Portland Wholesale Florist — Wedding Flower Kit
Everything you need to create a bridal bouquet, one bridesmaid bouquet, and two boutonnieres in a soft blush, ivory, and fresh green palette. Use this guide on arrangement day — ideally the Friday before your Saturday wedding.
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What's in your kit
Your kit contains: White Roses 1 bunch / 25 stems (primary focal), Light Pink Roses 1 bunch / 25 stems (primary focal), White Lisianthus 1 bunch (supporting focal), Pink Lisianthus 1 bunch (supporting focal), Pink Waxflower 1 bunch (delicate filler & texture), Seeded Eucalyptus 2 bunches (primary green), Silver Dollar Eucalyptus 1 bunch (accent green), Israeli Ruscus 2 bunches (structure & backdrop).
Before you start — pickup & care
Summer (May–Sep): Pick up Thursday for a Saturday wedding. Winter (Oct–Apr): Pick up Wednesday — cooler temperatures slow flower opening.
Your flowers are pre-hydrated before pickup. When you get home: fill clean buckets with warm water and Floralife flower food. Unwrap, strip foliage below the waterline, place in water. Store in a cool room (55–65°F) — not a household refrigerator. Let flowers rest 1–2 days before arrangement day.
Go straight home after pickup. No errands, no hot car. Heat damages flowers within minutes.
1. Bridal Bouquet
A lush, medium-round hand-tied bouquet blending ivory and soft pink. Use the majority of your flowers here — this is the showpiece.
Flowers to use: 13 white roses, 12 light pink roses, 5–6 white lisianthus stems, 5–6 pink lisianthus stems, pink waxflower, seeded eucalyptus, silver dollar eucalyptus, Israeli ruscus.
Step 1 — Build your green base. Hold a stem of ruscus loosely in your non-dominant hand. Add seeded eucalyptus and silver dollar eucalyptus, rotating slightly with each stem to build a spiral. Greenery first, always.
Step 2 — Add roses. Alternate white and pink roses in groups of 3, rotating as you go. Aim for an even blend of both colors throughout rather than clustering them together.
Step 3 — Layer in lisianthus. Add white and pink lisianthus to fill gaps between roses. These add soft ruffled texture that complements the roses beautifully.
Step 4 — Add waxflower last. Tuck pink waxflower throughout to soften any stiff areas and add delicate texture.
Step 5 — Secure and trim. Wrap stems firmly with a rubber band about 1” from the bottom. Trim all stems at a 45° angle. Return to water immediately. Make on Friday, keep in water overnight, re-cut and mist Saturday morning.
2. Bridesmaid Bouquet
Same palette, about two-thirds the size. Simpler and lighter to carry.
Flowers to use: 8 white roses, 7 light pink roses, remaining lisianthus as needed, pink waxflower, seeded eucalyptus, Israeli ruscus.
Step 1. Build a smaller green base using ruscus and seeded eucalyptus.
Step 2. Add 8 white and 7 pink roses, alternating colors. A tight grouping keeps it compact and easy to carry.
Step 3. Fill with remaining lisianthus and tuck in waxflower to finish.
Step 4. Rubber band, trim at 45°, return to water until the ceremony.
3 & 4. Boutonnieres (x2)
Simple and classic. Make these on Friday and refrigerate overnight.
Per boutonniere: 1 white or light pink rose (partially open), 1 small pink waxflower sprig, 1 small ruscus sprig, 1 small eucalyptus accent.
Step 1. Hold the rose, position ruscus behind it. Add waxflower and a small eucalyptus sprig. Finished cluster should be about 2–2.5” across.
Step 2. Trim stem cluster to about 1.5” below the flower heads.
Step 3. Pin to lapel horizontally from behind. Hand out at least 2 hours before the ceremony.
Tips for success
Make everything Friday. Saturday morning is for hair, makeup, and enjoying yourself — not flowers.
Alternate colors intentionally. Place white and pink roses in a checkerboard pattern — this creates the soft blended romantic look.
Greenery first, always. Build your green base before adding a single flower. The greenery creates the shape; flowers fill it.
Leftover stems are intentional. This kit is designed to leave a small safety margin. Use extras to add fullness or replace any damaged stems.
Mist before transport. Lightly mist all finished arrangements before loading into the car.
Questions on arrangement day? We pick up the phone. Call (503) 445-2967 — Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 10am–3pm. • Full DIY Wedding Flower Guide →