This Is the Average Cost of Wedding Flowers in the US

Whether they're clustered into a bouquet or flanking your aisle, flowers make your wedding feel like a wedding. To determine the average cost of wedding flowers, we polled nearly 11,000 couples through The Knot Real Weddings Study to find out the average amount couples spend.

To get more specific, reference The Knot Budget Advisor for pricing data unique to your area. And, when you're ready to find a wedding florist, head to The Knot Vendor Marketplace to research top wedding vendors by location, budget and style.

At a Glance

• The Knot Real Weddings Study, an annual report that aggregates data from recently married couples, is a valuable resource for determining wedding trends and statistics, like the average amount couples spend on wedding flowers.
• According to The Knot Real Weddings Study, the average cost of wedding flowers is $2,800.
• The primary factors influencing the cost of wedding flowers are the ratio of flowers to greenery, the general amount of flowers, seasonality, prep and logistics.
• The next step for personalized budgeting is exploring the estimated cost of wedding flowers near you, using our free budget planning tool: The Knot Budget Advisor.

In this article:

• What's the average cost of wedding flowers?
• The Average Cost of Wedding Flowers by Guest Count
• What factors impact wedding flower costs?

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What's the average cost of wedding flowers?

According to The Knot Real Weddings Study, the average cost of wedding flowers is $2,800. This average cost figure is calculated by looking at the average amount newlyweds spent on wedding flowers. This blanket price includes the cost of a wedding bouquet, a boutonnière, wedding party flowers and floral centerpieces. The average amount couples spend on wedding flowers is also drastically different depending on their budget tier, as those with high budgets bump up the national average.

• Lower cost quartile: $900
• Median cost quartile: $1,900
• Upper cost quartile: $4,800

But the national average doesn't necessarily represent the standard of wedding flowers you're used to seeing. "This budget would cover personal flowers, a very simple statement piece for the ceremony and simple centerpieces," says Robyn Hunter of Songbird Floristry in Portland, Oregon. Based on The Knot data, factors like wedding region, time of year, guest count and whether a couple opted for a local or destination wedding all affect the amount spent on wedding flowers.

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"It's important to be realistic with your floral budget so you know what that budget will give you," says floral designer Yumiko Fletcher of Hana Floral Design in Mystic, Connecticut. "The industry standard has always been that floral is roughly 10% of your overall wedding budget, so a couple having a $75,000 wedding should assume their florals are in the $7,500 range. But if you have high expectations and flowers are a priority for your big day, then perhaps you really need to allocate 15% because today's $7,500 is not the same as two years ago."

Average Amount Couples Spend on Wedding Flowers by Region

Mid-Atlantic couples spent the most, while newlyweds in the West spent the least. This data feels relatively in line with the cost of living for each region, with those with higher costs of living yielding more expensive wedding flowers.

Average Amount Couples Spend on Wedding Flowers by Season

When we look at the average wedding flower cost by time of year, the results are more surprising, since they go against the typical trend of wedding goods costing more during prime wedding season.

Pairs who said "I do" from January through March actually spent the most on their wedding flowers, despite marrying in what's usually considered the "off season." Seasonality is likely the reason, since flowers may have to be shipped in from afar during the winter, whereas summer may bring more opportunities to source flowers locally.

Average Amount Couples Spend on Wedding Flowers by Guest Count

The average cost of a wedding depends on wedding size, and bigger celebrations call for bigger flower budgets. This makes sense, because larger spaces typically cost more to decorate. "The larger the guest count, the more table decor is needed," says Hunter. "Also, aisle decor generally increases with guest count as more rows of chairs are required."

What factors impact wedding flower costs?

According to The Knot data, how much wedding flowers cost depends on the types of blossoms you want, your wedding season, the style of your arrangements and other factors. Price is the #1 deciding factor for couples when choosing a wedding florist (70% of surveyed couples said it was their top priority). Here are the cost factors that influence how much a couple will spend on their wedding flowers:

Ratio of Blooms to Greenery

Typically, the more greenery you have mixed in with your blooms, the less your wedding flowers will cost. "Flowers are almost always more per stem than a stem of greens; however, this doesn't mean greens are cheap by any means," says Fletcher. "If you prefer a very floral-heavy arrangement for your centerpieces with little to no greenery, this is naturally going to cost more. So even adding greenery will help fill in spaces and help save money." Trendy options like branches can transform any venue, and using more greenery in your arrangements can help you get wedding flowers on a budget.

Fresh Flowers vs. Dried Botanicals

Dried flowers are often cheaper than fresh ones. Some couples choose to line their ceremony aisle and reception venue with hundreds of fresh flowers. If that's the look you envision for your wedding, expect to pay well over the average cost of wedding flowers. But if fresh blooms aren't on the top of your must-have list, there are plenty of alternatives to decorate your space without going over your wedding flower budget. For example, dried baby's breath, which is a great inexpensive option if you're trying to stick to a strict and detailed wedding budget, can be spray-painted in all manner of funky hues to match your color palette.

