HOW TO HIRE · EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a florist in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A florist in Ireland costs €60–€400 per order, typically around €150. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a florist in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers florist work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — seasonal Decor — florists design seasonal arrangements for holidays and celebrations, such as Christmas wreaths or Halloween-themed centerpieces.
- How does type of flowers used change the price?What is included in the package changes the total. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the design change the price?Detail is where the hours disappear on a job like this. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does size of the arrangement change the price?Size is the single number most quotes are built from. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Funeral Flowers — florists offer compassionate services by creating arrangements for memorials and funerals — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a florist job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO DJS, BANDS, MARQUEE HIRERS OR ENTERTAINERS. What exists instead is insurance that venues demand and music licensing that the VENUE normally holds through IMRO and PPI, not the performer.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Public liability insurance at the level YOUR VENUE requires — ask the venue first, then the supplier, because the venue sets the number; For anything with a structure or a ride, the inspection or test certificate; A written contract with the date, the hours, the set-up time and the overtime rate; What happens if they are ill — a named arrangement, not reassurance; Whether they have played your venue before, and what the power and access are like; PAT testing on their equipment, which many venues ask to see.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability, and employer's liability if they bring crew. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 23%, the standard rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers florist work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — seasonal Decor — florists design seasonal arrangements for holidays and celebrations, such as Christmas wreaths or Halloween-themed centerpieces.
A good answer: What is included in the package changes the total. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Detail is where the hours disappear on a job like this. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Size is the single number most quotes are built from. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Funeral Flowers — florists offer compassionate services by creating arrangements for memorials and funerals — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a florist job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability, and employer's liability if they bring crew — corporate Event Decor — florists provide floral designs for corporate events, enhancing the atmosphere with arrangements that align with the company's branding.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the florist starts, and an itemised invoice after — seasonal Florist — specialises in arrangements that celebrate seasonal themes and holidays, using flowers that are in peak condition for that time of year.
Getting the quote right
- Type of flowers used — what is included in the package changes the total.
- Complexity of the design — detail is where the hours disappear on a job like this.
- Size of the arrangement — size is the single number most quotes are built from.
- Size of the event — the price follows the size more closely than anything else here.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: type of flowers used — what is included in the package changes the total
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the design — detail is where the hours disappear on a job like this
- They will not talk about it: size of the arrangement — size is the single number most quotes are built from
- A price for the florist before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the florist has begun
What a florist costs: €60–€400 per order
The figures are for the job, per order, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Wedding florist and Event florist each carry their own band. Florist price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Florists near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstType of flowers used — what is included in the package changes the total — that is what the florist is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneComplexity of the design — detail is where the hours disappear on a job like this — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfSize of the arrangement — size is the single number most quotes are built from — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherSize of the event — the price follows the size more closely than anything else here — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the florist is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, condition — an older job often hides work that only shows once started.
- Corporate Event Decor
- Florists provide floral designs for corporate events, enhancing the atmosphere with arrangements that align with the company's branding.
- Funeral Flowers
- Florists offer compassionate services by creating arrangements for memorials and funerals.
- Seasonal Decor
- Florists design seasonal arrangements for holidays and celebrations, such as Christmas wreaths or Halloween-themed centerpieces.
- Wedding Florist
- Specialises in creating floral arrangements for weddings, including bouquets, centrepieces, and decorative installations.
- Funeral Florist
- Creates respectful floral tributes for funerals, including casket sprays and sympathy arrangements, reflecting the sentiments of those grieving.
- Home Decor Florist
- Offers floral arrangements designed specifically for home decoration, enhancing the living space with seasonal blooms.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a florist: questions people ask
The cost of floral arrangements can vary based on the type of flowers used, the complexity of the design, and the size of the arrangement. Seasonal availability and delivery charges may also impact the overall price.
The duration for creating floral arrangements depends on the complexity and size of the order. Simple bouquets may take a couple of hours, while elaborate setups for events can require several days of preparation.
While general florists can handle most floral needs, hiring a specialist florist with experience in event design can be beneficial for larger or more intricate arrangements. They often have a deeper understanding of floral aesthetics and logistics.
Many florists offer same-day delivery for last-minute orders, but availability can vary based on the florist's schedule and the complexity of the arrangement. It's best to check in advance, especially during peak seasons.
Yes, many florists offer package deals for multiple floral arrangements, especially for events like weddings or corporate functions. Booking several jobs together can also lead to discounts and streamlined service.
Florists typically do not handle event planning, venue setup, or catering services. Their primary focus is on floral design and arrangements, so any additional services would need to be coordinated with other professionals.
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