Pedestal Arrangement Calculator — Tall Statement Florals
Pedestal arrangements flank ceremonies and anchor reception entrances. They photograph taller than they measure, which is why every stem placement matters. This calculator sizes for the classic 30–40 inch silhouette.
Flower Recipe
Real stem counts with 2025 US wholesale pricing
| Flower | Role | Stems | Wholesale/Stem |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hydrangea | focal | 6 | $4.50–$6.50 |
| White Garden Rose | focal | 10 | $3.00–$4.00 |
| Blush Lisianthus | secondary | 10 | $2.00–$3.00 |
| White Delphinium | secondary | 6 | $2.50–$3.50 |
| Snapdragon | secondary | 8 | $1.75–$2.75 |
| Silver Dollar Eucalyptus | greenery | 12 | $1.00–$1.50 |
| Italian Ruscus | greenery | 8 | $0.90–$1.40 |
| Seeded Eucalyptus | greenery | 6 | $1.50–$2.00 |
| Total Stems | 66 | ||
White Hydrangea
White Garden Rose
Blush Lisianthus
White Delphinium
Snapdragon
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
Italian Ruscus
Seeded Eucalyptus
Wholesale Cost
$165–$290
Suggested Retail
$520–$895
Interactive Cost Estimator
Adjust stem counts to see your wholesale and suggested retail in real time.
White Hydrangea
$4.50–$6.50
$27–$39
White Garden Rose
$3.00–$4.00
$30–$40
Blush Lisianthus
$2.00–$3.00
$20–$30
White Delphinium
$2.50–$3.50
$15–$21
Snapdragon
$1.75–$2.75
$14–$22
Silver Dollar Eucalyptus
$1.00–$1.50
$12–$18
Italian Ruscus
$0.90–$1.40
$7–$11
Seeded Eucalyptus
$1.50–$2.00
$9–$12
Total Stems
66
Wholesale Cost
$134–$193
Suggested Retail
$403–$580
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.
Pair (2 pedestals)
Build two matching arrangements to flank the ceremony. Quote as a set — always slightly asymmetric so they feel hand-crafted.
Single Statement
Use the full recipe in one arrangement for an entrance table or reception focal point. More impact per dollar.
Garden Overflow
Add 4 sweet peas, 3 cosmos, 2 trailing jasmine vines. Let stems cascade 10+ inches below the pedestal base.
Architectural Modern
Replace delphinium and snapdragon with 8 calla lilies. Remove seeded eucalyptus. Sharper, more sculptural.
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