How Much Do Wedding Flowers Cost?

So many factors go into answering the question of how much do wedding flowers cost. Your wedding flowers can be one of the most beautiful ways to put your personality into your wedding. There is no rule book for what you "need" to do, sooner it is an opportunity to express what YOU want. Traditional ceremonies, for example consist of what we call, personal flowers. Personal flowers would be a bridal bouquet, boutonniere, bridesmaid bouquets and often a floral statement for the couple to stand in front of - whether it be an arch, large urns, chuppah and/or aisle flowers.
When you work with a floral designer, they will typically ask you if you have a price range for your flowers and they will ask your for some of your specifics to help you determine if your budget is realistic to fit with the size of your wedding. It is sobering to learn that having 16 bridesmaids and groomsmen will, for example, bring your flower budget up exponentially. One of the easiest ways to reduce your expenses is to shrink your bridal party down. As well, a large guest list means lots of tables and therefore lots of table centerpieces.
Factors which effect pricing are where you are located, the venue (ease or difficulty accessing it), size, and scope. We would suggest as a starting point to factor at least 20% to your budget for flowers. If you are looking for premium flowers, and eleborate installations with greened or flowered ceilings, tall elevated centerpieces and lots of candles, your costs may be higher. Here in New England, wedding flowers and labor costs are higher than other parts of the United States. As well, weather conditions such as extreme heat (need to keep those flowers refrigerated as much as possible), or extreme cold (need to keep those flowers protected from freezing while being transported) may also contribute to costs.
Be open to discussing with your designer how to make your event match your vision and remember that the flowers will be a lasting memory from your wedding in all of your photographs!