Post # 1
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Worker bee
Just met with the first of the florists I’m considering for our wedding. He quoted roughly $1,300 for the following:
- My bouquet – roses, orchids, and calla lillies
- 7 bridesmaids’ bouquets – roses, orchids, and calla lillies
- Fiance’s boutonniere – calla lily
- 8 groomsmen’s boutonnieres – roses
- 2 corsages for our moms – orchids
- 2 boutonnieres for our dads – orchids
- Pipe and drape ceremony arch, with curly willows and orchids attached
Does $1,300 seem like a good price for all that? I’m meeting with other florists soon too, but I wanted to get a sense of whether that’s high, low, or average for what I’m getting. Thanks in advance!!
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This topic was modified 5 years, 8 months ago by
kayjayelle.
Post # 2
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Bumble bee
Sounds about average to me, if not a bit on the low side. I’m in northern / central NJ and I’m paying about $2,500 for what you listed, minus the ceremony arch, plus 12 centerpieces and 2 ceremony arrangements. I would say the centerpieces and ceremony arrangements add about $1,500 to the total bill, so I think we’re in the same ballpark.
On the other hand, if you go with Costco or Whole Foods for your bouquets and bouts, you could probably get everything for $500 – $800, plus the cost of the ceremony arch. The drawback there is you have to set up and deliver everything yourself.
Post # 3
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Honey bee
Sounds about average… I’m doing Centerpieces for 15 tables as well as pretty much what u ahve except I have 6 BMS and 6 GMs, our parents (4) and 4 grandparents.. And I’m paying $2200
Post # 4
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Worker bee
That quote doesn’t include centerpieces though… I’m hoping to DIY those because the quote he gave me seemed very high. Is that still a reasonable price considering that it does NOT include centerpieces?
Post # 5
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Worker bee
Cheekie0077: What florist did you use? I’m still going on more consultations so I’d love to check yours out! Thanks 🙂
Post # 6
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Worker bee
Seems like the consensus is average or a bit lower?
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This reply was modified 5 years, 8 months ago by kayjayelle.
Post # 7
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Blushing bee
- Wedding: September 2015 - North NJ
sleepymelis: not true about set up and delivery at whole foods! They deliver AND set up! (I am getting mine from there and am sooo happy)
Post # 8
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Bumble bee
laur371: Wow – that’s great to know! Thanks for correcting me! 🙂
Post # 9
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Helper bee
I think that sounds about right. I am getting My bouquet, 4 bridesmaids bouquets, 6 boutonnieres, 2 corsages, flower arch for ceremony, flower clusters for the cake, 10 small centerpieces and 6 mid-size centerpieces for about $1,800 in Southern California.
Post # 10
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Newbee
kayjayelle: i would love to know your florist…ive been getting quotes of 7K to 10K to even 25-75K for northern new jersey.