Here's How Much to Budget For Wedding Flowers

Numerous factors may affect your wedding floral budget, including the size and number of bouquets and centerpieces you want to have and the kinds of flowers you would like to use. With so many factors to consider, it's understandable that estimating the cost of wedding flowers might be challenging! Determining how much to spend on wedding flowers can be difficult, so we have consulted an expert. The Fox and the Fleur owner and a Pittsburgh wedding florist, Anne, is here to offer her best tips on how much to budget for this part of your celebration and how to get the most out of your investment.

The flowers may be one of the most exquisite aspects of the wedding day. Working with numerous brides and families to make their special day incredibly lovely, unforgettable, and vibrant has delighted me. We enjoy creating inventive and artistic arrangements, bouquets, and installations that will leave an impression on visitors for years to come.

Naturally, one of the most common inquiries from brides is, "How much is this going to cost?" There is no one-size-fits-all solution, which is not surprising. The exact types of flowers used and the size of the event determine a large portion of the floral cost. This is to assist you in better grasping the average price of wedding flowers and how to cut costs without sacrificing design. In the end, we want the planning process to be entertaining. Working with diverse concepts and views helps us develop our creativity and develop new methods. Since people prefer to see actual figures on paper, here are the prices couples might anticipate paying for specific floral pieces!

Average Costs of Wedding Flowers***

  • bouquet for a wedding: $125 to $300
  • Bouquet for bridesmaids: $60 to $125
  • Boutonniere Prices: $12 to $25
  • Corsage for the wrist: $35 to $65
  • Crown of flowers: $25 to $85
  • Flowers for the altar: $200 to $600
  • $20 to $75 for cocktail table centerpieces
  • Centerpieces for dining tables: $75 to $300
  • Flowers for cakes: $45 to $125

Creative Solutions to Save on Wedding Flowers

  • Mix high and low. What can a few specialty florals (peonies, parrot tulips, anemones!) do when mixed with more common, everyday varieties like standard roses, carnations, and daisies? The high/low mix looks layered and chic, taking the arrangement from ordinary to interesting and unique.
  • Use filler and greenery. In our designs, we love using a lot of different textures and shades of foliage. Additionally, we adore adding grasses, pods, branches, and even weeds! The arrangement becomes carefree and upscale when a few pricey, sought-after flowers, such as David Austin roses, are added to the greens and grasses.
  • Remember candlelight. Flowers are not necessary on every table! You can save money and create a sophisticated and romantic ambiance by switching between tables with beautiful bouquets and candle clusters. Glassware and linens can also be accent pieces that enhance the entire scheme without going over budget for flowers.
  • Think about multi-use. The ceremony flowers can be used in various ways throughout the reception. Large floral urns, for example, can be repositioned to either side of the stage, flanking the band or even the bar or escort card table if you used them at the altar. Another excellent approach to save money is to move bridesmaid bouquets to vases for locations like lounge areas or cookie tables.
  • Get creative. Without a large budget, there are still methods to influence significantly. As centerpieces, single variety arrangements or tall branches like forsythia or cherry blossoms provide eye-catching effects. A floral home run can be one or two "wow" moments, such as a hanging garden display or flowery wall. Potted plant clusters can be creative and affordable centerpieces that guests can take home as mementos. Seasonality is always a good idea. The cost of purchasing peonies in January can be double that of May or June.

How to Work with Us

Regarding this process, a bride or wedding planner usually contacts us via phone or email. After that, we send out a simple wedding questionnaire and schedule a 30- to 60-minute phone conversation to create a detailed floral proposal. That proposal includes the types of flowers we intend to utilize, an itemized budget, and a description of the overall floral style. A deposit is made, and the date is marked on our calendar as soon as a proposal is accepted. The venue is inspected, specifics are discussed, and a sample floral arrangement is provided during an in-person or online design consultation.