How Much Should I Spend On My Wedding Flowers

Please note this post may not be up to date pricing as the 2022 and 2023 wedding season flower shortages have effected the pricing from both local farms and large wholesalers. We have seen anywhere from a 10-15% increase on the cost of wholesale flowers and greeneries. 

This is often a question a lot of couples come to us with, “How much do wedding flowers really cost?” or “How much should I spend on my wedding flowers?” The answer to this question is completely personal and something individual to each couple. There are a ton of different wedding blogs and websites out there saying you should spend only 8-10% percent of your total budget on flowers. While that % could be totally accurate for you and for individual situation, we find that couples we work with tend to spend a little more, somewhere in the 12-15% even up to 18%-20% range. So let’s break it down! What does a $1,500, $3,500, $5,000 and $10,000+ budget look like. Please remember these examples are based on an in season wedding in New England with roughly 4-6 attendants on each side and roughly 100-125 guests. This of course does not include tax, delivery or any breakdown fees. 

$1,500 Budget 

Most Common Flowers and Greenery Used: 
hydrangeas, sunflowers, alstroemeria, tulips, stock, gerbera daisies, mums, standard roses, carnations, leather leaf fern, lemon leaf, isreali ruscus 

Bridal Bouquet: $215-$235
Bridesmaid Bouquet: $105-$125
Boutonniere: $18-$19
Centerpiece: $40-$50

Couples who have around a $1500 budget usually pick up their flowers or have them delivered to their venue. (We do not offer setup weddings or full service weddings under $3500.) This means we create all the bouquets, boutonnieres, centerpieces and other flowers for you and deliver them to you ready to use. This is a great option for couples who are on a budget or are looking for an affordable, easy and convenient flower experience for their wedding. Typically couples who opt for this are not very picky about flower choice. They typically have a color palette and style but aren’t set on having a lush peony bouquet. 

Photography by: Great Impression Portrait Studio​

$3,500 Budget

Most Common Flowers and Greenery Used:
peonies, ranunculus, astilbe, anemone, delux roses, garden roses, lisianthus, dahlias, eucalyptus, huck, olive, italian ruscus 

Bridal Bouquet: $275-$295
Bridesmaid Bouquet: $145-$165
Boutonniere: $20-$21
Wrist Corsage: $45-$55
Centerpiece: $125-$150
Arbor: $325-$475

Couples who spend around $3500 usually have a simple setup wedding. This means all the bouquets, boutonnieres and other wearable flowers are delivered to site ready to be used. The other items such as the arbors or more elaborate centerpieces are assembled on site the morning of the wedding. Typically these are centerpieces that involve loose greenery runners and small amount of other florals in the form of bud vases or blooms tucked into the greenery. The arbor is typically a medium to large sized top corner arrangement with a mix of flowers and greenery. 

Photography By: Darling Photography​

$5,000 Budget

Most Common Flowers and Greenery Used:
peonies, ranunculus, astilbe, anemone, standard roses, garden roses, lisianthus, dahlias, eucalyptus, huck, olive, italian ruscus. (Typically the same flowers as above) 

Bridal Bouquet: $275-$295
Bridesmaid Bouquet: $145-$165
Boutonniere: $20-$21
Wrist Corsage: $45-$55
Centerpiece: $195-$245
Small Arrangements: $75-$95
Arbor: $625-$825
Greenery Chandelier: $245-$265

You’ll notice the cost of the bouquets and other personal flowers stayed the same. We find couples who have roughly a $5,000 budget opt for more lush centerpieces and arbors. If their venue allows they will include a greenery chandelier or two. Some couples also opt to add in smaller arrangements throughout the venue in places like the bar, dessert table, bathrooms and welcome signs. These weddings are typically done as simple setups or full service weddings. Simple setups just like the one above do not require us to come back for a strike. However, if a couple opts for items such as a greenery chandelier or other install, we consider those full service. A small strike fee would be added to the bottom of your estimate to cover our time and travel back to the venue after your event to clean up and breakdown these items. 

Photography by: Ellen Sargent Photography​

$10,000+ Budget

Most Common Flowers and Greenery Used:
lily of the valley, orchids, gardenias, king proteas, xerographica(large air plants), blooms from the category above that may be out of season, eucalyptus, huck, olive, italian ruscus 

Bridal Bouquet: $365+
Bridesmaid Bouquet: $195+
Boutonniere: $25+
Wrist Corsage: $70+
Centerpiece: $285+
Other Floral Details: $950+
Arbor: $1250+
Aisle Flowers: $450+
Floral Chandelier: $5250+
Large Floral Install: $1,500+

Couples who have a larger floral budget like this, are almost always booked as a full service wedding and are booked for a weekend instead of a single day. We call them “Exclusive Weddings”. This means you are our sole focus for the week! We do not book any other weddings the week of your wedding so that we can focus solely on you and your special day. With a budget like this we are able to create some stunning flower walls, flower entrances to a tent or grand staircase designs dripping in greens and flowers. Couples also opt for larger arbor installs with flowers and greenery typically wrapping around the entire arbor or most of it anyways. They also usually have lavish aisle flowers and elevated centerpieces or lush garlands. While this may not be the majority of our couples, they are sure to stand out. 

Photography by: Coryn Kiefer Photography

Still not sure where you fall on the budget spectrum? That is totally fine! We’d love to setup a complimentary consultation to help you set a budget and create some gorgeous wedding florals. 
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