When I was planning my own wedding flowers a few years ago, I remember opening my laptop, typing “how much do wedding flowers cost,” and being immediately overwhelmed. The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The cost depends on your style, the size of your wedding party, your colour palette, the number of centerpieces, and even the season.
As someone who now grows and designs wedding flowers for couples across Ontario, I’ve learned that a little planning goes a long way. Whether you’re working with a florist or doing your flowers yourself, here’s a simple way to estimate your wedding flower budget—before you even send that first inquiry.
Start with Your Wedding Party
Make a quick list of everyone who will need flowers. Here’s a typical breakdown for a mid-size wedding:
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1 Bridal bouquet
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2–4 Bridesmaid bouquets
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1–2 Flower crowns or posies (for flower girls or junior attendants)
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1 Groom boutonniere
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2–4 Groomsmen boutonnieres
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2–4 Corsages or boutonnieres for parents/grandparents
You might also want a floral piece for your officiant or a toss bouquet.
Consider Your Ceremony & Reception Decor
Next, think about your spaces. Are you getting married under an arch or in front of a church altar? Will you need aisle markers or floral urns?
Then, look ahead to the reception. Here's what couples commonly include:
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1 centerpiece per table (so if you have 10 tables, that’s 10 centerpieces)
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1 or 2 arrangements for the head/sweetheart table
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Bud vases or floral accents for cocktail tables, welcome tables, guest book stations
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A floral installation for the bar, dessert table, or photo backdrop
Colour Palette Impacts Price, Too
Here’s something many couples don’t realize: not all colours cost the same. Soft neutrals and blush tones are always in high demand, and seasonal availability plays a big role in pricing. If you’re open to in-season flowers and a looser palette, your florist may be able to stretch your budget further.
A Sample Mid-Range Floral Budget Breakdown
To give you a rough sense of pricing, here’s an example using average Ontario pricing for a wedding with 100 guests and a modest wedding party:
| Item | Qty | Est. Price Each | Subtotal |
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| Bridal bouquet | 1 | $150 | $150 |
| Bridesmaid bouquets | 3 | $90 | $270 |
| Groom boutonniere | 1 | $20 | $20 |
| Groomsmen boutonnieres | 3 | $18 | $54 |
| Parent/grandparent flowers | 4 | $25 | $100 |
| Ceremony florals (e.g., arch) | 1 | $300 | $300 |
| Table centerpieces | 10 | $85 | $850 |
| Head table florals | 1 | $150 | $150 |
| Small bud vase accents | 6 | $15 | $90 |
| Estimated Total | $1,984 |
Of course, you can scale this up or down depending on what matters most to you.
Use a Wedding Flower Budget Calculator
To make the math easier, I always recommend using a floral budget calculator—these tools help you adjust your quantities and see how the total shifts in real time. Here are a few I’ve found helpful:
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Harvest Hill Flower Farm Wedding Cost Calculator – A simple, no-frills tool based on real dried flower pricing.
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Ladybug Florist Bridal Cost Planner – Traditional florist pricing with editable drop-downs.
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Botanica Wedding Planner – Interactive and detailed, great for full-service weddings.
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Petal & Bulb Budget Calculator – Beautifully designed, with real-time updates.
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Lilac Floral Design Quote Calculator – Clean and easy to use, great for quick ballparks.
Try a few of these and compare the totals. You might be surprised how much flexibility you have just by adjusting your quantities or flower types.
If you’re still early in the planning phase, I encourage you to play around with one of those calculators. A little clarity upfront can help you make more confident, creative choices down the line.