We are pleased to introduce a new set of packages into our Wedding-In-A-Box lineup!

The Wedding-In-A-Box Mixed Flower Package is our newest package of wedding flowers and is available in 2 different sizes:

Wedding-In-A-Box: Mixed Flower Package (small) - $185.00

Wedding-In-A-Box: Mixed Flower Package (large) - $310.00

These Wedding-In-A-Box packages consist of an assortment of long-lasting California fresh cut flowers and foliage and include the following:

Oriental Lilies
Asiatic Lilies
Tulips
Gerbera Daisies
Iris
Sunflowers
Snapdragons
Solidago
Bupleurum

We strongly encourage our customers to schedule the Wedding-In-A-Box: Mixed Flower Packages to arrive 3 days prior to their event.  Some of the flowers are shipped in an early blooming stage and will take several days to reach full bloom.

If you have any questions about our Wedding-In-A-Box: Mixed Flower Packages or any of our other packages of wedding flowers, please do not hesitate to contact us.

In recent years, Dendrobium Orchids have really grown in popularity. We consider them the epitome of ‘affordable elegance’. Dendrobium Orchids are long-lasting flowers and are widely used in bouquets and arrangements of wedding flowers.

We offer various packages of both bulk Dendrobium Orchids and Dendrobium Orchid bouquets.  Before you make your decision on which package to order, please keep the following in mind:

Bulk Dendrobium Orchids: The bulk Dendrobium Orchids are sold in boxes of 60 stems, 120 stems, and 180 stems.  They are packed in bunches of 10 stems.  These Dendrobium Orchids measure about 16 inches in length.  If you stood a ruler on the ground that was 16″ tall, the first 4″ would be the stem and water tube, the next 5″-6″ would be open flowers (usually about 4-5 mature blooms), and the last 5″-6″ would be buds beginning with the most mature to the least mature.

Dendrobium Orchid Bouquets: The Dendrobium Orchid bouquets are available in various sizes (3-stem, 4-stem, and 5-stem bouquets). The Dendrobium Orchid bouquets are packed as bouquets and include 2 shoots of Sword Fern. The Dendrobium Orchids used in these bouquets are a smaller grade Dendrobium Orchid than what you would receive if you ordered a bulk package of Dendrobium Orchids.  The Dendrobium Orchids in the Dendrobium Orchid Bouquets measure between 12″ and 14″ in overall length.

Both the Dendrobium Orchids in bulk and in bouquet form are wildly popular. The purpose of this blog posting is not to point you in one direction or another… but rather to make you aware of the key differences between these products.

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about any of our many varieties of wedding flowers.  We look forward to hearing from you soon!

~ The Wedding Flower Sales Department

The holiday season is upon us and while most holiday wedding plans have been taken care of, there are always some last minute details to work out.  We receive a lot of emails from brides wondering what flowers are available to them during the holiday season.  The Wedding Flower Shop offers most flowers year round, and as a result, brides are not limited in their options.  Flowers that would otherwise be unavailable and out of season are ready to be shipped to the customer directly from the flower farm.

When planning a winter wedding it is important to note that there are not set rules for colors or flower choices.  Many brides choose their favorite color and pick their wedding flowers to suit, regardless of the holidays.

Still, the traditional colors of the season are ever popular for weddings.  Rich reds and greens, gold, silver, pale blue and deep purple are a few favorites.

After deciding on the color choices, any bride can add holiday dazzle to her wedding flowers.  Whether simple or elaborate, this season’s holiday flowers are complemented by adding Christmas Greens to vase, altar and centerpiece arrangements as well as bouquets.

Rich hues of Christmas Greens and velvety rose petals give wedding flowers a magnificent complement.

Wreaths, ornate or simply decorated, bring fresh fragrance and elegance to any winter wedding location.

Regardless of what colors and flowers the bride chooses, The Wedding Flower Shop will fulfill her needs.  The Wedding Flower Shop offers a tremendous selection of wedding flowers and rose petals to fit any holiday wedding dream and budget.

Please do not hesitate to give us a call or send us an email if you have any questions about our selection of wedding flowers.

During the fall months many fun, warm and somewhat unique colors of wedding flowers burst into bloom. The combinations of oranges, yellows and reds bring together the colors of the fall harvest, the turning of leaves on the trees and memories of sweet smelling pumpkin pie! These colors ultimately signal the arrival of fall and the changing of seasons.

Recently we have had many customers order flowers and packages consisting of the warm reds, yellows and oranges of fall. It takes little effort and imagination to incorporate these iconic colors of fall into wedding flowers, event decorations or even home decor for holiday festivities.

Whether you are looking for wedding flowers, event decorations or simply to have something around the house as additional holiday decorations, The Wedding Flower Shop has a fantastic selection of wedding flowers, rose petals, and wholesale flowers that are just right for you!

As always, if you have any questions about any of our fresh cut flowers, please give us a call at 1-888-297-3000.

There are many online resources available for individuals seeking to arrange their own wedding flowers.  Sites such as YouTube will offer how-to videos on making corsages and bouquets.  There are also MANY different sources for written how-to instructions as well.

