Often we’re asked about the average cost of wedding floral. This is the hardest question to answer with so many variables like flower choice, availability, stem count, labor, and style. It is said that on average you will spend approximately 10-20% of your wedding budget on floral. That being said our goal is to help you achieve the wedding of your dreams at a price you can afford.
Below will help give you an idea of what our pricing STARTS AT. Please keep in mind these prices are given as an example and each individual wedding varies based on overall style and design needs. Currently the industry is experiencing a boom with wedding florals in high demand. It can affect pricing and availability for flowers and hard goods. Additionally, when you hire a florist, you should be able to give the florist a budget and trust they will use that budget to your needs.
When thinking about your budget related to the starting at prices below, keep in mind these starting at prices include a majority of economical flowers. I understand it is difficult to know how much flowers cost and how to create your budget for wedding flowers. Here's a quick breakdown of popular flowers and some greenery from low-end pricing to high-end pricing.
$ -> Economical: Alstroemeria Lily, Iris, Assorted Poms, Carnations, Goldenrod, Leather fern
$$ -> Standard: Basic Sunflowers, Gerbera Daisy, Spider Mum, Delphinium, Larkspur, Stock, Accent Flowers such as Waxflower or Babies Breath, and greenery such as Lemon leaf, Israeli Ruscus, Florida Ruscus
$$$ -> Premium: Standard Roses, Spray Roses, Cymbidium Orchids, Dendrobium Orchids, Dahlias, White & light blue hydrangea, Ranunculus, Anemones, Dusty Miller, Exotic Foliage, Italian Pittosporum, Eucalyptus, Italian Ruscus
$$$$ -> Luxury: Peonies, Garden Roses, Vanda Orchids, Colored Hydrangea (except light blue), Calla Lilies, Stephanotis, Tropical flowers such as Protea & Anthurium
Personals
Some items may be above and/or below these price ranges as price is determined by number of stems, flower choice, labor, and style
- Bridal Bouquet: $85 - $500 (average $200 - $300, cascades are $250 - $350)
- Bridal Floral Crown: $75 - $250 (average $100 - $150)
- Toss Bouquet: $50 - $75 (average $50)
- Bridesmaids Bouquet: $65 - $175 (average $75 - $85)
- Fingertip Bouquet: $45 - $75 (average $50 - $65)
- Corsage: $35 - $60 (average $35)
- Flower Girl petals or mini bouquet: $50 - $85 (average $55 - $65 )
- Flower Girl Floral Crown: $75 - $175 (average $85 - $115)
- Flower Girl Pomander (Flower Ball): $55 - $125 (average $80)
- Groom Boutonniere: $15 - $40 (average $22 -$25)
- Boutonniere: $15 - $22 (average $18)
Ceremony
- Ceremony Arrangement: $150 - $300 (average $165 - $175)
- Arbor/Arch/Chuppah Decor: $165 - $3500 (average $200 - $600)
- Pew/Chair Decoration: $15 - $75 (average $40 -$55)
- Side of Aisle Floor Decoration: $50 - $150 (average $75)
- Full Aisle Petals: $35 per foot minimum
- Aisle Light Sprinkle Petals on the Sides: $15 per foot minimum
Centerpiece
Low Single Centerpiece: $55 - $200 (average $65 - 85)
Low Multiple Centerpiece (3): $85 - $300 (average $135-175)
Tall Centerpiece (Stands/Vases): $155 - $600 (average $185-250)
Submerged Flower Centerpiece: $85 - $225: (average $95-150)
Sweetheart Table Arrangement: $150 - $225 (average $165 -$175)
Other Decor
Cocktail Hour Minis: $40 - $55 (average $40)
Escort Card Table: $75 - $500 (average $100-150)
Cake Flowers/Topper: $30 - $300 (average $75-150)
Delivery
Also, how much do you want to handle on your wedding day? Other services we offer are ceremony delivery and set up as well as tear down and clean up. Delivery varies depending on how much labor is involved. If we are doing set up and coming back for tear down it will be at the higher end. If we are just dropping off personals then we can work within your budget.
$50 - $500 (average $150-300)
Additional
Additional items to think about for your budget is sales tax in Tennessee is 9.75%. We also offer ceremony and reception rental items such as lanterns, candles, vases, etc.
Appointments
Please contact me, Casey at SweetwaterTNFlowers@gmail.com to set up an appointment. I do require information about your wedding prior to our meeting in order to have a rough estimate and ideas prepared for us to discuss. Please copy and paste the list of questions below to the email. I am happy to give you a custom estimate based on your style, needs, and budget and look forward to speaking with you soon.
- Your Name & Groom's Name
- Your Contact information (Please make sure to include day time and evening phone numbers, as well as the best time to contact you, there might be more details pertaining to your event that we may need to get from you).
- Date, Time, & Location for your event
- Theme Color and Theme (if any)
- How many in your wedding party (please specify how many on each side)
- Total number of parents (Please specify how many Mothers and Fathers)
- Grandparents (Please specify how many Grandmothers and Grandfathers)
- Flower Girl(s) - How many and their ages
- Ring Bearer(s) - How many and their ages
- Type of decoration desired for Ceremony
- Type of decoration desired for Reception
- Number of Guest expected
- Number of round and rectangle tables at Event (I realize this may change as you get RSVP’s Back)
- Flower Preferences and/or 4-5 Pictures from your Pinterest Board!
We will process your request as soon as possible and if we have any questions, we will contact you using the information provided to us.