How to budget for your wedding flowers- what £4000 looks like

Fig & Bramble
Aug 11
2 min read

Planning your wedding in Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset or Somerset and wondering how far a £4,000 flower budget will stretch? The good news: it’s a generous sweet spot for creating natural, immersive floral designs that feel personal and elevated—without tipping into extravagance.

At Fig & Bramble, we specialise in romantic, seasonal wedding florals, prioritising UK-grown ingredients and thoughtful design. This guide is for couples who value aesthetics, want help making the most of their budget, and believe flowers are key to the look and feel of their day.

What’s Possible with £4,000?

With a £4,000 budget, you can achieve:

Beautiful ceremony flowers (think pillars, arches, or moongates)
Thoughtful bridal party florals
A mix of table centres and styling for your reception
A couple of wow-factor focal pieces

This budget allows for creativity and cohesion—without needing to compromise on quality or impact.

Sample Breakdown: What £4,000 Might Include

Here’s a realistic way we might design for maximum effect with a wedding flower budget of £4,000:

Bridal Party Flowers (approx. £500–£600)

Bridal bouquet – £120
3 x Bridesmaid bouquets – £165
1 x Flower crown – £70
Groom’s buttonhole – £15
4 x Additional buttonholes – £48
2 x Corsages – £34

✨ These are personal, beautiful and meaningful details for you and your loved ones.

Statement Ceremony Flowers (approx. £1,000–£1,400)

Floral pillars or arch – from £800–£1,200
Ceremony table flowers (1.5m) – from £230
Aisle meadows (1–2m) – from £300–£400

📸 These create a floral moment for the "I do" and can often be repurposed at your reception.

Reception Styling (approx. £1,600–£2,000)

6 x Footed bowl centrepieces – £450
3 x Tall plinth arrangements – £600
1 x Hanging floral installation or ceiling hoop – from £600
Bud vases or candles for texture – £100–£200
Repurposed ceremony arrangements – for top table/cake area

💡 With intentional placement and good design, you don’t need to cover every table to make it feel lush and considered.

What Couples Often Ask

“I don't want my ceremony flowers to go to waste?”→ With a £4,000 budget, you can usually include one large feature (a floral arch or hanging install), then repurpose ceremony flowers for impact across the day.

Ready to Talk Flowers?

We’d love to help you create floral moments that feel joyful, effortless and unforgettable. Whether you're planning a manor house wedding, a countryside marquee, or an elegant barn celebration, now’s a great time to start designing.

👉 Get in Touch to book your floral consultation.