- Florists - Even though they are the most expensive, these people will be able to tell you what flowers are available when. They will also be able to get specialty flowers in for you.
- Flower Stalls or Markets - These flowers will be cheaper than flowers from a florist, but they usually just have the more common flowers, with the colors and flower availability being unpredictable.
- Commercial Cut Flower Growers - You can go directly to the grower to get the flowers as fresh as possible. The down side of this choice is that you may have to go to at least 5 different greenhouses (if you are near any) to get all the different types of flowers you would like.
- Private Gardens - A friend or a friend of a friend may have a garden that has an amazing assortment of foliage. You can't beat the price of course, but you'll have to test the foliage by cutting a few sprigs and placing them in a vase for a few days to see how well they hold up in a vase.
- Wholesalers - These people usually have a large selection for you to choose from, but you may need to buy large quantities of each type of flower. They will not take the time to explain about how to care for the flowers when arranging them and they may not sell to the general public but to retailers only.
The choice you make is going to be affected by the sources of flowers in your particular area. Buying at least some of your flowers from a florist is recommended since they have put together the flowers for so many weddings. They are experienced, so they will have a wealth of information to share with you. Do it yourself wedding flowers is certainly a doable choice, but be informed so you'll purchase only what you need and what works for your wedding.
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