Potomac Floral Reviews
Reviews
4.5 out of 5 rating
4.5 out of 5 rating
81 Reviews
90% recommend it
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Becky Sent on 07/01/2019Beautiful flowers
Marvin at Potomac Floral was so wonderful to work with. He was very helpful in getting our flower order organized, and made pick-up go smoothly. He made many suggestions, even when one of the flowers we had originally ordered was no longer available! I highly recommend anyone trying to DIY go to Potomac Floral! -
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Maria Sent on 01/03/2019Gorgeous flowers
A one stop shop for all wedding floral needs! I love that you can review your purchase at pick up and they quickly fix whatever you’re not satisfied with. -
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David H. Sent on 11/04/2018Beautiful flowers, way cheaper than a florist
When we realized using a florist for our wedding was going to be ridiculously expensive, we decided we could arrange our own flowers if we used a wholesaler to get the flowers.
Potomac Floral was referred to us by a florist in the DC area and we couldn't be happier.
We told them the types of flowers we liked and they helped us find the best and most cost-effective variations to use.
They also helped us steer away from any flowers that were risky when it came to shipping and handling (our wedding was in another state and we needed to keep the flowers alive for several days before the day) and helped us find hearty flowers that would definitely hold up.
The also did a great job of teaching us about the best care instructions for each variety of flower we ordered so they could look great come the big day.
And look great they did! We're really really happy that we went with Potomac Floral. -
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User5780785 Sent on 05/11/2016We wanted to do our own flowers and found Potomac Floral. We went to the warehouse to pick up flowers for a test run and was really impressed with the selection and staff. The flowers lasted for more than a week. Make sure you have a jacket, the flower cooler is really freaking cold. We ordered our wedding flowers online and had them shipped to the house. Again, the staff was amazingly friendly and worked with us to make sure we had enough time before the wedding to have the flowers delivered, soak in water, and make the centerpieces and bouquets. I'm going to find a reason to need lots of flowers because Potomac Floral will be my go to! -
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Kelly D. Sent on 10/18/2020The place to go for wedding flowers!
Potomac Floral is an awesome place with an amazing selection of flowers. It's incredible to see. They have gorgeous photos and really talented employees that will help bring your vision to life. Highly recommend them! -
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Cynthia Sent on 10/01/2015My Maid of Honor and I did DIY bouquets, boutonnieres, corsages and ceremony flowers. We picked out the flowers ahead of time online and picked the up early Saturday. Wear a coat because it is cold inside of the cooler rooms. The staff was very helpful locating the selected flowers and I think they appreciated me having everything needed printed out by name and code. Every thing looked wonderful and was budget friendly. -
User2235745 Sent on 07/21/2015I used Potomac Floral to do my own flowers for my wedding. About a month before the wedding, my then fiancé and I went to Potomac Floral to pick up a few flowers for a trial run. We selected a few different varieties of hydrangeas and some greens to play around with so that we could figure out exactly what we wanted to order. The place is basically just a giant refrigerated stock room that you can walk around. They have a huge variety of flowers, but if you want help from the staff, you are going to have to seek them out as most of them are busy putting together big orders for florists. We were perfectly content walking around on our own and found everything we needed.
A few weeks before the wedding, I set up an online account and ordered all my flowers through their website. I set to have them shipped to my mother-in-law’s hotel room two days before the wedding, because I didn’t want to have to worry about picking them up and transporting them myself. They arrived in two boxes and were very well packaged. Each stem had individual water bags tied onto the bottom, and the entire contents had been wrapped in an insulating cool pack.
If I were to ever do my own flowers again, I would definitely use Potomac Floral. They had a great selection, and everything was really affordable. The centerpieces ended up holding up really well, though I think I made the bouquets a day too soon. Though I probably could have ordered more flowers, I ended up spending less than $700 on flowers, which is a steal compared to what most florists are charging. If you are thinking about doing your own flowers, definitely check out Potomac Floral!
