How much do wedding flowers cost in Melbourne?
Most couples I work with invest between $7,000 and $12,000 in their wedding flowers and styling. My minimum spend is $6,000. Larger weddings built around installations sit above $12,000. Those figures include the flowers plus the design, delivery, setup and pack-down behind them.
Below is what each budget looks like for a wedding in Melbourne, the Yarra Valley or on the Mornington Peninsula.
What couples spend on wedding flowers.
$6,000 to $7,000
Bouquets and buttonholes for a small bridal party. One ceremony feature, such as plinths. Bud vases on guest tables with florals on the bridal table. Suits intimate weddings.
$7,000 to $12,000
Personal flowers for the whole bridal party and family. A statement ceremony feature with aisle flowers. Full centrepieces, plus flowers for the bar and seating chart. This is where most of my couples sit.
$12,000 and above
Large-scale ceremony installations and hanging installations. Abundant tablescapes. Draping and stationery designed alongside the flowers. Suits big rooms and long tables.
Every quote is shaped around your venue and the scale of your day. Treat these ranges as a starting point. All prices in this guide include GST.
How much does a bridal bouquet cost?
A bridal bouquet with me ranges from $200 to $370. Bridesmaid bouquets range from $150 to $245 each. Buttonholes and corsages are $25 to $35 each.
The price moves with size and the flowers in it. A garden rose and peony bouquet in spring sits at the top of the range.
How much do ceremony flowers cost?
The ceremony feature is usually the biggest single piece of your flowers. It's also the backdrop to most of your photos.
Plinths and flower clouds: $1,100 to $2,200
Flower towers: $1,650 to $2,475
Grounded floral nest: $1,925 to $2,750
Custom ceremony feature: $250 to $650 per metre
Aisle flowers: $150 to $280 each
Welcome sign arrangement: $180 to $250
Signing table flowers: $180 to $200
How much do reception flowers cost?
Table flowers are priced on your guest count.
Table flowers: $15 to $30 per guest
Bar arrangement: $250 to $500
Seating chart installation: $250 to $300
Cake flowers: $85 to $250
Fireplace mantle installation: $550 to $850
Hanging installation: $600 to $850 per metre
What changes the cost of wedding flowers.
The size of your venue matters most. A long room with high ceilings needs more scale to feel full.
Your guest count sets the cost of your tables. More guests means more tables to dress.
Season affects what's available. Flowers grown in season here cost less and look better.
Installations take time to build on the day. Hanging pieces and large ceremony features need more hands for setup and pack-down.
How to make your flower budget go further.
Spend where the camera goes. Your bouquet and ceremony feature end up in more photos than anything else.
Move ceremony pieces to the reception. Plinths and arrangements can be carried in after the ceremony, so you pay for them once.
Ask what's growing in your month. I'll design around the flowers at their best for your date.
Estimate your wedding flowers.
My floral calculator gives you a price range in a few minutes. Add the pieces you're imagining and it builds an estimate that includes design, delivery, setup and labour.
Wedding flower cost FAQs.
What is the average cost of wedding flowers in Melbourne?
Most of my couples invest $7,000 to $12,000 for full floral and styling design. Smaller weddings with fewer pieces start from my $6,000 minimum.
Is $5,000 enough for wedding flowers?
$5,000 can cover personal flowers and a simple ceremony. For full-service design with setup and pack-down, my minimum is $6,000.
Does the price include setup and pack-down?
Yes. My quotes include design, delivery, install, styling and pack-down.
How far in advance should I book my wedding florist?
Most couples book me 12 to 18 months ahead. I take one wedding at a time, so popular dates go first. [Link: When to book your wedding florist]
Let's talk.
I take a limited number of weddings each year. If you'd like a design built around your day, send me an enquiry.
