Ordering wholesale flowers online?!?

I am getting married and am trying to look at ways of saving money. I am thinking about ordering the wedding flowers wholesale online! Has anyone done this? Did you have a good experience? What about DIY wedding in a box flowers from major flower wholesalers?





I am not worried about having to create my bouquets or center pieces, I am MORE worried about the quality of the flowers and things like that!

Ordering wholesale flowers online?!?
I'm buying bulk flowers from Sam's Club... After Valentine's Day is over the prices will drop back down to 125 white roses for $87... I've ordered flowers from there before and they were beautiful. There's many other sites out there but I haven't tried them sorry.
Reply:Hi. I used the following (www.rosesource.com) and have recommended it to others on here. They sell ALL varieties of flowers, but, of course, roses are their specialty. The minimum on roses, though is 75 (roses...not dollars!) I can vouch for the quality and the on-time shipment from this company. You can view my testimonial under "Gail B." One thing, though....it's a lot of work!....But, I saved almost $1,000 so it was worth it and I would do it again.





http://www.rosesource.com/





Also, if you live by a Walmart, I know you can special order roses from them. They are only $10-$12 for a dozen. I buy roses from Walmart all the time (for my home.) I think you can do the same at a Costco.





Good luck! Yes, it is definitely a savings.
Reply:I did it. I ordered my flowers from samsclub.com and I had a great experience. The only thing that didn't work out like I planned were the lillies. When I received them they hadn't opened yet. We had to go ahead and make the bouquets and arrangements with the buds only. It still turned our beautifully and it actually gave them a unique twist. I was very happy with the results and I would do it again.
Reply:get them at costco!!! that's what i did. you can preorder them and they come in FRESH then and they let you take them home in buckets of water...








let me know if you want to see picutres of the boquets.. you can't email me though..
Reply:Hi! My friend used this website for her wedding flowers and they were absolutely amazing! She had a very large, lavish wedding and the flowers were stunning (all red and white roses). I am getting married in September and plan on buying my flowers from there as well. They have a good wedding section on their website as well. My friend told me that you can call them and actually customize your order also...so, you aren't just limited to the one's listed on the site. Hope this helps!








www.growersbox.com
Reply:I actually had the same idea and did a lot of research online, trying to find wholesale flowers not only for a reasonable price but also with great quality.


Here are some of the best options I found. These are the ones I would likely go with





http://www.growersbox.com/


http://www.fiftyflowers.com/


http://www.theflowerexchange.com/Scripts...


and cotsto and sams club





I have seen some of the DIY kits but for the same price I found that I would have more variety and get more flowers for the same price by ordering a mixture. esp from flower exchnage. I plan to use a popping colors but if you wanted to keep it more simple then the kits would be a great way to go! Hope I helped : )

Is there ANYWHERE I can buy (cheap) just a few flowers so I can arrange them myself?

I usually arrange about 15 medium vases and 5 large vases per week. I want the wholesale price, because I'll be a regular customer, without the huge quantity. I'm a one-lady charity service (I give the flowers away to sick %26amp; forgotten). I live in Dallas, though I'd love to order over the internet...I order my supplies that way...

Is there ANYWHERE I can buy (cheap) just a few flowers so I can arrange them myself?
Wow. what a terrific thing you are doing. I would try Cos co or Sam's Club and Greenhouses. If you do bulk buying, I don't see why they wouldn't work on the price for you. Tell them you are doing it for charity too! Good luck!
Reply:Over the internet...I'm not sure. Here in CT you can go in most grocery stores to get flowers that you can arrange yourself.
Reply:there are lots of places on the internet -- i have gotten orchid sprays and anthuriums in bulk for pretty cheap. just google. they ship directly from the grower -- so its cheap for you.
Reply:Go to the grocery store at night. They usually discount the flowers in the evenings...also ask them when they get rid of the flowers (there might be one night a week). You might be able to pick them up free! And they will still be in decent shape.





I know it's not over the internet, but hey! if you want cheap stuff...





EDIT: Ok, you confuse me. Your question says "just a few flowers" and "without the huge quantity". Anyway, it's nice that you are giving the flowers as charitable donations. Good job.
Reply:the cheapest i know is food basics/ no frills etc.





well u can talk to the manager of the store. because these people take off the flowers after 2 to 3 days though the flowers look fresh.


u can talk to the manager so that he will sell u for cheaper price instead of throwing them in garbage.


he might understand ur social cause
Reply:Go to a local florist and ask them their suppliers name! If the first one doesn't give you the name. ask others.

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My flowers are in shock?

I think my flowers (mostly tulips) are in shock. I had to dig up the whole garden yesterday in order to rid it of a bunch of weeds and clovers and to make the arrangement look more symmetric...but now they are laying flat and won't stand straight.





I've given plenty of water and miracle grow to help them....but what else can I do to make them stand up tall again?

My flowers are in shock?
This is typical, and is called transplant shock. Some plants handle transplanting much better than others; some will totally curl up and die. Ever try to transplant a poppy? Most bulb plants including tulips survive transplanting fine, however they very likely will not do anything this season.





Now that you’ve done this, fall would have been a better time to have done your thorough weeding job.
Reply:leave them alone ,and you might get lucky enough to have the bulbs absorb the plant growth ,and bloom next season. I'm only saying lucky ,because of the 20/20/20 fertilization that you gave them might rot the bulb .you see a bulb s food is the dying vegetation that it produces ,meaning that it is SELF feeding.
Reply:If the bulbs are showing you have no chance. Sound like you have desturbed the bulbs but there is'nt much else you can do,exept if they are new flowers then tie a cane to them.
Reply:I personally wouldn't have done the miracle grow. If they are already in shock they aren't going to need the extra stimulation. I would just conctinue to water and see what happens.
Reply:did you move the tulips??


your best bet is to leave them alone and don't over water them either


and stay away from the miracle grow, I never use that stuff and my flowers and veggies do fine
Reply:as you say they are in shock just give just give TLC and see what happens

Would it be weird to get flowers the day b4 valentine's day?

ok


so i ordered flowers today


and the lady who works there said there's gonna be EXTRA $40 delivery fee if I wanted to get them delivered on Valentine's day.


Also we're gonna get loads of snow on Thursday





so..would that be WEIRD?!?!


please help me....

Would it be weird to get flowers the day b4 valentine's day?
no it wouldnt be weird. flowers is not just for valentines day. you can give your partner flowers a week before it doesnt matter. if she loves you enough she would adore your flowers whenever she gets them.
Reply:one day before is acceptable...ever better if you ask me...You'll get some pre-Valentine gifts ;)
Reply:I had a guy get me flowers the day before and then give em to me after keepin em in his locker all day.


but if u take care of them and make sure they don't get dried out or cold they should be fine
Reply:No, it's the idea that is still sweet. I would love it!!

Has anyone ordered silk flowers from save-on-crafts.com?

I have a bridal book that recommends this site and the flowers look nice (I'm looking for silk flowers that have a realistic look to them...if I do decide to go with silk flowers - still undecided). Can anyone tell me what the quality of their bouquets is like?

Has anyone ordered silk flowers from save-on-crafts.com?
No, but I hear A.C. Mooe have some grate ones
Reply:Never heard to them... but Hobby Lobby is the GREATEST. My best friend used their silk calla lillies and they were amazing. I still have my bouquet and almost a year later all my quests smell them. Everyone thinks they are real.


Good luck and best wishes.
Reply:I'm not familiar with this site's products but have you checked at Hobby Lobby? I've done all my own florals for my upcoming wedding and purchased most of mine from there. They really have some beautiful ones to choose from.





Good luck in your search! Happy Wedding!

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