The Best Classic Wedding Florists in Whittier, CA

The Best Classic Wedding Florists in Whittier, CA

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Flowers by Melis 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Whittier, CA

Looking for a floral designer for your special day? I'm Melis, owner of Flowers by Melis, with 15+ years of experience. I specialize in creating personalized, unforgettable wedding florals that reflect your unique style. As the florist for Too Faced Cosmetics, I bring a touch of luxury to every event, from intimate elopements to grand celebrations. Check out my website or Instagram to see my work. Or feel free to read my 5 star reviews on Google! Let's chat and make your floral dreams come true!

From start to finish, working with Melissa was an absolute dream. She was confident, positive, and incredibly encouraging, making the entire experience wonderful and stress-free. Her consistent communication ensured that she truly understood our vision, and the results were beyond anything we could have imagined. Our ceremony and reception were absolutely breathtaking. She transformed our thoughts and ideas into a stunning reality. One of the many things we loved about working with her was how easy and natural our conversations felt. Every discussion was like talking to a best friend—full of enthusiasm, support, and expert guidance to refine our vision. She was always available through the portal, making the planning process seamless and enjoyable. A special touch that made us feel even more at ease was that our guests could take home the beautiful floral arrangements at the end of the reception—something already included in her pricing. We truly can’t sing her praises enough. Melissa exceeded our expectations in every way, going above and beyond to create a wedding day that was magical. If you're looking for a talented florist who will not only bring your vision to life but also make the entire process enjoyable and stress-free, I wholeheartedly encourage you to work with Melissa. By the end of it, you may also gain a friend.
Valerie A., a month ago
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Maria’s Little Garden 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Whittier, CA

I started my business in 2019 . Knowing that I wanted to do something with flowers and share love , one pedal at a time . Soon after I went on a Holiday to Spain and everything clicked after attending a European Wedding , “This is it “ . I can design weddings and share my love through each pedal with our Designs. I now get to share what I’m truly passionate about and show the love that I have for florals with you . We make your dream come true by turning each pedal into your own dream wedding .

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We cannot thank Maria enough for the absolutely stunning florals at our wedding! From the centerpieces to the sweetheart table, every detail was breathtaking. She truly brought our vision to life and exceeded all our expectations. Not only is Maria incredibly talented, but she was also a joy to work with-so kind, professional, communicative and attentive to every request. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how beautiful everything looked! If you’re looking for a florist who will make your wedding dreams come true, Maria is the one. Highly recommend!
Harpreet, a month ago
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Poppy Flowers 

4.6

  • Starts at $1,750
  • Serves Whittier, CA

Poppy is blooming all over the U.S. with a dedicated team of floral designers and with a network of more than 800 local florists. As the nation’s fastest growing and largest full-service wedding florist, we are also the leading expert in floral trends. Check out our website for a free report featuring top 2024 wedding floral trends along with inspirational wedding photos from over 1000 venues and real weddings. Founded in 2019 by Cameron Hardesty (previously of UrbanStems and a White House florist alumna), Poppy is a women-led team with a talented network of majority-women designers.

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The price likely ended up being the same if not more than working with a local florist. The color palette did not match what I submitted in photos. The ladies that came to the house in ri were incredible!! The flowers were beautiful
Samantha M., 8 months ago
Something’s Blooming 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Whittier, CA

Something's Blooming is a wedding and special occasion florist in the LA area committed to designing art-forward floral designs that tell the stories of our clients. We specialize in whimsical, garden-inspired designs and are known for our unique, wearable floral designs (check out our floral tattoos!) We love outside-the-box thinkers, art lovers, kind and inquisitive types who are easy to talk to and people who march to the beat of their own drum! We are LGBTQ owned & operated and use sustainable practices. Our favorite part of doing weddings is taking that one inspo image and finding ways to reinvent it into every element of an event.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot say enough good things about Michelle and her team! Michelle was the very first vendor we hired, and she was there for us and helped to guide and support us through the entire process, and I trusted her completely to bring our vision to life. I felt that she really cared about us as a couple, and that care was evident in the work that she and her team did on our wedding day. Our florals were gorgeous, and I received numerous compliments from guests both during and after the wedding. Her team did such a great job with set up and clean up, and they went above and beyond for our big day. We loved working with her!
Hayley I., 10 months ago
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Akiko's Floral Design 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Whittier, CA

I am a home-based florist in Rancho Palos Verdes, California who creates everything from wonderful personal bouquets to elaborate wedding designs. My core business belief is to develop a personal relationship with each of my customers, so that I can provide the highest-quality floral arrangements that fit within my customer's budget.

