I am planning my September 1st wedding and have chosen calla lillies as my main flower. I know that they are expensive in my area and have done some research online. I have found a website that has decent pricing on them but I am leery of placing all my flower faith in an online company. I was wondering if anyone else has ever tried these online flower companies and how they have worked out. The compnay I am currently most interested in is Flowerbud.com. I can get a bulk box of 120 mini callas for $249. Any info would be helpful and much appreciated
2007-02-12 04:20:48 · 6 answers · asked by jamitha99 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
The website says they ship them in bud form and to order them at least 4 days before the event.
2007-02-12 04:34:20 · update #1
calla lilies are going to be my flower!! i love them! i am also thinking of ordering online because they are pricey.
2007-02-12 11:45:02 · answer #1 · answered by KJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The flower web sites may seem like a really great in-expensive way to purchase your flowers (esspecially more expensive flowers such as calla lilies) but I would never order them online. !st off you have no clue what condition they are kept in or where they came from so they could show up a completly different color, or size. 2nd there is a very good possibility they will show up damaged from freight. That is a great deal for callas, but are you willing to compromise quality for price? If so then by all means order them, but before you do get on the internet or flip through a phone book and check out wholesale florists in your area. They might be a little bit more pricey but it will be worth it. Also if you live in a warmer climate try growing them yourself. Good luck to you!!
2007-02-12 04:31:40 · answer #2 · answered by Me, again 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to http://www.onlinewholesaleflowers.com/ You can buy the whole flowers (not just the buds) in bulk. Additionally, you can click on the tab that says 'weddings in a box' and they can even ship a calla lilly package to you so you can make bridesmaid bouquets and boutonneires. Good Luck!!
2007-02-14 01:02:19 · answer #3 · answered by SupaDupaWoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should also try warehouse/discount stores and websites like costco.com and sams.com. They both sell bulk flowers. If you visited in store, I am sure that they could also sell you bulk flowers in person, which you could then inspect before walking out of the store. I have also heard people have excellent prices and luck with the floral departments of local grocery stores. I personally opted not to go with the on-line bulk flowers only because I am not crafty or creative to create my own bouquets, centerpieces, etc. I shopped around with smaller local florists and was able to find some really good prices. Good luck!
2007-02-12 07:46:17 · answer #4 · answered by leslie s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have done online flower sites for presents and my husband got my Valentine's flowers that way. They are probably fine.
2007-02-12 04:29:43 · answer #5 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cala lillies are GORGEOUS!!! they will make beautiful decor for your wedding :) COngrats!
2007-02-12 04:30:45 · answer #6 · answered by Mimi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