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Elizaveta Sent on 05/06/2015We ordered flowers for our DIY wedding. When I first came to this wholesale shop, I was lost in the enormous amount of flowers and people surrounded me. I was helped immediately! They have a great selection of flowers! They have everything (like peonies in the beginning of April) you need.
When I was making an order, I was advised to pick flowers 2-3 days earlier before the wedding, because there is always a chance that something can go wrong with flowers and it is better to have some time to resolve the situation. This happened with me. There was not enough flowers I have ordered, and some of them were not in a perfect (not bad) condition. They helped us immediately, and resolved our issue in 15 min (thanks it's a wholesale and they have more extra flowers in the back). Not to mention, they gave us a nice discount for the troubles.
We highly recommend Potomac Flowers for your wedding or other occasions! -
User5780759 Sent on 09/01/2014There are a variety of flowers to choose from at such an affordable price. The quality of the flowers are also great.
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User5780761 Sent on 09/04/2014Fabulous -- I can't say any other word than fabulous. Being an insane person who's always loved flowers, I decided to do my own for my wedding, and Potomac Floral Wholesale exceeded every expectation and made it fun. Their prices are consistently 30-40% cheaper than other places I checked (esp online) and then I got discounts on top because of my order size (even though I thought it was a smaller one). I really wanted peonies in my bouquet, and they made it happen on short notice at market rate when most places didn't even have them. I strongly encourage you to visit them in person; I tried to do a lot of stuff online (inspiration pics to determine my favorite flowers, price compare, etc) but nothing compares to just going there in person and seeing what they actually have; I changed up several things based on holding bunches together and seeing how they worked.
Special shoutouts to Jeff (friendly, funny, reassuring), Natalie (coordinate an after hours order), Chris (guy in supplies - in demand, but so friendly, problem solver, great advice), and the guy who helped me at pickup (maybe Greg/Dave?), who, when some things had to be substituted because of availability, clearly loved flowers, had a great eye, and was so friendly and helpful).
Tips:
-wear thick layers -- it's cold in the refrigerator
-if you have a Saturday event, schedule a Wednesday pickup. I was worried about them peaking early, but I would have loved more time for the garden roses to open fully (plus it’s a little crazy Thursdays with people picking up for Saturday events)
-be flexible! I ordered 12 low silver ceramic urns, but supplies is reorganizing and only had 8. Chris called me before to let me know, but I said we’d figure it out in person. Sure enough, I found a coordinating urn, swapped 4 out, and everything worked perfectly.
Bottom line: In a wedding industry full of shady upsellers, they don't, and where they could be jerks because of their prices, their customer service is top notch. -
User5780809 Sent on 07/07/2014Jessica Painter Photography is amazing. We could not have picked a better photography team. Jess and Ed are so professional, kind, and fantastic to work with. They will go the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied at every chance. They also photographed my sister's wedding, and so I knew they would be personable and produce beautiful work. I cannot say enough positive things about them!
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User5780745 Sent on 11/19/2013We went the wholesaler route and it was perfect! The flowers arrived the day before the wedding, were in perfect condition, and was seriously one-fourth the price of all the florists we were looking into!
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User1472694 Sent on 12/14/2013We did our own floral arrangements for the wedding. If you're going to do that, Potomac Floral is the place to go. They have an amazing selection of flowers and accessories (floral tape, wood branches, oasis, etc.). They also have a very knowledgeable staff that can work with you to determine what will be in season and what will look best on the day of the wedding. As a caution, it's very DIY, so it helps to have a sense of what you want and I would recommend going a few months early to put together some practice arrangements. Otherwise, you risk being overwhelmed or not ordering enough flowers. Service is also very slow because they are so attentive to each customer, so don't plan on rushing in and out.
All in all, a great option for a budget-minded couple with some artistically talented friends and family. We saved at least $500 off the price of similar professionally-arranged flowers - and got exactly what we wanted.
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