How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Flowers for Your Style and Budget
How to Choose Wedding Flowers For Your Style And Budget
Choosing wedding flowers that perfectly match your style and fit within your budget is one of the most exciting—and sometimes challenging—parts of wedding planning.
Flowers are much more than just decoration; they help set the tone, enhance the theme, and add personal flair to wedding day.
In this post, we'll guide you through the different wedding flower styles you may want to consider, along with a price guide to help you budget for your floral arrangements. Whether you’re aiming for a classic, modern, or rustic look, we’ll show you how to make your wedding flowers a reflection of your vision, without going over budget.
Finding Your Wedding Style Before Choosing Wedding Flowers
Understand Your Wedding Style
The first step in planning your wedding flowers is to think about the style of your wedding. Once you've considered this, your at the stage that you can contact your wedding florist to start planning your wedding flowers.
Traditional vs. Modern: Are you going for a classic, timeless look, or something more contemporary? For traditional weddings, flowers like roses, peonies, and hydrangeas work well, while modern weddings are often a bit more structural - incorporating flowers like orchids,protea, and calla lilies.
Rustic vs. Elegant: Do you envision a rustic, garden-like wedding or something more formal and sophisticated? Rustic weddings often have a more unstructured look - with natural seasonal flowers taking centre stage. Elegant weddings might call for something stylish but romantic such as calla lilies, hydrangeas, and orchids in a curated colour palettte.
Seasonality always plays a part when you're planning your wedding flowers. Spring is all about bulbs, tulips, anemones and ranunculus. Summer is inundated with peonies, garden roses, hydrangeas and delphiniums. Autumn sees dahlias arriving and Winter is often marked with paperwhites and hellebores. A good florist will be able to guide you as to whats in season the month that you are getting married, ensuring gorgeous flowers for your big day.
Set a Realistic Wedding Flower Budget
Once you have a sense of your wedding style, it’s time to think about your budget. This is a crucial step, and I always recommend being as open as possible with your florist about what you’re comfortable spending. We're here to help you spend your budget wisely while still achieving the look you envision. Wedding flowers can be a significant expense, but with careful planning, you can make them work for your wedding without going over budget.
Average Costs of Wedding Flowers On average, couples spend anywhere from £1,500 to £8,000 on wedding flowers, depending on the scale of the wedding and the types of flowers selected. The cost can vary based on factors like the size of the wedding, the complexity of the floral designs, and the flowers in season. It’s important to be realistic about what you’re willing to spend, but also to appreciate the time and effort that goes into creating stunning floral arrangements. Remember, a skilled florist will take care of all the details, from sourcing the flowers to arranging them to perfection for your big day.
Prioritise Your Floral Budget When setting your budget, focus on the key floral pieces that will have the biggest impact, such as: Bridal bouquet Ceremony flowers Reception centrepieces If your budget is tighter, consider scaling back on smaller elements like cake decorations or signage flowers. Regardless of your budget, think about how your wedding flowers can be re-used throughout the day.
Be Flexible and Open to Suggestions Flexibility is key when it comes to your budget. Sometimes, this may mean compromising on certain elements. For example, if you have a budget of £1,500 and need wedding party flowers, ceremony flowers, and reception decor, a large archway may be out of reach. However, your florist might have creative suggestions for a more cost-effective focal point that still gives your wedding a show-stopping look. Working closely with your florist will help you make smart decisions about where to allocate your budget so you get the most value without sacrificing the overall aesthetic.
Choosing Flowers That Align with Your Budget
This is where hiring an experienced wedding florist really comes into play!Not all flowers are created equal, and your florist will be able to advise on flowers which are within your budget.
One of the easiest ways to save money is to choose flowers that are in season during your wedding. Flowers that are in season are more abundant and less costly. For instance, sweet peas, peonies and hydrangeas are typically less expensive when they're in-season.
Alternative Flower Options: If you’re trying to save on the floral budget, really think about the key areas that are going to be important moments during your wedding day and focus your budget on these areas. Using greenery alongside flowers can reduce your spend
Work with Your Wedding Florist
Choosing the right florist is key to bringing your wedding flower vision to life.
Finding the Right Florist: When choosing a florist, consider both style and budget. See if your florist has a minimum spend for their wedding flower services and be open with your budget from the start.
Consultations: During your consultation, share your vision, style preferences, and budget. A great florist will help guide you towards flowers that meet your needs and be open to suggesting alternatives that fit your budget.
Design Ideas: Your florist can offer creative ideas for incorporating your chosen flowers into the wedding. Whether it’s a floral arch, hanging installations, or floral aisle runners, be open to suggestions that will enhance your floral experience.
Maximise Your Wedding Flowers
To make the most of your floral budget, consider creative ways to reuse and repurpose your flowers throughout the day. Reusing Flowers: After the ceremony, repurpose flowers like aisle decorations and pew ends for your reception centrepieces. It’s an easy way to stretch your floral budget while keeping the floral aesthetic consistent. Alternative Floral Displays: Instead of using flowers everywhere, think of making a statement with fewer, larger installations. Floral walls, arches, or large statement centrepieces can become focal points, saving you from smaller decorative arrangements. Preserving Flowers: Consider preserving your bouquet as a keepsake. You can have it dried or pressed, or some florists offer services to turn your bouquet into a piece of art.
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Choosing the right wedding flowers doesn’t have to be overwhelming, but it does require careful consideration. By understanding your wedding style, setting a budget, and working with a florist to create beautiful, intentional arrangements, you can achieve the floral wedding of your dreams without compromising on quality.
If you're ready to take the next step in planning your perfect wedding flowers, let’s talk! Book a consultation with us today and discover how we can help make your floral dreams come true while keeping your budget in mind.
