| Many bides ask themselves whether ordering DIY | | | | direct from the farm, you can expect a greater |
| flowers from a wholesaler for their weddings is | | | | vase life than flowers purchased from a local |
| the right approach, or whether to use a florist. | | | | retailer |
| Many benefits can be gained by brides who order | | | | • When purchased from a wholesaler who |
| DIY flowers and create their own arrangements. | | | | partners with socially responsible farms, you can |
| Before placing an order for flowers, however, | | | | be sure you support only farms that engage in |
| some considerations need to be made to ensure | | | | environmentally safe and fair labor practices |
| brides comprehend the advantages and | | | | Cons |
| disadvantages of DIY flowers. | | | | • Some time investment is necessary with |
| Also, it should be noted that in many cities, | | | | DIY flowers as flowers will need to be trimmed, |
| wholesalers only sell to resellers and so few | | | | watered, and appropriately stored (e.g. buckets or |
| options are available locally other than a florist or | | | | other containers with clean water) upon receipt. |
| supermarket. With today’s Internet and | | | | This may be frustrating for the non-Do It |
| availability of express delivery, some floral | | | | Yourselfer or bride who lacks time, though some |
| wholesalers do sell wedding flowers online to the | | | | wholesalers now sell prearranged wedding |
| public at large and offer overnight delivery of | | | | arrangements to help mitigate time investment. |
| flowers direct from the flower farms. | | | | • Like all imported products, flowers imported |
| Following is a short summary listing some of the | | | | from outside the US are subject to delays in a |
| pros and cons of purchasing DIY flowers from an | | | | small number of cases by US Customs and/or |
| online wholesaler: | | | | the Shipper so always schedule your flowers to |
| Pros | | | | arrive at least a few days prior to your wedding |
| • Cost savings, usually significant, is a major | | | | In summary, DIY Flowers realize cost savings for |
| driver behind ordering DIY flowers from an online | | | | brides and help many meet their budgets that |
| wholesaler as opposed to from a local retailer | | | | could not otherwise be met by ordering through a |
| • Many online wholesalers import from farms in | | | | local retailer. While that may motivate brides to |
| many countries, thereby offering a wider selection | | | | order from a wholesaler, consideration needs to |
| of flowers than local retailers (and greater options | | | | be made that some time and energy is required |
| for you for increased flexibility) | | | | depending on the type and quantity of flowers |
| • If the wholesaler has your flowers delivered | | | | purchased. |