Flowers! (Argh!) Cost.....!

How and why would you pay a deposit without knowing prices?

It really depends on the flowers that you choose. You will lower the cost just by choosing cheaper flowers or flowers that are in season.

Hi,

i I have just received a quote of £1600 for something very similar. I am having roses, peonies, hydrangeas, gypsophilia, astrantia and eucalyptus. That is for four bridesmaids bouquets, my bouquet, seven button holes for the men and pageboy, one flower girl posy, three button holes for the mums, rose petals for the aisle, fresh rose petal confetti, a flower arch arrangement for the ceremony and 8 chair ends. Inside, I have 10 floral centrepieces with vases I get to keep (so that I can give the centrepieces or guests to take away with them) and a long floral top table arrangement.

Hope this helps X

I think you need to add your florist what her prices are, I think what you're looking for could be perhaps pushing 2k xx

I'm having similar to you and paying £1500. Does seem a bit bizarre that they would ask for a deposit before providing a quote.

Hi I have very similar arrangements to you and mine is costing £1500 however I went for one of the cheapest quotes as she is someone not as experienced as some of the other florists I met with. For other better florists I was quoted up to £2500. You really need to get a quote from her for your requirements, I'm really surprised she hasn't given you that before asking for a deposit!

Thanks for the reply ladies!

I think that was the standard process for my florist, we pay a minimal deposit to secure the date and then she discussed approximate amounts as in bouquets start from £75 etc but there was no specifics re flowers or anything!

i won't get final figures until I go back really!

I'd be nervous booking and paying a deposit for someone who hasn't given me a final quote!

We got a couple of different quotes but opted for the more expensive florist as I liked her and she got what we were after!

We are having roses, eucalyptus foliage, baby's breath and thistles

1x bridal bouquet

5x BM

1x Flowergirl

3x corsages

8x button holes

10x centre pieces

1x top table display

3x thank you bouquets

£600-£650 dependant on market rates

That still sounds like a really weird arrangement. I've never heard of a supplier taking a deposit to "secure the date" before discussing prices. I know some make-up artists take deposits before doing trials, but they still give you a price before booking.

Hi,

I met with another florist yesterday who suggested lots of lovely ideas which were cheaper and which I actually ended up preferring. That has got my price down from £1600 (my first quote) to £1120! This will leave money in the budget for chair ribbons and room decorations etc which I'm really pleased about.

I would suggest meeting up with your florist asap so that you can get a quote. How much deposit did you pay her? X