Awarded Best of Zola
Akiko never fails to meet your expectation! She is very punctual, reliable, and trustworthy person. She goes through every detail of the type of flowers I want which I can tell she truly cares about her customers. I’m glad I had her as my wedding florist. The bride bouquet was nothing but gorgeous! I highly recommend her and I already have recommended to my friend who’s having her wedding next year.
Ruiko, 3 years ago
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Flowers by Sam 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Whittier, CA

Our goal at Flowers By Sam is to provide you with exceptional service and to make the planning process an easy and enjoyable one for you. We will provide an estimate via email or phone, or we can meet you near your home, work, or at your venue for a complimentary consultation and estimate. We are a full-service floral design company specializing in Weddings and Events with a wide range of experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
I didn’t know much about flowers/what kind of flowers we wanted and Sam was so helpful with ideas and recommendations aligning with our colors. Very accommodating always quick to respond to any questions. I didn’t give much detail preferences, and Sam delivered beautifully, better than I could have ever imagined. Highly recommend!
Nicole C., 9 months ago
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Eveni Floral Design 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Whittier, CA

Hi, I’m Zoey. I founded Eveni based on my love for all beautiful things. I seek to design the perfectly imperfect, creating unusual yet subtle designs that reflect nature with an undiscovered beauty that is effortless and refined. It is the marriage of these two cultures which gives the work such meaning, combining beauty with balance. I love the way floristry allows me to unleash my inner artist. Putting together displays of seasonal colour and texture is at once fiercely creative and immeasurably soothing, and being able to create wedding flowers that play a part in people’s happiest memories makes it all the more rewarding.

Awarded Best of Zola
Eveni Floral Design was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, Zoey was incredibly proactive and responsive, taking the time to walk through all the details with me multiple times and never hesitating to accommodate any changes I requested. The final floral arrangements they put together were absolutely stunning, perfectly matching the vibe and style of our wedding. They worked quickly and efficiently to have everything set up just right, and the end result looked so beautiful and high quality. Zoey is a really nice person who clearly cares so much about making each couple's day special. I can't recommend Eveni Floral Design enough - they helped make our wedding day absolutely perfect!
Cici, 5 months ago
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Kreativehands 

5.0

  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Whittier, CA

I started Kreative Hands in 2001 from my home-based studio in Woodland Hills, California, with a passion to “kreate” and make a difference in people’s lives. As a busy mother raising twins with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Design Certification from Southern California School of Floral Design, I've learned over the years to reuse, re imagine and create floral arrangements into one of a kind masterpieces. My passion for nature and garden designs made our arrangements so unique and natural! My eye is always for unique flowers! Our home studio makes a beautiful welcome to our clients and the relationship is instant!

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I are so happy to have met Srini and her wonderful team! Srini was very attentive and accommodating to all our needs and helped us pick the best floral options for our theme that fit our budget. On the day of the wedding, Srini and her team were on time and made the venue look absolutely gorgeous. They also have the most kind nurturing energy and really helped make our wedding day feel special.
Ksenia, 3 months ago
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Gabrielle Blossoms 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Whittier, CA

We are a bespoke floral design business, serving primarily Los Angeles and Orange County. Lush, romantic, and garden style designs are our jam and we love utilizing seasonal items. We love to use our expertise to help our clients celebrate their big day

