Planning your wedding is one of the most exciting times of your life, and flowers play an essential role in bringing your vision to life. As your trusted wedding florist, I’m here to help you navigate the world of wedding flowers, understand their value, and make decisions that suit both your style and budget.

The Role Flowers Play in Your Wedding

Wedding flowers are more than just decorations—they set the tone, evoke emotions, and tie together the entire aesthetic of your big day. Whether it’s the soft romance of pastel roses or the bold drama of vibrant dahlias, flowers help tell your love story.

From the bridal bouquet you’ll carry down the aisle to the centrepieces that welcome your guests, flowers add personality, charm, and elegance to your celebration. Beyond the visuals, flowers have the power to create memories. Their beauty will live on in your wedding photos and your guests’ hearts long after the last petal falls.

The Practical Things That Impact the Cost of Flowers

The cost of wedding flowers can vary widely, and it’s helpful to understand the factors that influence your final investment:

1. Seasonality of Flowers

Flowers that are in season are often more affordable than out-of-season blooms that may need to be specially imported. For example, peonies are a popular choice but are only in peak bloom during late spring and very early summer. Allowing your florist to focus on whats in season can stretch your budget without compromising on beauty.

2. Size matters

A large wedding typically requires more arrangements, from centrepieces to ceremony arches, which increases the floral budget. Intimate weddings may allow for a more focused allocation of resources, repurposing florals or having only one statement piece.

3. Design Complexity

When it comes to wedding flowers, the level of design intricacy plays a significant role in determining the overall cost. More complex designs require a greater amount of planning, skill, and materials. Large-scale floral installations, such as hanging arrangements, floral arches, or flower walls, demand both artistic expertise and logistical precision. These show-stopping designs often require custom structures, additional flowers for fullness, and a team to install them safely and securely at your venue. Complex designs aren't just about aesthetics—they’re about creating unforgettable moments. Whether it’s a dramatic floral ceiling above your dance floor or a lush garland winding down your sweetheart table, these designs add a “wow” factor that will elevate the ambiance of your wedding and leave your guests in awe.Elaborate floral installations, such as hanging arrangements or floral walls, require more flowers, time, and expertise to create, which adds to the cost.

4. Labour and Delivery

Your flowers don’t just arrive at the venue magically arranged. Behind the scenes, there’s a team designing, transporting, and setting everything up to perfection. Don’t hesitate to ask your florist what needs to go on behind the scenes so that you can feel empowered in your planning process.

Exploring Options to Fit Your Vision and Budget

Weddings are all about making choices that feel right for you. Here’s how to make the most of your floral budget:

1. Prioritise What Matters Most

Decide which floral elements are most important to you. Sometimes less is more! Don’t feel you have to have a long list of flower items for your wedding day. It may be better to narrow down the list so you can create 1 or 2 ‘wow’ moments for the day rather than taking your budget and spreading it across 10-20 different pieces.

2. Get Creative with Repurposing

Repurpose ceremony flowers for the reception. An altar or ceremony table piece can be reused as the top table decor, and aisle arrangements may double as table centres.

3. Be Transparent About Your Budget

When we know your budget from the start, we can guide you toward choices that deliver the most impact while staying within your financial comfort zone.

4. DIY caution

As super fun messing with flowers can be, do not under estimate how busy you may be leading up to the big day. Wedding flowers are a fresh product and don’t last long when out of water. Be mindful of your schedule and don’t put more pressure on yourself or the family, you don’t want to still be doing flowers when you should be getting dressed!

5. Ask the experts

This is what florists train to do, and we do it day in and day out. Don’t feel you have to know the first thing about flowers before you speak to us. This is our expertise, so come and ask any questions you may have.

A Ballpark Idea: What Do Wedding Flowers Typically Cost?

As you start out on this exciting journey planning your big day remember your florals should reflect who you are and your own personal style. It is very easy to feel overwhelmed by the planning process. So while every wedding is unique, here’s a general idea of what to expect:

- Bridal Bouquet: £125-£175

- Bridesmaids’ Bouquets: £80-£100 each

- Boutonnieres: £10-£15 each

- Ceremony Flowers: £25-£500

Reception Centrepieces: £65-£500+ each {this is where we often see clients underestimate the budget. The more guests you have at the wedding, the more tables you’ll have. The more tables you’ve got, the more arrangements you’ll need. And if you want to add ceiling installation, the budget goes up and up and up. Be sure to talk to your florist about what’s worth the £££ and whats worth skipping.}
Floral Installations: £1,000-5,000+

Let’s Make Your Wedding Bloom

Your wedding flowers should be as unique and special as your love story. Our goal is to create a floral design that reflects your style and enhances your celebration while respecting your budget.

Reach out today to schedule a consultation, and let’s start planning the flowers of your dreams!

Blooming Budgets: What you need to know for wedding flower costs.