How Much Do Wedding Flowers Cost?

How much do wedding flowers cost? According to many wedding coordinators and bridal magazines, a couple should set aside at least 8 to 10% of their overall wedding budget just for flower arrangements. Now this percentage will vary drastically, depending solely on your budget, which means you could go from spending between US$ 500 to US$ 5,000 just for floral expenses. But these prices shouldn't make you nervous or anything. You can definitely have the perfect wedding you dreamed about with all the details and still keep the budget in control. Here's what you should be aware of and keep in mind, while out for shopping for wedding flowers.

Average Cost of Wedding Flowers

For a cost estimate, let's take a look at the following price table. The prices may vary depending on where you live, the types of flowers used and seasonal availabilities. Work the budget for flowers beforehand in order to avoid last minute worries and panic. Below is the table for average cost, so that you can make proper decisions.

Brides Wedding Flowers
Throw Bouquet	around US$ 55
Hair Flowers	around US$ 55 - US$ 70
Wrist Corsage	around US$ 30 - US$ 55
Bridal Pomander	around US$ 150
Informal Hand-tied Bouquet	around US$ 45 - US$ 100
Shower/Teardrop Wired Bouquet	around US$ 75 - US$ 175
Bridesmaids (Adults) Wedding Flowers
Pomander	around US$ 35 - US$ 70
Hair Flowers	around US$ 25 - US$ 70
Bouquet (Adult)	around US$ 30- US$ 75
Alice Bands/Circlets	around US$ 20 - US$ 55
Bridesmaids (Children) Wedding Flowers Cost
Hoops	around US$ 30
Posies	around US$ 15 - US$ 30
Hair Flowers	around US$ 25 - US$ 45
Basket of Flowers	around US$ 15 - US$ 30
Church/Wedding Ceremony Flowers
Pedastal	around US$ 75 - US$ 200
Pew Ends	around US$ 25 - US$ 40
Chair Backs	around US$ 15 - US$ 30
Registrar Table Display	around US$ 45 - US$ 120
Window Arrangements	around US$ 30 - US$ 70
Archway Decorating (Lychgate)	around US$ 75 - US$ 300
Wedding Reception/Wedding Breakfast Flowers Cost
Tree Hire	around US$ 60 - US$ 120
Table Centers	around US$ 15 - US$ 40
Top Table Display	around US$ 55 - US$ 140
Wedding Cake Flowers	around US$ 30 - US$ 90
Buffet/Cake Tables - Garlands	around US$ 15 - US$ 55
Flowers for Guests
Hat Decoration	starting from US$ 8
Corsage (Rose or Freesia)	around US$ 4 - US$ 8
Handbag Sprays	around US$ 9 - US$ 20
Rose Petal Confetti	around US$ 10 - US$ 15
Carnation Buttonholes	around US$ 2 - US$ 4
Wired Rose Buttonholes	around US$ 4 - US$ 9
Presentation Bouquets	around US$ 40 - US$ 70
Groom Wedding Flowers
Buttonholes	around US$ 7

Tips to Save Cost on Flowers
Before you head out shopping and finalizing the flowers, go through the money saving ideas for wedding flowers' cost. If the priority is to reduce the cost, you will need to provide the florist specific details and guidelines on colors and preferred flowers. However, do let the florist give you suggestions on the choices of blossoms according to your budget.

• You could reduce the number of attendants for the wedding and the florist won't have to make that many bouquets.
• Or you could reduce the number of guests for the wedding or reception party. You will have fewer tables to decorate with centerpieces.
• Always choose the in-season bridal flowers. At times they can be less expensive than other blooms. You can check the list of common flowers for all seasons online as well.
• Combining flowers should be as complicated as possible. In order to stick to your wedding budget, selection of certain flowers can be a world of difference. Have your florist give you options.
• Wedding flowers that are usually on the expensive side are calla lily, orchids, gardenia and lily of the valley. Go for the more moderately priced flowers for your wedding like carnations, roses, ivy, orange blossoms, daffodil, daisies, lavender and chrysanthemum.
• For table centerpieces, opt for something besides floral wedding decorations. You could also place scattered flower petals around the table or votive candles. It will not only create an elegant effect, but also be covered under your budget.
• One of the best ways to cut cost is by choosing a naturally beautiful location. Garden weddings rarely require extra floral decorations. Also, for a December wedding, you could choose a location which are already decorated for the holidays. This way you get a gorgeous location with poinsettias and garlands free of cost.

The information mentioned in the article are supposed to be a guide only. Don't think of it as the final price range. You could bargain, ask for some discount from your florist, in order to cover up the costs. Do shop around before you make all the final decisions.