Weddings FAQ

Why should I choose Watanabe Floral to be my wedding florist?

Three reasons – Selection, Expertise and Value! Our procurement specialists and vast procurement networks enable us to source for the flowers you want for your wedding, from around the world. Moreover, our relationships with farms and supply vendors allow us to purchase at attractive rates, resulting in cost savings passed down to our couples. You will also have access to an experienced team of top-notch flower designers with decades of experience and a variety of skillsets to create the look you want for your wedding, whether it be classic, contemporary, bohemian or grand – you name it! Couples have a dedicated wedding specialist, who will work closely with you every step of the way to bring your wedding floral vision to life.

Do you have a minimum spend requirement for wedding flowers?

Here at Watanabe Floral we believe in providing an array of options. For cut flowers and Lei, there are no minimums, you can purchase as much or little as you want. For Full Service florals, we do have a $1000 minimum where you will be able to work with one of our wedding specialists directly. If you only need a bouquet or few items, we have our amazing Micro-Wedding packages that you can buy as a package or individually within each package. This is a wonderful alternative for small or budget conscious weddings. Please, reach out to us at weddings@watanabefloral.com and we will direct you in the best course for you no matter the budget!

How early before my wedding should I be thinking about wedding flowers?

A good time to schedule a consultation or start the conversation would be 6-9 months prior to the wedding. This will give the couple time to learn about their floral options and formalize the style and look they are going for.
For popular dates however, we strongly encourage couples to reach out as soon as they can because of our availability.

Is there a consultation fee?

No, the first consultation is complimentary and non-obligatory. We encourage couples to meet with us so they can learn more about us as well as for our team to get to know you.

To make sure our wedding consultants are available to meet with you, please schedule a consultation here

How will your wedding team work with us to achieve our vision for wedding florals?

We invite every couple to schedule a complimentary, non-obligatory consultation with our wedding specialist. During this consultation, we learn more about you and your wedding, and give you the opportunity to discuss about what we can do for you as well.

After this consultation, should you decide to book us as your wedding florist (yay!), we will require a $100 deposit*. Once the deposit is paid, we will create a mock-up of your desired floral centerpiece and we will schedule a second meeting to review this centerpiece.

During the second meeting, which will be closer to the wedding, we will work with you to confirm details, make necessary adjustments to your order (if any) and gather feedback on the mock-up of the centerpiece.

Depending on your needs, we will be ready on your wedding day to bring your floral vision to life with our flowers!

*his deposit will be used to offset your final spend

Are consultations done in-person only?

For couples who live on Oahu, we encourage you to meet with us in person (we are fun to spend time with!). However, we are adept at consulting via Zoom * or via email. For destination couples, we are more than happy to schedule virtual consultations * with you – just reach out!

*Please, note that your consultation process might differ slightly than what was mentioned in Question 5.

How should I prepare for the consultation so that the wedding consultant can help me better?

We encourage couples to think about the following before you come to the consultation, whether or not you have a vision in mind (we can work with you to create a floral concept!). These pieces of information will help us advise you better on the cost, overall look and feasibility

Important information to have: a budget for flowers, your wedding colors, preferred flowers, seating (long or round tables) and potential guest size (no. of tables).

We also strongly encourage couples to start a Pinterest board to gather ideas and styles that they love, and would like to incorporate into their wedding.

A good place to start on Pinterest is our Pinterest Gallery! Save pins from the beautiful weddings, we have done and share them with us during your consultation.

What kind of floral services do you provide?

We are a full-service wedding florist, so we work with you from conceptualization to setting up the flowers at your venue on your wedding day. Our scope of floral services includes bridal bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages, arch flowers, centerpieces, lei, floral crowns, cake flowers, hair flowers, and accent flowers. If you require floral services not listed, feel free to ask us!

What kind of wedding floral styles does Watanabe Floral do?

With our vast and experienced design team, the sky is the limit! Our versatility allows us to work with our couples to achieve any floral style they desire for their special day. Check out our Pinterest Gallery to see what we have done for our couples!

Do you do outdoor, beach weddings?

Yes, we have worked with thousands of couples who have had their weddings outdoors and on the beach. Popular spots include Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute, Kualoa Ranch, Ko’olina and beaches along Waikiki etc.

Does Watanabe Floral provide floral services for vow renewal, engagement party etc.?

Absolutely! Drop us an email at info@watanabefloral.com and let’s talk!

We are a DIY couple and just looking to buy flowers – can you help?

Kudos to you! You are more than welcome to visit our retail showroom in Kalihi along Nimitz highway to see the flowers we carry and place your orders in advance! We have an experienced sales team happy to help you. Remember to check out the “Cooler” section for amazing blooms and our large tropical section too!

It seems every couple has a place at Watanabe Floral! Is there something you don’t do?

Great question! Unfortunately, we do not do weddings on Sundays. That being said, we do make smaller arrangements or bouquets for intimate weddings that are picked up by couples on Saturday and stored in refrigerators, coolers for the next day.

I am ready to take the next step, what should I do?

Schedule a consultation with us here. We look forward to working with you!