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🌸How Much Do Wedding Flowers Cost? A Complete 2026 Guide to Faux Flowers

Artificial wedding flowers have become one of the fastest-growing trends in modern weddings - and for good reason. They’re long-lasting, realistic, cost-effective, and completely stress-free....
🌸How Much Do Wedding Flowers Cost? A Complete 2026 Guide to Faux Flowers

Artificial wedding flowers have become one of the fastest-growing trends in modern weddings - and for good reason. They’re long-lasting, realistic, cost-effective, and completely stress-free. But how much should you realistically budget for artificial wedding flowers in Australia?

This guide breaks down average prices, what influences wedding flower costs, and how to get the most value from faux florals for your big day.

💐 Average Cost of Artificial Wedding Flowers in Australia

Most couples spend:

$1,500 – $3,500 on artificial wedding flowers

Your final cost will depend on:

  • the style and size of your arrangements

  • the complexity of your bouquet designs

  • whether you’re hiring or buying

  • how many pieces you need

  • whether you choose custom designs

Artificial flowers give you premium quality without the seasonal markups, wilting, delivery risk, or labour charges associated with fresh florals.

🌿 Typical Price Guide for Artificial Wedding Flowers

Below is a helpful average breakdown for artificial wedding flowers:

Bridal Party Flowers

  • Bridal bouquet: $250 – $350

  • Bridesmaid bouquets: $150 – $250 each

  • Buttonholes: $25– $35each

Ceremony Flowers

  • Arbour arrangements: $400 – $1,200+

  • Welcome sign/aisle flowers: $35 – $180 each

  • Welcome sign florals: $80 – $250

Reception Flowers

  • Table centrepieces: $50 – $250+ each

  • Bridal table flowers: $150 – $700

  • Cake floral decoration: $15 – $80

Artificial options typically offer bigger, fuller arrangements at a lower cost than fresh florals - especially for large installations.

🌸 Why Artificial Flowers Cost Less (But Look Expensive)

Artificial wedding flowers save couples money because they:
✔ don’t need refrigeration
✔ aren’t priced by season or scarcity
✔ have no wilt, waste, or last-minute replacements
✔ involve less labour and setup time
✔ can be repurposed, reused, or kept forever

You’re paying for quality materials and labour - without the overheads of fresh supply chains.

🌼 Factors That Affect the Price of Artificial Wedding Flowers

1. Type of Flowers Chosen

Premium real-touch roses, orchids, and peonies cost more than standard silk options - but usually less than fresh equivalents. And they last.

2. Size & Style of Arrangements

Full, garden-style bouquets cost more due to the number of stems and amount of variety used.

3. Custom vs Pre-Designed

Custom bouquets are tailored to your colours, textures, and style - meaning more design hours.

4. Buy vs Hire

Buying is perfect for:

  • keeping your bouquet forever

  • destination weddings

  • pre-wedding photoshoots

Hiring is ideal for:

  • arbours

  • centrepieces

  • large arrangements

  • couples wanting the most cost-effective option

Hire options often reduce the total floral budget by 40–60%.

🌿 How to Save Money on Artificial Wedding Flowers

✔ Hire Your Ceremony & Reception Pieces from us if you're in Geelong or Melbourne

Hiring high-end artificial floral installations is one of the best ways to reduce costs.

✔ Repurpose Your Florals

Your:

  • bridesmaid bouquets

  • arbour flowers

  • aisle arrangements

…can all be reused for your reception.

✔ Simplify Your Bridal Party Bouquets

Opt for minimalist, modern designs to reduce the stem count.

✔ Choose All-Faux Instead of Fresh + Faux

All-faux designs offer the biggest savings and the most consistency.

💗 So, What’s a Good Budget for Artificial Wedding Flowers?

A reliable rule for faux florals is:

Budget 10-15% of your total wedding budget.

Examples:

  • $10,000 wedding → $1,000+

  • $20,000 wedding → $2,000+

  • $35,000 wedding → $3,500+

If you love lush arrangements or want custom pieces, lean toward the higher end.
If you’re hiring, you’ll save significantly.

🌸 Why Couples Are Choosing Artificial Wedding Flowers in 2026

Brides love faux florals because they are:
✔ incredibly realistic
✔ budget-friendly
✔ allergy-safe
✔ hot weather-proof
✔ travel-friendly
✔ available in any colour, any season
✔ perfect for photos
✔ reusable & sustainable

They offer fresh flower beauty—without the stress, cost, or unpredictability.

💐 Planning Your Artificial Wedding Flowers?

At The Bloss, we specialise in:

All created with premium, real-touch, ultra-lifelike florals.