Below are several links that we have found to floral schools which have tips, guidelines, and recommendations for making arrangements:

~ The Floral Design Institute

~ Rittner’s School of Floral Design

The Wedding Flower Shop is your online source for premium packages of wedding flowers.

The addition of freeze dried rose petals to wedding invitations, bridal shower invites and thank you cards makes the exchange of these tokens a memorable experience for both the sender and the receiver!

For wedding invitations, choose freeze dried rose petals to match your wedding color scheme and slip a few in each invitation. Your guests will smile at this unexpected and memorable surprise. A few freeze dried rose petals slipped inside an envelope with any invite or thank you gives your card a personalized touch of flair which your recipients will appreciate.

Freeze dried rose petals will last for a very long time - up to 2 years if cared for properly! Order some of your favorite colors to include in your wedding invitations, bridal party invitations and thank you notes, or order a larger quantity and have sufficient for your bridal party, wedding ceremony, reception, and mailers!

If you have any questions about freeze dried rose petals, please do not hesitate to contact us directly at 1-888-297-3000!

Set a budget and stick to it!

The setting of a budget is the key to success as you approach the planning of weddings and events while being mindful of money. It is very easy to go overboard on spending, especially for large events such as weddings and events, but careful planning and budgeting will help to ease the burdens of financial worries from your shoulders.

In your endeavors to stay within budget, consider the following:

- Explore DIY (do-it-yourself) wedding flowers: Wedding flowers don’t have to cost a fortune. Consider ordering flowers directly from the flower farms and arranging them yourself!

- ALWAYS ask for a discount: Adopt the mentality that ‘it never hurts to ask’. A simple ‘do you offer any discounts’ or ‘is that your best price’ will go a LONG way. You will find many vendors are always willing (if not expecting) to trim a little off the price.

- Look for ‘local talent’: Friends and relatives are an excellent source for ‘local talent’. You may find that you have chefs, floral designers, and photographers in your midst who are ready and willing to lend a helping hand.

Whether you are planning for a wedding or event, seeking wedding flowers or simple centerpieces, visit The Wedding Flower Shop! We have a huge selection of wedding flowers and wholesale flowers at discount prices. Fix your budget and visit us online for our complete catalog of fresh cut wedding flowers.

While perusing the internet we recently found this interesting article on wedding flowers. The article speaks on the state of the economy and its direct effect on the wedding industry. This is a truly interesting read for anyone seeking ways to plan for their wedding and wedding flowers.

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1808615,00.html

Wedding season is fast upon us and there is no better time to start dreaming (and planning) than the present! The Wedding Flower Shop has a wide selection of premium fresh cut wholesale flowers for their bouquets and arrangements of wedding flowers.

Over the past several months we have been busy finding new vendors and expanding our catalog of wedding flowers! Our catalog will continue to grow over the next months as spring nears and more wholesale flowers come into season.

Tulips are now in season and are available in a variety of bright and cheerful colors! Wholesale Tulips have become very popular in recent years as wedding flowers and as decorations at receptions as well as informal wedding related gatherings.

In past years we have had MANY brides decide to not focus on one particular set of colors for their wedding flowers… instead they have opted for assorted colors. Likewise, MANY brides choose to go with a specific color or set of colors. There is no right or wrong answer, no correct or incorrect… the wedding flowers you choose and the color scheme you select are distinctly ‘you‘!

Cream colored wholesale flowers are always an excellent choice for wedding flowers. Cream goes with just about every color, and bouquets, arrangements, and centerpieces can be accented with ribbons and other fresh cut flowers to tie in other colors that may be present in your wedding.

Whatever you are dreaming of for your wedding flowers, let us help you! The Wedding Flower Shop offers a wide selection of wholesale flowers and wedding flowers. We are constantly seeking new vendors in order to offer you the highest quality and best selection of fresh cut flowers on the web!

If you have any questions regarding wedding flowers or our selection of wholesale flowers, please do not hesitate to contact us toll free at 1.888.297.3000. Our very capable customer service and sales representatives are available to assist you and address you wedding flower needs.

With Valentine’s Day now passed, many brides-to-be have begun looking forward to wedding season 2008. The date has been set, the reception location confirmed, and the bridesmaids’ dresses picked out. With those tasks aside, the focus now turns to the selection of the wedding flowers! However, with the ever-rising costs associated with weddings, the expense of hiring a floral designer can often be overwhelming. To cut costs, the trend among budget conscious brides is to order wholesale flowers in bulk from online sources like The Wedding Flower Shop (www.weddingflowershop.com) and create their own arrangements of wedding flowers.

The budget conscious bride (Bride-on-a-Budget) and the idea of arranging your own wedding flowers (DIY Wedding Flowers) is becoming more and more popular throughout the wedding industry. On average, brides spend 8% of their total wedding budget on their wedding flowers. This can mean spending up to $1,000 to $4,000 for flowers alone! Many brides are going the way of do-it-yourself wedding flowers because of the significant cost savings and because they it provides them with the freedom to create wedding flower arrangements that truly reflect their own personality and style.