Wholesale Flowers & Supplies
5305 Metro St, San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 295-4333
Flowers are one of the biggest line items in any wedding budget, and San Diego couples feel it more than most. Between retail markups, florist labor, and delivery fees, a modest set of centerpieces can easily run into the thousands.
There’s another way. More San Diego brides, event planners, and party hosts are skipping the retail markup and buying their flowers wholesale, then arranging them themselves. Here’s how to do it, and where to go.
Can you buy wholesale flowers in San Diego without a business license?
Yes. Many flower wholesalers only sell to florists with a trade license or a paid membership. At Wholesale Flowers & Supplies, you don’t need either. Our warehouse at 5305 Metro St is open to the public, so DIY brides, event hosts, and anyone planning a party can shop the same stems and supplies that local florists buy.
How much can you save with DIY wedding flowers?
When you buy from a retail florist, you pay for the flowers plus design time, overhead, and markup. Buying wholesale and arranging the flowers yourself cuts out most of that. For a wedding with 10–15 centerpieces, a bridal bouquet, and ceremony décor, the savings can add up to $1000s of dollars.
A few examples of what you’ll find at wholesale prices:
- Roses by the bunch
- Hydrangeas, carnations, and filler greens for full, budget-friendly arrangements
- Orchids and tropicals from our tropical orchid cooler
- Vases, containers, and floral foam so you can build everything in one trip
What to buy for DIY wedding centerpieces
If you’re new to working with bulk flowers, keep it simple:
- Pick one or two focal flowers. Roses, garden roses, or hydrangeas do the heavy lifting.
- Add filler and greenery. Eucalyptus, ruscus, and baby’s breath make arrangements look full without much cost.
- Choose your containers first. Matching bud vases or low bowls make even simple arrangements look intentional.
- Buy about 10% extra. Some stems will break or open early, so a buffer saves stress the day before.
- Shop two to three days before your event. Most flowers need time to open and hydrate. Ask our staff about timing for the specific blooms you choose.
Planning flowers for a San Diego wedding or event
San Diego’s mild weather makes outdoor weddings popular, from beach ceremonies in La Jolla to garden receptions in Rancho Santa Fe and backyard parties in North Park. But sun and dry Santa Ana winds can wilt delicate flowers fast. Hardy choices like roses, orchids, carnations, and succulents hold up better outdoors, and our staff can help you pick blooms that will last through your event.
Not planning a wedding? The same approach works for baby showers, quinceañeras, birthday parties, corporate events, and holiday tables.
Walk the cold room with our team
The best way to plan your flowers is to see them in person. Stop by our warehouse in the Morena / Bay Park area, just minutes from Mission Bay, and walk through our fresh-cut flower cooler with our staff. Bring your color palette, Pinterest board, or a photo of your dress, and we’ll help you figure out what to buy, how much you need, and how to keep everything fresh until the big day.
Wholesale Flowers & Supplies
5305 Metro St, San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 295-4333
No membership or trade license required.