WEDDING DESIGN

No idea what your floral budget should be? On average, flowers are between 7% and 10% of the overall wedding budget. However, your specific flowers, the size of your bridal party and the style you choose will all affect your floral expenses.

Here are some prices to give you a starting place. These prices are for basic designs and 'Standard' flowers. We create custom quotes based on your specific requests during a one-on-one consultation.

Bouquets

$100.00 Cascade
$ 85.00 Teardrop
$ 50.00 Hand-Tied
$ 50.00 Round / Nosegay
$ 35.00 Arm / Pageant
$ 15.00 Posy
$ 35.00 Toss Bouquet
$ 15.00 Hairpiece

Boutonnieres

$ 9.50 Rose
$ 8.50 Spray Rose
$ 6.50 Alstroemeria
$ 8.00 Orchid
$ 7.00 Carnation
$ 7.25 Miniature Carnation
$ 16.75 Stephanotis
$ 16.50 Calla Lily

Corsages

$ 13.50 Rose
$ 14.00 Spray Rose
$ 9.75 Alstroemeria
$ 12.50 Orchid
$ 11.75 Carnation
$ 10.25 Miniature Carnation
$ 21.00 Stephanotis
$ 21.00 Calla Lily

Ceremony Decorations

$ 50.00 Altar Arrangement
$ 15.00 Candelabra Arrangement
$ 12.50 Flower Girl's Basket
$ 17.50 Pomander (Kissing Ball)
$ 12.50 Ring Bearer's Pillow
$ 25.00 Guest Book Table Arrangement
$ 20.00 Pew Arrangement
$ 5.00 Pew Bow

Reception Decorations

$ 50.00 Sweetheart's Table
$ 35.00 Centerpiece
$ 20.00 Cake
$ 8.00 Cake Knife
$ 8.00 Champagne Glass
$ 0.50 Place Setting
$ 5.65/ft Garland (mixed foliage)

Who Pays?

In today's wedding, it is common for the Bride and Groom to bear most, if not all, of the financial responsibility. Traditionally, however, the Bride's family is responsible for most of the wedding flowers, with a few items that are specifically the responsibility of the Groom's family.

Bride / Bride's Family
* Flowers for all female attendants (including Flower Girls)
* All corsages EXCEPT for Mothers and Grandmothers
* All Ceremony flowers
* All Reception flowers

Groom / Groom's Family
* Bride's Bouquet
* Going away corsage (for Bride)
* Corsages for Mothers and Grandmothers
* All Boutonnieres
* Flowers for family members unable to attend wedding
* All Flowers for Rehearsal Dinner Party

Confused about which bouquet style is the best fit for you, your dress and your wedding? Your mother (or grandmother) suggests a cascading bouquet; your maid of honor tells you nobody carries cascades any more. And you want something that makes everyone happy AND fits your personality.

So how do you decide on the best design? Bridal bouquets come in a variety of shapes and styles. As one of your most important accessories, your bouquet should compliment your size, your dress, AND your personal style. The guide below gives helpful tips on bouquet styles.

Cascading Bouquet:

A mass of flowers at the top, trailing down to a narrow tail. The tail can be any length. In the traditional cascading bouquet, the tail is usually 'flowing.' Contemporary versions are usually more structured.

* Also known as a 'Shower Bouquet"
* Works well with taller brides and full figured brides but can be scaled down for shorter or more petite brides.
* Compliments ball-gowns, full skirted dresses, and dresses with long trains.
* Generally a formal bouquet style, but type of flowers used can change this.
* Perfect for the bride who wants a very traditional and/or formal wedding.

Teardrop Bouquet:

A more contemporary version of the cascading bouquet. This bouquet is usually more structured than the traditional cascade and is often a bit shorter. Bouquet is shaped like a teardrop.

* Works well with full figured brides, but can be scaled down for other figures.
* Compliments full skirted dresses, A-line dresses that flare at the waist, and dresses with long trains.
* Perfect for the bride who wants modern touches to a traditional wedding.

