Why are wedding flowers so expensive at the moment?
Hi there, I know the cost of wedding flowers has gone up considerably. What can we expect to pay now for bouquets and fresh flower ceremony arch? Is the price expected to drop in the future or should we realistically budget for more? (I do want fresh florals!)
Katrina
Question Asked: 22/07/2022
Wedding Date: 19/08/2023
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Flowers in general have increased in price more than 30% - after covid prices increased due to import prices increasing due to fuel costs _ supply and demand and what clients are asking for _ is imported .Local supply has also increased due to increased costs.
It has been frustrating for your florists aswell _ many weddings that were postponed are now not acheievable for quotes that were done more than 2 years ago.The prices I do not believe will drop so definately realisticly add more to your budget .
Flowers are big part of your day - and are especially made for you _ do not underestimate how amazing fresh flowers are for your day.
HI there!
There has been a general increase in overall cost in materials and flowers of up to 20-30% that businesses are having to account due to the impacts of COVID, weather disruptions and general increases with inflation, cost of living etc. Roses especially have gone through the roof, especially those beautiful imported varieties. Flowers and materials are one thing though and prices will vary from business to business. We are also experiencing supply shortages, so having to collect from multiple suppliers is also adding to our overall costs.
The other thing to take note of here, is that Wedding florals are a specialised service and what you will pay is based on levels of service, experience, reputation and of course labour and staffing depending on what is being created for you. There are many costs involved that is far and above the cost of the actual flowers. The actual floristry design work is always done in the last 2 days and generally the day or night before and involves 15-30+hours work straight not to mention the many hours of preparation prior to the design aspects, and the consultation, research and communication hours that take place even before your Wedding Day. As a professional Wedding floral designer, the hours, service and value involved in providing our clients with their perfect Wedding florals far ouweighs the cost of the flowers themselves.
I'm sure I can say for all Wedding florists and designers, that we all deserve to be paid appropriately for the services and value we provide to all our clients. The pricing will vary depending on what each business offers but expect to pay for a professional service if you are looking for one. I have created a guide on this on a BLOG on my website which should help with budgeting purposes. You can find it here: https://driftwoodblue.com.au/wedding-flower-budgets-explained/
Happy planning!
Sharon
Lead creative director and owner Driftwood Blue Floral
Hi,
Depending on what you would like to achieve prices Vary.
It is a common theme that flowers are going up. But to be honest my pricing for Bouquets has not.
Bridal Bouquet- $190.00 + gst
Bridesmaids Bouquet- $ 120- 140 + GST ( variation on size and accents from Bridal)
Groom BH $ 22.00 + GST
Button Holes $18.50 + GST each. ( if you book with us the Father of the bride is Complimentary as our gift to celebrate him)
left corner and right straight or vice versa. $ 500- 850 and can be reused on the main bridal table as a centrepiece.
looking forward to hopefully being apart of your day. X
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The wholesaler price of flowers has definatly increased over the last 2 years. This increase adds to the price of wedding flowers and the availabilty of some varieties.