Styled Shoot Flower Budget — What to Contribute
Styled shoots are barter — you're trading flowers for portfolio content. The trick is knowing how much to contribute so the shoot is impressive but you're not giving away a mortgage payment. This guide sets realistic expectations for florist contributions at each shoot tier.
Typical styled shoot arrangements
- Hero bouquet for the model
- Ceremony arch or backdrop
- 2–3 tablescape centerpieces
- Optional cake flowers and personal details
Budget range
$400–$1,500 wholesale (your contribution)
Typical floral spend for a styled shoot of this scale.
Flower Recipe
Real stem counts with 2025 US wholesale pricing
| Flower | Role | Stems | Wholesale/Stem |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Garden Rose | focal | 12 | $3.00–$4.00 |
| Blush Peony (seasonal) | focal | 6 | $4.00–$6.00 |
| White Ranunculus | secondary | 8 | $1.75–$2.50 |
| Blush Lisianthus | secondary | 8 | $2.00–$3.00 |
| Sweet Pea (seasonal) | texture | 6 | $1.25–$2.00 |
| Silver Dollar Eucalyptus | greenery | 12 | $1.00–$1.50 |
| Italian Ruscus | greenery | 8 | $0.90–$1.40 |
| Total Stems | 60 | ||
White Garden Rose
Blush Peony (seasonal)
White Ranunculus
Blush Lisianthus
Sweet Pea (seasonal)
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
Italian Ruscus
Wholesale Cost
$117–$169
Suggested Retail
$350–$592
Planning tips
Never contribute more than $1,500 wholesale to a single shoot — ROI drops fast past that number.
Get usage rights and publication targets in writing before you commit a single stem.
Shoot 2x per year max. They eat as much energy as real weddings without the revenue.
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