Crescent:

A version the cascading bouquet where both the left and right side trail downwards. Crescent bouquets can be either symmetrical (both sides equal in length) or asymmetrical (one side shorter than the other).

* Works well with taller brides and full figured brides but can be scaled down for shorter or more petite brides.
* Compliments ball-gowns, full skirted dresses, and dresses with long trains.
* Generally a formal bouquet style, but type of flowers used can change this.
* Perfect for the bride who wants a non-traditional cascading bouquet or who has an artistic flare.

Hand-Tied Bouquet:

A gathering of flowers with the natural stems left intact. Stems may be covered with ribbon or foliage or left natural. Usually a round shape, but can also be oval or egg-shaped.

* Also known as a 'Nosegay'
* Currently one of the most popular bouquet styles.
* Works well with brides of medium heights and builds.
* Compliments most dress styles if properly proportioned
* Can be very formal or very informal depending on type of flower(s) used, stem treatments, and size
* Perfect for the bride who wants a contemporary look or an understated look.
* Also perfect for the bride who wants a very natural (wildflower) look or a casual look.

Posy:

A small version of the round bouquets, either hand-tied or nosegay styles.

* Care must be taken that this bouquet is not lost against the wedding dress. Thus it is often used for younger or smaller members of the bridal party.
* Works well for the very petite bride.
* Works well for Junior attendants, flower girls, and mothers.
* Often used as the Tossing Bouquet.
* Compliments non-traditional shorter wedding dresses.
* Fits an understated wedding

Arm Bouquet:

A gathering of blooms carried over the arm.

* Also known as a 'Pageant Bouquet"
* Works well with slim figures.
* Compliments empire and sheath dresses.
* A good design for line flowers such as Calla Lilies.
* For a modern twist, this bouquet can be carried to the side rather than cradled in the arm.
* Flower type determines the formality of this style.
* Perfect for the bride who wants to carry larger flowers.

Nosegay:

A gathering of densely packed flowers in a round shape. Traditionally, nosegays are made with the natural stems intact. However, they can also be created in a bouquet holder.

* Often thought of as 'old-fashioned' but can be designed to be more contemporary.
* Interchangeable with the Hand-tied bouquets for dress styles, figures, and looks.

Biedermeier:

A very structured round bouquet where flowers are arranged in concentric circles.

* Works well with brides of medium heights and builds.
* Usually a very formal design.
* Perfect for the bride who wants formal but doesn't want a cascading bouquet.

Pomander:

A round ball covered in flowers and suspended from a ribbon.

* Works well with petite brides.
* Works well for Junior attendants and flower girls.
* Compliments shorter dresses.
* Perfect for the bride who wants something 'different,' and has a playful personality.

Like so many of the decisions for your wedding, flowers are an expression of who you are. Getting exactly the right flowers that capture your desires and style can require some serious consideration. To help you with these decisions, and to be able to provide an accurate estimate for your wedding flowers, your florist will want to schedule a consultation. This process usually takes from an hour to two hours, depending on how much leg-work you've done beforehand.

Here are some things you should consider before you meet for the consultation:

First, have your ceremony and reception locations booked. It is impossible to give a specific estimate for anything more than personal flowers (i.e. bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages) if these locations have not been determined.

Second, determine your color scheme. While your flowers can help decide and emphasize this, if you change the color of dresses worn by your attendants, there's a good chance you'll change your flowers as well. For a few brides (and grooms), the flowers will determine the color scheme for the rest of the wedding. This is the exception, however, not the rule. It's best to have a very good idea of the colors you want before meeting with your florist.

Third, start looking through (and gathering) pictures of flowers that you like. You don't have to know the difference between a rose and a lily--that's what we're here for. Just start focusing on flowers before you come in. Look at magazines, books, nature, and the web. (One great place to start: OUR GALLERY.) Don't worry, if you haven't started your own collection of images, we have plenty!

