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Nov 16
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Learn How to Buy Wholesale FlowersMiscellaneous Comments Off
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Everyone knows how flowers can make a house or event even more beautiful, and savvy shoppers are starting to buy them wholesale more and more often. There are many choices of vendors of wholesale flowers, including online retailers and local markets. Florists, caterers, event planners, funerals and large corporations are regular customers in this industry, and now you can cut costs with the best of them. Whether you need flowers for your wedding, party or place of business, here are the ins and outs of buying them at wholesale prices.
If you’re buying them online, you’ll need to decide how many you’ll need and what different types you want beforehand. Wholesalers often only sell them in bunches and sometimes have minimum required quantities. Also, you’ll need to make the decision to buy all from one vendor or separate types from different vendors.
Look over your budget and timeline to see which one best fits your needs. Always request a confirmation of your order and be very meticulous when placing the order online to avoid mistakes with product numbers, delivery date and more. Also, plan to be there when the flowers are delivered to check their freshness and the accuracy of the order. Once you have them, you’ll need to store them in a cool, dark location until the actual event date.
If you’re buying them at a local market, you’ll need to research the different selling-venue options. They might be available to buy at a farmer’s market, warehouse or store. Be sure to ask your friends and colleagues for any suggestions. (If you know anyone who’s been a bride, she is sure to have a recommendation!)
If you’re going to a farmer’s market, be sure to wake up early, as the best flowers are sold quickly, and you don’t want to miss out. Walk around the entire market to compare prices and selections before you purchase anything. Check to see how fresh the flowers are and make sure the stems were cut property (at an angle). Don’t forget to negotiate. If you’re buying in bulk, you should be able to take advantage of volume prices.