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What is a typical flower budget?

moniqueg_12moniqueg_12 member
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Hi Knotties, I have no idea how much to budget for flowers. I am having 6 bridesmaids and 150 guests. Any ideas? highs, lows? I like Hydrangeas, so I want to use it as the principle flower.
Thanks!
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  • NOLAbridealmostNOLAbridealmost member
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    edited December 2011
    The sky's the limit when it comes to flowers. Typically you can expect to spend 8-10% of the wedding budget (but that can vary based on how important flowers are to you). 

    For 2000 dollars I am getting:
    My Bouquet 
    2 BM Bouquets
    4 GM Boutonnieres 
    5 Dad/Grandparent Boutonnieres
    6 Mom/Grandmother Corsages
    6 Aisle Markers
    Rose petals for the Aisle
    1 Huge Centerpiece for entry-way
    13 Table centerpieces
    1 Large Guestbook Table centerpiece
    Cake stand

    We're using mostly orchid, roses, hydrangea, gardenia, and peonies. 
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  • fallbride1109fallbride1109 member
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    edited December 2011
    I agree with the PP--plan on 8-10% of your overall budget, higher or lower depending on how much you need, how elaborate, pricing in your area, etc.
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  • clearheavensclearheavens member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_flowers_typical-flower-budget?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:28Discussion:b4eb73e5-3b62-4f7b-9e16-75886f37a25bPost:54caa0fe-c121-43bf-a2b2-df9fba12d7fb">What is a typical flower budget?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Hi Knotties, I have no idea how much to budget for flowers. I am having 6 bridesmaids and 150 guests. Any ideas? highs, lows? <strong>I like Hydrangeas, so I want to use it as the principle flower. </strong>Thanks!
    Posted by moniqueg_12[/QUOTE]

    <div>You are in luck with your budget because hydrangeas are some of the more affordable blooms, especially if you pick the ones that come in popular colors.</div>
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  • sbargfredesbargfrede
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    Wow!  My co-worker is doing our flowers (she does wedding flowers as a side job) and we are going to use just daises and some roses.  Our flowers will be less than $50 for everything.
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  • omglah247omglah247
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    edited December 2011
    My Bouquet- $275
    Bridesmaids- $60/each = $300
    Groom- Boutonniere- $9
    Groomsmen Boutonniere- $6/each = $30
    Groom's father Boutonniere- $6
    Grandfathers Boutonnieres- $6/each = $18
    Mothers of Bride & Groom Corsage- $20/each = $60
    Grandmothers Corsage- $12.50/each = $50
    Ceremony Arch- $405
    Centerpieces- $27/each = $324

    Subtotal: $1477
    Tax: $88.62
    Delivery & Set-Up: $200
    TOTAL: $1765.62


    Maybe this will help! Your florist should be able to help you find cheaper alternatives if there similar flowers! Good luck! :)

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  • moniqueg_12moniqueg_12 member
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    edited December 2011
    Wow Knotties! You are awesome! thanks for the advice!!!!!!!
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  • ehathewaehathewa
    1000 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I did a wedding with 150 guests, 3 BMs, 3 GM, 3 ushers for $450. 

    I did DIY from flowersandfreshness.com and fiftyflowers.com
    I had about 20 centerpieces, but no ceremony decor. 
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  • graysquirrelgraysquirrel member
    2500 Comments 5 Love Its Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    I voted for the first one, but all of the options are over my budget. I'm DIYing everything, including at least 12 centerpieces, and am getting it all done for about $400-450 with flowers from Sams and the Flower Exchange. 
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  • samanthajeremysamanthajeremy
    10 Comments
    edited December 2011
    If you don't mind a bit of DIY... I totally recommend buying your flowers online.  I have seen it done in 2 weddings now and am going to be doing it for my own wedding in June. 

    www.myflowerbuyer.com

    Great service and prices.  My sister's flowers (calla lillies) last almost 2 weeks after her wedding day in July.  Good luck!
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  • doeie04doeie04 member
    1000 Comments Combo Breaker
    edited December 2011
    My original budget was $300 for bulk flowers and DIY to put them all together. (This was based off of a friends wedding and with flowers that were avail.) Now I have more spacific flower choices so I think it will be more than that. I have to figure out venue, so we know what kind of tables, and how we need to decorate them. Then I will be getting estimates on cost. I will show them the size of bouquet I think I need and how many, and that hopefully will give them a good idea on how much to order, also. We will still be DIY them. :)
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  • HippinhipsterHippinhipster member
    100 Comments
    edited December 2011
    I'm getting all my flowers wholesale and arranging them myself for $300
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