Flowers enhance any event, especially weddings. You’ve most likely been on Pinterest and have stunning floral arrangements from real weddings and styled shoots. Unfortunately, none of these photos come with a price tag. Since this is most likely the first time that you are purchasing a large number of flowers, you may have a little bit of a sticker shock when your potential florist sends you a quote from your Pinterest inspo photo. However, you can still have lovely wedding floral without spending a ton. Here are the ways you can get beautiful wedding flowers within your budget.
Check out the podcast episode below with Andie Muller of Events by The Flower Studio on the topic.
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The Cost of Wedding Flowers
Many couples look to Pinterest for planning their wedding. Pinterest can be really helpful but it can also set unrealistic expectations when it comes to wedding design and florals. As you know, there are no price tags on the wedding inspiration that you fall in love with on Pinterest. When a couple comes to a florist with a pin for the inspiration for their wedding flowers, they are often quick to find that it is out of their budget.
So why do flowers cost so much….
Well, prior to the pandemic we could say in short, they don’t but it is the taste that doesn’t line up with the budget that has been set for a wedding. Traditionally, there were several factors when it comes to pricing. Of course, the amount that you are looking for, but also the types of flowers and design.
However, since COVID-19 in 2020, the floral world has been arguably one of the hardest-hit areas in relation to weddings. Extreme shortages, supply chain issues, and an increase in weddings have all created a situation we have never seen before and ultimately drove the cost of wedding flowers up.
Wedding florist, Andie of Events by The Flower Studio recommends that couples have 15-20% of the wedding budget dedicated to flowers. However, if flowers aren’t a big wedding priority for you and your soon-to-be spouse then that would be less. On the flip side of that, if flowers are a very important part of your wedding you would want to add more to that budget.
How can I get beautiful flowers within my budget?
Working with a professional can actually save you money in the long run. A professional wedding florist will have access to floral suppliers and design ideas. If the inspiration photo from Pinterest that you provide to your wedding florist is out of your budget, they can provide more budget-friendly suggestions. This will not only help you stretch your floral budget but also create the atmosphere that you are looking for in your wedding.
Can I save money by getting flowers that are in season?
When it comes to seasonal flowers, Florida doesn’t really have any. Greenery and succulents may be available, but common wedding flowers like peonies and roses have to be shipped in regardless of the time of year. Being flexible with which flowers you have and how many can help save money but in Florida, we don’t have any local flowers to a have season for.
