Flower Budgets

ewurgler

What is your flower budget and what is that getting you?

My planner said my $1500 was too low.  We are having a 55 person wedding in a garden.  We wanted all in season flowers.  Am I crazy to think that is plenty?  I only have 3 BMs, and we only have 5-6 reception tables.  What am I missing?

Caitlinmmk

My whole decorations budget is a few hundred short of that. I'm doing a lot DIY things though. We'll be making all the bouquets and using seasonal flowers. I also know that some nurseries rent out greenery for less than purchase price. I suppose if you are going for a very lush look with lots of real flowers and petals then your budget might not be enough, but your planner should be working with your budget and not telling you that you need to spend more money.

cassandrae913

That would sound reasonable to me. My budget is 3k including taxes, set up etc. and I have 3 BM/GM and 16 tables.

mica178

I don't really know.  My mother was a florist, so she got the flowers wholesale and then hired someone to help her put everything together and deliver everything to the ceremony and reception sites.  So the out of pocket cost for us was lower.

However, the lady who helped her out does flowers independently.  She works out of her home, so it's cheaper than most brick and mortar florists.  Here's her website: http://www.isabellsgarden.com/wedding_packages

leia1979

My budget is about $1k. I'm doing the bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces myself (estimated at about $400). The other $600 will be for a florist to do ceremony decor. I'm not sure how far that will go.

GJones27

I'm actually going to talk to my florist about it tomorrow!  I had asked her to do everything within 2,000 dollars (4 on each side for wedding party, 130-150 guests).  She said she could do arrangements within any budget, but you aren't necessarily going to get what you want.  For example, smaller bouquets will go farther than big ones.  More greenery is cheaper than lots of romantic arrangments with peonies and hydrangeas. 

dnmolakides

You should try Katherine Bergman Floral Design.  She is a wonderful florist.  I am having my pews decorated, centerpieces for 30 tables, a floral design for the head table, plus flowers for myself, my bridesmaids (5), groomsmen (5), flower girl, ring bearer, and our important family members for under $2,000.  She really works with your budget.

Here is her link:
http://www.floraldesigner.com/

ewurgler

thanks for the suggestions!

kellystd

Also check out Flower Divas in San Jose. She met my $2,000 budget for ~15 tables, 6 bridesmaides/groomsmen (I lot, I know!), ceremony, bridal bouquet, etc.

JajA1521

You should try my florist, she is the BEST! She can make your visions come to life, or offer some great ideas of her own. Her name is Nina, she doesn't have a website but her phone # is 510-506-0996. She used to be @ Lee's Florist in Berkeley, but branched off on her own. But if you look up the reviews for that floral shop on yelp.com, all of the reviews are about her. I guarantee, you will not be disappointed.

Good luck!

lthom17

Try Nicole Shaffer with Thistledown Designs.  She is amazing, so sweet, and she worked with my budget. 

Are you having groomsmen, an arch, or flower girls?  Do you need flowers for your parents too?  You'll need to factor in those costs. 

Even factoring in the costs I mentioned, I would shoot for a $1,000 budget (including tax and service charge).  $1500 is way too much for what you need.