When Should I Order
How to Calculate Your Order Date
Quick Calculation Rules:
- Step 1: Identify your delivery day (Wednesday-Saturday only)
- Step 2: We ship the day BEFORE your delivery
- Step 3: Order minimum 5 days before shipping day
- Step 4: Orders must be placed before MIDNIGHT (except Wednesday which is Friday 12pm)
Delivery Schedule
Available Delivery Days:
| Delivery Day | Ships On | Order By |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | Tuesday | Friday 12pm (noon) |
| Thursday | Wednesday | Saturday Midnight |
| Friday | Thursday | Sunday Midnight |
| Saturday | Friday | Monday Midnight |
Note: NO deliveries on Monday or Tuesday
EXAMPLE: Delivery needed Thursday 28th
Order Deadline: Sunday 24th before midnight
Why? We ship flowers the day before delivery (Wednesday 27th), and orders must be placed minimum 4 days in advance (Sunday 24th by midnight).
EXAMPLE: Delivery needed Wednesday 27th August
Order Deadline: Friday 23rd August before 12pm (noon)
Why? Wednesday delivery has a special cut-off time of Friday 12pm (not midnight like other days).
⚠️ Important Order Timing Rules:
- Delivery days: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday ONLY
- NO deliveries: Monday or Tuesday
- Maximum advance orders: 8 days maximum
- Minimum advance orders: 4 days minimum
- Wednesday delivery cut-off: Friday 12pm (noon)
- All other days cut-off: Midnight on the specified day
- Flowers ship: Always the day before delivery
Delivery Costs (Excluding VAT)
England & Wales - Premium Next Day
- Before 12pm (Wed-Sat): £16.95
- Before 10:30am (Wed-Fri only): £21.95
- Saturday Delivery: +£10 extra and is an all day delivery
England & Wales - Economy Next Day
- Before 6:45pm (Wed-Fri only): £8.95*
- *Note: At busy times can arrive next working day
Scotland, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man & Isle of White
- (Wed-Fri): £21.95
- ⚠️ Note: Next day delivery NOT guaranteed - allow up to 2 days
Scottish Highlands & Islands
- (Wed-Fri): £21.95
- ⚠️ Note: 2+ days delivery - we will need to confirm with DPD
Event & Wedding Orders
Critical Timing for Events:
- Order for delivery: 2-3 days BEFORE your event
- Never order for: Day before or same day as event
- Conditioning time needed: Flowers need time to hydrate and develop
- Special varieties: Lilies, Freesia, Ornithogalum, Alstroemeria can take up to a week to open
Coverage Areas
✅ We Deliver To:
- England & Wales
- Scotland & Northern Ireland (allow extra time)
- Isle of Man(allow extra time)
- Isle of Wight (allow extra time)
Delivery Requirements
- Someone must be available: Essential for wholesale cut flowers
- Immediate unpacking required: Condition flowers as soon as possible
- Report problems: Within 24 hours of delivery
- Freshness guarantee: All flowers packed with absolute care
Contact Information
Phone: 01279 777 622
Email: hello@wholesaleflowersdirect.uk
For: Delivery queries, problems with orders, general inquiries