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Location & Hours
What are your hours?
We are open Monday–Saturday 9am–4pm.
Where are you located?
Our floral studio is located in beautiful Carmel Valley Village.
Can I pick up?
At this time, we are not open for pick up. However, we deliver Monday–Saturday throughout Monterey County and accommodate same day orders. Please see the Delivery section for details.
How can I contact you?
Email us at hello@carmelgardensfloral.com or call 831-293-9936. If you don't see what you want on our website, the best way to get pricing and place a custom order is to submit our order request form here.
Ordering Flowers
What is the best way to place an order?
We prefer for orders to be placed through our website – that way we avoid spelling or address errors and you receive a confirmation email once your order is delivered. You still have opportunities to make special requests, provide delivery instructions and input those tricky Carmel-by-the-Sea addresses when ordering online.
If you don't see what you want on our website, the best way to get pricing and place a custom order is to submit our order request form here.
Can I make special requests?
Carmel Gardens flower arrangements are crafted-to-order and one-of-a-kind. We only use premium blooms (no carnations) sourced from our garden or local Monterey and Santa Cruz County flower farms. Availability of any variety or color changes daily based on season, weather, quality and other factors.
We do our best to accommodate requests for specific flower varieties and colors, please add those notes in the "Special Requests" box on the product page. However, we cannot guarantee specific flowers or colors and reserve the right to substitute as needed.
What size should I order?
Petite – Perfect for a nightstand, accent table or powder room counter
Medium – So lovely on a breakfast table or desk
Classic – Fantastic dining table centerpiece or on a console
Large – A little extra for your dining or entry table
Grand – Anywhere, anytime you want to make a statement
Showstopper & Over the Top – Whenever, wherever you want to add the wow!
Can I cancel or modify my order?
To cancel or make changes to a flower order, send an email to hello@carmelgardensfloral.com. Orders that are cancelled or modified within 48 hours of the scheduled delivery date may be ineligible for a refund or credit.
Will you send a photo of my order?
We do not send photos of finished arrangements. This was a service we provided in the past until it became an overwhelming amount of work for our small studio. Rest assured, the images that you see on our website and Instagram are extremely representative of the style and quality the recipient will receive. Every arrangement is created with the utmost care and creativity, utilizing the best ingredients.
Flower Delivery
What days do you deliver?
Our flower delivery is Monday–Saturday.
Where do you deliver?
We deliver throughout Monterey County including Big Sur.
Do you offer same day delivery?
Yes, we can typically accommodate same day delivery for most flowers and plants available on our website (with the exception of our wedding offerings) if we receive the order by 1pm.
What time will I receive my flowers?
We deliver 9–6pm, sometimes a bit later on major floral holidays. Delivery times vary based on our required routes and the recipient's distance from our studio. While we cannot guarantee a specific time for standard deliveries, please enter any timing limitations in the "Delivery Instructions" section at checkout.
Priority delivery may be available for an added fee, depending on our driver's route for the day. If you'd like to request priority delivery for your order, please email hello@carmelgardensfloral.com with your order number and the details of when you'd like your delivery scheduled.
How much does delivery cost?
Carmel Valley – $10
Greater Carmel, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Highlands – $15
Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove, Monterey – $20
Big Sur – $40
For events or for flower delivery to a zip code outside of our typical range, please contact us to confirm availability and receive a quote at hello@carmelgardensfloral.com.
Is there a delivery minimum?
Yes, the minimum order is $60 for delivery to greater Carmel, Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove and Monterey. For Big Sur and areas outside of our typical range, the minimum order is $200.
Can I pick up?
Coming soon! At this time, we are not open for pick up.
How do I place an order to be delivered to a Carmel-by-the-Sea location without a street address?
We are experts at delivering to those ticky Carmel-by-the-Sea non-addresses. Simply input the directional address (for example, "Casanova 2NE of 8th") in the "Delivery Address" section at checkout. Then, in "Delivery Instructions" please include the house name or defining feature if available.
Flowers & Floristry
Where do you get your flowers?
We grow organic heirloom and hard-to-find flowers in our own garden and source the rest from local Monterey and Santa Cruz County flower farms. We take full advantage of being in one of the most abundant agricultural regions in the world, where fine flowers can be grown year round, and rarely find the need to import flowers from other parts of the country. A large part of our mission is to support local agriculture, which we see as an essential part of the Monterey County culture and economy.
What types of flowers do you use?
Our signature arrangements are a timeless, but modern, mix of seasonal flowers arranged in a natural garden-inspired style. We use only locally grown "premium" blooms (no carnations or baby's breath) and love to grow and source hard-to-find beauties. Some of our favorite flowers to combine are garden roses, dahlias, narcissus, tulips, ranunculus, anemones, hellebore, poppies, sweet peas, cosmos and phlox, along with arching branches, cascading vines, airy grasses and other unusual foliage that add depth and texture to our creations. We also get the most amazing protea, pincushion and banksia from a family-owned farm in Big Sur.
What flowers are available right now?
Flower availability is dependent on season and can further vary due to weather conditions, quality and market fluctuations. Email hello@carmelgardensfloral.com to find out what is currently in studio. That said, availability of our most-asked-about flowers is typically:
Roses – Year-Round
Peonies – May & June
Dahlias – July-November
Ranunculus – Nearly Year-Round
Anemones – Nearly Year-Round
Tulips – February-May
Daffodils – January-March
Sunflowers – July-November
How long will my flowers last? What can I do to make them last longer?
One of the benefits of sourcing locally is that we are designing with the absolute freshest flowers available to us, oftentimes harvested that very morning. While some flower varieties last longer than others, our cut flower arrangements should make it 5-7 days with proper care. The best thing you can do for your flowers is to change out the vase water daily with fresh, cool water and keep them away from direct sunlight and heat. If you give the stem ends a tiny trim, that's even better. Remove wilting flower heads or stems to keep the overall arrangement looking fresh longer.
Do you use floral foam?
Never. We actually achieve better results using recyclable and compostable mechanics that don't involve exposing ourselves and our clients to toxic substances. Being foam-free is just one part of our commitment to sustainable floristry.
What is sustainable floristry?
For us at Carmel Gardens, being a sustainable florist is the institution of design and business practices that reflect our commitment to our community, our planet, our health and our children. These practices include buying locally, eliminating floral foam, growing our vase recycling program, minimizing our packaging, and using only recyclable or compostable materials, just to name a few. Read more about our sustainable methods and why you should care here.
Weddings & Events
What types of weddings and events to you design florals for?
We have designed florals for weddings of every shape and size including elopements, micro weddings and vow renewals, corporate events, baby showers, anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, life celebrations and more.
Do you have a minimum for weddings and events?
We offer two types of wedding and event services: a la carte florals and full service floral design. A la carte is a curated selection of our most popular fine wedding and event florals. There is no minimum and you choose the color scheme. We do our very best to honor special a la carte requests, but cannot guarantee flower varieties due to seasonality, market fluctuations, and other factors. Our full service option is perfect for those who want a comprehensive design proposal, including installation work and custom arrangements. This option has a $2,500 minimum and we do travel.
How far in advance should I place the flower order for my upcoming event?
The earlier, the better! Please place your a la carte floral order at least 2 weeks in advance, which will give us time to source any specially requested blooms and coordinate our delivery schedule.