Too much for flowers?

the $$ that's going to be spent on flowers is starting to frighten me. i got two quotes and i think it's crazy but i don't know how much flowers go for. i went to three places. at the first two i was asking about candelabras with wreaths around the base. yesterday i finally changed my ideas and am going for balls of roses. i'm going to post the quotes and would like to ask what you guys think. I have about 250 invited and I'm asking for quotes for 20 tables, ceremony decor & reception decor at same location, 8 BM and GMs, 2 moms, 1 g-ma, 6 FGs.

Quote 1, $7770:


Bridal Bouquet: White Orchids Stephanotis , green Hypericum and Seaded Euchylyptus and your Rhinestones fully wrapped with satin ribbons.
$ 295

Attendants: For your BMs Cymbidium Orchids and ivory Freesia. Hypericum Berries, Lisianthus, Mango Calla Lilies, and Bells of Ireland Long green wires with white beads at the ends will add dimension and interest. Each of these bouquets will be fully wrapped with three layers of ribbon.
$ 125 each (x 6, est.) =750

Flower girls: Petite barrettes of flowers in the colors of the day will be created, as well a Hair Wreath for the baby.
$ 15 each (x5, est.) = 75



Corsages:
Mother of the Bride
Mother of the Groom
$ 25 each (x2) = 50

Boutonnieres:
Michael- white Orchid
Six Groomsmen - Stephanotis florets
Ring Bearer – Stephanotis floret
$10 each (x8) = 80

Extra for Michael- no charge
Extra Groomsmen – no charge


CEREMONY

Arrangements: Two large cylinder vases either side of the aisle. large white Calla Lilies, and green Calla Lilies, in a slightly flared style.
$275 each (x2) = 550


Aisle: green and white Hydrangea will adorn every other row.
$ 35 each (x10 est.) = 350


Rose Petals: Fresh Rose Petals in shades of white and green will be scattered down the center of your aisle.
$ 125




RECEPTION


Cocktail Tables: Two styles will alternate on your guest’s tables. A tall glass vase showcasing a modern “leaning” of green and white Calla Lilies (see picture provided) will complement the low glass cube vase featuring a floating candle.

Calla Lilies $ 100 each (x10 est.)= 1000
Candles $ 15 each (x 10 est.) = 150


Place Card Table: Branches with Orchids.
$ 150




Table centerpieces: A signature flower will be showcased in a sleek, long glass cylinder vase. Options for blooms include long stem varieties of Amaryllis, Gloriosa Lily, Cabbage Rose, Heliconia, or available bloom of your choice. Each of these contemporary creations is for your guests to keep.
$195 each (x20 est.) =3900

Napkin Flowers: Stunning green and/or ivory Dendrobium Orchids
$ 0.50 each (x200, est) = 100


Cake: $165


Quote 2, almost 10K!:

2 Maids of Honor: $200
Hand tied cream roses with green cymbidium orchid & white dendro orchids. Stems wrapped. $100

4 Bridesmaids: $400
Same as maids of honor

6 Flowers Girls: $210
6 bags of rose petals. $35 each

Boutonnieres: $115
Groom: calla & stephanotis. $19
8 bouts: Stephanotis. $12 each

Mother of Bride:
$25if it’s made of 3 roses

Mother of Groom:
Wrist corsage $25 if it’s made of 3 roses

Grandmothers:
Wrist corsage $25 if it’s made of 3 roses

Cake décor: $75
Decorate cake with flowers.

Ceremony: $750
2 cylinder vases, 36” tall with leaves, 2 stems of green cymbidium orchids in each vase & silk cream rose ball on top. $275 each
2 Fichus trees topiaries in white clay pots. $100 each
* All items listed above are rentals*

Cocktail Hour: $85 per table
10 calla lilies in vase, colors are green & white.

Reception: $7000
This price is for 20 tables. candelabras with candles, base of candelabra surrounded by flower wreath (hydrangea, roses, cymbidium orchids & various greens including ivy.

Delivery, setup & take down: $350


Quote 3:

Haven't received yet but will update today or tomorrow.

That seems alittle high to me. Where did you get the quotes from?

I was quoted around $3500 for 18 tables, 6 BM and GM my bo-k my throw away. Decorations for the church and Parents and Grandparents crosages. Yours seems high. But it could also be the type of flower. I would keep looking around.

That's alot. I have plenty of things I'd rather spend 10K on. Like putting it towards a DP, furniture, vacations etc....

Shop around.

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Posted by Julybride08

That seems a little high to me. Where did you get the quotes from?

I was quoted around $3500 for 18 tables, 6 BM and GM my bo-k my throw away. Decorations for the church and Parents and Grandparents crosages. Yours seems high. But it could also be the type of flower. I would keep looking around.

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So far I went to verbena and a small local florist.

I went to Flowers By Brian yesterday and had a great meeting with one of their designers. I haven't gotten a quote yet so I don't know if it'll be better.

would you FM me your place. maybe i can go there with my new roses idea and see what they tell me.

