Wedding Floristry Budget: What Actually Costs What
An honest breakdown of what wedding floristry actually costs in Düsseldorf — no sugarcoating.
Wedding couples almost always underestimate floristry in their budget. Here's an honest Düsseldorf-specific breakdown of what each item costs and where to save or invest sensibly.
Bridal bouquet: €80–250. Simple with seasonal flowers from €80. Peony bridal in season €150–200. Very elaborate statement with rare varieties €250+.
Boutonnieres (groom, witnesses, fathers): €8–15 per piece. Four men = €35–60.
Bridesmaid bouquets: €35–60 per piece. Three bridesmaids = €100–180.
Table arrangements: €40–80 per table (small to medium). Ten tables = €400–800. For very elaborate floristry (large hanging arrangements) €100–200 per table.
Arch floristry (ceremony arch): €200–500. With elaborate statement varieties €600+. Often reused as photo background after the ceremony.
Entry arrangement: €100–200. A large bouquet or arrangement at the reception door.
Buffet and table accents: €20–40 per accent. Small bouquets on buffet boards, on champagne glasses, etc.
Car decoration: €50–100. Asked for less than before, but still common at classic weddings.
Realistic totals: simple wedding (40 guests, frugal) €800–1,200. Medium (80 guests, standard floristry) €2,000–3,500. Elaborate (120+ guests, statement with arch) €5,000–10,000.
Where saving helps: smaller table arrangements + candles instead of huge floral centres. Skip car decoration. Mini bridesmaid bouquets (€20) instead of large (€50).
Where saving hurts: skimping on the bridal bouquet is wrong — it's in every photo. Better invest 30% more there and cut elsewhere.
Delivery and installation: with elaborate floristry charged separately — typically €100–200. Covers transport, setup, removal next day.
Lead time: ideally 6–9 months. In peak season May–September we need extra lead. Rare varieties (peonies) we must order weeks ahead.
Frequently asked
- What share of the wedding budget should floristry be?
- Typical guidance: 8–15% of total wedding budget. For very photo-focused weddings or garden venues 15–20%.
- Can I DIY floristry to save money?
- Possible but careful — bouquets without florist know-how often don't survive the wedding. We offer workshops where you bind your own bridal bouquet under guidance. Realistic savings: 30–50%.
- How does floristry compare to other wedding costs?
- In Düsseldorf roughly: floristry €2,000–5,000, catering €80–150 per guest (so €4,000–12,000 for 80 guests), photography €1,500–3,500, dress €1,000–3,000. Floristry isn't usually the largest item.