So you're planning a wedding, Congratulations!!!! One of the first things to do as a new bride or groom to be is decide on your wedding budget. Once you're committed to exactly how much you can spend the planning process will be a lot easier! When it comes to flowers we've seen "experts" (Martha Stewart and theknot.com) recommend anywhere between 6-10% of your budget to be dedicated to flowers. This should include bride and bridesmaid's bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages, ceremony arrangements and reception centerpieces. The amount of money you spend on these items depends on if the flowers you choose are in season, if you opt for more expensive flowers, set up and delivery and the size of arrangements and bouquets.
Although the above mentioned flowers are the main items one expects to purchase from a florist they aren't the only services your florist can offer. For example you may need a unity candle, chuppah or arch, pew markers, or flowers to line your aisle runner for the ceremony. Or you may be interested in table linens, chair covers, candles, lanterns, string lights, buffet table arrangements, cake table flowers or other decorations for your reception. All of the before mentioned items can easily be handled by your florist! So how do you budget for these extras? Well theknot.com recommends spending 2-3% of your budget on your ceremony, 48-50% on your reception and it also suggests saving 8% for miscellaneous items. 
Before you book a consultation with your florist try to plan ahead and decide what your flower budget is and what you'd like to spend on the extra items your florist can help you with. This will make your consultation go more smoothly and will allow the designer to show you what options you have!
(Thanks to Kira Lynn Photos for the awesome pictures!)
(Thanks to Kira Lynn Photos for the awesome pictures!)
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