Budget guide · FlowersWhat a wedding costs
Wedding Flower Costs
Flowers are the most seasonal cost in a wedding budget, and the one where the same look can vary threefold depending on what you ask for.
- Illustrative planning range
- £800 – £3,500
- Suggested budget allocation
- 5–10%
Illustrative planning ranges, rather than national averages or supplier quotes. Costs vary by date, location, guest numbers and the services you choose; confirm prices with each supplier.
Behind the quote
What drives the cost.
- Seasonality: out-of-season blooms are imported and priced accordingly
- Installation work like arches and hanging displays
- Number of tables needing centrepieces
- Whether setup and takedown are included
Where the savings are
Ways to spend less.
- Ask the florist what is in season and let them lead
- One large installation instead of many small arrangements
- Move ceremony flowers to the reception room
- Foliage-heavy designs cost less than flower-heavy ones and last better
Before you book
Questions to ask.
- What is in season for our date?
- Is delivery, setup and collection included?
- Can ceremony arrangements be reused at the reception?
- What happens to the flowers afterwards?
Common questions
How much should we budget for flowers?
UK couples typically spend between £800 and £3,500, which is around 5–10% of a total wedding budget. Where you land inside that depends mostly on seasonality: out-of-season blooms are imported and priced accordingly.
How can we spend less on flowers?
Ask the florist what is in season and let them lead. One large installation instead of many small arrangements.
What should we ask before booking?
What is in season for our date? Is delivery, setup and collection included?