms is the quality of flowers used in the designs. The most popular styled and photos feature premium flowers like roses, peonies, sweat pea and butterfly ranunculus. These flowers cost 8-10 times more than your typical red rose or spray mum. It’s kinda like buying the fancy sourdough bread for a dinner party rather than opting for Wonder Bread.

5. Abundance: The reason wedding flowers are so memorable is because of the abundance of flowers. Typically a wedding bouquet includes 30-40 stems. Your average $100 gift bouquet only includes 10-15 stems. That stem count is part of the reason wedding flowers are so memorable. How often are you gonna walk down the street with 30-40 flowers premium, perfectly placed flowers in your hands… 

Exploring Your Options

Now that you understand the factors influencing wedding flower costs, let’s explore some budget-friendly alternatives without compromising on style:

1. Less is Better: Don’t feel you have to have a long list of flower items for your wedding day. It’s way better to narrow down the list so you can create 1 or 2 ‘wow’ moments for the day rather than taking your budget and spreading it across 10-20 different pieces.

2. DIY with Caution: As fun as flowering looks, remember that everything has to be done at the last minute. Flowers are a fresh product and don’t last long out of water. Be mindful of your schedule and don’t put too much pressure on yourself (or your family) to be working right up until the ceremony start time. 

3. Get Expert Advice: Yes, our industry is incredibly secretive. But we’re here to help make it easy for you to feel empowered and make the best decision for you on your wedding day. Don’t hesitate to reach out, ask questions and get a second opinion. That’s what we’re here for!

4. Know What’s Important to You: As much as your mum and dad might have an opinion (or your BFF), this day is really about you two celebrating you two. Be selfish and focus on making the day right for you.

Flowers That Fit Your Fairy Tale

As you embark on this exciting wedding planning adventure, remember that your floral choices should reflect your unique love story and personal style. It’s easy to get overwhelmed in the wedding planning process.

So, here’s a quick list of prices to guide your decision-making:

• Personals – the budget will vary depending on how many people are in your bridal party. But, as a place to start, if your budget is $2,000 you’ll be able to have a beautiful bridal bouquet, 3 bridesmaids and 6 boutonnieres.
• Ceremony Feature – this can be an incredible way to create a real ‘wow factor’ for your wedding day (particularly if the ceremony location needs a little lift). You’ll want to budget at least $5,000 for a basic floral archway but allocate more than $20,000 if you want a Pinterest-worthy floral feature.
• Reception – this is where we often see clients underestimate the budget. The most guests you have the wedding, the more tables you’ll have. The more tables you’ve got, the more arrangements you’ll need. And if you want to add a flower wall or ceiling installation, the budget goes up and up and up. Be sure to talk to your florist about what’s worth $$$ (and what to skip). It can often be a great solution to go for candles and no ‘add ons’ except for cake flowers if you wanna save some money. 

We’re Here to Help

We’ve created a super helpful Wedding Flower Budget Planning Calculator to make it easy for you to play around with the options and figure out what fits. Follow THIS LINK to learn more.