Wedding Flowers: How much do wedding flowers cost?

Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Flowers: Cost, Impact, and Budgeting in Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin

Planning your wedding with the person of your dreams is a joyful experience, but navigating the details can become stressful and overwhelming without the right information. Good news! At For Floral Sake, we’re here to guide you through one of the most common wedding questions: How much do wedding flowers cost?

Why Are Wedding Flowers Important?

Your wedding is likely one of the biggest events you’ll plan, and flowers play a crucial role in setting the mood and ambiance. From romantic and elegant to bold and vibrant, flowers create the atmosphere of your wedding day and reflect your unique style as a couple.

Think back to weddings you’ve attended—you may not recall the specific blooms, but you’ll remember the overall vibe. Flowers tie everything together, making them a vital part of your celebration.

What Influences the Cost of Wedding Flowers?

Several factors affect the price of wedding flowers. Here’s what to consider:

1. Seasonality and Availability

In Northern Minnesota, we embrace every beautiful season. However, not all flowers are available year-round. During the growing season, we source locally grown blooms whenever possible. For out-of-season flowers, we rely on trusted suppliers. Think of flowers like fruits—they have peak seasons, and availability impacts cost.

2. Inspirational Images

We love seeing your Pinterest boards and inspiration photos! However, some images online are enhanced or unrealistic for certain budgets or seasons. Use these visuals to convey your desired vibe but trust us to create a unique and attainable design that fits your wedding day vision.

3. Complexity and Features

Grand floral installations like hanging arrangements, lush arches, and aisle florals require significant time, materials, and coordination. While these features add to the cost, they also make the most impact and elevate your wedding décor to the next level (we absolutely LOVE grand floral installations!).

4. Quality Matters

We use premium blooms for wedding designs. Flowers like garden roses, peonies, dahlias, and ranunculus offer unmatched beauty and elegance. Premium flowers come at a higher price, but they’re worth it for a luxurious look.

5. Lush vs. Standard Designs

A lush wedding bouquet with 30+ premium blooms differs greatly from a simple occasion (i.e. birthday) bouquet with 10+ blooms. Premium, abundant floral arrangements will photograph beautifully, add to the wedding day vibe, and truly capture the significance of the day.

Floral Cost Breakdown

For couples in Duluth, Northern Minnesota, Wisconsin, or anywhere else - understanding floral pricing is essential. Wedding flowers typically represent 10-15% of your total wedding budget, though couples prioritizing lavish floral designs may allocate 20-30%.

Example Floral Budgets

• 10-15% of a $50,000 Wedding Budget: $5,000 - $7,500

• 20-30% of a $50,000 Wedding Budget: $10,000 - $15,000

We’ve also created a Wedding Flower Pricing Guide and a handy Wedding Floral Calculator to help you estimate costs based on popular floral features.

Maximizing Your Wedding Floral Impact

Quality Over Quantity

Fewer, more impactful pieces—like a stunning ceremony arch or a grand floral installation—are more memorable than numerous identical centerpieces.

DIY Flowers: A Word of Caution

DIY wedding flowers may seem cost-effective, but they often come with hidden costs in time, stress, and effort. Trust your florist to save you the hassle and deliver professional-quality results.

Ask Questions

Most couples are planning a wedding for the first time. When planning (or learning) something new, it’s always advised to ask questions. When you do not understand or need clarification…ask. We’re here to help you make informed decisions and ensure your flowers reflect your dream wedding.

Decide as a Couple

Think about three words that describe your ideal wedding vibe. Whether it’s “romantic,” “whimsical,” or “modern,” defining your vision helps us design florals that align with your dream day. When planning your wedding flowers with For Floral Sake, you do NOT need to know a single flower. We’ll guide you through seasonality and availability to create the perfect arrangements. BONUS: There are beautiful flowers that you have probably never heard of that would be perfect for your big day. Remember this is YOUR big day, so remove opinionated suggestions and make decisions for yourselves.

Photos by: Sophia Juliettte Photo

Your Trusted Wedding Florist in Northern Minnesota and Wisconsin

At For Floral Sake, we specialize in creating stunning, custom wedding flowers that reflect your love story. From bouquets to centerpieces and grand installations, we’re passionate about designing floral arrangements that leave a lasting impression.

Ready to start planning your dream wedding flowers? Check out our wedding page and contact us today to schedule a consultation or explore our Wedding Floral Calculator to start planning your perfect floral designs.