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Step 1
Know What's Typical - On average you should expect to spend about 8-10% of your overall wedding budget on the flowers. This will include the bouquets, corsages, boutonnieres, and any ceremony and reception decor.
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Step 2
Know Your Numbers - You should already have an idea of how much you expect to spend before meeting with your florist for the first time. To help your florist give you an accurate estimate, it's also beneficial to know the number of bridesmaids and groomsmen in your wedding party and the approximate number of tables at your reception.
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Step 3
Know How to Save - You can modify many floral elements to determine the actual amount you will spend on your wedding flowers. Factors such as whether or not the flowers you choose are in season in your area, the number, size and complexity of the arrangements, and the location of the ceremony and reception all influence your final cost estimate. There are a number of ways to cut costs without cutting elegance and beauty; here are some easy ways to save:
1) Reduce the number of attendants in your wedding party. Less attendants means your florist will have to create fewer bouquets.
2) Reduce the number of guests at your wedding. Fewer tables means fewer floral centerpieces.
3) Choose in-season wedding flowers. They are often less expensive and easier to find. For a list of common flowers for each season, visit our wedding flowers by seasons guide.
4) Choose a naturally beautiful location. A springtime wedding in a garden hardly needs additional floral arrangements, while an ornate church may be breathtaking on its own.
5) Choose less complicated flowers. Certain flowers will run up of the cost of your floral budget no matter what season. Ask your florist to review your options with you.
