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How Much Do Wedding Flowers Really Cost in New Jersey, NYC, and the Hudson Valley?

Orange Lawn Tennis Club Wedding

Photo by Alexa Lynn

“If you're trying to picture where a typical full-service budget goes, it generally looks something like this:

Personal flowers make up roughly 8% to 10% of a floral budget. Ceremony florals typically land around 20% to 30%. Reception centerpieces and tablescape details are usually the largest share, often 30% to 40%, simply because there are more tables than there are wedding parties. The remaining percentage covers delivery, setup, and breakdown, and any extras that come up.”

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tags: wedding flower budget, wedding florist cost, new jersey wedding florist, hudson valley wedding florist, hudson valley weddings, wedding planning tips, wedding florist, best florist, new jersey, custom wedding design
categories: Wedding Blog, Sustainability, Proposals, Wedding Planning, Wedding Budget
Wednesday 07.08.26
Posted by Christa Quigley
 

What's Blooming Now: A Sustainable Florist's Guide to Summer Wedding Flowers Across New Jersey, NYC, and the Hudson Valley

Summer blooms floating in wine glasses at Valley Rock Inn

Photo by Lin Pernille

“It's the season when I hear one question more than any other, from couples just starting to plan and from couples a few weeks out: what's actually in bloom right now, and how do we make our flowers feel luxurious without feeling wasteful?

I love this question. It's the one that gets at what we actually do here, which is design around what the season and the region are already offering us, rather than flying in whatever a Pinterest board says we need.”

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tags: summer wedding, colorful blooms, new jersey weddings, hudson valley weddings, sustainable floristry, sustainable florist
categories: New Jersey, Real Weddings, Sustainability, Wedding Blog, Wedding Florist, Wedding Venues
Wednesday 06.17.26
Posted by Christa Quigley
 

Embrace Spring's Blooms: March's Seasonal Flowers

“One of the joys of working with seasonal flowers is the opportunity to support local growers and promote sustainability. By using locally grown, in-season flowers and foliage, we not only reduce our carbon footprint but also celebrate the beauty of our own region's flora. Plus, these blooms are often fresher and more vibrant, adding an extra layer of charm to any design.”

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tags: spring, spring flowers, spring wedding, march wedding
categories: NJ Wedding Florist, Real Weddings, Sustainability, Wedding Florist
Monday 02.26.24
Posted by Christa Quigley
 

Hot Take - Don't buy flowers for Valentine's Day!

Photo by Jenna Toulantis

“Hey there flower enthusiasts and romantics alike! Today, I want to dive into a somewhat controversial opinion that might make you rethink your Valentine's Day traditions. Brace yourselves – we're talking about the idea that maybe, just maybe, buying flowers on this love-filled day might not be the best move. Now, before you clutch your bouquet in disbelief, hear me out.”

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tags: valentine's day, vday, valentine's day flowers, hot take
categories: NJ Wedding Florist, New Jersey, Sustainability, Valentine's Day
Wednesday 02.07.24
Posted by Christa Quigley