Average Cost for Wedding Flowers - What you need to know

How much should you spend on your wedding flowers? It’s one of the most common questions couples ask. Yet, the answers you’ll find often feel outdated, overlooking the modern realities of wedding floristry. As a luxury wedding florist, I can tell you the real answer depends on your priorities and how central flowers are to your big day. In this world where we are hit with constant dreamy images from Pinterest and Instagram it can be very overwhelming and daunting. This blog post should be able to help and break down the costs associated with wedding flowers.

If you’ve just started planning, you might be surprised by the cost of wedding flowers. After working with hundreds of couples, I’ve seen this reaction time and again. Here’s why wedding flowers cost what they do and how we help you maximise your budget while focusing on sustainable wedding flowers and premium design.

Bespoke hand crafted buttonholes

Why Are Wedding Flowers an Investment?

The cost of wedding flowers has risen significantly, driven by a combination of global events and the value of bespoke artistry. Here’s what you need to know:

1. The Rising Costs in the Floral Industry

  • Events like COVID, Brexit, and the energy crisis have drastically impacted flower imports, with prices increasing by up to 70%.
  • Sustainable wedding flowers often involve locally sourced or seasonal blooms, which can also reflect availability and premium quality.
  • VAT is added to every stem, further increasing the cost.

2. Expertise and Time in Luxury Floristry

  • Creating your wedding flowers require skill, creativity, and precision to ensure they stay fresh and look incredible all day.
  • Designing installations, like floral arches or ceiling arrangements, involves hours of preparation and often additional freelance support.
  • Moving flowers between ceremony and reception venues for maximum impact adds to the complexity of the day.

3. A Bespoke, Client-Centric Experience

  • As a luxury wedding florist, my service goes beyond simply providing flowers. I focus on creating a seamless, stress-free planning process.
  • From site visits to personalised consultations, we listen to your vision and invest in making your day exceptional.
  • We even go the extra mile—whether filming a bride’s entrance or managing last-minute adjustments.
Bespoke Aisle Runner made from flowers and plants

What Can You Expect for Your Budget?

Minimum Spend (£5,000)

This budget covers:

  • Personal flowers; Bridal flowers, including bouquets and buttonholes, flower crowns.
  • A medium installation or feature piece, such as a floral arch or hanging installation.
  • Modest centrepieces with premium blooms, like footed bowls with added elegant styling.
  • Our expert set-up, travel, and pack-down services.
  • After bunching up service to gift to guests

Popular Range (£8,000 - £10,000)

This range allows for:

  • All the above plus
  • Larger installations, such as hanging floral clouds or statement urns.
  • Added statement arrangements such as aisle flowers
  • Larger Tablescapes with premium blooms, candles, and elegant accessories, including taller arrangements.
  • Incorporating sustainable wedding flowers or locally sourced options.

Luxury Weddings (£10,000+)

For those dreaming of grand designs:

  • All the above, plus bespoke, multiple large-scale installations.
  • Added Design service incorporating personal drawings of your designs
  • Premium timeless wedding flowers, including sought-after varieties like peonies and David Austin Roses.
  • Extra services to ensure every detail is perfect.
Beautiful Statement Flower Arch at Tortworth Court

Why Choose a Luxury Wedding Florist?

Investing in a luxury wedding florist ensures that your day is designed with care, creativity, and expertise. Here’s what you gain:

  • A commitment to timeless wedding flowers that elevate your venue and create unforgettable memories.
  • A focus on sustainable wedding flowers, prioritising seasonal and locally sourced blooms where possible.
  • A stress-free experience, with professionals who manage everything from design to logistics.

Final Thoughts

Your wedding flowers should reflect your love story and the beauty of your day. Whether you’re after timeless wedding flowers, a sustainable wedding flowers approach, or a fully bespoke design, we’re here to create something extraordinary.

Ready to make your wedding day unforgettable? Let’s start planning your dream florals! Enquire here

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Photography Desiree North

Venue Tortworth Court

Flowers Jemma Khan