How Much Do Wedding Flowers Cost in Pittsburgh?
Couples in the United States spent an average of $2,800 on wedding flowers, according to The Knot 2026 Real Weddings Study, which surveyed 10,474 couples married in 2025. The median was lower, at $1,900, and a quarter of couples spent $4,800 or more. A reasonable planning figure for a Pittsburgh wedding is about $3,600.
The Knot does not publish a flower figure for Pittsburgh, so that local number has to be built from two pieces it does publish. Its study puts the average Pennsylvania wedding at $36,000, and a florist quoted in its flower cost report describes the long-standing industry standard as roughly 10 percent of the overall wedding budget for florals. Ten percent of $36,000 is $3,600, which happens to be the same figure The Knot reports as the average for its Mid-Atlantic region, the highest of the six regions in the study. This post covers what that money buys, what couples spend by guest count and season, how to estimate a Pittsburgh budget, and where the real savings are.
What counts as wedding flowers?
Wedding flowers are the personal flowers, ceremony pieces and reception arrangements a florist designs for the day. The Knot states that its $2,800 average includes the cost of a wedding bouquet, a boutonniere, wedding party flowers and floral centerpieces.
Larger design elements sit on top of that for couples who want them: an arch or backdrop for the ceremony, aisle pieces, a head table installation, a flower wall for photos. These additions raise the total.
What do couples spend on wedding flowers nationally?
The Knot's study gives a full picture of the spread.
- Lower quartile: $900
- Median: $1,900
- Average: $2,800
- Upper quartile: $4,800
The gap between the median and the average is worth understanding. Larger floral budgets pull the average up, and half of all couples spent less than $1,900.
Not everyone hires a florist. The Knot found that 59 percent of couples included a florist among their wedding vendors, and that price was the top deciding factor for 70 percent of couples choosing one.
By region, The Knot reports these averages:
- Mid-Atlantic: $3,600
- Northeast: $3,300
- Southwest: $3,000
- South and Southeast: $2,800
- Midwest: $2,500
- West: $2,400
- What does that mean for a Pittsburgh wedding?
Use the percentage method with your own budget.
The florist quoted by The Knot puts florals at roughly 10 percent of the overall wedding budget, and suggests 15 percent for couples who consider flowers a priority. Applied to The Knot's $36,000 average for a Pennsylvania wedding:
- 10 percent: $3,600
- 15 percent: $5,400
Applied to other budgets, the same rule gives $2,000 to $3,000 for a $20,000 wedding and $5,000 to $7,500 for a $50,000 wedding.
These are planning numbers. An actual quote depends on the guest count, the pieces on the list and the flowers chosen, which is why Roots to Petals asks about budget in the first conversation.
What changes the price the most?
Guest count, by a wide margin. The Knot's averages by wedding size:
- 1 to 50 guests: $1,600
- 51 to 100 guests: $2,400
- 101 or more guests: $3,300
More guests means more tables, and every table needs a centerpiece. A wedding of 150 has roughly twice the tables of a wedding of 75.
Season matters much less. The Knot's seasonal averages sit within $200 of each other:
- January to March: $2,900
- April to June: $2,900
- July to September: $2,800
- October to December: $2,700
What the season does change is which flowers are at their best. Roots to Petals in Oakmont describes growing many specialty cut flowers locally during the growing season and sourcing more from a network of local flower farmers, then sourcing similar flowers from warmer climates outside the growing season. Asking what is in season locally is a good first question for any florist. The shop's post on why locally grown flowers make a difference for event arrangements goes deeper.
How can you lower the cost without losing the look?
Start with the list, since the number of pieces drives the total.
Trim the guest list or the table count. The Knot's data shows this is the largest lever.
Put the money where it will be seen. The bridal bouquet and the ceremony flowers are in view for the vows and the photos. Bridesmaid bouquets and cocktail table pieces can be simpler.
Move pieces from ceremony to reception. Aisle arrangements can become bar or welcome table flowers if someone is assigned to carry them.
Let the florist choose the stems. A color palette and a mood give a designer room to use what is abundant that week.
Do part of it yourself, with help. Roots to Petals offers DIY Wedding Workshops for groups of 10 to 20, with a minimum spend of $500, in which friends and family build bouquets and arrangements at the studio with guidance from the shop's designers.
How do you get an accurate quote?
Come to the first conversation with four things: the date, the venue, the guest count and a budget range.
Roots to Petals describes its wedding process in three steps:
- Dream and Discover: a conversation about the vision, favorite blooms, the feeling the flowers should convey, and the budget
- Design and Details: a personalized mood board and floral design plan, refined until each piece feels right
- Your day: the finished flowers, arranged and delivered
The shop's wedding inquiry form asks for a budget range, with choices from under $1,000 to over $20,000. Naming a range is not a commitment to spend the top of it. It tells the designer which ideas are realistic.
Ask early. Roots to Petals states that it books a limited number of weddings and is currently booking for 2026 and 2027.
What do add-ons like flower bars and flower walls cost?
Interactive and photo pieces are priced separately from wedding flowers and are offered for showers, parties and receptions.
Roots to Petals lists two on its events page. Its Flower Bar, where guests build their own bouquets to take home, has packages beginning at $400. Its Flower Wall, an 8-foot by 8-foot backdrop styled with faux or fresh flowers, has packages starting at $495. Both prices are as listed in October 2026.
FAQ
What is the average cost of wedding flowers?
$2,800, according to The Knot 2026 Real Weddings Study of 10,474 couples married in 2025. The median was $1,900.
What percentage of a wedding budget should go to flowers?
A florist quoted by The Knot describes roughly 10 percent as the industry standard, and 15 percent for couples who make flowers a priority.
How much do flowers cost for a wedding of 100 guests?
The Knot reports an average of $2,400 for weddings of 51 to 100 guests and $3,300 for weddings of 101 or more.
Are wedding flowers cheaper in the fall?
Only slightly. The Knot's average for October through December is $2,700, compared with $2,900 for January through June.
Is there an average wedding flower cost for Pittsburgh?
The Knot does not publish one. Its average Pennsylvania wedding cost of $36,000 and the 10 percent rule suggest about $3,600 as a starting estimate.
Can you do your own wedding flowers?
Yes, and a guided workshop is a middle path. Roots to Petals hosts DIY Wedding Workshops for 10 to 20 people with a minimum spend of $500.
Wedding Flowers From Roots to Petals in Oakmont
Roots to Petals is an independent, woman-owned florist at 527 Allegheny Avenue in Oakmont that designs garden-style wedding flowers with locally grown and sourced blooms. Each wedding design is custom, built from a consultation, a mood board and a floral plan matched to the couple's budget. See the shop's wedding flowers page to start an inquiry, its event flowers and flower bar page for showers and parties, and its workshops page for private and DIY sessions. For a feel for the style, read the shop's guides to choosing a garden-style bouquet and to choosing a bouquet from a Pittsburgh flower shop.
Visit Roots to Petals or call 412-822-6023 today. Contact us for more information.