When you’re planning your wedding, it can be tempting to splurge on the flowers.
Wedding flower cost is a significant consideration for many couples planning their special day. But the truth is that there are ways to get dreamy flower arrangements without breaking the bank. I understand the importance of making your special day as extraordinary as possible while being mindful of your budget. An article published by Vogue advised that 10% of your wedding budget is a good ballpark figure to allocate to flowers and decor. This percentage can vary depending on personal preferences, venue size, and the overall aesthetic you’re aiming for. It’s a helpful guideline, but ultimately, the most important thing is to prioritize what aspects of your wedding are most meaningful to you and allocate your budget accordingly.
Here are our top five tips to make the most out of your wedding flowers budget:
Prioritize
Identify the key areas where you want flowers to make the most impact. Prioritizing your wedding flowers cost involves strategically identifying the areas where floral arrangements will have the most significant impact and allocating resources accordingly. By strategically pinpointing these areas, such as your ceremony feature, aisle flowers, and perhaps a statement arrangement at the bar where guests gather for refreshments, you can allocate resources wisely to enhance the overall atmosphere of your celebration.
If you are looking for advice, I recommend scheduling a Zoom call with me to chat about your visions and ideas. It allows us to have a more personalised conversation and explore various options for styling your chosen venue.
Opt for seasonal flowers and let nature be your guide
When it comes to your wedding flowers costs, you don’t have to break the bank. Instead, opt for seasonal flowers that are in season during the time of year you’re getting married. Seasonal flowers are typically more abundant and readily available, which often translates to lower costs compared to out-of-season varieties. Hiring an experienced floral stylist like us means that you will be guided by our unmatched creativity deep-rooted connection with Australian flower growers. Our expertise and knowledge of flower seasons allows us to source the freshest and most beautiful florals. We will carefully consider your personal style, your chosen venue, the time of year, and the overall vibe you’re going for to create a customized floral proposal that complements your special day.
To see how our seasonal floral arrangements made an impact our our couples’ , click here.
Design with intention
Being intentional is all about thoughtfully placing your investments in the areas that matter most to you both. We believe in understanding your values and priorities, so that we can craft floral designs that genuinely reflect your personalities and style.
A few questions we often ask you are:
- Is there a special flower that is meaningful to you and your partner?
- What colours are you drawn to the most? Our most common colour palettes are bold & bright, white and green, pastels.
- Describe your style. Are you drawn to garden-type arrangements where it’s wild and whimsical or are would you like something traditional where it’s a round bouquet?
- In a dreamy scenario where budget is not a concern, what is one floral statement you would absolutely love to have for your special day?
The power of repurposing
Repurposing is giving something a second life and making it more useful or valuable in a new way. Repurposing ceremony flowers for the reception is a wonderful way to make the most of your wedding florals and create a seamless transition from one part of your special day to the next.
Here’s how we can do it at Estúdyo:
- For the aisle arrangements, we can repurpose them by placing them on guest tables, either as centrepieces or as decorative accents. This way, they’ll continue to enhance the ambiance throughout the evening.
- As for the altar decor, those large arrangements or arch florals can find a new home in key areas of the reception space. We can adorn your sweetheart table with them or position them behind the head table, creating a focal point for your evening celebration.
- The pew or chair decor can also transition beautifully into the reception venue. They can serve as extra table decor, add some delightful accents to the bar area, or contribute to the overall vibe of the space.
- And let’s not forget about your beautiful bouquets. We can place them in vases to double as additional table centrepieces.
Bouquet favours’
When you book us for your wedding day, we include the service of bunching up your ceremony and reception flowers into mini bouquets for you and your guests to take home at the conclusion of the festivities. This thoughtful gesture not only expresses gratitude but also spreads the love and beauty of your memorable day.
I hope those tips help! Leave a review below or a thumbs up if you found this useful. If you are looking for seasonal florals for your wedding day, enquire with us and let’s create something beautiful together.
I can’t wait to hear from you!
