How Much Do Wedding Florals Cost in Australia?

Wedding florals are one of the most emotionally driven elements of a wedding – and one of the most misunderstood when it comes to pricing.

Couples often have a vision in mind without realising what goes into bringing it to life.

What influences floral costs

Several factors impact the cost of wedding florals:

• Seasonality of flowers

• Quantity and scale

• Installation requirements

• Location and access

• Labour and pack down

Large installations and out of season blooms significantly increase costs.

Typical floral spend in Australia

Many Australian couples allocate between 8–15% of their total wedding budget to florals.

As a rough guide:

• Personal flowers may start from $500–$1,000

• Ceremony florals often range from $1,500–$4,000

• Reception florals can range from $2,000–$6,000+

These figures reflect professional design, quality blooms and experienced installation.

Why florals cost more than expected

Floristry isn’t just flowers. It includes sourcing, conditioning, design time, delivery, installation and pack down.

Many florists have a minimum spend for weddings (usually about $4k) - you’re paying for skill, timing and reliability on a once in a lifetime day.

How to maximise your floral budget

• Repurpose ceremony florals into the reception

• Focus on impact areas (e.g. skip the welcome sign arrangement)

• Choose seasonal flowers

• Use candles or draping to add fullness

Final thoughts

Florals set the emotional tone of your wedding. Investing thoughtfully – rather than excessively – is the key to beautiful, balanced styling. Hitch Perfect has a list of trusted florists that know how to bring the balance between expertise, realistic costs and artistic creation. Let’s get planning!