I'm so out of the loop when it comes to purchasing flowers. It's just not something that I've done much in my life. I've picked a number but haven't purchased. So I've been to a few florist to get an idea of how much this is going to cost me. I'm more confused now. Anyone have any idea how much it should cost for the following?
1 - bridal bouqet
3 - bridesmaids bouqets
1 - groom bout
3 - groomsmen bouts
3 - extra bouts - father, grandfather & officiate
4 - corsages (2 mothers, 1 grandmother & 1 extra)
I'm just looking for personal flowers - I'd love garden roses, but have been told you can't purchase them commercially. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
The price really depends on the area and how much the florists think they can get away with charging. Wedding flowers are also marked up 20% from what they would charge for a "non-wedding" corsage etc.
Most bridal bouquets alone will cost a few hundred dollars or more, and all of the flowers and centerpieces tend to run a few thousand altogether.
If you're looking for a more affordable option, I suggest having a grocery chain with floral department do your flowers. (i.e. Stop & Shop or Price Chopper). I'm not sure where you're located so I dont know what stores for sure. They have standard wedding packages that start around $500.00 No matter what some people think, the floral manager is usually a REAL florist thats in charge of making wedding flowers, so you dont have to worry that some 16 year old is going to be the one throwing something together for your bouquet.
Wow - I must be getting some deal then. Small towns rock! I was quoted 3-500 for all I listed above as an off the cuff quote. The florist is supposed to get back to me when she can call in the details and get a better idea. She insisted that it wouldn't be more than $500.
I'm so out of the loop when it comes to purchasing flowers. It's just not something that I've done much in my life. I've picked a number but haven't purchased. So I've been to a few florist to get an idea of how much this is going to cost me. I'm more confused now. Anyone have any idea how much it should cost for the following?
1 - bridal bouqet
3 - bridesmaids bouqets
1 - groom bout
3 - groomsmen bouts
3 - extra bouts - father, grandfather & officiate
4 - corsages (2 mothers, 1 grandmother & 1 extra)
I'm just looking for personal flowers - I'd love garden roses, but have been told you can't purchase them commercially. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
posted by NYAmber 1 month agoThe price really depends on the area and how much the florists think they can get away with charging. Wedding flowers are also marked up 20% from what they would charge for a "non-wedding" corsage etc.
Most bridal bouquets alone will cost a few hundred dollars or more, and all of the flowers and centerpieces tend to run a few thousand altogether.
If you're looking for a more affordable option, I suggest having a grocery chain with floral department do your flowers. (i.e. Stop & Shop or Price Chopper). I'm not sure where you're located so I dont know what stores for sure. They have standard wedding packages that start around $500.00 No matter what some people think, the floral manager is usually a REAL florist thats in charge of making wedding flowers, so you dont have to worry that some 16 year old is going to be the one throwing something together for your bouquet.
posted by MissCamera 1 month agoWow - I must be getting some deal then. Small towns rock! I was quoted 3-500 for all I listed above as an off the cuff quote. The florist is supposed to get back to me when she can call in the details and get a better idea. She insisted that it wouldn't be more than $500.
posted by NYAmber 1 month ago3-500 is an AMAZING price! Where are you getting your flowers from? WOW you lucked out.
posted by hchamber 2 days ago