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<\/a><\/p>\nHow much will my wedding flowers cost?<\/h2>\n
Okay, basics first: sort out your budget for flowers. And we know what you\u2019re thinking \u2013 \u201cBut what do wedding flowers\u00a0cost<\/em>?\u201d Well,\u00a0according to Hitched<\/a>, the average cost of wedding flowers is between \u00a31,00 \u2013 \u00a31,500, or about 10% of your wedding budget.<\/p>\n That\u2019s a significant chunk of cash, so decide your must-haves and your nice-to-haves to determine where you want the cost of your wedding flowers to go \u2013 do you want an absolutely show-stopping bouquet, or maybe a Kim-Kardashian-eat-your-heart out flower wall? Or maybe you\u2019re committed to your bridesmaid #GirlSquad having the best bouquets money can buy. (Speaking of which, allow us a cheeky shoutout to our range of quirky\u00a0be-my-bridesmaid cards<\/a>\u00a0here.)<\/p>\n Once you start thinking about all the decoration and flowers you might need, it can be a bit overwhelming \u2013 so let us help. Here\u2019s a quick checklist of what you might need for your big day:<\/p>\n Yup, that\u2019s a lot of flowers \u2013 so you see why it\u2019s important to pick what you really want to keep your costs from growing. (Pun intended. Ba-dum tssh.) If you really want to keep your wedding bouquet costs down, you can shop directly with wholesalers \u2013 but you\u2019d better be sure your flower-arranging skills are up to scratch.<\/p>\n No one wants a single sad flower in a jug on the wedding table! (Thortful tip \u2013 check out Instagram accounts like @blog-content.thortful.comswallowsanddamsons or @blog-content.thortful.combride_and_bloom for beautiful arranging tips).<\/p>\n So, you\u2019ve chosen\u00a0where<\/em> you want flowers \u2013 but an important part of choosing your wedding flowers is making them work at your venue.\u00a0If you have a big country hall with fine furnishings, you might not need as much \u2018set dressing\u2019, but venues like marquees and barns are blank canvases that you can really put your mark on.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re full of quirky wedding ideas, keep that vibe going in the floral arrangements \u2013 forget the red roses and spring for potted plants and succulents amongst more traditional wedding flowers (thortful tip: succulents in jars make great wedding favours. Also, a sure-fire way to please the\u00a0plant crazy person<\/a> in your life \u2013 let\u2019s be honest, everyone has one.<\/p>\n Bear the seasons in mind too \u2013 a winter wedding will mean people spend more time inside, so you might want to splash out a little more on flowers and give them something pretty to look at \u2013 apart from you in your bridal best, obviously.<\/p>\n Realistically, no one is saying that you have to tie your flowers in perfectly to the seasons \u2013 but choosing flowers to tie in with the seasons is pretty cool for a couple of reasons (and not just because that sentence rhymes).<\/p>\n Choosing seasonal wedding flowers means you\u2019ve got a better chance of finding local, sustainable flowers \u2013 and who doesn\u2019t love a little bit of shopping local?<\/p>\n While most florists can find you any flower at any time of year, ask about using seasonal flowers \u2013 not only does it mean you\u2019re more likely to get a wedding bouquet of flowers that are at their natural best, but you\u2019re cutting down on unnecessary airmiles to get out-of-season flowers flown or shipped to you\u2026 which also means \u2013 ka-ching! \u2013 your wedding flowers will cost less. Saving the planet, saving money, AND doing your bit for the local economy? Look at you go, wedding hero.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve decided to go for seasonal blooms, don\u2019t worry that you\u2019ll get stuck with clich\u00e9 picks \u2013 there\u2019s always space for something unexpected. You might be saying \u2018Alright, so seasonal is best, but what naff flowers are growing in December?\u2019<\/em>\u00a0To which we say, relax, put on a cuppa, we\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re thinking of spring wedding flowers for your big day, pastels are always a winner \u2013 soft pinks and blues look their best in spring. Another bonus? More delicate colours won\u2019t pull focus from your wedding dress \u2013 and let\u2019s be honest, you probably spent good money to make sure people\u00a0were\u00a0looking at your dream dress.<\/p>\n Take inspiration from the wedding that launched a thousand Pinterest boards, and steal the classic vibes from Kate Middleton\u2019s spring wedding bouquet \u2013 but add a twist with yellow daffodils and pretty narcissi, for beautiful spring wedding flowers that won\u2019t break the bank.<\/p>\n Summer wedding flowers are where you can get a little bit crazy with colours \u2013 hyper-bright roses, lilies and gerberas are popular picks for a summer wedding bouquet.<\/p>\n But if you\u2019re not after a bold colour scheme, you\u2019re still in luck \u2013 pink peonies with green foliage and baby\u2019s breath say \u2018summer wedding\u2019 in a more subtle way and make great flower crowns for bridesmaids. Plus, even better, these flowers go with just about everything, so there\u2019s no need to stress about getting dresses that match the exact Pantone shade of your flowers.<\/p>\n For autumn brides, there\u2019s plenty of ideas for dramatic autumn wedding flowers. Think deep, dark leaves with burgundy blooms, with cosmos, dahlias, and delphiniums all in season during the autumn months.<\/p>\n For fun autumn wedding flower ideas, couple your blooms with touchable textures, like a rustic burlap bow for your bouquet, or velvet accents on your table settings to give a really lush, rich feel.<\/p>\n For winter wedding flowers, lots of whites and greens create a romantic look \u2013 think white roses, anemones, snowdrops, and hellebore, all of which are grown in winter. Eucalyptus leaves can fill out the spaces in your wedding bouquet, and their blue-green colouring looks a bit like a frosty winter morning without bashing you over the head with a Christmas colour scheme.<\/p>\n So, there you go \u2013 a handy, horticulturally-friendly guide to choosing the best wedding flowers for your wedding, no matter your budget, venue, or season. With all of this knowledge under your belt, you\u2019re sure to have a wedding that is simply\u2026 blooming beautiful. (And yes, once again, pun intended. We\u2019re sorry).<\/p>\n For more planning ahead of your big day, why not check out our\u00a0blog<\/a>? There you can find our other wedding guides, including how to choose your wedding dress<\/a> and your essential wedding planning checklist.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The wedding party<\/h3>\n
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The ceremony<\/h3>\n
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The reception<\/h3>\n
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Matching your flowers to your venue<\/h2>\n
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Spring wedding flowers<\/h3>\n
Summer wedding flowers<\/h3>\n
Autumn wedding flowers<\/h3>\n
Winter wedding flowers<\/h3>\n