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What kind of flowers are they? That will have an impact on the cost.
I'm going through a professional florist and getting less than you and paying $2500+.
hmm...maybe you can ask her for a breakdown of the costs? this way you'd get a better idea if the estimate is reasonable or not. it sounds like you are getting a lot of arrangements, so it could be legit...but if you get an itemized breakdown, maybe you can see if one item is costing a ridiculous amounts (who knows, maybe something seemingly little like the ficus trees are throwing off the whole estimate)
I'm doing much less than you (Bride Bouquet, 2 BM, 6 bouts, 3 corsages, 4 tall centerpieces, 4 short, 2 arrangements for the ceremony) and it cost me $775. You are getting twice as much as I am almost, so I don't think it's unreasonable.
Do you have any pics of what you're asking for?
That seems like a lot of flowers and arrangements so I think her estimate seems fair.
That is a lot of flowers for $1500. To me, it seems like you are getting a pretty good deal. If a professional was doing it, I'd guess it would be nearly double the cost.
That sounds like a lot (not only flower-wise, but labor-wise). I think you're getting a great deal IMO. :)
I've worked for a florist who was very budget oriented. You are getting a lot for your money, even at cost... I'd be very excited that you're only paying $1,500...
I would have guessed well over $2k especially since you are near Chicago and things are more expensive closer to large cities.
The theme of my flowers are gerbera daisies which they were saying was a relatively "cheap" flower.
That sounds like an amazing deal. I would have guessed between 2-3K easy (if not more).
Can she do a mock up for you? So you can see what her work actually looks like?
I think the quote is pretty fair. That's alot of flower arrangements!
I also went to a professional florist before working with these girls who originally quoted me $1200 without centerpieces, so thats what I was basing it off of. I don't know. I'm so confused. Thanks for your input.
@rachel: mine are gerbera daisies too and I am paying a lot more. I think you're getting a great deal.
That does seem like a pretty big job so it seems fair to me. The costs from the flowermarket are less expensive but it also depends on what type of flowers you're getting.
You also have to take into account your location. If you're outside of Chicago the prices in cities & their suburb areas are always higher.
yeah I didn't vote becaue I would expect to pay a lot more for what you are getting...she's giving you an amazing deal!
EDIT: If you still have concerns...price it out yourself...look at wholesale distributers and see how much you would likely pay if you DIY'ed it...it'd probably come close to what she's quoting you...
I appreciate the comments. I think I'll have to rethink my vision if I want it to be less. I don't really care for flowers all THAT much, so I don't want it to be a huge cost. But, I appreciate it.
Gerberas aren't really "cheap" flowers. They're more expensive than roses at my place... 20 centerpieces are also a lot... are you incorporating any hydrangeas in there? Just guessing because they often go with gerberas. Let me know any of the other flowers and I can estimate thier costliness...also, is it a friend that's doing them as a present to you? I'm confused...because if she's an aspiring florist, or a cheaper person that you're hiring, just because she's doing it on the side doesn't mean that she shouldn't make a little money doing it..
The centerpieces are a huge part of the order to to only have to pay $300 more for 20 centerpieces is an incredible deal.
The costs on the materials will be most of that, and it will take a ton of work for her to do all of that. Although I suppose it depends on the type of flowers you have (I'm estimating basic flowers like roses, not anything exotic or anything super cheap like baby's breath/mums), I might be concerned with how low the cost is.
That is a ton of flowers, so I agree, I think you are getting them at cost. You have to factor in the cost of the flowers and the cost of her time (even if she's not a professional, all of those bouquets, centerpieces and additions will take time to put together).
@Lauren- I'm not really sure on the accent flowers, I just not gerberas are the main thing. No, basically this girl works for a retail store, who is doing the arranging, and teh girl supplying the wholesale flowers supply to her and also my moms store. So they said they would do a "favor" to my mom for their business.
