How Custom Giant Flowers Ship & Arrive Ready
Planning an event from another city is already a lot. You're coordinating vendors, timelines, and a hundred tiny details — all without being able to pop over and check on things in person. So when someone asks me about custom flower delivery for an out-of-town event, I get it. The question underneath the question is always the same: "Can I actually trust this to show up right?"
Yes. And I'm going to show you exactly why.
I've shipped our giant handcrafted flowers to clients in California, New York, Florida, Colorado — you name it. And every single time, the goal is the same: you open that box, pull out your flower, and it's ready to display. No gluing. No painting. No last-minute panic. Just set it up and go.
Key Takeaways
Ok, I know that sounds like I'm just saying that. But hear me out.
Local clients sometimes want to come by, tweak things, change their mind three times (totally fine, by the way). But out-of-town clients? They tend to come in with a clear vision, trust the process, and then absolutely lose their minds in the best way when the box arrives.
One of my clients — she was planning her daughter's quinceañera in Dallas while living in Phoenix — sent me a voice memo after her flowers arrived. She was literally crying happy tears. She said, "Adriana, I kept waiting for something to go wrong and nothing did." That message lives in my heart forever.
The thing is, distance is not actually a barrier when the product is built to travel. And ours is.
"Distance is not a barrier when the product is built to travel — and ours is."
The Mockup-and-Quote Process: Your Peace of Mind Starts Here
Before a single petal gets cut, we go through our mockup process. This is honestly one of my favorite parts of what we do.
You tell me your vision — colors, event type, size, vibe. I put together a visual mockup so you can see exactly what you're getting. We go back and forth until it's right. You approve it. Then we build it.
No surprises. No "well, I thought it would look more like..." moments when the box arrives. What you approve is what gets shipped.
Pricing is straightforward. A single bloom starts at $90 for a 12" wall flower or $190 freestanding. Our most popular size, the 18", runs $190 wall / $290 freestanding. The gorgeous 24" is $290 wall / $430 freestanding, and our dramatic 30" comes in at $390 wall / $590 freestanding.
Honestly? Our best seller is the 3 × 18" flower set with base for $999. It's a complete, cohesive display that photographs beautifully and ships as one coordinated order. Perfect for weddings, baby showers, corporate events — basically everything. If you're curious about how this fits into a larger event budget, I break it all down in Giant Flower Event Budget: How Much Does It Really Cost?
💡 Pro Tip
If you need flowers over 30", that moves into our commercial division. Reach out through our contact page and we'll get you sorted with the right team.
How We Actually Pack These Things (It's More Thoughtful Than You'd Expect)
This is where I get a little nerdy, because I genuinely love this part.
Giant flowers are not fragile in the way you might think — our blooms are built from high-quality foam, which is naturally flexible and resilient. But they are dimensional. A 24" flower has real depth, real texture, real petals that we've shaped by hand. So packing is not an afterthought.
Every flower gets packed individually based on its size and shape. We're not throwing them in a generic box with some peanuts and hoping for the best. We use:
Freestanding flowers with bases ship with the base and stem protected separately within the same order, clearly marked so setup takes minutes — not a mystery assembly project.
Real talk? One of the reasons I fell in love with foam as a material is how well it travels. Unlike paper flowers (which can crush or warp with humidity), foam holds its shape beautifully. If you want to geek out on the material differences, my post on Foam Flowers vs Paper Flowers: Which Is Better for Events? goes deep on exactly this.
I want to be really specific here because I think this phrase gets thrown around a lot.
When I say our custom flower delivery arrives display-ready, I mean:
You are not our finisher. You are our client. Big difference.
I want to be honest with you here, because I actually sell both and I want you to get the right thing.
Our DIY kits are amazing — if you have time, you enjoy crafting, and you're local enough to source supplies easily. But if you're out of town, coordinating a big event, and your time is already stretched? The Done For You service is genuinely the smarter choice. Here's a quick comparison:
| Factor | Done For You | DIY Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Time required from you | Approve mockup, receive, display | Hours of crafting + finishing |
| Tools/supplies needed | None | Heat gun, paint, foam, workspace |
| Arrives display-ready | ✅ Yes | ❌ You finish it |
| Custom color matching | ✅ We handle it | You source + mix your own |
| Best for out-of-town events | ✅ Absolutely | Challenging without a workspace |
| Starting price (18" bloom) | $190 wall / $290 freestanding | Lower upfront, more time investment |
🌸 Ready to get started?
Browse our Done For You collection and let's get your mockup going. Your event deserves flowers that actually show up for you.
Real Events, Real Shipping Stories
I want to paint you a picture of what this actually looks like in real life.
The Wedding in Nashville
A bride reached out about a giant flower wedding arch she'd seen on Pinterest. She was in Nashville, we're in Houston. She was nervous. We did the mockup — blush, ivory, and sage, three 24" blooms as anchor pieces — she approved it, we shipped, and she texted me a photo from her ceremony. It was stunning. She said setup took her florist about 8 minutes total.
The Corporate Activation in Chicago
A brand event coordinator needed freestanding flowers for a pop-up activation. She needed five blooms in exact brand colors. We matched her hex codes, built them out, shipped them ahead of the event. They used them at three different activations before the tour was done. If you're thinking about events like this, my post on 10 Best Experiential Marketing Activations to Wow Crowds in 2026 has a ton of inspo.
The Baby Shower in Denver
A mom-to-be's sister ordered a set of three 18" flowers in lavender and white for a surprise baby shower. She was coordinating across two time zones. The flowers arrived two days before the party, she unboxed them, placed them behind the welcome table, and that was it. Done. You can see how other clients style similar setups in my Baby Shower Backdrop Ideas post.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I order for custom flower delivery?
I always recommend reaching out at least 3–4 weeks before your event, especially if you need multiple pieces or a specific color match. That gives us time to do the mockup, get your approval, build everything properly, and ship with buffer time built in. Peak season (spring and fall) books up fast, so earlier is always better.
What if something gets damaged in shipping?
Honestly, with foam flowers packed correctly, this is rare. But we're humans and shipping is shipping — if something arrives damaged, you contact us immediately with photos and we make it right. That's not a maybe. That's a promise. We stand behind every piece we send out.
Can I choose exactly what my flowers look like before ordering?
Yes — that's literally the whole point of our mockup process. You don't commit to anything until you've seen a visual representation of your order and you're happy with it. Color, size, style — we go back and forth until it's right.
Do the flowers work for both indoor and outdoor events?
Our flowers are designed primarily for indoor use or covered outdoor spaces. They're not meant to sit in direct rain or extreme heat for extended periods. For a shaded outdoor ceremony or covered patio? Absolutely gorgeous. For an all-day outdoor festival in July heat? Let's talk about what would work best for your specific situation.
Can I reuse the flowers after my event?
100% yes. This is one of my favorite things about what we make. These aren't single-use decorations. Clients use them for multiple events, repurpose them as home décor, donate them to venues — I've had clients tell me they've used the same flowers at three different parties. The quality is built to last.
Here's what I want you to walk away knowing: being out of town doesn't mean settling for less. It doesn't mean crossing your fingers and hoping a decoration shows up intact. With our Done For You custom flower delivery, you get a professional, fully finished product that was built for exactly this — to travel, to arrive beautifully, and to make your event look like you had a full design team on site.
You deserve decorations that work as hard as you do. Head over to our Done For You page and let's start with your mockup. I can't wait to see where your flowers end up.
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