Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Wholesale Florist in Colchester Since 1966
Established in 1966, D Byford & Sons has built a reputation as a trusted wholesale florist serving Marks Tey, Colchester, and surrounding areas. Our expertise spans five decades of providing premium fresh cut flowers, silk flowers, and floral sundries to meet diverse customer needs. We operate a cash-and-carry warehouse open six days a week and maintain a fleet of temperature-controlled vehicles to ensure timely deliveries across Essex and South Suffolk. Our team combines generational knowledge with modern floristry practices, catering to weddings, funerals, special events, and everyday floral arrangements. With over 1,000 ribbon options and extensive decorative supplies, we support both professional florists and individual customers. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our curated global flower selection and attention to seasonal availability.We prioritise customer collaboration, offering bespoke order creation through our online wishlist system. The business evolved from its founders' vision while maintaining family values of reliability and service excellence. Our facilities include dedicated departments for sundries and silk flowers, alongside fresh flower storage for optimal preservation. Regular investments in warehouse expansion and vehicle maintenance underscore our dedication to operational efficiency. Customer testimonials consistently highlight our knowledgeable staff, competitive pricing, and comprehensive product range. We actively engage with clients through social media platforms to showcase new arrivals and seasonal trends. Our 50+ years in business demonstrate enduring industry relevance and customer satisfaction.
Services
Fresh Flowers
Faux Flowers
Floral Sundries
Wedding Arrangements
Ribbon Selection
Delivery Services
Wishlist System
Cash and Carry
Temperature Control
Seasonal Selections
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in the floristry industry
- We operate five temperature-controlled delivery vehicles
- Our cash-and-carry warehouse is open six days a week
- We offer a comprehensive range of fresh, faux and dried flowers
- Our team provides expert guidance for bespoke floral arrangements
What people say
Fantastic selection
Beautiful, fresh, large
Superb quality
Always helpful
Great service
Services
Fresh Flowers
We provide premium fresh cut flowers sourced globally for weddings, funerals, and special events. Our selection includes seasonal varieties with guaranteed freshness and vase life. Customers can create custom arrangements using our online wishlist system for bespoke orders.
Faux Flowers
Our extensive faux flower collection features realistic silk and real-touch varieties for permanent floral displays. The range includes stems, foliage, and decorative arrangements suitable for weddings, events, and home decor projects with year-round availability.
Floral Sundries
We stock over 1,000 ribbon options and comprehensive floral sundries including wrapping materials, vases, and decorative elements. Our cash-and-carry warehouse provides professional florists and DIY customers with essential tools for floral design projects.
Wedding Services
Specialist wedding flower services include fresh and faux arrangements for ceremonies and receptions. We offer consultation through our online wishlist system and in-store assistance to create custom floral designs matching specific themes and colour schemes.
Delivery Services
Temperature-controlled delivery available five days a week across Essex and South Suffolk. Our fleet ensures fresh flower preservation during transport with scheduled deliveries for trade customers and special orders for individual clients.
Questions
Do you offer fresh flowers for weddings?
Yes, we provide fresh cut flowers and seasonal varieties for weddings with consultation services to create custom arrangements.
Can I create a custom flower wishlist?
Yes, our online wishlist system allows customers to select preferred flowers and share lists for bespoke order creation.
Are faux flowers available in-store?
Yes, our warehouse stocks extensive silk and real-touch flower ranges for immediate purchase.
Do you deliver outside Colchester?
Yes, we deliver across Essex and South Suffolk using our temperature-controlled vehicle fleet.
What are your opening hours?
Our warehouse is open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, Saturday 8am-12pm, and closed on Sundays.
Do you sell floral sundries?
Yes, we offer over 1,000 ribbon options and comprehensive floral sundries including wrapping materials and decorative items.