Size, Scale and Number of Arrangements

A larger number of arrangements, or bigger arrangements, will increase the overall cost of your wedding florals. High-impact floral installations (especially in unexpected places) are one of the latest wedding flower trends. Therefore, you might be envisioning oversized centerpieces and additional arrangements to adorn areas like your aisle, reception entry and even the ceiling of your venue. Of course, anything elaborate (think: arches, flower clouds, etc.) will have a higher price tag. And the more arrangements you want, the higher the cost.

"A simple arbor floral piece could start at a few hundred dollars and quickly scale up to several thousand based on how much of the structure is covered, and the ratio of flowers to foliage," says Hunter. "Higher budget weddings also tend to include fun things like statement pieces to accompany signage and the bar, and often enhancements to the structure of the venue like tent pole or ceiling greening, floral on lighting, or suspended focal pieces in the reception space." All in all, hiring an experienced florist will be just as important as ever, since professionals can help you save money (and time) by eliminating the guesswork of sourcing flowers on your own. Our survey found that 59% of couples included a florist in their lineup of wedding vendors (and it was definitely worth it).

Seasonality of Your Flowers

Selecting your wedding flowers by season can also help to reduce some of the cost. Says Fletcher: "If flowering branches are a must for you, then those are only available in the spring months. If you love dahlias, then summer into fall weddings makes the most sense. Ask your florist what's in season for your wedding and let them go to local growers to source some pretty stems for you." Keep in mind, unexpected weather conditions can make some seasonal blooms more scarce and therefore cost more. Your florist will flag that with you and suggest alternatives if necessary.

Cleaning, Prep and Storage

The prep work to get flowers usable plays a role in how much wedding flowers cost. There's removing packaging, stripping foliage and thorns, and getting a fresh cut on every stem. Plus, hydrating solutions, treated water and refrigeration may be necessary to ensure peak perfection on the event date. "[Wedding flower costs also include] containers and other hard goods, consultation with the client to gather requirements, recipe creation and supply ordering—including delivery vehicles, drivers and time," says Hunter. "And an inordinate amount of time to clean: wash buckets, sweep refuse, get the wax and soot off of the candles, clean all of the vessels. So. Much. Cleaning."

Level of Logistics

It takes time and energy for a florist to conceptualize designs for your arrangements and bouquets, source flowers, assemble each piece and deliver them to your venue. More elaborate designs that require additional materials will fetch a higher price, while standard shapes will be more budget friendly. If your venue is far away from the florist or otherwise difficult to access, it'll cost more to move the flowers from point A to point B. Likewise, if the florist has to spend time installing an arrangement (like a floral cloud) at the venue, you'll pay for that additional labor.

Overall Market Uncertainty

Florists note that market uncertainty is a significant factor that makes the future cost of wedding flowers fuzzy. "If prices are set in a floral contract at booking in November then supply costs sky rocket in July when it's time to actually buy fresh flowers, many florists will try to split the difference, reducing their profit in order to still provide a product that they feel good about and staying in the market for couples in that average price range," says Hunter. "Other florists will hold the boundary and couples will get a lot less for what they previously could have gotten with that average budget. While I do hope for many reasons that local and American grown flowers continue to increase in popularity, I would also suggest that the cost of domestic production will likely also increase."

Vendor and Venue Packages

Vendor and venue packages can also influence what flowers cost for your wedding. All-inclusive wedding venues with in-house floral designers may provide table centerpieces, boutonnieres, bridesmaid bouquets, corsages and floral decor as part of their services, which will likely bring your overall wedding cost down as you won't need to commission a separate florist.

Willingness to Trust Your Florist

As you work with your florist during the wedding planning process, flexibility and trust are key these days when trying to determine how much you need to spend on wedding flowers. "Couples need to think of their needs versus their wants," Fletcher says. "Make sure you communicate with your florist what these items are and prioritize the needs first, the wants second if budget allows. Be flexible with the types of flowers. Tell your florist your color palette and overall wedding style and let them buy accordingly."

The bottom line: Don't get caught up asking yourself "why are wedding flowers so expensive?" or getting concerned over who pays for wedding flowers. The right number for you all depends on what you and your partner consider to be most important, whether it fits with the average floral budget for a wedding or not.

How did The Knot calculate the average cost of wedding flowers?

The Knot calculated the average cost of wedding flowers with data from The Knot Real Weddings Study. Gathering responses from 10,474 US couples married between January 1 and December 31, 2025, the study, running for 20 years, is a trusted data source in the wedding industry. To learn more about methodology, check out the complete The Knot Real Weddings study read-out.

What's next for booking a wedding florist?

Before you book a wedding florist, try The Knot Budget Advisor, a free tool designed to show you what couples typically spend in your specific area. Then, head to The Knot Vendor Marketplace, where you can browse florists in your area and budget. Request personalized quotes directly through the marketplace, then use The Knot Vendor Manager to compile and compare them.

While quotes vary from florist to florist, they include:

• A price estimate for the cost of each item or type of item (one ceremony arch: $X, four bridesmaid bouquets: $X each, etc.)
• A total for each line item
• A full total for your flowers.
• Taxes
• Any relevant delivery, set up or breakdown fees