{"id":2686,"date":"2012-06-25T09:45:20","date_gmt":"2012-06-25T13:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kurtnphoto.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=2686"},"modified":"2012-06-25T09:45:20","modified_gmt":"2012-06-25T13:45:20","slug":"toledo-wedding-photographer-how-much-will-your-wedding-cost-flowers-and-decorations-part-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kurtnphoto.com\/wedding-blog\/toledo-wedding-photographer-how-much-will-your-wedding-cost-flowers-and-decorations-part-6\/","title":{"rendered":"Toledo Wedding Photographer | How much will your wedding cost? | Flowers and Decorations | Part 6"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is part 6 in our blog series \u201cHow much will your wedding cost?\u201d and this part is about your wedding flowers and decorations costs.\u00a0 As with all the blogs in this series, I am using CostOfWedding.com<\/a> as a resource for the facts and figures listed in this blog.\u00a0 As stated in part one of this series, the website listed the Toledo Brides and Grooms spent $568 to $946 on average flowers and decorations while spending $1,136 to $1,514+ for the experts.
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\nThis is probably the one place in your wedding budget that will vary the most from the actual Cost of Wedding report.\u00a0 Your budget for flowers and decorations will be completely different than what anyone else will spend.\u00a0 Your flower cost will depend on how many people are in your wedding, how many guests will be attending, and what you will be using the flowers for, along with many other factors like the time of year when you have your wedding, what flowers you are using and what flowers are \u201cin season.\u201d\u00a0 Because of all of the factors involved, you probably cannot realistically figure this part of your budget without sitting down with a florist first.\u00a0 Hopefully this can help you remember what you will need and give you somewhat of a ballpark range to expect to pay.
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\nSo let\u2019s start with the boutonnieres and corsages.\u00a0 According to Cost of Wedding website, the average bride and groom spend between $74 and $123 for these items and spend between $147 and $196+ for the experts.\u00a0 What the report does not show is what was the average number of boutonnieres and corsages made for each wedding.\u00a0 For your wedding, you have to take into account how many you will need.\u00a0 For the boutonnieres, you need to have one for the groom, the best man, each of the the groomsmen and ushers, the ring bearer, your father, the grooms father, any step-fathers involved, grandfathers, men in the ceremony such as readers or soloists if male, and some brides and grooms also give them to godfathers and other important males in their lives.\u00a0 The same goes for the corsages for the women involved.\u00a0 You need one for the bride\u2019s mother, groom\u2019s mother, step-mothers, grandmothers, readers and soloists if female, guest book attendant, and maybe even godmothers.\u00a0 Obviously the cost for these flower arrangements depends entirely on how many people will be receiving them and what your flower choice will be.\u00a0 The more people in your wedding party and important family members that you have, the higher this cost will be.
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\nYour bridal bouquet will be your most coveted accessory for the entire day and you will want it to look as beautiful as you.\u00a0 You will need it for almost all of your photographs and it will need to last all day.\u00a0 According to the Cost of Wedding report, Toledo brides typically spend between $79 and $131 for their bouquet, while those with a more expensive taste spend between $158 and $210+.\u00a0 Of course, your cost will depend on what flowers you chose and how large of a bouquet you will be carrying.\u00a0 If you have painted flowers or coloring added to the flowers to match your wedding color scheme, there will be an additional charge.\u00a0 The report also does not state if this cost includes the \u201cthrow away\u201d bouquet and I am guessing that it does not so you will also need to factor this into your cost for your wedding if you are doing that at your reception.
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\nFor the bridesmaids bouquets, the report gives the average spent as between $96 and $160 on average with $192 and $256+ for the experts.\u00a0 This also does not give how many bridesmaids in total were the average for this aspect of your costs.\u00a0 Clearly, the more bridesmaids you have, the more this will cost.\u00a0 The cost will also depend on what flowers you will be using.\u00a0 Expect to pay more for the maid of honor or matron of honor\u2019s bouquets if they are more elaborate than what the bridesmaids will be carrying.\u00a0 For the flower girl\u2019s flowers, the report lists it separately and brides and grooms in Toledo spend between $47 and $79 on average with spending between $95 and $126+ for experienced professionals.\u00a0 It also lists spending $50 – $84 on flower petals for average and $101 – $134+ for designer.\u00a0 Once again, the report does not give details on what these costs entail.\u00a0 Expect to pay more if you have multiple flower girls and\/or junior bridesmaids.\u00a0 Also, some flower girls actually carry bouquets instead of petals and the report does not list if this is the case.\u00a0 If you use flower petals for the flower girls to drop down the aisle, you need to make sure there is enough to cover the length of the aisle and the longer the aisle, the more you will need.\u00a0 If you are using flower petals to decorate the cake table or other tables at the reception, don\u2019t forget to include this in your overall cost for your florist.
