Bud Vase Cluster Calculator — Per-Table Pricing
Bud vase clusters look minimalist but are deceptively labor-heavy — each vase is its own tiny arrangement. This calculator handles the per-vase recipe and multiplies by typical cluster sizes so the quote adds up honestly.
Flower Recipe
Real stem counts with 2025 US wholesale pricing
| Flower | Role | Stems | Wholesale/Stem |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Spray Rose | focal | 3 | $2.00–$3.00 |
| Blush Ranunculus | focal | 3 | $1.75–$2.50 |
| Waxflower | filler | 3 | $1.25–$1.75 |
| White Lisianthus | secondary | 3 | $2.00–$3.00 |
| Silver Dollar Eucalyptus | greenery | 4 | $1.00–$1.50 |
| Italian Ruscus (small) | greenery | 2 | $0.90–$1.40 |
| Total Stems | 18 | ||
White Spray Rose
Blush Ranunculus
Waxflower
White Lisianthus
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
Italian Ruscus (small)
Wholesale Cost
$28–$58 per cluster
Suggested Retail
$95–$185 per cluster
Interactive Cost Estimator
Adjust stem counts to see your wholesale and suggested retail in real time.
White Spray Rose
$2.00–$3.00
$6–$9
Blush Ranunculus
$1.75–$2.50
$5–$8
Waxflower
$1.25–$1.75
$4–$5
White Lisianthus
$2.00–$3.00
$6–$9
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
$1.00–$1.50
$4–$6
Italian Ruscus (small)
$0.90–$1.40
$2–$3
How to price: markup multiplier guide
The wedding florist industry standard is a 2.5x–3.5x markup on wholesale stem cost. This covers your labor, design time, vessels, overhead, and profit margin. Anything lower means you're effectively running the business at a loss once labor is counted.
2.5x (Budget)
For volume work and low-design lines. Tight margin; only use when client volume justifies it.
3.0x (Standard)
The default healthy-margin wedding florist markup. Covers labor, overhead, and fair profit.
3.5x (Luxury)
For custom design, high-touch brands, and luxury clients. Reflects full-value design work.
Recipe variations by style
How the base recipe adapts for different wedding aesthetics.
3-Vase Minimal
Split recipe across 3 small bud vases. Works for intimate 4-person tables or as a small accent cluster.
5-Vase Standard
Split across 5 mixed-height vases (2 short, 2 medium, 1 tall). The most-requested format in 2024/2025.
7-Vase Lush
Double the recipe and split across 7 vases for larger 10+ top tables. Creates a generous spread down the center.
Candle + Vase Mix
Replace 2 vases with taper candle holders. Adds warmth and cuts stem cost by ~25% per table.
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