Floral & Decor Budgets...
Let's talk about the digits. To be fair, most couples haven't planned a wedding before and so all of the expenses can be overwhelming. The best advice we can offer is to select the elements of your wedding that are the most important to you and allow ample funds for those things, whether that is the photographer, the food, or the flowers and decor. Then do some research!
And so it is with flowers... there are many factors that will make your floral budget increase or decrease. The season you get married, the types of flowers you want, the sizes of your bouquets and centerpieces, and any other special floral installations. Below are low, middle, and high range average costs to give you an idea of a realistic floral budget. Keep in mind that prices can exceed these estimates based on how big and elaborate you go... and also they can decrease based on how small or simple you go.
And so it is with flowers... there are many factors that will make your floral budget increase or decrease. The season you get married, the types of flowers you want, the sizes of your bouquets and centerpieces, and any other special floral installations. Below are low, middle, and high range average costs to give you an idea of a realistic floral budget. Keep in mind that prices can exceed these estimates based on how big and elaborate you go... and also they can decrease based on how small or simple you go.
Suggestions on reducing your floral expenses...
- Cut down on the number of bridesmaids (or simplify the size and style of their bouquets)
- Seat 10 to a table to reduce the number of centerpieces
- Opt for different mix and match centerpieces (offset the large scale centerpieces with smaller ones)
- Be flexible on flower choices (save the special flowers for your statement pieces)
- Use lots of greenery