2010
01.12
01.12
kk asked:
I heard people getting bulks of flower at the LA Flower District for cheap. I was there two weeks ago and bought some flowers to practice making bouquets for my Wedding November 08. I love the results and plan to do all the floral arrangements and bouquet for my wedding.
I heard people getting bulks of flower at the LA Flower District for cheap. I was there two weeks ago and bought some flowers to practice making bouquets for my Wedding November 08. I love the results and plan to do all the floral arrangements and bouquet for my wedding.
How do I come about ordering batches of flowers from the LA Flower District? Do I just go in the day before and grab what ever flower I want or should I meet with certain floral shops in the facility to order in advance.
Please provide answers, thanks.
Thelma
Martin
Just go into the Flower Market during public hours. Public hours are 6 am to noon Tuesday, thursday, Saturday or 8am to noon M,W,F. You’ll have to pay the entrance fee (a whooping $1 on Saturdays or $2 any other day) and they’ll stamp your hand and give you a sticker to wear to show that you paid.
Then you just wander around a purchase between the 2 warehouse buildings.
Two (okay 3) words of warning though:
-Shop around for prices before handing over money.
-Most places only take cash, so you need to have it on you, or there are ATMs
-Go early! Some places pack up around 9 or 9:30 so it is to your benefit to roll out of bed and put on your lazy day clothes to get down there.
Douglas
Hey KK,
Go to their web site, posted below. Then go to the CONTACT US link and give them a call. They will be able to answer your questions directly. Numbers posted here too:
Los Angeles Flower District
Association Badge Program
766 Wall Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Mon. – Sat., 6 am to 2 pm
(213) 627-3696
Los Angeles Flower Market of
the American Florists Exchange
754 Wall Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Mon. – Fri., 6 am to 2 pm
(213) 622-1966
(213) 622-0796
Southern California Flower Growers, Inc.
755 Wall Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
Mon. – Fri., 6 am to 4 pm
(213) 627-2482
– Their Email address