Flowers: Where do I start?

eospassion

I am price-matching some shops around Portland... I am going to use silk flowers for our centerpieces, but will have real bouquets for the bridal party.

I don't know what I should start looking at really. Does anyone have any recommendations? Shops I should avoid?

bethbloom

If you have an idea of the kinds of flowers you want, call and ask their prices. Most places have relatively set prices for different bouquet sizes.

As long as you don't want out of season flowers, shold give you a good idea.

yamahachica

If you are looking around for the types of flowers, I would look online. Try pinterest.com and look up their wedding flowers, a lot of pictures have descriptions of different types of flowers & what they look like, then for ordering if you want to put the boquets together, Costco and trader joes are great for prices & you can order them 3 weeks before. Costco you can get specific colors but if you want more of a variety then Trader joes is good for that.
Hope this helps!!!

[Deleted User]

I have been THRILLED with Alicia at Floral Designs by Alicia. She'll work with any budget, has a very unique style and is the sweetest girl to work with! She books up quickly...so I'd contact her ASAP if you may be interested.