How Do I Set a Flower Budget for My Wedding/Event?

This is a question we hear a lot in our line of work.  Even though it may not be the most pleasant subject, the truth is, everyone has a budget, no matter the size of their wedding or event--and they should!  Setting a budget ensures that all the important elements of your day are in balance and make sense with the overall look and feel of the event. 

On average, you can expect to spend at least 10-14% of your overall event budget on flowers.  (Overall budget would include invitations, formal wear, food & beverage, venue bookings......everything.)  For weddings, this would cover the flowers for people, ceremony, and reception.  At our studio, we always ask clients a flower budget before meeting with them to be sure everyone is on the same page.  We don't ask to spend every nickle on the table or to purposely give an initial bid for more than that amount.  We ask so that we can provide ideas for our clients that not only fit within the parameters that they have given us, but that they can be excited about.  No matter the budget given, it is always a goal at Sisters to make the perceived value of our designs more than the client has spent.  A budget is not something that we dread, it's a tool to help us best serve our clients. 

At Sisters, we enjoy the beauty of flowers every day.  We want to bring the same joy to those who choose to make flowers a priority on the important days in their lives as well.  Thanks to all those who have trusted us with their flowers, letting us be a small part of their special day!

Tips from Saint Louis Limo

Jamie Watson from Saint Louis Limo has some great tips on their website for brides in the planning stages of their wedding.  Check out thier company and their ideas on their website: 


http://www.limobusstl.com/

Renaissance Grand Ceremony and Statler Ballroom Reception

Goldie and Mark were married late in November at the Renaissance Grand Hotel.  They celebrated with their family and friends in the Statler Ballroom following their vows.  Here are some images from Sal Cincotta of their soft, vintage flowers.

Goldie wanted a vintage look with soft colors to include peach, champagne, pale blue, and blush pink.

Goldie's bouquet included hydrangea, roses, cremone dahlias, spray roses, and limonium.

The maids carried textured mixes of larkspur, limonium, and roses.

The ceremony room used elements from the reception to give the guests a hint of what was yet to come.

A mixture of high and low centerpieces decorated the Statler Room.

 The tall centerpieces showcased a garden style with larkspur, curly willow branches, white hydrangea, and draping seeded eucalyptus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The low flowers were large mounds of lush, blue hydrangea.

Best wishes to Goldie and Marc!  It was a pleasure working with you!!!!

September Missouri Botanical Garden Wedding

Nicole and Mike enjoyed a gorgeous day for their outdoor Missouri Botanical Garden wedding.  Here are some awesome images from Mirage Photo.

Nicole's bouquet was a mix of simply awesome garden roses, ranunculus, dahlias, lisianthus, and dusty miller.

The bridesmaids carried a mix of dahlias, stock, and waxflower with draping seeded eucalyptus.

A perfect day for a wedding in the Japanese Garden!

These rustic boxes filled with wedding flowers were placed on the guest tables at the Schlafly Tap Room reception.

 Best wishes to the bride and groom!  Thanks for making us part of your special day!

Autumn Wedding and Reception at Mount Pleasant Winery

Angela and Jonathan had a simply beautiful wedding at Mount Pleasant Winery.  They had many personal touches throughout the day.  Images by Stephen Seebeck Photography.

Angela's bouquet featured Juliet garden roses, dahlias, lisianthus, astilbe, and silver dusty miller around the edge.

Flower garlands in blush and ivory were used with the fabric draping for the ceremony.

 

Angela's lanterns were used at the entrance to the ceremony patio.

We embellished the lanterns with willow branches and fresh blooms.

Another personal touch was the family's containers.  All the different mercury pieces were collected by Angela and Michael's families and used on the guest tables.  We added similar flower blooms in the same colors to all the containers to give one consistent look.

 

Tall and short flower pieces gave each table interest and added some height throughout the room.

Many thanks to Angela and Michael for having us be a small part of their day!

Ceremony and Reception at Peabody Opera House

Emily and Will enjoyed a beautiful wedding with family and friends at the Peabody Opera House.  They were married in the lobby and celebrated upstairs.  Their look was very timeless and classic, choosing white and ivory flowers for each part of their day.  Images by Jon Koch Photography.

Emily's bouquet was a mush mix of hydrangea, peonies, and spray roses.

The bride and her sister.

 

The maids carried a bouquet similar in texture to Emily's, minus the peonies.

He's going to make a great husband!

These tall pieces flanked the bride and groom at the ceremony.  Watch for them at the reception later!

The bridal party entered on the candlelit steps.

Candles also lined the aisle.

The two tall ceremony pieces joined their mates at the reception on guest tables.

A mix of high and low centerpieces carried through Emily and Will's classic, formal look.

Best wishes to Emily and Will!  It was a pleasure working with you and your families!