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It’s no secret that weddings have gotten expensive. Even if you keep it small and simple, it can be a challenge to keep your budget in check. I think it’s all-around good advice to try to prioritize the things that are non-negotiables and find ways to scale back in other areas.
For me, that meant a combination of professional and DIY flowers. I got my bouquet and a larger ceremony piece from a florist, and my mother-in-law DIYed our centerpieces with flowers we ordered online. It worked out really well for us, and I highly recommend it (especially if you have a creative family member willing to help!) If you’re looking for wedding flowers online, here are the top sites I’d recommend.
Online Wedding Flowers At a Glance:
- FiftyFlowers: Best if you want to choose your specific flowers (DIY with some prearranged options)
- UrbanStems: Best if you want Pinterest-worthy bouquets and arrangements (florist designed)
- The Bouqs Co: Best for small weddings and small wedding parties looking for simple, straightforward florals (DIY and prearranged)
- Costco/Sam’s Club: Best for bulk greenery (DIY is best, though florist-made options are available)
- Blooms by the Box: Best for small bunches of specific flowers (DIY, not great for prearranged)
Things to Know Before You Order:
Time your order thoughtfully. If you’re DIYing your flowers, it’s best to have them arrive about three days before your wedding date (so if you’re getting married on a Saturday, arrange for them to be delivered the Wednesday before). That will give the flowers enough time to open up and relax, and it will give you time to make your arrangements. If you’re ordering premade arrangements, have them arrive a day or two beforehand. That way, you’ll have a bit of extra buffer time in case they get delayed in transit. Don’t worry—they’ll still be plenty fresh by your wedding day—just don’t leave them out in the sun!
If you’re DIYing arrangements, I recommend doing it on Friday morning or a combination of Thursday night/Friday morning, depending on how many you need to make. Enlist as much help as possible (I had a mimosa party with some friends/family members!) It takes more time than you think it will.
Make sure you have enough buckets! You’re going to want to get your flowers in water as soon as they arrive. If you’re DIYing your flowers and buying them in bulk, the big five-gallon buckets from Home Depot work well. If you’re buying premade bouquets and arrangements, make sure you have enough vases or large mason jars on hand to plunk them into.
Good gardening clippers will make your life so much easier when it comes time to snip the ends off of (potentially hundreds of) stems. If you don’t have a pair, kitchen poultry shears also work well. If you’re DIYing more than a few arrangements, you’ll probably ruin a regular pair of scissors (not to mention your hands).
Best Places to Get Wedding Flowers Online
These are my favorite places to get wedding flowers online. The one that suits you best will depend on your style and what you’re looking for.
FiftyFlowers
FiftyFlowers is the place to go if you want to DIY your flowers and be super picky about the types and colors (full disclosure, we got a lot of the flowers that my mother-in-law used to DIY my wedding centerpieces here!) They have a massive selection of flowers and a ton of variety of colors (they currently have over 100 options for peonies alone).
You can select individual flowers to buy in bulk or purchase one of their kits of coordinating stems to DIY your flowers. They also sell premade bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony flowers at wholesale prices. The one catch? Between order minimums and the fact that they offer so much variety, prices tend to add up fast. (Those fancy David Austin peach garden roses will run you $175 for 24 stems).
Who it’s best for: DIYers looking for very specific flowers or colors.
Pros:
- They have the largest variety of any of these sites.
- Of all the wedding flower sites, they make it the easiest to match your wedding colors.
- They have kits that are somewhat customizable. You can choose your type of greenery, the color of your roses (or whatever large blooms you choose), the color and type of accent flowers, etc.
Cons:
- More expensive than other options.
UrbanStems
UrbanStems isn’t specifically a wedding flower wholesaler—they’re a flower arrangement delivery service—but I need to include them on here because the first thing I said when I saw their bouquets was, “This looks like something off a wedding Pinterest board!”
While they have a huge selection of modern, artfully arranged bouquets for all occasions, their wedding flowers really shine. They look like something you would get from a high-end florist but without the added cost.
