15 things you need to know before ordering wedding flowers.
Wedding flowers were to start?
We always suggest starting with a mood board, put together some images of flowers and colours you love, maybe investigate seasonality, will the flowers you love be easily available on your wedding date?
What’s the minimum budget for wedding flowers?
One of the questions we’re asked most often is, “How much do I need to spend on wedding flowers?”
While every wedding is different, we generally suggest a minimum budget of £300–£400 for couples who would like flowers for their wedding party and a little extra to bring colour, scent and a seasonal feel to their venue.
How Much do Wedding Flowers Cost in the UK? (A simple 2026 Guide)
If you’ve started looking into wedding flowers, you’ve probably realised that the prices can vary a lot.
One couple might spend £300, another £3,000+ — so what’s the difference, and what do you actually need?
As a wedding florist based in Lancashire, we've worked with budgets as small as £100 up to £6500 so we have seen the whole spectrum. I thought I’d break it down in a simple, honest way to help you plan what’s right for your day.
Why choose fresh flowers over artificial?
Eight reasons fresh are best -
Scent - you cannot beat the smell of sweet peas, roses, herbs and many other freshly cut flowers. So many brides comment after their wedding and say that one of their lasting memories of the day will be the scent of their bouquet.