Short answer: It depends. Set up a consultation with me to get a more accurate quote. Long answer: Here are some typical ranges from past clients. Actual pricing may be higher or lower than what's listed depending on several factors. Personals - Bridal Bouquet: $150-350 - Bridesmaid or Toss Bouquet: $50-90 - Boutonniere: $25-30 - Wrist Corsage: $35-45 - Flower Crown: $70-100 ($40-70 for child) - Flower Comb: $30-60 Reception - Cake Flowers: $40-150 for cake flowers (often the baker will want to arrange the flowers themselves, so in that case you will only be charged for the extra flowers) - Small Centerpieces: $30-50 - Medium Centerpieces $50-100 - Large Centerpieces: $150-300 - Arches/Structures: Small, light floral: $250-350. Medium, floral: $400-600. Large, heavy floral, complicated/intricate design: $1,500-2,000 Other - Consultation Fees: $40/hour + travel time - Onsite Services: $50/hour (ie: delivery, setup, cleanup, etc.) **Please be aware I require a minimum order of $450**

A lot of couples planning their wedding come to me with no idea how much the floral is going to cost. Then comes the sticker shock. While there are many ways to save on your floral budget, it is also important to go into the planning process knowing that flowers are an expensive product and that likely isn't going to change dramatically from one vendor to another. So, why are flowers expensive? Expensive Production & Shipping: The United States is one of the top consumers and importers of cut flowers. The top exporters are the Netherlands, Columbia, and Ecuador. It costs a lot of money to farm, store, ship, and process these flowers so that they are ready for you by wedding day. While local blooms can also be expensive, I find our local farmers here in Utah have fresher options with more variety and interest. Expensive equipment: Just because I work from home doesn't mean my equipment is cheap! I have a commercial floral cooler, professional equipment, and workspace demands. Custom/Commissioned Artwork: Undoubtedly, you could get flowers from the grocery store, watch an instructional video, and arrange them yourself. In fact, that's how I got my start when floral design was still just a hobby for me. If that's what you want to do, go for it! If you want something more, you have to pay more. I create individual designs that are tailored to your color scheme, preferences, and personal style. Preparation: As a wedding florist, you will see me a few times for consultations and then suddenly I'll show up on event day with your order. In between those times I spend hours organizing, planning, ordering supplies, prepping equipment, and processing your flowers. So far I haven't even started designing! Designing: Once the design process begins, I have a very defined timeline in which everything has to get done. This means you are usually the only one on my schedule for the week and my work hours are entirely devoted to your wedding day. Some floral items are not very expensive in materials, but are very labor intensive (ie: corsages). Other items might be both labor intensive and expensive in materials (ie: floral arch). All the while, I am working with perishable, sometimes delicate products that needs a lot of tender love and care.

Sometimes couples come to me asking for $10,000 worth of florals & labor with a $1,000 floral budget. While that's obviously not something I am able to do, I have lots of ideas to help your budget spread a little further! Be flexible and open. My first and foremost recommendation is to pick a color scheme and style and let your florist run with it. The more specific your requests, the more expensive those requests get. Example: You want a very specific type and color of rose. Those roses are very trendy and the supply is low. Everyone wants that color and variety of rose. Prices go up, you pay more, and there is still a chance you won't get the volume and quality you hoped for on wedding day. Opt for less variety in your bouquets. Wholesale flowers are sold in bundles, not in bouquets like you see at the grocery store. That means when you want 12 types of flowers, you pay for all 12 bundles. If that's too pricy, let's try 5 types of flowers. Mix expensive product with cheaper product. Are peonies important to you? Then let's splurge on a few peonies! We'll put those in the most important pieces. Then, we'll mix in some cheaper flowers to help fill the arrangements with color and interest. Reuse ceremony flowers at the reception. Some styles of bouquets make for really sweet table centerpieces. Other times you can dismantle the arrangements used for the ceremony and make a new design for the reception. DIY. If you are crafty and you like projects DIY is great. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the thought of DIY-ing anything for your wedding don't do it! There are other ways to save. Don't let a DIY project ruin your wedding day. Talk to me about options, resources, etc. and I'll help you find a good balance. Misconceptions about wedding florals: - Fake flowers are cheaper: Not necessarily. If you want custom, high-quality silk flowers you will likely not save any money. In fact, you might end up spending more. That said, there are ways to source and utilize fake flowers in such a way that offsets the cost of your wedding. Try looking for vendors that sell prefabricated designs over custom work, or that rent out their designs for weddings.

Every appointment looks a little different, but I always try to hit these major points: 1. What is the color scheme? Some couples want a classic pink and blue or black and white, others want the full rainbow. We'll look at some pictures together, get a sense of what you like, and I'll go through my artistic process with you. 2. What's your style? You might not know the answer to this question until we sit down and look at all the options. I use Pinterest boards to narrow down what you like or dislike and write up my own proposal accordingly. 3. What is your budget? Some of my clients know exactly what they are willing to spend. Others don't, and that's okay too! Either way I will write up an itemized estimate based on our conversation and you can see what it will cost. The goal of our first appointment is to see if we are a good fit. If either of us feels we need to go in another direction, I am happy to recommend other vendors.