Awarded Best of Zola
Gabrielle's work was lovely. She was very good at understanding the style I had in mind for my flowers, which was relatively minimal but fresh. On top of that, the LA wildfires hit our venue 10 days before my event and we had to find an entirely new venue with an entirely new look. Gabrielle was able to adjust the new design to fit the new location. Looking back at my wedding photos, the florals bring a smile to my face.
Brooks, 21 days ago
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Ixora Floral Studio 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Whittier, CA

With over 20 years of wedding experience and a wide portfolio of over 1000 weddings, Ixora not only has premier design skill and true professionalism but exudes enthusiasm and creativity to create memorable, amazing floral events. Lisa Cardella, Owner and Creative Director, thrives on open communication, brainstorming, and developing personalized weddings unique to each couple. Working hand in hand with the couple and other vendors, Ixora is able to interpret the vision, offer various options at realistic budgets and develop an overall design of your wedding that pulls all the intricate details and components together.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ixora is an experience you will thoroughly enjoy! Lisa is incredibly gifted at her craft and is a wonderful partner in bringing a vision to life. We wanted to work with a florist who was kind, collaborative, and creative. Lisa is all of these things and went above and beyond for us. We enjoyed every planning meeting we had and were so thrilled at how everything turned out the day of. Every single guest we spoke to had glowing reviews of our arrangements. We even had to deal with some weather that destroyed some of our arrangements prior to the ceremony and with calm and grace, Lisa sorted it all out as if nothing happened. If you want incredible style and beauty for your event, we cannot recommend Lisa more highly or with more enthusiasm! She is one of a kind!
Julie, 4 years ago
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Floridens Flowers and Gifts 

5.0

  • Starts at $85
  • Serves Whittier, CA

At Floridens Flowers, weddings aren’t just another event - they’re a celebration of love, and we’re honored to play a part in your special day. Our passion for floral design stems from the joy of turning emotions into art. Every bouquet, centerpiece, and floral arrangement we create is inspired by your unique love story. We love getting to know our couples, understanding their vision, and crafting blooms that perfectly reflect their style, personality, and dreams. Whether it’s a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, we believe every wedding deserves flowers that leave a lasting impression.

Floridens Flowers and Gifts provided exceptional service for our wedding day. From our initial contact, their communication was professional and responsive, ensuring we always felt informed and supported throughout the planning process. On the day of, the floral arrangements they delivered were of very high quality - the flowers were incredibly fresh and vibrant, and they took great care in the preparation and delivery. The value they provided was excellent, as the arrangements exceeded our expectations while still fitting within our budget. We were thrilled with how beautifully the florals complemented the overall aesthetic of our wedding, and would highly recommend Floridens Flowers and Gifts to any couple planning their special day.
Tony, 3 months ago
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Lily & Poppy 

5.0

  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Whittier, CA

Our company offers a unique selection of high-quality rentals to elevate your wedding. Specializing in realistic artificial flower arrangements rental, we provide stunning bridal bouquets, sweetheart table flowers, and a variety of sophisticated décor elements. From beautifully crafted artificial florals to elegant mirrors and decorative pieces, our rentals add timeless beauty and elegance to your celebration. Let us help bring your wedding vision to life with our meticulously curated items, designed to make your day unforgettable.

I can’t say enough good things about Debbie and her team! We rented their artificial flowers for our wedding, and WOW! People couldn’t stop talking about how real they looked. I actually had guests coming up and touching the arrangements because they couldn’t believe they weren’t fresh flowers! The whole process was so smooth. They were super easy to communicate with, super flexible, and made everything stress-free. The bouquet, the table flowers and everything else was just perfect. They made our day so beautiful! I’m so so happy I’ve picked Debbie and her team for our wedding!
Emily J., 4 months ago
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Flowers By Laurel 

5.0

  • Serves Whittier, CA

My passion for flowers stems back to my childhood, brought me to London, and has continued to follow me to Los Angeles for the past 30 years. I'm one of the lucky few who wakes up every morning and simply love what I do. ​ ​

