How to Find Wholesale Flower Arrangements

Finding wholesale flowers for any occasion, such as a wedding, anniversary, or birthday can be an easy task with a little research. Buying flowers at a wholesale price can include purchasing direct from the farm or grower, or buying from an online wholesale retailer. Many farms located in Chile, Columbia, and Holland require large purchases of fresh cut flowers on a contract basis. If you intend to purchase as a consumer, and not as a company, you will need to find wholesale flower arrangements from an online wholesale flower shop or local florist.

A wholesale company has a contract with a farm to buy flowers in bulk. The wholesaler will pass along the cost savings to you just as they would to a flower shop. If you are purchasing in large quantities for a special event, you can talk with a local florist or event planner for ideas and pricing. A reseller's tax ID number is required for flower shops and companies wanting to purchase direct from the farm.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access
• Phone book
• Notepad
• Pen
• Telephone

Instructions

1. 

   Telephone directory

   Pick up a telephone directory if you need flowers for a local event. Look under the category titled "Flowers" or "Wholesale Flowers." Take your notebook and write down the flower shop's address and phone numbers. It is best to call each flower shop and inquire about wholesale pricing for flowers. This is a great solution if you would like to work with a local floral company to view your flowers first hand. Many local florists also offer delivery to your location or event.

2. 

   Library

   Visit your local library and ask your librarian for a list of flower farms and growers. You will be required to place an identification or library card on hold, since most directories are periodical and reference materials. Copy information into your notebook or make copies of material on the copy machine. Check the library computer for books and magazines that you can check out on wholesale flowers and arrangements. For additional resources, the library has an assortment of telephone directories in different states to view.

3. 

   Internet

   Type the search term "Wholesale Flowers" and Wholesale Flower Arrangements" into a Internet search engine. Many of the popular engines, including Google, Yahoo, and MSN, will return a list of results for your search term. You can also search online libraries from anywhere you have Internet access. Read the description of each link that appears and click on the links that interest you to visit the company's website. There are hundreds of websites that will allow you to purchase wholesale flower arrangements direct to the the consumer.

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   Event planners

   Research local event planners. They offer a wealth of information for all types of events. Find a listing of event planners in the phone book, local library, or by doing an Internet search. Contact the event planner and inquire about wholesale flower companies and distributors that are local to the area and have a good reputation. The event planner can point you in the right direction of sources and may even offer their planning services.

Tips & Warnings

• Know ahead of time if you want to buy wholesale flowers for just a one-time event; or as an event planner, florist, or company on a long-term bulk basis. This information will assist you in interviewing at least three online flower shops, florists, or farms, to ensure they can offer what you need. Make notes about any ideas you have and specific colors you are looking for. Get all estimates in writing and pay with a credit card when placing your order.

• When you have made your selection of wholesale flower arrangements, ask for a sample of how the arrangement will look. You do not want to order from the Internet or from a magazine and the flowers are not what you expected. You will not be able to change your order at the last minute.

References

• Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association
• Fifty Flowers
• Potomac Floral Wholesale, Inc.