Florist Wedding Packages: Everything You Need to Know Before You Book
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When you start planning your wedding flowers, one of the first things you’ll come across is the idea of a florist package. But what exactly is included? Are packages right for every couple? And how do you know if what you’re being quoted is actually good value?
Here’s a clear, honest breakdown – so you can walk into your florist consultation fully informed.
- What Are Florist Wedding Packages?
- What's Typically Included in Wedding Flower Packages?
- How Much Do Wedding Flower Packages Cost in Australia?
- Bespoke vs. Set Wedding Flower Packages – Which Is Better?
- How Early Should You Book Wedding Floral Packages?
- Ready to Talk About Your Wedding Flowers?
- FAQs About Wedding Flower Packages
What Are Florist Wedding Packages?
A florist wedding package is a bundled offering that groups your wedding flower needs into a single quote or service tier. Rather than pricing every item individually from scratch, packages give couples a starting point – a defined scope of work that covers the essentials, with room to add or adjust from there.
Most florists in Australia structure their wedding flower packages across three broad levels:
Bridal party only: Covers the personal flowers – bridal bouquet, bridesmaid bouquets, buttonholes for the groom and groomsmen, and sometimes corsages. This suits elopements, micro weddings, or couples who are keeping florals minimal.
Bridal party and ceremony: Adds ceremony flowers to the above – typically a floral arch or arbour, aisle arrangements, or plinth displays. This is the most popular mid-range option.
Full service: Covers everything, bridal party, ceremony florals, and full reception styling including table centrepieces, hanging installations, and feature arrangements. This suits couples for whom flowers are a central part of the day’s aesthetic.
What’s Typically Included in Wedding Flower Packages?
While every florist structures things differently, most wedding floral packages will include some or all of the following:
Personal flowers:
– Bridal bouquet
– Bridesmaid bouquets
– Buttonholes (groom, groomsmen, fathers)
– Corsages (mothers, flower girls)
Ceremony flowers:
– Floral arch or arbour
– Aisle arrangements or pew flowers
– Plinth or pedestal displays
– Altar or signing table arrangements
Reception flowers:
– Guest table centrepieces
– Bridal table styling
– Entrance or welcome table arrangements
– Feature installations (hanging florals, floral walls)
Add-ons to ask about:
– Cake flowers
– Bar or cocktail table arrangements
– Signage flowers
– Delivery, installation, and pack-down
– Relocation of ceremony flowers to reception
This last point matters. Moving flowers from your ceremony to your reception requires extra labour and logistics – it’s not always included by default. Always ask upfront.
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How Much Do Wedding Flower Packages Cost in Australia?
Wedding flowers typically account for around 10% to 15% of a total wedding budget in Australia.
Actual costs depend on your flower choices, guest count, venue size, and the complexity of your brief. Seasonal and premium blooms like peonies, David Austin roses, and phalaenopsis orchids will also increase the total.
Delivery and set-up fees are sometimes quoted separately. Always confirm whether they’re included before comparing quotes from different florists.
Bespoke vs. Set Wedding Flower Packages – Which Is Better?
This is a question worth understanding before you shop around.
Set packages are pre-defined tiers with a fixed scope. They’re efficient, often more affordable, and suit couples who have a clear, straightforward brief. Some florists offer online wedding flowers packages you can book without a consultation, practical for smaller weddings or elopements.
Bespoke design means the florist works with you from scratch, building a proposal entirely around your brief, venue, palette, and vision. There’s no template, every element is designed specifically for your day. This approach suits couples who want flowers to play a central role in their wedding, have a particular aesthetic in mind, or are planning a larger or more complex event.
At Fay Flowers Studio, we work exclusively on a bespoke basis. We don’t believe a catalogue package can account for the light in your venue, the way your dress moves, or what it is about flowers that actually moves you. Those conversations shape everything we create.
Florist tip
Booking your consultation 10–12 months ahead gives access to the widest seasonal range and lets us source rare varieties early.
How Early Should You Book Wedding Floral Packages?
For Melbourne weddings, particularly during peak season (spring and autumn), most quality florists book out six to nine months in advance. If you have a specific date, a larger guest count, or complex floral requirements, earlier is always better.
For smaller weddings or flexible dates, some florists offer short-notice bookings, but choice of florist narrows considerably.
Ready to Talk About Your Wedding Flowers?
At Fay Flowers Studio, we design bespoke wedding floral packages for couples across Melbourne. Every quote is built around your specific day, your venue, your style, your brief, not a generic template pulled from a price list.
Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a full-scale wedding with large floral installations, we’d love to understand your vision and put together something genuinely right for you.
Get in touch with the Fay Flowers Studio team to book your consultation.
The information provided in this blog is for general guidance only. Wedding florist packages and inclusions may vary depending on the florist requirement, location, season, and individual requirements.
What is included in a standard bridal flower package?
Most bridal flower packages include a bridal bouquet, bridesmaid bouquets, and buttonholes for the groom and groomsmen. Some also include corsages and a flower girl accessory. Ceremony and reception flowers are usually separate additions.
Can I customize a wedding flowers package?
Yes, most florists treat their packages as a starting point rather than a fixed offering. You can typically add items, adjust flower choices, or upgrade to premium blooms. Always discuss this during your consultation.
Are wedding flowers packages near me easier to work with?
Working with a local florist has real advantages, they know the Melbourne wedding venues, they can visit your ceremony and reception spaces, and they handle delivery and set-up personally. It’s worth prioritising a florist with genuine local knowledge over convenience alone.
Do wedding flower packages include delivery and set-up?
Not always. Some florists include delivery and installation in their package pricing; others quote this separately. Always confirm before comparing quotes, as this can make a significant difference to the total cost.
What’s the difference between bridal flower packages and full wedding floral packages?
Bridal floral packages cover personal flowers for the wedding party only. Full wedding floral packages extend to ceremony and reception styling, arch florals, centrepieces, and feature installations. The right scope depends on the role flowers are playing in your day.
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