How to Make the Most of Your Wedding Flower Budget (Without Sacrificing Style)
Planning your wedding flowers can feel like a balancing act — you want your day to look beautiful and feel personal, but you also don’t want to overspend on blooms that will only last a few days. The good news? With a little insider knowledge and smart planning, you can create stunning floral moments and stay within your budget.
Here’s how to get the most beauty for your buck.
1. Start with a Realistic Budget
A general rule of thumb: plan to spend 8–12% of your total wedding budget on flowers. That includes your bouquet, centerpieces, ceremony florals, and any extras like boutonnières or flower crowns. If you’re working with a tighter budget, focus on the pieces that will make the biggest impact — like your bridal bouquet and ceremony backdrop — and scale back on areas guests won’t notice as much (for example, every single cocktail table doesn’t need an arrangement!).
2. Know What’s in Season
Seasonal blooms aren’t just fresher — they’re more affordable. Choosing flowers that are naturally abundant during your wedding month means you’ll spend less on sourcing and shipping.
For example:
Spring: tulips, ranunculus, sweet peas, daffodils
Summer: dahlias, peonies (early summer), zinnias, sunflowers
Fall: chrysanthemums, marigolds, asters, amaranthus
Winter: roses, evergreen sprigs, hellebores, anemones
If you’re not sure where to start, our Wedding Flower Guide includes seasonal charts with price indicators — so you’ll know exactly which blooms give you the most value year-round.
3. Mix High-End and Affordable Flowers
You don’t have to go all-in on roses or orchids to create a luxury look. Use premium flowers strategically — like a few statement stems in your bouquet — and fill out arrangements with budget-friendly greenery or filler flowers (think baby’s breath, stock, or carnations). The contrast in textures and colors often makes your arrangements look richer, not cheaper.
4. Repurpose Your Flowers
Your ceremony florals can (and should!) do double duty. Reusing aisle arrangements for your reception, or moving your arch flowers behind your sweetheart table, is an easy way to stretch your budget without compromising on style. A good florist can help plan designs that transition smoothly between settings.
5. Work With a Color Palette, Not a Specific Flower
If you go into planning saying “I must have peonies,” you might be disappointed (and over budget) if they’re out of season. Instead, share your color palette and overall mood with your florist — they can recommend in-season alternatives that still capture your vision beautifully.
6. Plan Early
Ordering early helps secure the best prices and availability. Many florists offer cost-saving tips if they know your vision ahead of time — like suggesting reusable vases, or combining your flower order with another event.
Ready to Build Your Dream Floral Plan?
The Wedding Flower Guide was created to take the guesswork out of flower planning. Inside, you’ll find:
Seasonal bloom charts organized by price
Sample flower budgets at different price points
How many flowers to order for each part of your day
Tips to get luxury looks for less
Whether you’re a DIY bride or just want to make confident decisions, this guide is your go-to resource for stress-free floral planning.
Download your copy of the Wedding Flower Guide today and start turning your floral dreams into reality — without breaking the bank.