According to our friends at Weddingwire.com, the average cost of wedding flowers in the U.S. is around $1,500 for small to medium size weddings and up to $5,000+ for large weddings. Whatever your wedding budget is, it is safe to start with 8-10% of your total budget dedicated to the florals.

The average cost of a bridal bouquet is between $100 and $350. Though, as you’re probably well aware, the upper end for weddings know no limit. This estimated price range will suit most weddings, and may fluctuate depending on factors such as the season, source, and timing.

It is prudent to place your order wedding flower order between six and nine months ahead of the wedding. For some people, ordering this early might seem way too far ahead of the wedding date. However, placing your order far in advance gives us ample time to plan for your big day.

Top 10 Most Popular Wedding Flowers

1. Peonies. Quite possibly one of the most popular wedding flowers of all time, peonies are beloved by brides and highly sought-after when they’re in season.
2. Garden Roses.
3. Anemones.
4. Ranunculuses.
5. Dahlias.
6. Sweet Peas.
7. Hydrangeas.
8. Lilacs.

The 8 Steps to Choosing Your Wedding Flowers

1. Make a budget for your wedding flowers.
2. Find a wedding florist.
3. Gather wedding flower inspiration.
4. Know the basics of wedding flowers.
5. Use your wedding color palette.
6. Start with your wedding bouquet(s).
7. Pick flowers that reflect your wedding season.

The stats. New South Wales couples are willing to fork out the most for their floral arrangements, sitting at an average of $1,710 for their wedding flowers. Western Australian and South Australian couples are willing to pay a similar amount – $1,465 and $1,420 respectively.

13 Ways to Reduce Wedding Costs

• Devote money to the part of the ceremony that you care about the most.
• Don’t mention “wedding.”
• Get married off peak.
• Choose a less popular day or time.
• Buy used.
• Sell your gown after the wedding.
• Make your own table decorations.
• Limit the bar tab.