💐 What Wedding Flowers Cost — and How to Save Without Sacrificing Style

Let’s talk about the flower budget — because for many couples, wedding flower costs are one of the most surprising parts of wedding planning.

You scroll Pinterest, fall in love with lush arches, dramatic aisle florals, and magazine-worthy bouquets… and then get the quote. The total? Anywhere from $4,000 to $15,000+ for a full floral setup using fresh flowers.

But don’t worry — you don’t have to spend five figures to have an elevated, romantic, and stylish wedding. Here’s a breakdown of what wedding flowers really cost, where that money goes, and how to save without sacrificing the look you love.

💡 Savings Potential: Most of our clients save between $2,000–$6,000 compared to fresh floral pricing — without giving up the dream look.

💸 What Wedding Flowers Actually Cost (Fresh vs. Faux)

Here’s a breakdown comparing average fresh flower pricing in Canada with Pickadilly’s Real Touch floral rental pricing:

Item	Fresh Flowers	Pickadilly’s Faux Rentals
Bridal Bouquet	$250–$400	$85–$150
Bridesmaid Bouquets	$100–$200 each	$45–$85 each
Boutonnieres	$20–$35 each	$10–$20 each
Ceremony Arch	$1,000–$3,000+	$400–$900
Floral Pillars	$900–$2,000+	$600–$900
Aisle Flowers (per side)	$500–$1,200	$150–$350
Centrepieces (per table)	$100–$300	$35–$95
Head Table Installations	$500–$2,000	$150–$450
Setup + Teardown Fees	$300–$1,000	$150

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🧠 Why Fresh Flowers Cost So Much

Fresh flowers are expensive not just because of the blooms themselves, but because of:

• Labour-intensive prep (everything is made in the 48 hours before your wedding)

• Seasonal availability + import costs

• Weather sensitivity (wilting, freezing, or bruising)

• Single-use waste (most are tossed after the event)

It’s beautiful — but it adds up quickly.

🌸 How to Save — Without Sacrificing Style

Here’s the good news: You don’t have to give up the look you love to stay on budget. You just have to think creatively. Here’s how:

✅ 1. Mix Real Touch Florals with Fresh

Many of our clients opt for Real Touch faux florals in their larger installations (like ceremony arches, pillars, or aisle flowers) and fresh for their handheld bouquets.It keeps the look lush, but saves thousands — and no one notices the difference.

✨ Bonus: Real Touch florals don’t wilt in heat or freeze in early spring weddings.

✅ 2. Rent Instead of Buy

Rather than spending $5,000+ on flowers that are used once, our clients rent custom floral pieces for a fraction of the price.

At Pickadilly’s, you can rent:

• Floral ceremony pillars

• Ground aisle arrangements

• Faux bouquets + boutonnieres

• Full arch installations

• Statement centrepieces

And everything is styled, delivered, and picked up for you.

✅ 3. Focus on One “Wow” Moment

Instead of floral overload, choose one feature to make a statement — like a bold ceremony backdrop, flower-lined aisle, or oversized bouquet.

A stunning single setup makes more impact (and better photos!) than 10 scattered florals.

✅ 4. Reuse Your Ceremony Flowers at the Reception

This is one of our favourite tricks. Your aisle flowers? Move them to the head table. Your arch? Use it as a photo booth backdrop.

With rentals, we help repurpose everything so it looks intentional — and you don’t pay twice for decor.

💬 Real Weddings, Real Savings

Most of our wedding clients spend $1,000–$2,500 on full floral rentals — including:

• Ceremony florals

• Bouquets

• Sign flowers

• Centrepieces

• Setup + teardown

That’s often less than half of what they’d pay for fresh flowers — with zero waste and no stress.

🛠️ Try Our "Build Your Wedding" Page

Want to see what’s possible?Explore our Build Your Wedding page to browse popular floral options, mix and match ceremony pieces, and get inspired by what’s available to rent or customize for your day.

👉 Start Building Your Wedding Here

It’s the perfect way to explore styles, understand pricing, and start planning your dream look — without pressure.

💌 Want a Custom Quote?

Let’s create a flower plan that fits your style and your budget. Whether you’re planning a vineyard wedding, lakeside ceremony, or cozy indoor celebration, we’ll bring it to life with modern, sustainable floral rentals.

📍 Serving Kelowna + the Okanagan

📞 Call or text: 250-609-4888

📧 Email: shannon@pickadillys.com

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Let’s create a wedding day you’ll never forget — without overspending.