Why Wedding flowers cost more than your average Shop Bouquet ?
Why Are Wedding Flowers more Expensive?
Here is my honest answer as a florist & Wedding designer @ Lily Bloom Florist.
As a Wedding florist, one of the most common questions I hear from couples is:
“Why do wedding flowers cost so much more than a regular bouquet?”
It’s a completely fair question. Wedding florals often come with a bigger price tag — and it’s not just about the flowers themselves. There’s an incredible amount of behind-the-scenes work that most people don’t see.
In this post, I’ll walk you through exactly what goes into your wedding flowers — and why the investment is worth every penny.
Premium top grade flowers
Weddings call for the very best quality flowers — ones that are vibrant, fresh, and in peak condition for your big day., we can choose ripeness, grading etc.
We always use premium graded flowers or when specified specialty blooms (like peonies, orchids, or garden roses), which are more expensive.
Many flowers are seasonal and must be imported to meet design needs, especially out of season.
To ensure perfection, we order more than needed and hand-select only the best stems for your arrangements.
This means less waste for you — and flawless florals in every photo.
Custom Design Work
Unlike standard floral arrangements, Wedding flowers are 100% customized to match your style, theme, colors, and venue.
We spend hours creating mood boards, design plans, and proposals tailored to your vision.
Every bouquet, centerpiece, and floral installation is hand-crafted with intention and artistic care.
No two weddings are the same — and that uniqueness takes time and talent.
You're not just paying for flowers — you're paying for floral artistry.
Time & Labor Behind the Scenes
A single wedding can take 20–60+ hours of work from start to finish. This includes:
Consultation calls and design prep.
Ordering, processing, and conditioning flowers.
Creating arrangements (often over 2–3 days).
Day-of delivery, setup, and teardown.
Plus, we often work early mornings and late nights to make sure everything is perfect — and on time.
Logistics, Rentals & Day-Of Execution
Weddings require much more than flower arranging. There’s a logistical side that includes:
Transporting delicate flowers in controlled conditions
Setting up at multiple venues (ceremony, reception, etc.), repurpose florals for venue is now almost 100 % being untilized
Providing vases, candles, floral foam, arch structures, urns, and lots more , for recollection, washing sterizlied again for the next upcoming Wedding.
These logistics are complex — and we handle them all so you don’t have to.
You’re Hiring Professionals — Not Just Buying Flowers
Weddings are high-stakes events, and there’s no room for error. You’re paying for:
Experience, skill, and design expertise
Calm, reliable execution under pressure
Flexibility for last-minute changes or weather issues
Seamless coordination with planners, venues, and other vendors
In short: you’re hiring a floral design team — not just buying blooms.
My Final Thoughts & offer of advice
Wedding flowers are an investment in beauty, ambiance, and emotion. They transform spaces, elevate your photos, and create unforgettable moments. The cost reflects not only the flowers themselves, but the time, skill, care, and service that go into every stem.
So when you invest in wedding florals, know that you're getting far more than “just flowers” — you're getting a dedicated team, professional artistry, and peace of mind on one of the most important days of your life.
For us of course we are biased, but those photos are the ones you will have forever, those flowers will feature in each and everyone.
Be honest with your florist about what you’re comfortable spending — we’re here to help guide you, not judge you. Our first relaxed consult is just brief, a friendly get to know chat, and if you feel our costs doesn't fit yours, thats no issue,
As a wedding florist, I put my heart and energy into every couple’s day. To do that sustainably — and give you the high level of service, attention, and quality your wedding deserves — I set a minimum spend for full-service weddings. My goal is never to push couples to spend more than they need, I am here to guide and advise and if it works for both of us and you love our work as much as we do , then its a perfect fit.
Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event. My minimum ensures I can deliver not just beautiful flowers, but a smooth, enjoyable experience — from your first email to your final bouquet.
Much love and creative wishes
Debbie xx
Lily Bloom Florist
Demonstrating at Bloom 2025, Phoenix Park, Dublin
A Flower Demo with Debbie Kelly,
Sponsored by Viaflor
Hey To all flower lovers ..flower enthusiasts and visitors to Bloom 2025
I’m Debbie Kelly of Lily Bloom Florist in Wexford, and I’m delighted to be contributing to this fantastic forum, IOF, and to have the amazing opportunity to showcase at Bloom 2025 this year with all the other amazing fellow florist designers.
We as a group are so passionate about keeping our very important skill set in the focal limelight of our clients, In a world of fast fashion / fast-paced retail and mass-produced everything, the art of floristry along with our skill set is at risk of being overlooked—and that’s something we can’t afford to let happen.We are a lot more than flower sellers, we are designers, Artists, we are storytellers, comfort-givers, and joy-bringers. We share with people the celebration of life’s most beautiful moments when words can't say enough and navigate its hardest ones, a quiet but powerful gesture.
This year at Bloom I will create a hand-crafted Fresh Flower bouquet with the perfect spiral set for a perfect vase display using a selection of gorgeous, fresh blooms, with an emphasis on styling techniques, balance, and professional florist know-how. Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned designer looking for a fresh perspective, I’ll be sharing tips you can use in your everyday floristry and shop displays.
Here’s what we’ll cover:
Flower prep & hydration: Conditioning and Care, the foundation for longevity and vibrancy.
Styling mechanics: Using hidden techniques for structure and support without floral foam.
Design balance: Working with colour, height, and texture for visual impact.
Florist hacks: Tricks I use every day to speed up workflow while maintaining quality.
Finishing touches: How to elevate a simple vase arrangement into something truly show stopping.
All the while, hoping our Audience can enjoy the feeling Nature has to give in colour, style, atmosphere enhancing our environment space.
So looking forward to seeing you all at Bloom 2025
Debbie Kelly
Lily Bloom florist Wexford
4th March 2025
Location: Lily Bloom Florist, Custom house quay, Wexford town.
Job Type: Part time/ Covering 3 to 4 days.
About Us:
Lily Bloom Florist is a vibrant and friendly flower shop, dedicated to delivering beautiful flowers to our customers. We are looking for a reliable and friendly Flower Shop Driver to join our team!
Job Responsibilities:
- Safely drive the delivery van to deliver flowers to customers, businesses, and event venues, Funeral homes, Church services etc
- Ensure timely and professional deliveries while handling flowers with care.
- Provide excellent customer service when making deliveries, with excellent speaking English.
- Assist in the shop on certain days with general tasks such as unpacking deliveries, organizing stock, or helping with light customer service.
- Keep the delivery van clean and maintained, reporting any issues.
Requirements:
- A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Confident Driver.
- Excellent English.
- Aged between 25 to 65 for Insurance purpose.
- Ability to lift and carry flowers arrangements and Displays.
- A polite and professional attitude when dealing with customers.
- Basic knowledge of the local area and good navigation skills, knowledge of Google maps.
- Willingness to help in the shop when needed.
Benefits:
- Flexible work options, Part time hours
- Friendly and supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to work in a creative and beautiful setting.
- Staff discounts on flowers and gifts.
🌸 Join us and be part of a team that brings smiles to people every day! 🌸
📩 How to Apply:
If you’re interested, send your application to http://lilybloomflorist.ie/contact with your details.
Or visit our shop at Custom house quay, Wexford, y35v2wx to apply in person.
No time wasters. Only apply if genuinely interested.
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