You can do this.
We’ve got the flowers.
Every week, people who have never arranged a flower in their life walk out of our shop with everything they need to create beautiful wedding flowers. Most of them call us afterward to say it was easier than they expected — and more meaningful than they imagined.
Let’s be honest
The question nobody asks out loud
It’s not “which flowers should I choose?” You’ve already answered that — you have the Pinterest boards, the saved photos, the bouquet you keep coming back to.
The real question is quieter than that: “Can someone like me actually pull this off?”
The answer, in our experience, is yes — almost always. The two things DIY brides worry about most are wilted flowers and not knowing what to do with them. We’ve spent 20 years solving both. Here’s how.
The flowers
Farm-fresh, cold-chain delivered. Every order.
Our buyers source direct from growers in Ecuador, Colombia, Holland, and the Pacific Northwest. Flowers ship refrigerated from the farm — temperature-controlled the entire way, never sitting on a loading dock in the heat. By the time they reach you, they’re at peak freshness with maximum vase life ahead of them. This is the same cold chain professional florists rely on. You’re getting the same product.
The support
A real florist picks up the phone. No appointment needed.
Portland Wholesale Florist is backed by the expertise of Broadway Floral — our retail partner with nearly a century of Portland flower experience. Between us, we’ve seen every problem a DIY wedding can produce. We know how to fix them.
Not sure what to order? Call before you place your order. Tell us your vision, your date, and your budget — we’ll help you build the right list. (503) 445-2967, Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 10am–3pm.
“What if the flowers wilt before the wedding?”
Our cold-chain sourcing means flowers arrive at peak freshness with days of vase life ahead. Properly conditioned, wholesale flowers last 7–10 days. Our care guide walks you through every step.
“What if I order the wrong amount?”
Our DIY guide has stem counts for every arrangement — bouquets, centerpieces, boutonnieres, arches. Still unsure? Call us and we’ll check your math before you order.
“What if my arrangements look amateur?”
Greenery first. Focal flowers in odd numbers. Vary your heights. Those three rules are what every professional florist uses. With quality flowers as your starting point, the result will surprise you. See arranging tips.
“What if something goes wrong two days before?”
Call us. We pick up. Nearly a century of combined flower experience between PWF and Broadway Floral — we’ve seen every problem and know how to fix it. You won’t be on your own.
The process
Simpler than it looks.
From the outside, making your own wedding flowers sounds complicated. From the inside, it’s four steps — most of which we handle for you.
Choose your flowers
Browse by flower or color. Find what matches your vision. Add to your cart. We’ll confirm availability and timing.
We source & time your order
We schedule your harvest so flowers arrive at peak freshness, timed precisely to your wedding date.
Pick up & condition
Collect your flowers a few days before. Give them water, a cool room, and time to open. Our guide tells you exactly what to do.
Arrange with your people
The day before the wedding, gather your friends and family and make something together. It always becomes one of the favorite memories of the week.
“The arranging day turned into one of the best parts of the whole wedding week. We put on music, opened some wine, and made every bouquet ourselves. I’m so glad we did it.”
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Find your flowers
You know what you want it to look like. Here’s how to find the flowers that will make it real. Portland Wholesale Florist carries over 200 varieties sourced direct from growers — the same sources professional florists use, without the retail markup.
Shop by flower
Know you want garden roses, ranunculus, peonies, lisianthus, or eucalyptus? Browse our full catalog of over 200 varieties organized by flower type.
Browse all varieties →Shop by color
Already know your palette? Use our color filter to find blooms in blush, white, cream, burgundy, coral, lavender, and more — fast.
Filter by color →How many do I need?
Not sure how many bunches to order? Our stem count guide covers every arrangement — bouquets, centerpieces, boutonnieres, arches, and more.
Quantities guide →Prefer a pre-calculated starting point? Our Wedding Flower Kits combine flowers and greenery around a palette with quantities already figured out. Currently available: Classic White & Green. More palettes coming soon.
Before you order
A few practical things
Flowers are sold by the bunch
Most bunches contain 5, 10, or 25 stems depending on the variety. The count is on every product page. Quantities guide Guide
Order 2–3 weeks ahead
We source your flowers fresh for your date. Ordering in advance lets us schedule your harvest and guarantee peak quality.
Thursday or Wednesday pickup
Summer weddings typically pick up Thursday for a Saturday event. Winter weddings pick up Wednesday. Flowers need a few days to open and condition properly. See the full timeline Guide
Same sources as the pros
You’re buying direct from the same growers professional florists use — without the retail markup.
Ready? We’re here when you need us.
A real florist picks up the phone. We’ve been helping Portland brides for 20 years, backed by the expertise of Broadway Floral — Portland’s flower shop since 1928.
Shop flowers by the bunch Read the DIY guide Ask the experts(503) 445-2967 • 1638 NE Broadway, Portland OR • Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 10am–3pm