How Do I Budget for Wedding Florals?
Typically, what is one of the first things that comes to mind when you visualize your wedding? Florals!! Wedding florals can have a big impact on the overall look and feel of your day. From bouquets, centerpieces, cake flowers, and all the way to floral chandeliers and arches, there are so many unique ways to incorporate florals into your wedding day, depending on your own personal style. So, you might be wondering, how do I even begin to budget for wedding florals?? We got some insight from Engaged Wedding Library Vendor, Susan Milner Design, and here is a summary of what she had to share!
Factors that Influence the Cost of Florals
Wedding Florals are very detailed design plans that encompass many variables and are specifically customized to the vision and needs of the couple for whom they are created. Because of this, generalizing floral pricing is almost impossible. However, there are a few guidelines that are a good place to start! The number of bouquets/centerpieces/floral items needed, the type of flowers used- Standard or Premium Blooms, elaborate designs or installations needed, venue- 1 or 2 venues and proximity of venue, which affects delivery and setup costs. There are other factors that can affect pricing florals, but these are the main ones that will better equip you for planning your budget!
Examples of Wedding Floral Budgets:
Wedding A
1 Bride/1 Groom
7 Bridesmaids/7 Groomsmen
4 Parents/4 to 6 Grandparents
Simple Altar
1 Entrance Table Floral
Candle & Greenery Centerpieces for 12 to 15 Tables
Flowers for Wedding Cake
Delivery & Setup to 1 In-Town Venue
Takedown at 1 Venue
Total: $3560.00
Susan Milner Design
Ricky Whitley Flowers
Wedding B
1 Bride/1 Groom
12 Bridesmaids/12 Groomsmen
4 Parents/8 Grandparents
1 Flower Girl/1 Ring Bearer
Large or Elaborate Altar Florals
Floral Aisle Markers
Entrance/Guest Book Table Floral
Elaborate Florals in Multiple Designs for 15 to 20 Guest Tables
Large Buffet Table Floral
Bar Floral
2 Wreaths for Exterior Doors
Flowers for Wedding Cake
Votives for All Guest Tables
Delivery & Setup at 2 Venues
Takedown at 2 Venues
Total: $8600.00
Wedding C
1 Bride/1 Groom
17 Bridesmaids/17 Groomsmen
6 Parents/8 Grandparents
2 Flower Girls/2 Ring Bearers
Large & Elaborate Altar Florals
Entrance/Guest Book Table Floral
Floral Aisle Markers Lining the Aisle
Floral Wreaths for Exterior Doors
Elaborate Centerpieces in 3 or more designs for 20 to 25 Guest Tables
Candles and Votives for All Guest Tables
Cake Meadow for Wedding Cake Table
Floral Chandelier
Stage Façade Floral
Draped Entrance with Floral Tiebacks
Delivery & Setup at 2 Venues
Takedown at 2 Venues
Total: $17,000.00 to $20,000.00 & Up
Wild Things
Keep in mind that each florist may have their own pricing structure, so it's essential to discuss your needs and budget during the initial consultation.
Tight Budget?
A great option is to request a pickup order from your florist! This allows you to have all of the “Personal Florals” (bouquets & boutonnieres, corsages, etc.) and save on the delivery and takedown charges. A ‘Personal Florals Only’ pickup order can typically run around $1000.00 to $1500.00, depending on your florist and the size of the wedding party.
More to Consider
Often, couples will ask for “just candles and greenery” centerpieces or “a lot of greenery” in the florals to save money. While a centerpiece of candles and greenery is probably the most economical design choice, the greenery still costs money to order and the candles must be replenished and the vases the candles are in must be cleaned between uses. All of those things factor into the cost for a “just candles and greenery” centerpiece!
“Installations” such as arches, hanging designs, floral rings/chandeliers are more expensive because they not only require a lot of materials to create, but they are labor intensive to setup and takedown. They often can only be done on-site, adding to the level of difficulty.
For anything other than a pickup order- vases, containers, candles, candlesticks, votives, pedestals, urns, framework for arches, floral chandeliers, etc. would be provided upon delivery and typically are included in your florist’s pricing.
Be Straight Forward
The best advice we can give is to be candid and forthright with your florist about your budget and the florals that are most important to you. Then, trust them to “work their magic” using their experience and expertise to create beauty beyond your wildest dreams!
Set up a meeting with us today to help you find the perfect florist for you! You can check out some of our favorite florists below.
XO,
The Engaged Girls