Comments on: how much to charge someone for making there wedding flowers for everyone in the wedding plus party favors?

By: Finally Married!

Finally Married! — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:03:59 +0000

I had a friend do my flowers as well and a few extra things too.. She did the cost of the materials (flowers, jars, baskets, tape, corsage pins, etc) She went and price out every thing and gave me a break down of what the cost would be for each item ( my bouq was $35.00, bridesmaids were $20 etc..)

Then took the over all cost of materials ($425.00) for everything and then multiplied it by two ($850.00) Was what she charged me in total.I thought it was more then a far price!

She has also been a friend since 6Th grade! She said she thinks she charge the same to others but maybe add 20%, but for friends and family only charge the materials x2.

It all up to you and how much time and effort you want to be paid for.
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Just married 06-07-08

By: Irish Amber

Irish Amber — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:42:59 +0000

You need to charge for your time unless your time is a gift to the couple.
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By: gr_gal1993

gr_gal1993 — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:22:59 +0000

You definitely need to charge for your time, so figure out how much you feel your time is worth and charge accordingly.
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By: Patience Is A Virtue

Patience Is A Virtue — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:57:59 +0000

I think that $1500 is not a bad price considering that this is your first wedding. After this one you will be able to add the wedding to your resume. The bride likes your work so I am sure she won’t complain.

Make sure you charge for any supplies that are specific to this event. The florist I am using offers a package deal that provides the florals/decor for ceremony and reception for $2500. I don’t know how he charges. I am using live flowers for everything except the bridesmaid bouquets. I looked on Ebay for some ideas and I noticed that they charge per item. Either way its a lot of work. You could profit more than 500.00 if you charged by the hour. Do you have to set up the centerpieces at the ceremony/reception? If so, I would factor in gas and additional time. maybe 750.00.
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By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:45:59 +0000

I would guesstimate how long it’s going to take you to do everything and then decide how much an hour you think you deserve to get paid. $10, $20? Up to you, and then do the math and there is a starting point…

You could also call local florists and see how much they charge and maybe do 1/2 that, since it’s your 1st wedding
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By: B2B 6-27-09

B2B 6-27-09 — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:30:59 +0000

I do the cost per item plus your time. An additional $300 maybe for your time and travel costs picking up everything. See how that goes and next time charge more!
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