Information we'll need from you during or before the consultation:

Contact Information:

We'll need contact information for you and your fiance, including addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.
Location Specifics (see above):
Where will the ceremony take place? What time will it occur?
Will the reception occur at the same location? What time will the reception start?
How many guests do you expect?
How formal will the ceremony and reception be?

Bridal Party:

This includes everyone from parents and grandparents to assistants for your guestbook table or programs—not just bridesmaids and groomsmen. Just make a list of everyone you've asked to help with the wedding, and we'll help you decide from there.

The Flowers:

Color (see above): Bring examples of your wedding colors and other accent colors you would like to use. Fabric swatches from your bridesmaids' dresses are excellent, as are ribbon samples. Paint chips also work well.

Floral likes and dislikes: Bring pictures from magazines or off the internet of flowers and arrangements that you like to the consultation. Make notes of (or bring pictures) flowers and arrangements that you dislike as well. Don't worry if you can't name the flowers—that's what the pictures are for!

Ceremony decorations: Think about how you want the church or ceremony site to be decorated. Is it naturally beautiful and you don't want to detract from that? Do you want an abundance of flowers cascading from every surface? Or something in between? Specific flowers aren't important here, just an idea of what you'll see as you walk down the aisle. Don't forget the altar, entry, and aisle.

Reception decorations: Same thing. Do you want lots of flowers on every surface? Just a few accents of your favorite blossom? What about decorations for the cake?

The Budget

We ask for a budget because, more than anything else, this will help us guide you in your floral selections. While flowers average between 7 and 10% of the overall wedding budget, the size of your wedding party, the types of flowers you pick, your style, and the importance you place on your wedding flowers will affect the specific amount you will spend on flowers. We understand that every couple has different priorities, and that flowers may not be everyone's top priority. (Although they are ours!) Giving us a realist budget to work with and an understanding of your wants, needs, and abilities, lets us create the beauty and atmosphere you deserve at your wedding within the budget you set.

If you do not have a specific amount set aside for flowers, please let us know your overall budget and/or the amount you are comfortable spending. We'll do everything we can to meet your needs!

See our Wedding Pricing Page for beginning wedding prices.

Want to create some or all of your own wedding florals? Click here for Do-It-Yourself bulk flowers!

Ready to Schedule Your Consultation and/or Order Your Wedding Flowers?

* Complete our CONTACT FORM or email contact.roseofsharon@gmail.com
* Call us at 479.973.0588
* Click here to order one of our Wedding Packages online.

There is a large price range to flowers. If you aren't familiar with flower pricing, it can be a bit overwhelming. Which flowers are the most cost effective? Which ones look expensive, but aren't? Where can you get the most for your money?

We've divided some common flowers into three categories:

$ Standard: Lowest price, not 'cheap' looking
$$ Premium: Middle of the road in price, often the most common wedding flowers
$$$ Deluxe: Highest priced, but offer a definite WOW factor!

Standard Flowers

$1.35 to $2 per stem
Carnation
Daisy
Button Mum
Alstroemeria Lily

Standard Flowers for Larger Arrangements

$2.75 to $4 per stem
Gladiola
Fuji / Spider Mum

Standard Foliage

Leather Leaf Fern
Bear Grass
Plumosa
Tree Fern

Premium Flowers

$2.25 to $4.50 per stem
Iris
Tulip
Stock
Bells of Ireland
Asiatic Lily
Rose
Spray Rose
Gerbera Daisy (standard)
Miniature Gerbera Daisy

Premium Foliage

Pittisporum
Seeded Eucalyptus
Galex
Myrtle
Salal
Lily Grass
Sword Fern
Scotch Broom
Training Ivy
Curly Willow

Deluxe & Tropical Flowers

$6 to $12 per stem or bloom
Dendrobium Orchid (stem)
Cymbidium Orchid (bloom)
Oncydium Orchid
Calla Lily (standard)
Miniature Calla Lily
Oriental Liy
Garden Rose
Peony
Hydrangea
Stephanotis
Ginger
Haliconia
Blooming Branches

Deluxe Foliage

Aspidistra
Ti
Monstera
Ginger

* List is not comprehensive. * Pricing is an average only; subject to seasonal variables and holidays.

