Wedding Flowers - Reasonable Budget?

Hi All,





I am getting married in the Summer and my fiance and I are up to our necks planning the big event. One of things we are organising at the moment is the flowers.





My fiance wants a nice boquet, along with smaller ones for the 2 bridesmaids, then there is table decorations for 8 tables at the afternoon reception.





After visiting a florist, she has come back to us with a quote of around £350 - does this sound reasonable ?





Any opinions appreciated.

Wedding Flowers - Reasonable Budget?
Remember you will have to buy buttonholes (like carnations) for the groom, best man and ushers.





In Scotland we usually buy buttonholes for the parents and grandparents of the bride and groom as well.





Also, do you want flowers to decorate the church?





But for what you have listed, that's not a bad price. Maybe a little on the high side, but ok. (But of course I don't know how big the bouquets and table pieces are, so I'm in the dark!)
Reply:sounds good, it does cost alot for the flowers but its what makes everything pop. It just wouldnt be complete without great looking flowers. You could look for larger flowers for the table decor so you dont have to use as many, or you could use some greenery and use less flowers, the colour will pop out more on the flowers against the green stems, and you wont have to buy as many.
Reply:I would say that sounds great! We spent over $3000.00 USD on flowers for my wedding! That is just for bouqets, coursages, and boutineers (granted I had 9 bridesmaids)! So yes, I would say you are getting a great deal!


Congrats!
Reply:Congratulations.!!!!!


That's very inexpensive for a couple of bouquets and 8 table decorations. I would ask the florist to show or describe what she/he will be doing. Also ask what kind of flowers will be used in the bouquet. This will give you an idea of what you will be getting on for the quote. On the day of the wedding, sometimes brides are disappointed because it was not what they imagined. If possible show the florist clippings and pictures of what you would like. It really helps out everyone.





Roses are the least expensive flowers to use in a wedding. I know there are far less expensive flowers out there like carnations and mums but I would never suggest them to my clients.





Good Luck and best wishes.





Jennifer
Reply:I was able to get my flowers for much cheaper than your quote. I think the price range started at US$30 per table (and they were NOT skimpy) and went up from there based on what kind of flowers you choose. Some florists I heard about would even offer better deals if you were ok with cheaper flowers, such as carnations, etc. The bouquets for the wedding party were much more per piece.
Reply:i think it sounds very reasonable. but if it doesnt suit your budget you could pick up some cheap vases(from pound stores etc) and put few floating tea lights or something like that
Reply:yes sounds good i have seen prices that are higher than that
Reply:If you want real flowers it will be more expensive. I only spent $100 on my wedding flowers. I bought rubber and silk ones. I have 5 bridesmaids, 2 junior bridesmaids, 2flower girls, a ton of corsausages and boutineers, and then of course the alter bouquet and the table decorations. My bouquest are huge too. Find some deals.
Reply:If not sure if they have these in your part of the world but wholesale clubs sell flowers really cheap if you want to arrange them yourself.
Reply:I had silk flowers at my wedding. My bouquet cost around £60 and it was probably another £80 for 80 button holes, 7 Table decorations and 1 bridesmaid bouquet.





The great thing about having silk flowers is that they keep, and we gave the tables decs to my Nans, Aunties etc.
Reply:God i know how youn guy's feel i'm planning mine for next summer.





i was going to say try a local forist but the qoute isn't to bad.





what area are you from ?
Reply:yes my girl friend is getting married in July 120 guests her theme is different flowers of the world on each table ,6 brides maids %26amp; 1 flower girl her total is $1500 US
Reply:thats a good price, I'm getting married in 8 weeks and my flowers - and all are seasonal - are just short of £500 for about the same
Reply:Sounds good to me. I think that is a pretty good price to pay.
Reply:reckon that sounds quite good - flowers are very expensive especially when made for weddings as they have to be at their best and freshest
Reply:yes that sounds right. i got married 18 months ago and i paid £140 for my flowers and 2 bridesmaids and had 6 tables as well. oh and it also includes 14 heathers for the kilts. hope this helps and good luck
Reply:Probably as this woman is making a living. Can you not have a o at making your own flowers? Decorating tables is easy and for yourself maybe one rose, one lily, would look so good....Have a go yourself...you can save a lot of money....Even get other family members to join in. At least ask them!
Reply:http://weddinghelp-now.blogspot.com Has good information and links on planning a wedding.





http://weddinghelp-now.blogspot.com
Reply:depends where you live, but your local market can be a good and cheap source....when I got married in Toronto, the local chinese market made my wedding flowers and everyone commented on them lttle did they know they only cosy 75 canadian dollars for the lot!!!!! So try your local market they're gonna be alot cheaper than a florist......
Reply:Yes! If that includes the table decorations it is a fantastic deal!