1974 to 1984 -
My Florist
1984 to 1993 - CRYROP
1993 to 2000 -
American Florists
In the 1950's our family, florists for generations, opened their first shop in
San Bernardino, CA. Near Mill Street and Waterman Ave."Alkana's AAA Florist."
Later they moved to Highland Ave. and Waterman, where it is currently located today.
After High School, John Mays, worked full time at the shop located there, until November 1974. Delivery, marketing, display, sales and operation were some of the daily work requirements.


In November 1974, we opened,”My Florist,” located in San Bernardino at North Waterman Ave. Until March of 1984, “My Florist,” provided full florist services, Weddings, daily deliveries to homes, business, hospitals and sympathy flowers. We were members of several wire services, FTD, Florafax, and many others, popular at the time.
Ah the fond memories of years gone by, what a world.
From September 1984 to June 1993 Floristry Instructor, commercial florist classes, Colton - Redlands - Yucaipa Regional Occupational Program. Our classes consisted of thirty plus students per school, we designed, constructed and delivered weddings for the public. Often as many as three or more per weekend in the busy season. Students were taught job seeking skills, as well as learning to own and operate a florist business.
Have a look at the 1980's to 90's and our flower classes, please.

October 1993 to June 2000, “ American Florists,” located in Redlands and Highland CA. The shop was originally intended to serve brides and their wedding flowers, but demand created a full service florist and a full time job. We served as many as twenty brides per month during the busy times in addition to the other shop sales.
American Florists in Redlands CA was a Hoot, just take a look at this.



If you click on either of the Wedding Photo's below, there is a short picture album of the recent Wedding, of our Niece, in the Philippine Islands.
Excellent quality Floral Design and choice of Flower variety.
From June 2000, to today, we have been dedicated to providing quality Wedding flowers for Wedding events and Commercial Floral Projects across the Inland Empire from our home on the Web.
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In the summer of 1993, John taught classes in floral design at the Ateneo De Davao University in the Philippines, Davao City, Mindanao.
In addition to some private classes in Wedding flower design, the Philippine Islands provided the opportunity to design wedding flowers for a number of events when we were there, for friends and family.
2000 until today...
bestweddingflowers.com
I guess we are not your typical Florist on the corner in a Flower Shop but we are excellent at what we do.
Arrange flowers for Weddings.
Provide low cost Packages for our services.