There are no words to describe how effortlessly Flowers by Laurel ELEVATED our wedding!! Our jaws completely dropped when we saw our wedding florals. I received more compliments on the flowers than literally any other aspect of our wedding weekend! Isabelle and Lovorka made our lives incredibly easy and went above and beyond during the entire year of planning. They drove an hour to our venues to refresh themselves so they could advise us on how to bring our vision to life before the big day. They had such an eye for design and how to tie in our vibe, vision, and aesthetic with the right floral choices. They were so willing to help with other small planning details and suggest things based off the thousands of weddings they have seen. Their expertise was so invaluable that I couldn’t have imagined our day without their help. Do yourself a favor and book flowers by laurel. You’re going to get much more than beautiful flowers!
Loren B., 7 months ago
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Pat Frey Designs 

5.0

  • Starts at $95 per arrangement
  • Serves Whittier, CA

Pat Frey Designs has been in the business and joy of events for over 40 years. We can handle planning and design (including full florals) for any gathering or celebration from an intimate dinner to a 160 table gala. Our team includes several planners and designers and we are very accomplished in making your vision come to life through floral, decor, and efficient planning and management. Life is full of all kinds of memorable events and the celebrations that come with them and I think they should all be treated with whimsy, liveliness, and a touch of magic.

I love working alongside Pat Frey and her team. They are always so professional, on top of things, and create incredibly beautiful events. Highly recommend!
Spring Atkinson-Baker, 5 years ago
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Just For Fun Flowers 

5.0

  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Whittier, CA

Just For Fun Flowers is a wedding florist based in Lake Balboa, California. Since the summer of 1989, the shop has customized floral arrangements to match couples’ specifications, serving weddings throughout Los Angeles. The shop prides itself on providing floral designs with meticulous attention to detail and within any budget. Working closely with couples throughout the planning process, the team ensures that a couple's floral arrangements meet all of their expectations on their special day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Thank you for all your help with the floral arrangements. Your prices are very reasonable, and you have always done a fantastic job on the arrangements. Thank you for not nickel-and-diming us on your services.
Shirley N A., 3 months ago
Hijinx Flowers 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Whittier, CA

From a background in the film and television industry to currently working in the wedding industry, I've brought my love of visual style and flowers together. My favorite aspect of working on weddings is working with the couple to figure out the style that speaks to them. From sleek and modern, to romantic and lush I can make it happen.

I think flowers are the most important part of the aesthetic for any event- they quite literally bring LIFE to the experience, along with color and softness and movement. I found the perfect person for the job in Jackie and I would fully recommend her to anyone who wants their florals to be artistic and professional! Jackie nailed down the specifics of my color palette when I said I wanted “warm citrus tones.” She totally understood the loose vibe that I was looking for, and confirmed that when she sent me mood boards and specifications ahead of time. She worked within my budget, waking up early to get flowers from the LA Flower Market. She even found a way to incorporate my friends by hosting a flower garland making party! She was the vendor I didn’t have to worry about- I completely trusted she would be where she needed to be, she would understand my vision, and she would make sure things ran seamlessly. She is cool as a cucumber under pressure and her arrangements have character. I am going to use Jackie for all of my events going forward!
Ericka B., 7 months ago
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designsbyher 

5.0

  • Serves Whittier, CA

We are a boutique floral company specializing in custom full-service weddings. designsbyher pride's itself on curating moments and designs specially catered with the client in mind. Stemmed from being romantic's at heart with a love for weddings, we love making our couples dreams a reality while thinking outside the box in the creation of doing so.

Amber was wonderful! From the get-go, she presented us with beautiful inspo boards within our color scheme. You could tell she really put time & effort into it, which made us feel confident in our choice. Leading up to the day of, she was very communicative & adjusted easily when our table count dropped a bit from original estimations. Everything looked absolutely beautiful - and all our guests agreed!
Kristen W., 7 months ago
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Your Wedding Florist  

5.0

  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Whittier, CA

Hi there! I'm Isabel- owner + lead designer of at Your Wedding Florist ✦. My love for flowers blossomed at the tender age of 5 while exploring my Grandmother's beautiful garden. I cherished spending countless hours with her, admiring the unique beauty of each bloom. I always dreamt of owning a flower shop. Working with ​flowers is really a dream ​come true! It’s my passion! It’s a heartfelt way to feel closer to my beloved Grandmother. I'm so grateful to ​be able to share my love for ​flowers with you and design ​exquisite floral pieces for ​your dream wedding!

