How much should I spend on wedding flowers?

Just trying to work out a realistic budget for how much I should spend on flowers for our reception and ceremony...

Question Asked: 17/07/2019

Wedding Date: 9/08/2018

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St. Rose Floristry Designs

(14) · Melbourne and Surrounds

Posted: 20/11/2022

We work with couples with all types of budgets to ensure we can meet your expectations for your special day.

It is suggested you provide your florist with inspiration images so to best supply you with options to cater to your budget.

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Pure Love Events

(7) · Sydney

Posted: 24/11/2021

It all depends on the type of flower you want to use for the wedding as they grow in different season hence it comes in different prices.

Also depends on the how elaborate you want the flowers to be on your wedding day.

If on a budget, can always look into silk flowers which look as beautiful but also cost friendly. 

Native Bloom Co.

(5) · Melbourne

Posted: 18/03/2021

As much as you feel comfortable with! We have done small weddings with a flower budget of $800 and we have done large scale weddings with a budget of $7000. It just depends on the amount and type of flowers you are planning to use in your wedding. 

Driftwood Blue Floral Events

(13) · Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Surrounds

Posted: 28/12/2020

This is one of the most common questions I get asked as a Wedding floral designer and one that really needs some explanation.  After all, for most of you it’s your first time exploring the world of Wedding flowers and most just don’t know where to begin to understand how much it costs, or in fact what you are getting for your money. 

Wedding Flowers set the look and feel for your Wedding with their softness, texture and colour injection, without flowers things can look fairly ordinary.  Combine these with other elements like lighting and linens, metallics or glassware and you have something sensational! 

I have a great blog post about this topic and you can grab it here

www.driftwoodbluefloralevents.com.au/what-can-i-expect-to-pay-for-my-wedding-flowers/

Wedding flowers are not the same as just buying flowers from a standard florist or even just picking up a bunch of flowers from a store. There is so much more to it than this and once you understand why this is the case you will better understand why they generally cost quite a bit more. 

You'll find out the general cost of not just your bridal florals but table centrepieces, arbour florals, bridal table arrangements, hanging installations and much more! Helping you to better budget for your Wedding and aim for about 10% of your overall Wedding budget is generally a good estimate!

Willetton Wedding Flowers

(53) · Western Australia

Posted: 2/10/2020

I would start with looking at your list of all the items you want to include with your wedding.  Then, from this list, try to decide which is more important to you.  For example, is the food/drink more important and require more of the budget? Is your dress number 1 on the list and takes up a certain part of your budget?  Try and prioritse your list and then your budget for your flowers will be more clear to you.

AHH Flowers

(18) · Perth & Surrounds

Posted: 22/07/2020

I love to answer this question in $,but it's to open of a field to do so.It all depends on what size the bridal party is,how many table settings you like,if you have an  arbor or signing table flowers and so on.It also depends on the style of your items.Some blooms are rare and expensive ,others could be on the low budget.I know,that's no help for you to budget,but i recommend to arrange a bridal interview and get a quote. If you are in the Perth WA area,i would love to talk you through the flower part of your wedding :)

Anette ,AHH flowers

Kristela Marie

(8) · Sydney & Surrounds

Posted: 29/06/2020

Pricing will depend on how elaborate you want your flowers to be on your big day. 

If flowers aren't so important to you, you can keep things simple and elegant and not blow the budget. Choosing local seasonal blooms is the best way to go about this.

Flowers can do a lot to really assist in creating the scene. If you really want elaborate installations then those with cost more. 

Petal and Sage

(15) · Bayside, Melbourne and Surroundings

Posted: 5/03/2020

There is really no right or wrong answer to this, it all depends on how expansive you want to go with your big day! 

We suggest if you know what type of look you want for your wedding, to bring images of that to any consulation and your florist will be able to help you work out what you want and how much it will be.

Sydney Floral Events

(12) · Sydney and Surroundings

Posted: 10/08/2019

This really depends on what you are after.  Pricing will vary greatly depending on what you are envisioning for your day.  

Our advice would be to collect images you are using as inspiration and chat to your florist.  They should be able to provide you with options and advice to suit both style and budget.

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