Personal Flowers
2026 avg: $200-$400.
Ceremony and Reception
2026 avg: $400-$1,500.
2026 avg: $50-$200/table.
Greenery and Extras
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What This Calculator Does
This florist and decor budget calculator estimates the total cost of wedding and event florals including personal flowers (bride bouquet, bridesmaid bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages), ceremony arrangements (arch or altar), reception decor (table centerpieces, head table, cocktail arrangements), greenery garlands, and petal toss. It calculates line item costs, delivery fees, and sales tax to produce a complete floral budget with a per-table cost breakdown.
The Formula
Floral budgets break into personal flowers (carried or worn), ceremony installations (arch, aisle, altar), and reception arrangements (centerpieces, garlands, accent pieces). Each item is priced independently. Centerpieces are the largest cost driver because they multiply by table count. Greenery garlands are priced per linear foot. Delivery and setup fees cover transportation, on-site arrangement, and breakdown. Sales tax applies to goods in most states.
Step-by-Step Example
Enter personal flowers
Bride bouquet: $275. 4 bridesmaid bouquets at $85. 6 boutonnieres at $18. 4 corsages at $35.
Enter ceremony and reception
Ceremony arch: $650. 15 centerpieces at $95. Head table: $250. 4 cocktail arrangements at $45.
Add greenery and extras
20 feet of garland at $18/ft. Petals: $75. Delivery: $200.
Review budget
Personal: $741. Ceremony/reception: $2,655. Garland/extras: $435. Delivery: $200. Subtotal: $4,031. Tax (8%): $322. Total: $4,354.
Real-World Use Cases
Wedding Floral Budget Planning
Estimate your total floral spend before meeting with florists to ensure your vision aligns with your budget and to ask informed questions during consultations.
Florist Proposal Comparison
Break down florist quotes into line items to compare apples to apples across multiple proposals and identify where savings are possible.
DIY vs. Professional Flowers
Calculate the cost of a full professional floral package to compare against the cost of DIY flowers from wholesale suppliers like FiftyFlowers or Costco floral.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Underestimating centerpiece costs. Centerpieces multiply by table count. 15 tables at $95 each is $1,425, often the single largest floral expense.
Forgetting delivery and setup fees. Florists typically charge $150-$400 for delivery, on-site setup, and end-of-event breakdown. Some charge hourly for setup labor.
Not considering in-season vs. out-of-season flowers. Peonies in January cost 2-3x more than peonies in May. Ask your florist about seasonal alternatives that achieve a similar look.
Overlooking the ceremony-to-reception repurpose. Moving ceremony arrangements (altar flowers, aisle markers) to the reception can save $500-$1,000 by reducing duplicate arrangements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Accuracy and Disclaimer
Floral pricing varies by region, season, flower availability, and florist experience. This calculator uses 2026 national average prices. Request itemized proposals from local florists for accurate quotes. Prices may increase for holiday weekends, destination setups, and complex installations.
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