Weddings & Event Florals

Whether you are planning a party, a wedding, a quinceañera or a formal dinner, Desert Floral Importers is ready to provide floral arrangements to compliment your event.

Our owners have over 40 years' experience in the floral industry, and can assure you that you will always receive the freshest, highest-quality flowers available. We are also dedicated to the highest standards of customer service.

Our lead designer, Dave Rohr, studied design at the Boerma Instituut International Floral Design School in Holland, and has created floral installations for such prestigious clients as The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., the Wolftrap Foundation, and London's famed Chelsea Flower Show. He was the host of "World of Flowers" on D.C. television from 1996 to 1997.

Please explore our site and feel free to call with any questions. We work by appointment, and consultations are, of course, at no charge or obligation. We look forward to meeting you.

PS: For beautiful all-rose weddings or quniceañeras at surprisingly affordable prices, please see our sister site: My Rose Wedding

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I plan on spending for flowers?

While there is no absolute answer, usually flowers are about 10% of the cost of a wedding. For example, if you were budgeting $7,500 for your wedding, about $750 of that would probably be spent on flowers.

Should I worry about what is "in season"?

If you are concerned about cost, buying something out of season can be expensive. Some popular flowers, however, have no season. They are available all year. Roses, for example, are grown all over the world and are effectively "in season" all year.

I'm getting married in the summer. Does that affect what flowers I should use?

Definitely! It's hot here in the summertime. Some flowers, while available, don't hold up well in the heat - others, like roses, tolerate heat well. We can look up average temperatures for your wedding day and help you make an informed choice.

How far ahead of time should I order my wedding flowers?

Typically, the first item on your list should be the church or venue, because that will dictate what day you'll have your wedding. Then colors and dresses should be picked out. After that, it's time to order your flowers. The more notice you can give us, the better.

Bouquet Styles


round bouquet

Round Bouquets

This is a classic round rose bouquet. This particular example is in the European style, hand-tied with exposed stems.

Typically the stems are wrapped with a cover or ribbon to make them more comfortable to carry.


free form bouquet

Free-Form Bouquets

Brides who like a natural "gathered" look, as though just picked from a garden, may prefer a free-form bouquet. These may either be hand-tied or in a bouquet holder.


cascade bouquet

Cascade Bouquets

More formal brides may find the cascade style more flattering.

Some, like this one, are tightly packed, others may be looser and more free-flowing, with trails of ivy or flowers.

So we may give you our undivided attention, please contact us for an appointment.

Address

68733 Perez Road #C6
Cathedral City, CA 92234

Telephone Numbers

Main Number: (760) 321-6359
Fax: (760) 321-6072

Email

General Inquiries: sales@desertfloralimporters.com
Designer Appointments: dave@desertfloralimporters.com
Business Operations: joey@desertfloralimporters.com

Desert Floral Importers is located in the Perez Business Park in Cathedral City. We are located on the south side of the street between Cathedral Canyon and Date Palm Boulevard. Click on the map below to open an interactive map in a new window.

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