Philadelphia has one of the country's best-known flower events: the Philadelphia Flower Show, running since 1829, fills the Pennsylvania Convention Center each late winter. Small specialty cut-flower farms in southeastern Pennsylvania supply dahlias and other stems to local florists. Studios here range from century-old shops to newer romantic design houses.
Prices, florists and markets checked October 2026. Every named studio links to where we confirmed it.
How much a wedding florist costs in Philadelphia
Philadelphia couples should plan on $2,500 to $6,000 for ceremony and reception florals. A Philadelphia florist citing The Knot says Mid-Atlantic couples average $3,457 on flowers, against $2,723 nationally. Peak months are May, June, September, and October. Book 6 to 12 months out, and earlier for a spring or fall Saturday.
Full ceremony and reception flowers for roughly 100 to 150 guests, built from the local prices below.
What couples spent on flowers nationwide (The Knot 2025 Real Weddings Study). The top of the Philadelphia range is about 2.2 times that.
May, June, September and October. Saturdays in these months book first, so ask about dates early.
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Based on a Philadelphia florist's citation of The Knot Real Weddings Study ($3,457 average flower spend for Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic, against $2,723 nationally) and Zola's Philadelphia ranges for bouquets and centerpieces.
Scale runs from $0 to $13,000. The dark line marks the US average of $2,723.
| Tier | Philadelphia range | What it usually covers |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $1,750 to $2,500 | Bouquets, boutonnieres, and a handful of centerpieces |
| Standard | $2,500 to $6,000 | Ceremony and reception florals for a 100 to 150 guest wedding |
| Premium | $6,000 to $12,000 | Large installations, arches, and full venue design |
Sources: Kremp Florist blog, Zola, The Knot 2025 Real Weddings Study. Checked October 2026. Want your own number? Try the wedding flower calculator.
Two quotes for the same Philadelphia wedding can be thousands apart because they cover different things. Line them up against these six before you compare totals.
The stems themselves. In Philadelphia that cost moves with the season, so peony and hydrangea priced in their local window cost less than the same flowers flown in.
Building bouquets, centerpieces and any arch or install. Bigger pieces mean more hours in the studio and on site.
Getting everything to the venue and placed. Ask whether the fee changes for venues outside Philadelphia proper or with tight load-in windows.
Vases, candle holders, stands and arch frames are often rented from the florist rather than bought. Check whether they are itemized.
Clearing flowers and rentals at the end of the night. Some quotes include it, some add it, and late finishes can cost more.
Many studios only take weddings above a set spend. The lowest published starting price we found in Philadelphia was $3,457 (Philadelphia and Mid-Atlantic average flower spend).
Watch a florist price a wedding
A working wedding florist walks through real orders and what pushed each total up or down. The prices are hers from 2023, in Canada, so use the video for how a quote is built and the Philadelphia numbers above for what to expect here.
Happily Eco After | Kitchener Wedding Florist, 3:57. Embedded from YouTube.
Each studio below takes weddings now, and the link shows where we confirmed it in October 2026. This is a starting list, not a ranking. Prices are what the studio or a listing site published.
A full-service event design studio doing wedding and event florals and decor, from intimate events to large galas.
Where we confirmed itA romantic, nature-and-folklore-inspired studio offering collaborative full-service wedding florals with phone consult, proposal, venue walk-through, setup, and teardown.
Where we confirmed itOlder shops that handle large events and churches, and often offer consultations before you commit.
Florists who buy from Pennsylvania and New Jersey cut-flower farms and design for garden and estate-style weddings.
Peak wedding months in Philadelphia run May, June, September and October. In-season stems are easier to get and usually cheaper, so match your palette to the months below.
Season starts in May, so a March or April date means imported stems.
Sourced from Pennsylvania and New Jersey specialty cut-flower farms or imported.
Southeastern Pennsylvania farms such as Truelove Seeds in Glen Mills sell cut dahlias.
A sturdy summer stem that handles humid weather.
Winter stock for holiday-season weddings.
Visit Philly calls it the oldest and largest indoor horticultural event in the world. It has run since 1829 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and 2026 was its 197th year.
Official detailsWant the national picture? See wedding flowers by season.
Heat, wind and rain decide which flowers last through a Philadelphia reception. Where your florist buys decides what is available.
Philadelphia July daytime highs average in the mid to upper 80s F with summer humidity around 70%, so peonies and garden roses need cooling for summer weddings.