UrbanStems is a great choice if you want a stunning florist-created bouquet without paying boutique wedding prices. All you have to do is select an arrangement, wrap some ribbon around it, and you’re good to go. Their arrangements also make stunning table centerpieces for a fair price with minimal effort. (Bonus: their recurring seasonal flower subscription also makes a great wedding gift for the couple that has everything!)
Who it’s best for: Anyone who wants Pinterest-worthy arrangements without the boutique florist prices.
Pros:
- Expertly arranged flowers are ready to go right out of the box.
- Many of the arrangements come in multiple sizes—you can use the largest as a bridal bouquet and smaller ones for coordinating centerpieces or bridesmaid bouquets.
- More affordable than a lot of other options, especially for the quality.
Cons:
- They don’t sell bulk flowers.
- They don’t carry garlands or other traditional ceremony flowers.
The Bouqs Co
Like UrbanStems, The Bouqs Co is a flower arrangement delivery company, but they do have a few options specifically for wedding flowers as well. You can get DIY wedding and event flower boxes, which are bundles of loose but coordinated stems that you can arrange into smaller centerpieces or one big display. They also have wedding in a box packages that include bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces that come prearranged. They only have about half a dozen different styles of these, but they’re all pretty and neutral enough to work with a variety of wedding themes. If you live in select cities, Bouqs also offers full-service wedding florals.
Who it’s best for: Smaller weddings that want a simple, affordable approach to florals.
Pros:
- They offer a few different ways to get wedding flowers through them.
- Their wedding in a box packages make things super simple and affordable, even if they are a bit limited in styles.
Cons:
- Some of the wedding flowers look like they come preassembled, but they come as loose stems—be sure to read the fine print!
- Full-service wedding packages are only available in five major metro areas (four of which are in California.)
Costco/Sam’s Club
Wholesale clubs like Costco and Sam’s are a great choice if you want bulk flowers at an affordable price, though they do have a very limited selection, especially compared to some of the other sites on this list. They’re especially great for greens, roses, sunflowers, and hydrangeas, but don’t generally have a ton of other variety. My sister-in-law DIYed her wedding centerpieces with blue and white hydrangeas and greenery from Sam’s and they turned out gorgeous.
One thing that I really love is that they also offer premade garlands and runners for a lot cheaper than you’ll find at most other places. You can also get full wedding packages, bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces from them, but their premade bouquets and arrangements feel more like grocery store quality than florist quality, at least to me.
Who it’s best for: Anyone who wants to DIY with simple, timeless flowers, especially bulk orders of greenery!
Pros:
- Super affordable option for bulk DIY flowers.
- One of the best options for greens and garlands.
Cons:
- They have a limited selection of types and colors of flowers.
- Their premade arrangements don’t look as professional as some of the other options on this list.
- You have to be a member (for only around $65 a year) to purchase.
Blooms by the Box
Blooms by the Box is another site I looked at when doing my wedding flowers. Even though I ultimately decided not to use them, it was just because they weren’t the best fit for my needs—they’re a great company and they could work great for you.
They’re very similar to FiftyFlowers in that they carry a ton of different flowers and colors that allow you to DIY your own arrangements. I would say that the two things that set them apart are that they have a smaller variety and that they allow you to purchase smaller bundles of flowers. It’s a good option if you don’t need a ton of flowers, but it’s not as cost-effective as some of the other bulk flower companies.
Who it’s best for: People who want to DIY with specific flowers but only need a small amount. It’s also great for supplementing a bulk order from another site with a few bunches of special blooms.
Pros:
- Choose from a large selection of flowers and color options.
- Can purchase small bundles of flowers for as little as $35.
Cons:
- Not as many flower options as FiftyFlowers (a similar site).
- Their prearranged bouquets feel a little like an afterthought.
Which Should You Choose?
Ultimately, where you get your flowers will depend on your vision, your budget, and how much you want to DIY. If I had to do it again, I’d probably get some greenery and loose stems from Costco or FiftyFlowers to DIY some centerpieces and then order a massive, gorgeous bridal bouquet from UrbanStems.