The Flower Arrangement

Wedding Floral Costs

When you start planning your wedding, one of the first items that is placed on the to-do list is usually the flowers. Depending on your floral budget, you may only need a simple bouquet for your ceremony, or you may need to have bouquets for the entire wedding party and floral arrangements for the reception. The first step to calculating the cost for your floral needs is to decide where to purchase your flowers. A locally owned floral shop does tend to be less expensive than a floral chain shop, but this is not always the case, and it costs can vary widely depending on your geographic location. It is best to talk with several florists and ask for price quotes before you decide where to place your order. A bouquet for the bride will cost anywhere from $40 for a simple, small rose bouquet up to several hundred dollars for a large elaborate calla lily filled bouquet. This description also holds true for floral arrangements used for the church ceremony or in the reception hall. The larger, more elaborate floral arraignments, especially if out of season or unique flowers are being used, can run into hundreds of dollars apiece.