{"id":57692,"date":"2020-02-14T04:09:30","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T17:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/wedding-flowers-cost\/"},"modified":"2024-01-18T17:30:16","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T06:30:16","slug":"wedding-flowers-cost","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/wedding-flowers-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"How much should you really spend on wedding flowers?"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the most beautiful elements of any wedding are the flowers and florals. They add colour, romance and bring everything together for your magical day. However, flowers are a fickle thing and can cost a pretty penny if you don\u2019t plan and do your research.<\/p>\n

We wanted to know what the average Australian couple spends on flowers for their wedding. So, as a part of our 2024 Annual Wedding Industry Report<\/a>, we surveyed 4,200 couples to give you a guide on how much budget they allocated for flowers.<\/p>\n

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See more of this real wedding at Stones of The Yarra Valley<\/a> | Photo: Fern & Stone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What do you actually need to pay for in your wedding day flower budget?<\/h3>\n

The average cost of fresh flowers has increased 13% on 2023 prices,<\/strong> our 2024 Australian Wedding Industry Report<\/em> found, as growing costs have surged.<\/p>\n

The effect that social media, in particular, Instagram and Pinterest, has on couples\u2019 expectations is also huge. While we found the national average cost of wedding flowers to be $2,084<\/strong>, couples are paying up to 10 times this amount to achieve the looks they find on social media. Artificial flowers have risen in popularity as a result, too.<\/p>\n

There are so many different ways that you can incorporate flowers into your wedding day. Most florists will take a service fee, and prices will fluctuate depending on how many floral elements you wish to include. Flowers will often take cues from the colour theme for the wedding, so it ties nicely together.<\/p>\n

Floral elements on your wedding day<\/h3>\n

From bouquets to table settings, arbours, boutonniere and hair accessories – and everything in between – floral elements can be as minimal or as elaborate as you like. It goes without saying that the more elements you choose on your wedding day, the more you’ll need to budget for.<\/p>\n

Below are some examples of floral elements to consider for your big day.<\/p>\n

A ceremony setup<\/h4>\n

Most couples will opt-in for a ceremony floral arrangement, whether something to mark the stage or flowers to line the aisle. If you’re marrying outdoors, a larger arrangement is likely to be more necessary so it sets a real focal point.<\/p>\n

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See more of this real wedding at The Trust<\/a> | Photo: Art of Grace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bouquets<\/h4>\n

Your bridal bouquet and the bouquets for your bridesmaids are usually first in consideration. While the bride and bridesmaids will all have bouquets, the bride’s is often larger with more detail. The bridesmaids will match and compliment the larger bouquet, but be smaller in comparison.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also common for couples to arrange an additional smaller bouquet for the bouquet toss. This way, the main bouquet doesn\u2019t get thrown or damaged and can be preserved if the couple chooses.<\/p>\n

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See more of this real wedding at Assembly Yard<\/a> | Photo: Christopher Millen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Boutonni\u00e8res<\/h4>\n

Grooms and groomsmen are not excluded from floral details, as many choose to have boutonni\u00e8re on their suits to match their wedding partners. Although a smaller floral, it is something else to consider when deciding on what flowers to purchase for your wedding. Boutonni\u00e8re or corsages are still included for parents in many weddings.<\/p>\n

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See more of this real wedding at Guildhall<\/a> | Photo: Locksmith Photography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Something for your flower girls<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re including flower girls or boys on your wedding day, then you will have to think about what florals they will require; be it flower crowns, flower wands or petals to throw walking down the aisle. These are all popular options, so be sure to ask your florist.<\/p>\n

Table centrepieces<\/h4>\n

A big consideration when it comes to wedding flowers is how it will impact table decorations. Traditionally, there\u2019s some form of floral feature, whether it\u2019s a bunch of flowers in a vase, petals scattered on the tables or a raised feature that guests can talk through. All of these options will come into play in your flower order.<\/p>\n

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See more of this real wedding at Gabbinbar Homestead<\/a> | Photo: Mitch Birchall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Further decorations and styling<\/h4>\n

Continuing on from table centrepieces, florals are also heavily used in other decorations and stylings for your wedding. Are you going to have flowers lining the chairs at your ceremony? Will you have a flower wall on the day? Two extremely popular floral trends making the rounds at the moment are arbours and hanging installations. These arrangements can include a mixture of greenery and floral elements and will most likely be put together by a florist \u2013 after all, it\u2019s their profession, and they know what the best combination will be.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget about smaller things like flowers for your cake, or hair flowers if that’s your style. You might also want something special for each of your parents.<\/p>\n

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See more of this real wedding at Little Henri<\/a> | Photo: Tegan Lewis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Greenery<\/h4>\n

Greenery has become a staple for recent weddings, as some couples prefer this over heavy florals. However, greenery can come at the same price as flowers; after all, the same amount of time and effort goes into styling it for your wedding day, especially if it’s fresh produce.<\/p>\n

How much are other couples spending on wedding flowers?<\/h3>\n

Now that you\u2019ve decided on what elements of florals you want for your big day, it\u2019s time to look at the costs.<\/p>\n

As a guide to help you budget,\u00a0 the average Australian couple spends around $2,084 for flowers on their wedding day, based on a total spend of around $34,000 for 90 guests.<\/p>\n

Here’s the average floral budget across each state in 2023-2024:<\/p>\n