How much should flowers cost?

Hi Everyone!

I am just starting to search for flowers and was wondering what is a reasonable amount to pay for them. I have heard good things about Burton's, has anyone used them and gotten a quote that you wouldn't mind sharing? I will be having about 150 people and have 5 bridesmaids and 5 groomsmen.

Thanks so much!

I agree... it depends...

Mine's going to be 20 low centerpieces w/ stone vases (to keep, not rent), a cascading bok with white roses and orchids, a throw away, 4 BM boks (I think... don't quote that), 14 bout's, an orchid one for the groom, 2 mothers boks, 2 jr BMs bok, flower girl basket and petals. Under $2500

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Posted by berrie1121

Hi Everyone!

I am just starting to search for flowers and was wondering what is a reasonable amount to pay for them. I have heard good things about Burton's, has anyone used them and gotten a quote that you wouldn't mind sharing? I will be having about 150 people and have 5 bridesmaids and 5 groomsmen.

Thanks so much!

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I am booked with ******* and they had great prices...I got all of my stuff for under 2K...I have 7 bridesmaids, 6 groomsmen and a pink peony bouq for me and then 12 tables...6 with chandeliers and 6 with flower centerpieces.

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Posted by Maymay

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Posted by berrie1121

Hi Everyone!

I am just starting to search for flowers and was wondering what is a reasonable amount to pay for them. I have heard good things about Burton's, has anyone used them and gotten a quote that you wouldn't mind sharing? I will be having about 150 people and have 5 bridesmaids and 5 groomsmen.

Thanks so much!

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I am booked with ******* and they had great prices...I got all of my stuff for under 2K...I have 7 bridesmaids, 6 groomsmen and a pink peony bouq for me and then 12 tables...6 with chandeliers and 6 with flower centerpieces.

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B U R T O N S....

i spent about $4000 with flowers by brian

18 high cps
10 boots
10 BM bouquets
1 bride bouquet
2 church altar pieces
25 assorted corsages/boots (for aunts and uncles)
mom/FMIL bouquets (nosegays)
cake flowers
tulle outside church
FG kissing ball

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Posted by berrie1121

thanks so much for the feedback. How long before the wedding should you book your florist?

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Another it depends. It depends on how important it is to you. Flowers, for me, weren't a big thing. Up until 3 months before the wedding, I was considering doing DIY non-floral centerpieces, like lanterns with candles in them. I changed my mind and booked our florist at 3 months out. I contacted maybe 3 or 4 different places for pricing and only met with one. And booked her on the spot.

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Posted by jilliibabii

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Posted by berrie1121

thanks so much for the feedback. How long before the wedding should you book your florist?

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Another it depends. It depends on how important it is to you. Flowers, for me, weren't a big thing. Up until 3 months before the wedding, I was considering doing DIY non-floral centerpieces, like lanterns with candles in them. I changed my mind and booked our florist at 3 months out. I contacted maybe 3 or 4 different places for pricing and only met with one. And booked her on the spot.

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ITA with this - they were important to me, so i booked them right after RH and photographer about 19 months out

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Posted by FutureWifey

I agree... it depends...

Mine's going to be 20 low centerpieces w/ stone vases (to keep, not rent), a cascading bok with white roses and orchids, a throw away, 4 BM boks (I think... don't quote that), 14 bout's, an orchid one for the groom, 2 mothers boks, 2 jr BMs bok, flower girl basket and petals. Under $2500

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who did you use??

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Posted by mds110286

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Posted by FutureWifey

I agree... it depends...

Mine's going to be 20 low centerpieces w/ stone vases (to keep, not rent), a cascading bok with white roses and orchids, a throw away, 4 BM boks (I think... don't quote that), 14 bout's, an orchid one for the groom, 2 mothers boks, 2 jr BMs bok, flower girl basket and petals. Under $2500

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who did you use??

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Verbena Designs

I have yet to hear bad things about B U R T O N S. I booked our appts for 9/3/11; so far they have been super nice. They also have a dress store upstairs, and they are reasonable as well.

As for how long, I have 611 days left and i am looking to book. In my head i woudl rahter pay 2011 prices for 2013.

HTH

I'm going with a local florist who was recommended to me through a friend as they used them for their wedding and they were inexpensive and did a great job. They're East Willison Florist in Mineola on Jericho Tpke. I worked with Pam.

I went to a few places, Cress Florist & The Flower Barn in Seaford and they beat both prices. I have a small wedding party and am only getting 12 high centerpieces as well as boutonnieres (3), 2 corsages for the moms, my bouquet and 2 bridesmaids bouquets and it's costing me under $1200 which is the best price I was quoted and they were really laid back, friendly people. Good luck!

Thanks again to everyone for the helpful feedback! I love being able to get such good information so quickly! Yay LIWeddings for the chat!!