If there are any words that are synonymous with wedding, they are expensive and the words that always follow shortly after are cost or budget.
While I usually have the opportunity to meet those considering my services in advance of discussing matters of budget, every once in a while, I receive an email or call from a bride or groom inquiring as to cost of my flowers.
The fact is that while determining the cost of some wedding details may be straightforward, the answer to how much flowers cost or can cost is not always a simple one when it comes to flowers.
There are so many factors, but here are the main ones to consider.
Quantity – the more you’ll need the more it’ll cost. A wedding party with 10 bridesmaids and 10 groomsmen is certainly going to be more costly than one with 3 of each.
The type of flower – Roses are more expensive than carnations, but less expensive than some types of orchids.
The style – While this isn’t always the case. Single stem considerations are going to be less costly than arrangements that are densely packed with dozens of stems.
Your expectations – If you’ve been looking at pictures of celebrity weddings for inspiration, it’s naturally going to cost more than if you were looking at the Better Homes and Gardens variations for weddings.
Regardless of budget, wedding flowers should first and foremost be beautiful and reflective of the spirit of the day in colour and style.