{"id":27510,"date":"2026-03-17T13:57:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/?p=27510"},"modified":"2026-03-26T15:18:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T20:18:20","slug":"ordering-flowers-online-vs-going-to-a-florist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/saving-money-on-flowers\/ordering-flowers-online-vs-going-to-a-florist\/","title":{"rendered":"Ordering Flowers Online vs. Going to a Florist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve ever winced at a florist quote, you&#8217;re not alone. More and more event hosts, DIY brides, and every-day flower lovers are skipping the flower shop and ordering bulk flowers online instead. Once you understand the difference, it&#8217;s hard to go back. Here&#8217;s an honest breakdown of ordering flowers online vs. using a florist, so you can decide what&#8217;s right for your next project.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27558\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27558\" class=\"wp-image-27558 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ashliejason-131.jpg\" alt=\"close up of a bride holding an overflowing pink, white and red\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ashliejason-131.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ashliejason-131-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 650px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27558\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo By: Alex &amp; Cammy Photography<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>The Cost Difference is Significant<\/h3>\n<p>Traditional florists markup wholesale flowers by 3-5x to cover overhead, labor, and design fees. When you order bulk flowers online directly from a farm-to-door supplies like Blooms by the Box, you&#8217;re paying closer to what the florist pays without the markup. For large events especially, that gap adds up fast.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27560\" style=\"width: 2860px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27560\" class=\"wp-image-27560 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chelsea-and-Mike-BG-Photography-58.jpg\" alt=\"bride and groom cutting cake in outdoor scene\" width=\"2850\" height=\"1900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chelsea-and-Mike-BG-Photography-58.jpg 2850w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chelsea-and-Mike-BG-Photography-58-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chelsea-and-Mike-BG-Photography-58-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Chelsea-and-Mike-BG-Photography-58-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2850px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27560\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo By: BG Photography<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Freshness is Comparable, Sometimes Better<\/h3>\n<p>A common and understandable concern is quality. Will flowers ordered online be as fresh as ones from a local shop? In most cases, yes. Often times, the flowers we deliver are even more fresh than a florist. Retail florists receive flowers that have already spent days in transit and in-store coolers. Farm-direct online orders ship to you within 24 hours meaning you&#8217;re often getting a head start on vase life.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27561\" style=\"width: 912px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27561\" class=\"wp-image-27561 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Griffiths_Achilli_ChristinaLillyPhotography_9032001_0_low-diy-rustic-outdoor-wedding.jpg\" alt=\"Woman looking at floral bouquet\" width=\"902\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Griffiths_Achilli_ChristinaLillyPhotography_9032001_0_low-diy-rustic-outdoor-wedding.jpg 902w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Griffiths_Achilli_ChristinaLillyPhotography_9032001_0_low-diy-rustic-outdoor-wedding-480x319.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 902px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27561\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo By: Christina Lilly Photography<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>When a Florist Still Makes Sense<\/h3>\n<p>A full-service florist is worth the cost when you want someone else to handle large-scale and complex designs. If you don&#8217;t have the bandwidth for DIY, a florist might be your best bet. For anyone willing to put in a little time and save hundreds, even thousands of dollars, ordering online is the clear winner.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_27562\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27562\" class=\"wp-image-27562 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Erin-and-Alex-Blooms-by-the-Box-07.jpg\" alt=\"flowers sitting on top of a wedding invitation with pie graphs\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Erin-and-Alex-Blooms-by-the-Box-07.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Erin-and-Alex-Blooms-by-the-Box-07-980x1470.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.bloomsbythebox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Erin-and-Alex-Blooms-by-the-Box-07-480x720.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-27562\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo By: Elsie Corrin Photography<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>See the Difference for Yourself<\/h3>\n<p>Blooms by the Box ships farm-fresh flowers by the bunch or in bulk directly to your door. No account required, low minimum for ordering, and no mystery markups. Just beautiful stems delivered on your schedule. <a href=\"https:\/\/go.bloomsbythebox.com\/free-diy-wedding-flower-consultation.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schedule a consultation<\/a> with our flower professional today to find out more information about how ordering online vs. going to a florist can bring your vision to life for a fraction of the cost of a traditional florist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve ever winced at a florist quote, you&#8217;re not alone. More and more event hosts, DIY brides, and every-day flower lovers are skipping the flower shop and ordering bulk flowers online instead. Once you understand the difference, it&#8217;s hard to go back. 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