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\nThe next expense relating to flowers and decorations is the cost for the ceremony flowers and decorations.\u00a0 According to CostofWedding.com, the average Toledo couple spends between $147 and $245 for ceremony decorations with spending between $294 and $392+ for the experienced professionals.\u00a0 They also spend between $165 and $275 on average for ceremony flower arrangements and $330-$440+ for the experts for this.\u00a0 What the report does not include is what the details are for these costs.\u00a0 What you need to consider for this part of your budget is all of the details you will be using like pew decorations, altar flowers, memory table decorations, candles, \u00a0entry way flower arrangements or decorations, and any flowers for your or your bridesmaids hair.
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When it comes to flowers for the reception, the report lists that for reception flower arrangements, Toledo couples spend between $185 and $308 on average and between $369 and $492+ for the experts.\u00a0 It also lists that brides and grooms spend between $193 and $321 for average reception table centerpieces and $386 to $514+ for designer centerpieces.\u00a0 It does not state if there is a difference between the two items if flowers were used as centerpieces, so I am guessing that they are two different costs and depending on how it was worded on the survey, it could have been confusing for the brides that responded as well.\u00a0 I am going to assume that these are two totally different expenses for the purpose of this blog.\u00a0 The report further states that the average spending for reception decorations for Toledo brides and grooms was between $176 and $293 with spending between $351 and $468+ for designer decorations.\u00a0 As I stated earlier, there are many variables for how much you will be spending on reception flowers and decorations.\u00a0 Some things you need to consider are how many guests you have coming and how many tables will be needed to accommodate them.\u00a0 For the tables, how many will each table seat and will you be using round or rectangular tables.\u00a0 If using round, you will only need one centerpiece.\u00a0 For rectangular tables, you may choose for one centerpiece or multiple centerpieces, which can be varying sizes.\u00a0 Obviously the larger the table, the less you will need.\u00a0 Other tables that may need flower arrangements or decorations include your escort card table, memory table, gift table, guest book table, and cake table.\u00a0 If you decide to have a backdrop behind the head table, you will need to include this in your costs and don\u2019t forget to\u00a0 include the cost for decorating the head table in your budget.\u00a0 Most of the more expensive halls are already beautifully decorated and need very little enhancements for weddings.\u00a0 However, many halls will need to be transformed for that fairy tale wedding feel.\u00a0 If this is the case for you, expect to pay more for decorations.
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\nYou will also need to consider if you are the one responsible for the tableclothes, napkins and table skirting, or if the hall provides them.\u00a0 You also need to add to your budget if you are using chair covers and\/or sashes.\u00a0 Some halls provide these items and may be included in their fees.\u00a0 However, they may only provide limited choices if they do, so make sure you find out the exact details.\u00a0 Remember that if you are the one responsible for ordering the linens and chair covers that you will need to know how many other tables will need them, especially if you are having a buffet style dinner.
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\nSo taking into account all of these expenses, the average Toledo Bride and Groom would spend between $1,212 and $2,019 for average reception flowers and decorations and between $2,423 and $3,328+ for the professionals.\u00a0 This is a lot higher than the report lists on what the average spent by Toledo brides and grooms for wedding reception decorations and flowers.\u00a0 This is why your specific taste affects what you will be spending on this part of your budget.\u00a0 As I stated earlier, these are just estimates from CostOfWedding.com.\u00a0 The amount you will actually spend will vary greatly depending on your wants, location and ideas.\u00a0 The size of your wedding party and number of invited guests will also affect the amount you spend on this area of your budget.
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\nThis is the sixth part in a series of several blog posts regarding the cost of a Toledo wedding.\u00a0 Look for the next blog post about wedding attire coming soon.\u00a0\u00a0 Feel free to post any comment or question you may have to let me know if this is helpful to you for planning your wedding.<\/p>\n

For more information on Kurt Nielsen Wedding Photography including pricing, please visit my website at:\u00a0 www.kurtnphoto.com<\/a>.\u00a0 You can contact me at:<\/p>\n

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