Would You Pay $1200 for Selena Gomez’s Bridal Bouquet?
If you aren’t living under a rock, you know that Selena Gomez just got married to Benny Blanco, and everyone is talking about her bouquet. It is no wonder brides fall in love with it. Lily of the Valley bouquets not only hold so much symbolic value, but they are timeless, fragrant, and impossibly romantic. But did you know that same bouquet costs roughly around $1200?
So why is this flower considered one of the most luxurious in the wedding industry?
The Symbolism
Lily of the Valley has been cherished for centuries as a flower of purity, humility, and renewal. In the language of flowers, it symbolizes happiness and the return of joy.
For Christians, it carries even deeper meaning. In Matthew 6:28, Jesus says, “Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin.” These flowers remind us of God’s provision and the beauty that comes from simplicity and faith. Brides who choose Lily of the Valley are not only carrying a delicate bloom, but also a symbol of trust, grace, and enduring love.
Seasonality
Lily of the Valley has a naturally short blooming window, usually just April through early June. Outside of this time, it must be imported and grown under special conditions, which drives the cost way up. Simply put, you are paying for rarity.
Fragility
This flower is as delicate as it looks. Stems are thin, blooms are tiny, and they wilt quickly. That means bouquets must be designed the morning of the wedding to keep them fresh. There is very little margin for error, and they cannot be made days in advance like hardier flowers.
Cost
Wholesale pricing for Lily of the Valley can range anywhere from six to ten dollars per stem in season to fifteen to twenty dollars per stem off-season. A lush bridal bouquet might need thirty to fifty stems to achieve that full, graceful look.
By the time you add in shipping, handling, and the hours of careful work it takes to wire and arrange such a fragile bloom, a Lily of the Valley bouquet can easily reach eight hundred to twelve hundred dollars or more. This is why bouquets like the one Selena Gomez carried at her wedding are seen as a true luxury statement.
Alternatives
Love the look but not the price? For brides inspired by Lily of the Valley, we often recommend pairing it with or substituting blooms like:
Sweet peas for a fragrant and romantic feel
Stephanotis for small, starry white flowers with staying power
Tuberose buds for elegant clusters that add volume
Spray roses or waxflower for a touch of fullness while keeping the dainty vibe
These can give you the same refined, ethereal feel without the royal budget.
The Bottom Line
Lily of the Valley is more than a bouquet. It is a statement. It is luxury, rarity, and simplicity all in one. If you are dreaming of carrying it down the aisle, just know you are holding one of the most coveted and delicate flowers in the world.
At The Flowr Studio, I am always happy to guide you through options, whether you want to splurge on the real thing or capture the look with thoughtful alternatives.
Consider the lilies, and let your flowers be as meaningful as your day.