Wow, Isabel was simply amazing!! She set my vision to reality. Super professional and talented. The work was incredible and I really appreciate how she managed everything. Please keep her in mind when you’re looking for a wedding florist. Thank you so much, Isabel!!! We loved our wedding day and couldn’t have had such a beautiful ceremony and reception without you :)
Lindsay G., a year ago
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Lucky Wild Free 

5.0

  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Whittier, CA

Lucky Wild Free is a creative floral design studio that specializes in floral creations for your special event or celebration. We look forward to servicing your event and making it as memorable as possible!

We booked Lucky Wild Free for our wedding florals and we were not disappointed! Tricia and her team did an amazing job getting the florals exactly how we wanted and even better than how we had imagined. Tricia made the whole process was very easy. We gave her a quick summary of what we wanted, answered some questions, and she made us a personalized floral plan for us to review. Tricia was very responsive in answering any questions we had and it was easy to finalize our floral plan with minimal calls a month before the wedding. We pretty much didn’t have to do anything! Her team came on time and set up everything perfectly on our wedding day! Our circular floral arch, aisle petals, chair flowers, cake flowers, and circular floral centerpieces were all so beautiful! We even got to reuse our arch as decoration for the reception. All the bouquets, corsages, and boutonnières were also beautiful. Tricia chose such amazing flowers and matched our lilac/lavender colored theme perfectly! Thank you for making our wedding so beautiful!
Eileen, 3 years ago
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Amor Sin Flores 

5.0

  • Serves Whittier, CA

Welcome. Amor Sin Flores first opened its virtual door on Mother's Day 2019. Our shop owner is an LA native who learned the art of flowers as a college student. Working with floral shops and even in the Los Angeles Flower Market. Our mission is to provide quality luxury blooms with fair pricing while supporting growers in the industry who practice sustainability and fair wages. Our blooms are imported from worldwide growers for quality and freshness. As a small family-owned business we strive to bring care and quality to each arrangement delivered. As our name translates: love without flowers, isn't love at all.

Veronica was so wonderful to work with! Always very kind and professional. She understood my vision and worked hard to bring it to life. The flowers were so beautiful - arches, bouquets, centerpieces, even the loose petals that she provided for my niece to have her flower girl moment. Highly recommend her for all your floral needs!
Vanessa M., 2 years ago
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Fireweed Florals 

5.0

  • Serves Whittier, CA

A Fireweed full design service wedding includes every floral detail of your wedding custom designed with you in mind. We include a design consultation, a custom quote, a full visual proposal, a site walk through, a final consultation and then every floral detail of your wedding from signature bouquets to full onsite design installations delivered and installed lovingly by our expert staff.Then, it's all cleaned up without you having to worry about a thing! Our studio prides itself on being as sustainable as possible by refusing single use plastics, resourcing local products, and reusing vessels and containers.

Working with Jess at Fireweed Florals was a literal dream. Incredibly personalized process with incredible, gorgeous floral design. Jess was communicative, flexible, adaptive, as well as extremely calming on our wedding day. People are still talking about it our chuppah, which was breathtakingly beautiful. She made our wedding so special and memorable. We would recommend Jess 1000 times over to anyone looking for extremely special, spectacular florals and service.
Shani and J., 4 years ago
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Elizabeth Grace Floral 

5.0

  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Whittier, CA

Elizabeth Grace Floral is an event design florist owned and managed by Hillary Allbritton. Raised in Texas, Hillary's life has always included a creative outlet. Growing up as a classically trained dancer surrounded by beautiful music, art and costumes, she learned at a very young age how color music, and movement can tell a story all on their own. Hillary now tells the story of the moment through the beauty of her floral designs. The studio name is an homage to her two daughters, illustrating for them that they can achieve anything they set their minds to and work hard to achieve.

