Let's be honest, planning a wedding is overwhelming at best. Choosing your wedding flowers is a task you've probably never done before and won't do again. You want to bring your flower dreams to life while trying to stay on budget. But what is a realistic wedding flower budget? Let's break it down!
Budget Expectations
Depending on the size of your wedding party and how extravagant you want to be with your arrangements, the cost of flowers will vary. To give you an idea of what certain budgets will get you, I'll give you a little breakdown.
$750-$1000: Bridal bouquet, 4-7 bridesmaids bouquets, groom's boutonniere, 4-7 groomsmen boutonnieres
$1000-$3000: Bridal bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets, groom & groomsmen boutonnieres, arch or statement piece
$3000-$5000: Bridal bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets, boutonnieres, arch/statement piece(s), 10-15 centerpieces
$5000+: Everything you could dream of!
On top of these prices, you also have to factor in set-up and delivery costs. These completely vary from wedding to wedding, and are dependent on location of wedding as well as complexity of arrangements that need to be set up. Some statement pieces are installations that we build on site and may require more time.
Staying Within Your Budget
If you're Pinterest board is overflowing with wedding flower ideas, but your budget is set and you don't know how to narrow down what you want, here's a couple of things we suggest to save:
1. Put your budget towards focal pieces:
These can include: arch flowers, large ceremony arrangements, head table garlands/arrangements, etc. Having a few extravagant statement pieces will bring a wow factor that spreading your budget between many smaller arrangements may not. It's also likely these will be your most photographed pieces and most remembered!
Pictured: The team at Primrose Wedding & Event Planning repurposed Cathy & Chris' ceremony arch as a backdrop for their king's (head) table and their cake table for the cake cutting
2. Cut out family flowers:
(Boutonnieres/corsages): these little pieces add up quick and are forgotten even quicker. Budgeting that money elsewhere may allow you to get that wow-factor, Pinterest-worthy statement piece of your dreams.
3. Keep your centerpieces simple:
Usually, between place settings, candles, table numbers, etc. the table space will fill up quickly and you won't need to go to the extreme with your flower centerpieces. A small arrangement or a few bud vases filled with stems placed along the tables is the perfect way to add a pop of colour without breaking the bank.
4. Repurpose, repurpose, repurpose!
So many pieces can have double uses. Getting larger aisle markers can allow you to reuse them on tables as centerpieces. You can spread them out around your venue for the reception; place a few at the entrance, one on your guest book table, a couple at the base of your head-table or sweetheart table. There's endless uses for these!
Arch pieces may also be able to be taken down and reused on your head-table, ceremony arch, fireplace mantle, etc. But, make sure you let us know you want to reuse the pieces in order for us to make them easily removable!
All in all, don't forget that your wedding is about enjoying a day of love with your family and friends, and the planning/costs shouldn't overshadow your day. As professionals, we're here to help you utilize your budget in the most efficient way and guide you in the right direction that suites your vision. Click on the link below to head to our wedding services page and let's get started planning your wedding flowers in a way that won't leave you more stressed!
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