Most UK couples spend roughly £1,200-£3,500 on wedding flowers, with simple seasonal setups costing less and elaborate designs with arches, hanging installations or many centrepieces running to £6,000 or more. Many florists set a minimum spend and limit how many weddings they take per weekend, so popular dates book up fast. To keep costs down, ask for flowers that are in season at your wedding date, as imported or out-of-season blooms like peonies or orchids cost noticeably more.
Typical UK cost: Most UK couples spend around £1,200-£3,500 on wedding flowers for a mid-sized wedding, with elaborate floral designs and installations often reaching £6,000 or more.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do wedding flowers cost in the UK?
Most UK couples spend roughly £1,200-£3,500 on wedding flowers for a mid-sized celebration of around 80-100 guests, while simple seasonal arrangements can come in under £1,000 and elaborate designs with arches and installations can exceed £6,000. As a rough guide, individual items run about £80-£150 for a bridal bouquet, £40-£75 for bridesmaid bouquets, £8-£30 for buttonholes, and £40-£80 per table for centrepieces. Flowers typically account for around 5-10% of a total wedding budget.
How far in advance should we book our wedding florist?
For peak-season dates between May and September, and for larger weddings with installations or many centrepieces, it is best to book 12-18 months ahead. Around 3-4 months is usually the minimum comfortable lead time for a professional florist, though simple seasonal arrangements can sometimes be arranged later. Many florists cap how many weddings they take per weekend, so the most in-demand suppliers fill their dates well in advance.
What's included in a wedding florist's quote, and what should we ask?
A typical quote covers the bridal bouquet, bridesmaid bouquets, buttonholes and corsages, ceremony flowers, and reception centrepieces, but delivery, setup, the hire of vases or arches, and takedown are not always included. Always confirm whether setup at the venue, vase hire, and collection of items afterwards are part of the price or charged separately. It is also worth asking about any minimum spend, the deposit and cancellation terms, and whether the named florist will personally arrange and deliver your flowers on the day.
How can we reduce the cost of our wedding flowers?
Choosing flowers that are naturally in season on your wedding date is the single biggest saving, as imported or out-of-season blooms such as peonies and orchids are far more expensive. Focusing your budget on a few high-impact areas like the bouquet and a statement ceremony arrangement, then reusing ceremony flowers at the reception, also stretches the budget further. Larger flowers, foliage-heavy designs, and fewer separate arrangements generally cost less than many small, tightly packed displays.
Do wedding florists charge a deposit, and is it refundable?
Most UK wedding florists ask for a non-refundable deposit, often around 20-30% of the total, to secure your date, with the balance due in the weeks before the wedding. The deposit reserves the date and covers early planning work, so it is generally not returned if you cancel. Read the cancellation policy in your contract before paying, as some florists offer partial refunds or the option to move your date depending on how much notice you give.