K- That might make a huge difference in the price factor. If there are things like Peonies, Hydrangias, Lilies, etc... in there then even for a few your price is going to go up! :-)
I think that is a pretty good quote. That is what I would guess it being around.
I would say that for what you want, that is cheaapppp. You also said yourself that you got a quote of $1200 without the centerpieces. Add in your 20 centerpieces and I'd say the professional would quote you at least double that.
If your real concern is saving money maybe you should think about cutting out the bathroom arrangement (totally unnecessary), buy the ficus trees, rose petals, aisle runner yourself from online discount stores, and make DIY pomanders with fake/ribbon flowers.
Also for someone who says they arent in love with flowers, you have a lot on your list. What about having succulent/potted arrangements or candles? Those would be way cheaper.
I think you're getting a pretty amazing deal. If someone quoted you $1,200 without centerpieces, I think that's about right. The centerpieces are the main cost. I mean, if you're going $50/centerpiece, that's $500 for 10 centerpieces right there. I had pretty much the same wedding party as you, but I had over 30 tables to cover. I had roses and hydrangeas and my bill was $4,000+
i agree with the bees that said you're getting a good price and that that's a ton of flowers for $1500.
My florist's husband owns a wholesale flower shop and our flowers are also at cost. We have my bouquet, FI's boutonniere, 3 BM bouquets, 3 GM boutonnieres, 7 corsages, & 5 boutonnieres for family members. My bridal party will have calla lilies and the stuff for the family is Freesia. It's around $900 for everything.
I too am getting much less than you are and paying $2500 so $1500 is an awesome price for all those floral arrangements!!
Lets think about this for a minute. Typical costs for these things are as follows:
Bridal bouquet: $150
BM bouquets: $50 each (low ball) x 7= $350
bouts/corsages: $20 each x 16= $320
rose bouquets: $75 each x 2= $150
tall centerpieces: $100 each x 10= $1,000
short centerpieces: $65 x 10= $650
So that estimate right there is $2620 and that doesnt include any of the stuff I said you could DIY. Again, I think you are getting off REALLY well.
That is seriously a good deal for everything you have listed. I am paying $1200 for 8BM bouquets, my bouquet, 5 corsages and 8 boutineers. I'd rather have the prices of your lady by far!
Wow. You are really lucky to be getting all of that for only $1500. I had to cut almost everything out of my floral budget just to get it down to $1700. And my reception is going to look seriously sparse.
Sounds like a steal to me!
Centrepieces definitely add a lot to the cost. We're paying $100/each for our tall centrepieces and $60/each for our shorter ones so that right there is about $1500 (for the number of tables we anticipate having).
Sounds like you are getting some serious bang for your buck!
Okay, so moral of this thread is shut up and be happy with what I have, right? 
Thanks. Sometimes it takes others to put things into perspective for you!
that's wicked cheap! my flowers are a little over $1800 and i definitely don't have as much as you do.
Just a thought if you don't care about what flowers you are getting, etc. Go check out your local farmer's market. I know that DIY'ing your own flowers may be tricky, but it's worth a shot!
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The girl who is doing my flowers just emailed me a quote which included all of the below...
My bouquet, 7 BM bouquets, 11 boutonniers, 5 corsages, 2 presentation rose bouquets, 10 tall centerpieces, 10 short centerpieces (vases all supplied by ME), arrangement for bathroom, 2 ficus trees for the church, 6 pomanders (may change), rose petals, 75ft aisle runner.
Let me set the tone, the girl (arranger) is working with a lady who is providing the flowers at wholesale cost (she provides flowers where my mom works), the girl arranging the flowers isn't a professional florist w/ a business, she is basically doing this on the side. So, how much would you expect to pay for all of this? I'm just wondering if I'm way off in thinking her quote was high for being "at cost" and not technically professional, or if I just had high hopes. Thanks girls.
Oh and in case you are wondering, she quoted me $1500.