Why Do Florists Have A Minimum Wedding Spend?
Everything you need to know before planning your wedding flowers.
If you've started looking into wedding flowers you may have noticed that many florists have a minimum wedding spend , including me !
And you might be wondering ... Why?
Is it just about the flowers ? Not quite.
A wedding florist is doing so much more behind the scenes than simply purchasing flowers and putting them together.
It's about more than the flowers !
When you book your wedding florist, you're not just paying for the stems you see on the day. Your investment also includes
- Design and creating your floral proposal
- Emails, phone calls and consults
- Sourcing flowers
- Flower preparation and processing
- Mechanics , vessels and floral supplies
- Packing and transporting the florals
- Organising staff and freelancers
- Setting up and packing down
There can be many hours of work behind a wedding that you never see.
Flowers can't be purchased as individual stems !!
One of the biggest misconceptions about flowers in general is that florists simply go to the wholesaler and buy the exact number of stems needed for each arrangement !
In reality, all flowers are sold in bunches , packs or bulk quantities.
For example if I want one red rose I still have to buy the full pack of 25 stems.
Think of your minimum spend as an investment in the whole experience !
When you see a florist's minimum wedding spend, remember that you're not simply paying for how many flowers you receive,
You are investing in the design , expertise, preparation, time and service that goes into making those flowers part of your wedding day.
At BloomsByElla , I want your wedding flowers to feel personal, considered and completely you!
Your flowers are more than just flower They're part of the story of your wedding day.