I had the pleasure of hiring Hillary, of Elizabeth Grace Floral for my April 2023 wedding. When I first started looking for florists in the Los Angeles/Orange County area, I had a hard time connecting. It seemed that no matter how clearly I outlined what I DIDN’T want, that was all other florists came back to me with in their proposals. No one seemed to get what I was saying or describing. Imagine my relief when I not only instantly connected with Hillary, but she GOT what I was saying. Hillary immediately picked up what I was looking for, and her initial proposal was perfect with the exception of aisle florals which was because I hadn’t decided on anything. I feel like Hillary really got to know me, that she put in the time and effort to really capture what I was looking for, and recommended options. About five months out I told Hillary we did need floral aisles, but I couldn’t find anything I liked. She hit the ground running with options and ideas, finding the perfect solution. When the day of my wedding came, I couldn’t WAIT to see everything come together. I burst into tears when I saw my bouquet, my bridesmaid’s bouquets, and the boutonnieres for the guys. Everything was so perfect, so much better than I could have imagined, asked for, or provided examples for. Hillary went above and beyond in terms of delivering true perfection. When I walked down the aisle I was overwhelmed again with love and gratitude for what she did with the aisle florals and the structure at the end of the aisle. I was blown away. I truly thought it couldn’t be topped – boy was I wrong. When I saw what she did for our cocktail hour area, and then our reception, but especially our sweetheart table, all I could do was cry. I felt so loved, so supported, so important, and so valued. All because of how hard Hillary worked for my day. I had many guests comment on the beautiful florals, the delicate lavender at each place setting, how stunning everything was. Many people also told me how fresh and perfect each item in each arrangement looked – there wasn’t a single old, damaged, or disfigured flower or piece of greenery. Each element was literally perfect. Hillary is punctual, great with communication, quick, and responsive. Her kindness and dedication really makes you feel as if you have a friend, not just a vendor. I cannot recommend Hillary enough, especially if you are someone who is looking for florals that are something different from the typical California look. Hillary delivers and then some. I hope that I have another opportunity to have her skills, talent, and dedication grace another event I’m involved with.
Meghan, 6 months ago
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Roman Sacke Floral Design 

5.0

  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Whittier, CA

Roman Sacke has been designing flower arrangements for his clients, celebrities, royalty and friends for nearly two decades. His passion started as a young mischievous boy in a small town near Prague. On occasion when he would misbehave, he would walk around his neighborhood picking flowers and wouldn’t go home until he collected enough to make an “apology” bouquet that would bring a smile to his mother’s face.

Roman handled our flowers for our big wedding day in Newport, RI. He flew in from Los Angeles and created masterpieces for our rehearsal dinner, wedding and farewell brunch. Roman is professional, pleasant and fun to work with. His enthusiasm is uplifting and he helped me effortlessly with deciding on the perfect arrangements for each venue, setting just the right mood. I cannot say enough good things about Roman and highly recommend him.
Kim & P., 4 years ago

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About wedding florists in Whittier, CA

What's the average price range for florists in Whittier, CA?

There are a number of different factors that influence the total cost of a wedding floral package, including the type of flowers you're using, the size of your bridal party, and amount of floral decorative elements at your wedding (don't forget gorgeous extras like ceremony arches). In Whittier, CA, bouquets range from $100 to $5,000. Centerpieces typically range from $100 to $5,000. The minimum price for florists often takes into account the amount of effort and time required to pull together the creations.

Which are the most popular florists in Whittier, CA?

Some of the most popular florists in this area include Bloom Culture: Do-it-yourself Wedding Flowers, The Faux Bouquets and Something Borrowed Blooms.

What questions should I ask when booking a wedding florist?

Florists offer a range of different services that you'll want to ask about before you book. For example:

  • Do they offer rentals of structures and additional decor?
  • Can they create mockups or sample arrangements?
  • Will they assist with flower preservation if that's something you're interested in?
  • Is breakdown/cleanup included in the package?
  • What types of florists are in Whittier, CA?

    What other Whittier vendors will I need?

    What other florists are nearby?

    What other wedding services are nearby?