DIY flowers in Portland?

pauldini

My future mother-in-law has offered to make our flowers, which is awesome and a money-saver.

I have heard that the public isn't allowed to shop at the flower market in Portland - does anyone have ideas about how to get flowers in bulk? Anyone else out there going this route? You'd think in this city there would be a lot of brides DIYing it, but I just haven't found any info yet.

Thanks for any help!

rojacobs

I have looked into Costco.com and Swan Island Dahlias, they might be worth Googling.  Also heard that you can talk to the florist at a local Costco and that they are usually very helpful.  In the past for other events I have gone to a local grocery store (the one I went to was not a chain, not sure if that matters) and talk to their florist, we were able to order wholesale flowers through them.  And yet another idea!  I saw someone post about using a local florist vocational school, and I found one in Portland- the Floral Design Institute, http://www.flowerschool.com/ (looks like they are also on facebook).  I sent them an email and heard back very quickly, she offered to give my information to graduates, and had other good DIY options.  I was thinking of having a graduate help me pick flowers, order them, then teach my team of bridesmaids and family how to make the bouquets and centerpieces.  We'll see what happens.

Good luck!

aweb55

We are DIY flowers and ordering them all from Costco.  I've read several reviews and all were positive reviews for the most part. 

MelissaH21

We are getting our flowers from Costco as well.  My mom ordered through them for her own wedding a couple of years ago and they looked beautiful!  However, I am ordering rose petals from fiftyflowers.com since I want a lot of rose petals.  I have also heard some positive things about them on the boards.

pauldini

Thank you, everybody! CostCo's website had a lot of choices, we may end up going with them.

snowdaisy822

I agree with Costco. My cousin used them and they were a really good quality.

kimmykupcakes

I was also going to suggest Costco. They have a great selection and can usually get you whatever you want. Season permitting. 

Luckyerin5

If you are going to go thru costco i suggest going into the closest store to you.  I found that the local stores have way better deals then online.  For example, online 100 roses is around $100.00  in the store closest to me in Hillsboro, OR 75 ivory roses is only $45.00!!!!