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By Louise Baltruschat Hollis
Photos by Hayley Baxter Photography
Want the scoop on the cost of wedding flowers? I hear you, planning for your wedding budget and working out the cost of a wedding is tricky!
However, I am here to give the lowdown on wedding flower prices and help you to determine your flower budget.
As well as help you to work out what exactly you can get flower-wise on your budget.
We’ve all spent hours on Instagram and Pinterest drooling over immense flower arches, installations and voluminous bouquets. But are they realistic and achievable for most couples in the UK?
Photo: Rich Howman via Meadowscape Wedding
To put it simply wedding flowers can cost as little as you like. You could spend £50 on buying your own flowers and arranging them. Or spend £400 to get some of your flower wishlist all the way up to £2000+ on a full wedding flower package.
According to Bridebook’s January 2023 survey of nearly 4000 UK couple the average wedding florist spend in 2022 was £888.
The most expensive with the average cost of a florist in London being £1737 and Yorkshire and the Humber the cheapest at £650.
Interestingly they also found that 71% of couples surveyed hired a florist, which means that 26% of couples decided to DIY their wedding flowers.
However, this is an average figure and is to be taken with a pinch of salt. Some couples opt for no flowers which means they spend £0 on blooms while others spend £10,000+ on their wedding flowers.
That’s absolutely fine! There are no rules around what you should or should not be spending on your wedding flowers. It comes down to personal choice and your budget.
Photo: Cotton Candy Photography via Rustic Tipi Wedding
There are also reports of flower shortages, which could well push prices up on flowers, so do bear this in mind when you get your quotes back from florists.
No matter your flower budget, there are ways and means to get your dream blooms, and I’ll share how!
Let’s take a look at wedding flower costs by item and break down the prices a little further. I’ve researched costs, as well as used common sense. These are estimated figures that will vary when you get real-life quotes but hopefully will allow you to mitigate your floral expectations.
Please note these figures may change and may vary depending on many external factors so do take them with a pinch of salt. The flowers featured in the images are for illustrative purposes and are not related to the flower costs mentioned.
| Flower Arrangement Type | Minimum Spend | Could Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Bouquet | £80 | £175+ |
| Bridesmaid Bouquet | £40 | £100+ |
| Flower Girl Bouquet | £20 | £60+ |
| Flower Crown | £40 | £70+ |
| Buttonhole | £8 | £25+ |
| Flower Arch | £400 | £800+ |
| Pew End/Chair Flowers | £20 | £40+ |
| Pedestal/Large Arrangement | £100 | £300+ |
| Registry/Windowsill Table Flowers | £40 | £150+ |
| Table Centrepiece | £35 | £250+ |
| Cake Topper | £15 | £30+ |
| Garlands (per meter) | £15 | £50+ |
| Suspended Flowers | £400 | £1000+ |
The bridal bouquet is going to cost you in the region of £80-100 and up to £175+ depending on the flower choice, size and shape of the bouquet.
Photo: Jonny MP via Colourful Back Garden Wedding
Bridesmaid bouquets are going to come in at less than the bridal bouquet as typically they are simpler and smaller. Complimentary to the main bouquet rather than equal.
You can expect to pay £40-£100+ on each bouquet.
Photo: Aurora Grey Photography via Norfolk Barn Wedding
Depending on whether you’d like a flower wand, basket or posy for your flower girls, costs can range from £20-£60+ for each flower arrangement.
Photo: Stephanie Swann Weddings via Homemade Pastel Floral Wedding
The crowning glory of a floral bride look, a flower crown could set you back around £40-£70+.
Photo: Robin Studios via Rock Weddings Cornwall
Buttonholes are going to cost in the region of £8-£25+, not too expensive, but if you are looking for many costs can soon add up.
Photo: Laura Debourde Photography via Two Woods Estate Wedding
Ceremony wedding flowers cost £500-£1000+ depending on the number of flower arrangements or types of flower arrangements you’re looking for.
📌 Don’t forget to check out my church wedding flower inspiration to help you nail down your church flower look.
Photo: Pear & Bear Photography via Wollaton Hall Wedding
Reception flowers can wildly vary in price depending on the number of flower arrangements. But expect to pay between £200-£800+.
Photo: Sugarbird Photography via Cherry Blossom Wedding Ideas
There are key elements that will have an effect on the cost of wedding flowers:
The number of flowers you choose will ultimately push up your floral bill. Typically more flowers equal a large cost impact.
The same goes for the size of arrangements, if you go for small, simple arrangements, this is likely to work out more cost-effective.
Then there is your location and chosen florist. Every florist has different price points depending on where they source flowers, their business overheads and the demand they get for their services.
If you are in a city location, especially in London, prices are likely to be higher than in rural Scotland for example.
Photo: The Light Painters via DIY Autumn Wedding
And finally, prices of flowers fluctuate depending on the flowers you choose. If you choose out of season flowers, they will need to be imported and could cost more (as well as being non-eco-friendly).
If you opt for locally grown, seasonal flowers and are flexible about the end flower choice, you could save on your budget.
Demand for flowers also plays a role. Flowers are often auctioned, so depending on demand, flower prices can go up and down.
Photo: Chloe Lee Photography via Bright Camp Festival Wedding
There are several ways to cut costs on your wedding flowers. Here are my top tips to help.
Do you really need every single flower arrangement possible for your ceremony room? Or could one beautiful arrangement create the atmosphere you are looking for?
Could you switch bridesmaid bouquets for a more inexpensive wrist corsage or make DIY bouquets floral or non-floral?
Could you switch from having flowers on every table to every other table and use other decor instead?
Don’t be afraid to think out of the box and come up with alternative options that are going to suit your day.
Choosing seasonal and local flowers could not only have savings on your wallet. But it reduces air miles (better for the planet) and you support local growers.
There are lots of flower farms up and down the UK growing the most beautiful blooms.
Instead of typical flowers with petals, how about using greenery (like eucalyptus), grasses (such as pampas grass) and dried wedding flowers? These have all been really popular in recent years and the results can look incredible!
Greenery can be easily foraged (ask for permission from the landowner) and dried flowers ordered and arranged in advance.
Not for the faint-hearted, growing your own flowers or buying flowers and arranging yourself takes time and skill.
But with enough pre-planning and a little learning (think about taking a flower course/workshop locally) you could save hundreds if not thousands of pounds.
Be sure to rope in some willing helpers to help set up and arrange before and on the wedding day itself.
Opt for flower arrangements that are multi-use. A statement flower arch or moon gate that can go from ceremony to reception. As well as standalone flower arrangements that can be moved.
Pop bouquets in vases on tables so they get used during the reception as a gorgeous standalone arrangement. Or gift centrepieces to loved ones to take home later on.
Be honest with your florist and share your top budget for blooms. They will advise on the best way to maximise your budget and could suggest flower swaps to save.
They are the experts, so trust and lean on them for their skill and expertise.
With any luck, you're now fully clued up on how much wedding flowers cost and how to budget accordingly! Happy floral planning 🌸
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