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Posted by Autumn08



That's alot. I have plenty of things I'd rather spend 10K on. Like putting it towards a DP, furniture, vacations etc....

Shop around.

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hells yeah!!!!!!!!!! This is the only project I would have loved to do myself, But I don't think I'll have the time.


Is it reasonable for me to ask to keep it at 5K for the whole thing for this many tables?

wow - that sounds really high but i think the flowers you have in there are more expensive then most flowers.

i paid 3300 for
20 ceneterpieces
flowers for parents & grandparents
my entire bridal party (17 ppl in BP )
rose petals
cake flowers
church decor
throw away bokt

you can probably go back and talk them down a bit or see if they can throw in a few more things for free.

for example...the fresh petals for the ceremony...two places i went to didn't charge for that

or for example the floating candle cps for the ch - you can just have the florist do the set up and u buy the glass containers and floating candles (in bulk its cheaper than $15 each even if u just get everything at michaels).

the price might be higher depending on the size of the boks and if there is no greenery etc. but the corsages seem a bit high if ure just getting 3 roses.

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Posted by gabbie83

wow - that sounds really high but i think the flowers you have in there are more expensive then most flowers.

i paid 3300 for
20 ceneterpieces
flowers for parents & grandparents
my entire bridal party (17 ppl in BP )
rose petals
cake flowers
church decor
throw away bokt

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Wow, that sounds like a good deal! Your Flowers look gorgeous too. Was your overall experience with them good, you felt that you got what you asked for etc...?

Wowzers.

My flowers, with an arch for the ceremony, centerpieces and bo-ks total is under $1000. Gotta love Tim's in Massapequa. They even gave me a free MOH bo-k because they are the house florist.

I'm getting roses and gerber daisies though... I love flowers, but would rather spend that money on something else.

I only need like 10-12 centerpieces, grandmas, moms and dads, 5 bridesmaids, 2 flower girls & 4 groomsmen.

it feels like alot of money for flowers. you have very expensive flowers though which could be jacking up the price. if you want to save i suggest alternating some of the higher priced flowers with more economical ones of the same color. same effect, less cost.

i have 22 centerpieces, my bo-k (and my throw away bo-k), 1 moh bo-k, 11 bm boks, 2 jr. bm bo-ks, 3 corsages, 11 bouts, and 2 alter lge. alter arrangements all for under 3k

Actually the $7,700 sounds about right...you are getting ALOT of flowers and the Cymbidium Orchids and White Orchids Stephanotis alone are expensive! (I've learned that from watching all those silly bridal shows)

I would try Flower Michelle and Pedestals to see what they say.....

Good luck!

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Posted by stephanienyc2002

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Posted by Autumn08



That's alot. I have plenty of things I'd rather spend 10K on. Like putting it towards a DP, furniture, vacations etc....

Shop around.

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hells yeah!!!!!!!!!! This is the only project I would have loved to do myself, But I don't think I'll have the time.


Is it reasonable for me to ask to keep it at 5K for the whole thing for this many tables?

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They should be able to offer more affordable options of flowers which will offer the same type of look and feel.

How elaborate or the CH decorations? Can you cut back, the guests will be there for an hour and the tables are usually smaller. You may be able to DIY this part, some candles will look really elegant here. Many RH will set it up for you.

wow that is expensive....

Our flowers are under $2000

16 centerpieces - hydrangea w/ hypericon
2rb,3gm -
groom - plum mini calla lily
my bo-k hydrangea & calla lily
wrist corsage for mog/mob
rose petals for fg to scatter
small cp for cocktail hour - same as cp
1 larger cp for place card table

You can definitely negotiate with Jenn at Verbena.

Your quote is a little on the high side.

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Posted by stephanienyc2002

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Posted by gabbie83

wow - that sounds really high but i think the flowers you have in there are more expensive then most flowers.

i paid 3300 for
20 ceneterpieces
flowers for parents & grandparents
my entire bridal party (17 ppl in BP )
rose petals
cake flowers
church decor
throw away bokt

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Wow, that sounds like a good deal! Your Flowers look gorgeous too. Was your overall experience with them good, you felt that you got what you asked for etc...?

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you have fm
& yes I was realllly happy with my flowers.
everyone thought my CP were fake when i was giving them out at the end of the night. They looked perfect - and then when people touched them they were like OMG THEY'RE REAL!!!! !

That sounds pretty high - can you cut back on some of that? Like someone suggested getting your own candle cps for the CH?

What are they doing with the cake for $165? That seems kind of high to me.

I'm spending around $2k on my flowers, and I got 18 low CPs, 8BM bo-ks, my bo-k, 10 bouts, 7 corsages and something small for my FG.

given, mine are mostly callas and roses (with the exception of my bo-k that has stephanotis with rhinestones in it), but I think you could definitely do a little better.

Try Flower Barn in Seaford

It sounds high...often places charge more for specific flowers...what you can do is ask the florist what flowers are driving the cost up. Maybe they can break it down for you as to why it costs so much.

If your still looking check out Pedastals they are awesome