Building on the momentum of the Fight for $15 and the goals of the Raise the Wage Act of 2017, state and national advocates will call on members of Congress to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2024, and to gradually eliminate the sub-minimum wages for tipped workers and disabled workers. Read More
In 2015, the average cost of a bride's wedding bouquet is between $85 - $125. 1  68% of brides throw the bouquet. 2  The bridal bouquet is typically larger than those carried by the bridesmaids. 3  Flowers that are in season are less expensive because they are more easily obtained by wedding florists.
1 Most brides aim to spend about 8-10% of their total wedding budget on flowers. 2  The average cost of wedding flowers in 2011 was in the ballpark of $2,000. 3  The average range of wedding flower costs is anywhere from $150 to upwards of $8,000.t helps to break down that 8-10% budget and consider which flowers youâll actually need for your wedding. Here is a list of typical flower budget line items and their average costs: 1  Bridal Bouquet: $75-$250. 2  Bridesmaid Bouquets: $30-$75 each. 3  Boutonnieres: $10-$20 each. 4  Corsages: $15-$40 each.