Planning Tips :: Wedding Budget Breakdown :: Flowers + Decor

Flowers and décor show your personality and help set the ambiance for your event, but they can be a significant portion of your budget. Here is the breakdown of what you need, some additional options, and cost saving tips to help ease the cost of your wedding flowers!

Suggested percentage of the budget for your flowers and décor is 15%. If you're wedding budget is $20,000, your floral and décor budget would be $3,000. Keep in mind that if you're not accessing other areas of the budget (for example, if you're not using hired transportation for the event...add that percentage of the budget to your floral and décor percentage so you can have a higher budget for flowers.

Photo by EM Event Photography :: Bouquet by Michéll Events

Bouquet by Michéll Events

Personal Flowers
Bridal Bouquet
Tossing Bouquet
Maid of Honor Bouquet
Bridesmaids Bouquets (x number of bridesmaids)
Junior Bridesmaids Bouquets (x number of Jr. bridesmaids)
Flower Girl Accessories (Crown, Basket, Petals, etc...)
Corsages for Women (x number of corsages needed)
Boutonnieres for Men (x number of boutonnieres needed)

Photo by Rosen-Jones Photography :: Wreath by Michéll Events

Cake Flowers by Michéll Events

Additional Flowers (Optional)
Aisle Décor
Archway/Alter Arrangements
Table Centerpieces
Cocktail Tables
Escort Card Table
Buffet Tables
Bar Arrangements
Foyers/Entrances
Restrooms
Stage Décor
Sweetheart Table
Cake/Cake Table

Centerpiece & Linens by Michéll Events

Photo by LMAC Photography :: Centerpiece by Michéll Events

:: TIPS ::

1. To cut down on centerpiece costs, use a mix of small and large arrangements. Not only does it save on the overall cost, but it adds dimension and variety to the décor of the reception which is always a good thing!

2. See if it's an option to re-use your ceremony flowers at the reception. If you're not required to leave them or donate them at the ceremony location, you can have your florist, wedding planner, friend or family member move them to the reception location before the guests arrive.

3. Check to see if there are any delivery fees for your florist or décor. These charges will be in addition to the flower cost and should be taken into consideration for your budget.

4. Make sure you're using seasonal available flowers in your arrangements to be most cost effective. If you have a certain look or style you like but it's over your budget, check into having arrangements made from more cost-effective seasonally available options of the same color or shade.



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