Our Signature Wedding Collections infuse our style and creativity into your wedding without sacrificing attention to detail, designer work, OR your wedding style.

These new Collections are perfect for…

• The client that prefers ease of planning over customization
• Long-distance planning. (Since meetings are not required, all planning can be through email or phone conversations.)
• On-the-go couples with little extra time for wedding planning.
• Couples who are comfortable with NOT knowing all the details beforehand. (Because we use seasonal flowers, each wedding will be unique.)

Benefits of ordering a Signature Collection…

• Rose of Sharon Event Florist Creativity and Style
• Seasonal Flowers. Locally grown flowers when possible.
• Ease of ordering; no long meetings.
• Reduces stress by allowing the professional to handle the details.
• Can be customized to meet your wedding party and guest list size.

Each Collection includes…

• 1 Bridal bouquet
• 3 Attendant's bouquets
• 6 Boutonnieres (for groom, groomsmen, fathers, etc.)
• 6 Corsages (for mothers, grandmothers, etc)

To each Collection, the following can be added…

• 2 Focal pieces (can be used for the Ceremony, the Reception, or Both)
• 10 Centerpieces (for a 60" to 72" round table, seating 8 to 10 guests. Centerpieces can be adjusted for other table sizes and shapes.)
• Miscellaneous accents perfect for the Ceremony, the Reception, or Both
• 2 hour delivery and set-up within Northwest Arkansas. Additional fees may apply for other delivery areas.

All Collections can be scaled to fit larger wedding parties or guest lists. Additional bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages and centerpieces can be ordered a la carte.

If these Collections do not meet your requirements, if you prefer to know EXACTLY what you are ordering, or if you have additional requests not listed, Rose of Sharon will be pleased to create a custom ensemble for you. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or to schedule a personal consultation.

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Garden Vintage Collection

* Designs are soft and romantic; vintage; full and lush, with the focus on spectacular blooms.
* Flowers are seasonal and may include lush Roses (Garden and Standard), Peonies, Hydrangeas, Lilies, Ranunculus, Lysianthus, Stock, Viburnum, Stephanotis, Gardenias, etc. Foliages are traditional (ivy, Ruscus, Pittisporum, etc.)
* Colors are soft and romantic, either monochromatic (one color) or monochromatic with a soft accent (ex: white with dusty rose).
* Containers are classic or vintage. Glass compotes, milk glass, clear glass urns and trumpet vases.

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Wildflower Whimsy Collection

* 'Native' flowers arranged in a non-formal 'farmer's market' style. When in season, we will use locally grown flowers. When not available, we will use flowers that could be grown locally. Arrangements are informal and rustic, light and airy. This Collection fits an outdoor, casual, or rustic event.
* Flowers may include lilies, Asters, Bachelor's Buttons, Daisies, Dahlias, Dianthus, Eryngium, Gladiola, Lavender, Lilies, Roses, Sunflowers, Tuber Rose, and botanical elements such as grasses, blooming branches, and curly willow.
* Colors coordinate with nature and the seasons.
* Containers are rustic, natural and casual (mason jars, terra cotta pots).

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Classic Roses Collection

* Designs are contemporary and uniform.
* Roses, roses, and more roses!
* Color choices are endless. Choose up to three colors or shades for your wedding.
* The accent is on the roses…minimal foliage is used.
* Containers are more contemporary, including clear glass cylinders, cubes and rectangles.

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Questions? Call 479.973.0588 or email contact.roseofsharon@gmail.com

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