We did not confirm a wholesale flower market in Philadelphia that sells to the public. For a DIY bouquet or table flowers, order bulk stems online or from a grocery florist a few days out, and ask a studio whether it will sell you stems at cost plus a fee.
Southeastern Pennsylvania has small specialty cut-flower farms. Truelove Seeds in Glen Mills (Delaware County) grows about 400 dahlia plants a year and sells cut dahlias, and Lilies and Lavender in Bucks County sells flowers to florists and farmers markets.
SourceThe venue sets the look before a single stem arrives. Here is how Philadelphia florists tend to style the four venue types couples book most there.
Clean lines and a few large stems suit open, high-ceilinged rooms.
Roses, hydrangea, and greenery fit older architecture and aisle ceremonies.
Loose, seasonal arrangements match lawns, borders, and tented receptions.
Moody palettes and dried or foliage-heavy designs soften brick and concrete.
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These come from how Philadelphia studios price and what grows locally. For the full playbook, see how to save money on wedding flowers.
The Philadelphia Flower Show runs late February to early March, so tulips and spring bulbs are everywhere by the time April weddings arrive. Peonies show up in May.
July highs in the mid to upper 80s and humidity mean peonies and garden roses need cooling. Pick sturdier stems like zinnias for outdoor tables.
September and October are peak. Ask about dahlias, fall foliage, and chrysanthemums, and check with your venue before foraging any leaves.
Winterberry, holly, and evergreen give a cozy look for November and December. Roses and amaryllis are widely available in the colder months.
A common rhythm for a Philadelphia wedding. Move everything earlier for a May Saturday.
Pick two or three Philadelphia florists whose past weddings match your venue. Send your date, guest count and a rough budget in the first email.
Many couples book 6 to 12 months ahead. For a May date, sign and pay the deposit once a proposal fits.
Confirm the palette and the main flowers with what is in season in Philadelphia that month, and settle on rentals.
Send the final number of bouquets, boutonnieres and tables. Most florists bill the balance around now.
Share the venue timeline, the load-in window and a day-of contact. Agree who clears the flowers at the end.
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Based on a Philadelphia florist's citation of The Knot Real Weddings Study ($3,457 average flower spend for Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic, against $2,723 nationally) and Zola's Philadelphia ranges for bouquets and centerpieces.
Philadelphia and Mid-Atlantic couples average $3,457 on wedding flowers vs $2,723 nationally (The Knot Real Weddings Study, as cited by a Philadelphia florist blog) (Kremp Florist blog citing The Knot, 2025).
Philadelphia bouquets $100 to $2,000, centerpieces typically $100 to $400 (Zola Philadelphia florist page, 2025).
Philadelphia July daytime highs average in the mid to upper 80s F with summer humidity around 70%, so peonies and garden roses need cooling for summer weddings.
Southeastern Pennsylvania has small specialty cut-flower farms. Truelove Seeds in Glen Mills (Delaware County) grows about 400 dahlia plants a year and sells cut dahlias, and Lilies and Lavender in Bucks County sells flowers to florists and farmers markets.
Straight answers for couples booking flowers in Philadelphia.
Plan on $2,500 to $6,000 for ceremony and reception florals. A Philadelphia florist citing The Knot says Mid-Atlantic couples average $3,457 on flowers versus $2,723 nationally. Zola lists local bouquets from $100 to $2,000 and centerpieces from $100 to $400, so scope drives the total.
Beautiful Blooms and Jollifier do not publish minimums on their sites, so you will need a quote. One national online florist, Poppy Flowers, advertises a $1,750 minimum in Philadelphia. Ask any studio for its minimum early, since it often rises for full-service ceremony and reception work.
Many couples book 6 to 12 months out, and popular dates earlier. Philadelphia's busiest stretch is May and June plus September and October, so a Saturday in those months goes first. Ask about holds and deposits so you can lock in the date.
Peonies arrive in May and June, hydrangea and zinnias fill summer, and dahlias peak from August through October. Tulips and spring bulbs run March and April, with winterberry and holly in November and December. Anything out of season is typically imported, which can raise the price.
Market Blooms at Reading Terminal Market is a retail flower stand, not wholesale, so it suits small top-ups instead of full DIY orders. Southeastern Pennsylvania has small specialty farms like Truelove Seeds in Glen Mills, which sells cut dahlias. Ask farms directly about wedding quantities.
It runs from late February to early March at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (2026: Feb 28 to Mar 8), and it is the oldest and largest indoor horticultural event in the world per Visit Philly. It is a good place to see design trends and meet local growers while you plan.
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