Average flowers & decor cost in New Zealand
NZ$2,800
Typical range: NZ$1,200 – NZ$5,000
What you’re paying for.
Bridal bouquet
Seasonal flowers or native greenery
NZ$120 – NZ$400
Bridesmaid bouquets (each)
Smaller complementary bouquets
NZ$60 – NZ$180
Ceremony flowers
Arch, arbour, or aisle arrangements
NZ$250 – NZ$1,500
Centrepieces (per table)
Low arrangements or greenery runners
NZ$40 – NZ$200
Buttonholes and corsages
Per piece for bridal party and parents
NZ$12 – NZ$35
How to save on flowers & decor.
Use native NZ greenery
Ferns, flax, and NZ native foliage are cheaper than imported blooms and celebrate the local landscape.
Let the venue do the work
Vineyard and garden venues often need minimal styling. Save your flower budget for bouquets and the head table.
Common questions.
Pohutukawa, kowhai, flax flowers, ferns, and ranunculus (grown extensively in NZ) all work beautifully and support local growers.
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