Focus on Flowers Episode 1.WMV

Focus on Flowers is an educational series were I take questions from brides and share my insight as a floral designer. Today’s question is, “How should you budget your wedding flowers?” There are two key drivers for cost: Venue and Guest Count. The Venue is all about proportion. Small arrangements are appropriate in a casual backyard wedding where as tall vases with large arrangements on top suit a 5-star hotel ballroom. Remember the size of the table and how much volume and substance will be needed to make an impact on your tabletop. A great guideline for the cost of your centerpiece should be equivalent to the per person cost for your reception food and beverage (eg $50/person, $50/centerpiece). The guest count plays a large role for your flower budget. The more people the more tables, and the smaller the table the more of them. The larger the wedding party the more bouquets and boutonnieres. Some people like to give corsages and boutonnieres to extended family, such as aunts and uncles, which can add cost to your flower budget. Your ceremony site will be a place where a lot of photos will be taken. Decorating the site with flowers will add a beautiful frame to all your photographs. I hope that my insight on venues and guest count helps you plan the budget for your wedding flowers. E-mail me or post a question in the comments section and maybe we can address that in our next episode!