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xcalystax Posted: Dec 12, 2005 09:56 PM+

xcalystax MEMBER SINCE: 11/05 TOTAL POSTS : 2651 WEDDING DATE: Nov 17, 2006

Posted: Dec 12, 2005 09:56 PM

Floral Samples

This may be a stupid question, but how does the whole sample thing work? Do you pay the florists to make samples so you can choose which florist you will go with? Do they only make samples after you book with them? How much do they run? My florist search begins soon and I feel so unprepared!

wendyz06 Posted: Dec 12, 2005 09:57 PM+

wendyz06 MEMBER SINCE: 4/05 TOTAL POSTS : 759 WEDDING DATE: May 19, 2007

Posted: Dec 12, 2005 09:57 PM

Re: Floral Samples

Depends. Most florist make you a sample after you book them - of course they will adjust it accordingly. I believe the Signature Florist makes you a sample before you put down a deposit. Samples should be free of charge.

MrsMichel07 Posted: Dec 12, 2005 10:02 PM+

MrsMichel07 MEMBER SINCE: 1/05 TOTAL POSTS : 6093 WEDDING DATE: May 12, 2007

Posted: Dec 12, 2005 10:02 PM

Re: Floral Samples

most florist who really want your business will make you a sample to show their work B4 u book.

I would be weary of the ones that only make it after you book. IMO

JanuaryBride06 Posted: Dec 12, 2005 10:04 PM+

JanuaryBride06 MEMBER SINCE: 4/05 TOTAL POSTS : 13015 WEDDING DATE: Jan 01, 1995

Posted: Dec 12, 2005 10:04 PM

Re: Floral Samples

I met with several florists - I was hesitant to book anyone who wouldn't make a sample before booking. The florist I booked insisted on making a sample for me before I signed anything.

xcalystax Posted: Dec 12, 2005 10:11 PM+

xcalystax MEMBER SINCE: 11/05 TOTAL POSTS : 2651 WEDDING DATE: Nov 17, 2006

Posted: Dec 12, 2005 10:11 PM

Re: Floral Samples

Another silly question.. do you get to keep the sample? I might need opinions from Mom but she probably won't be able to go to the appointment with me..

ssdbk Posted: Dec 12, 2005 10:24 PM+

ssdbk MEMBER SINCE: 1/05 TOTAL POSTS : 3958 WEDDING DATE: Nov 12, 2005

Posted: Dec 12, 2005 10:24 PM

Re: Floral Samples

We did not keep pur sample. She had changed it around right in front of me and we had decided on a little bit of a different ararngement. So, she kept it so she could make a note of the changes and show the designer.

hmpena Posted: Dec 13, 2005 08:19 AM+

hmpena MEMBER SINCE: 1/05 TOTAL POSTS : 14745 WEDDING DATE: Jan 15, 2006

Posted: Dec 13, 2005 08:19 AM

Re: Floral Samples

Many of the florists I went to would not make a sample until I booked. Signature was the only one that offered to make a sample beforehand. I didn't keep it because George brought it to a showcase.

Laura&Phil Posted: Dec 15, 2005 12:02 AM+

Laura&Phil MEMBER SINCE: 4/05 TOTAL POSTS : 1254 WEDDING DATE: Feb 25, 2006

Posted: Dec 15, 2005 12:02 AM

Re: Floral Samples

My florest pulled the flowers she was talking about out from the back- luckily we booked a few months ago b/c they only have x-mas colors now! (ours are cream, purple and lavendar/blues). I didn't ask for a sample beforehand but I know that the place I went with was highly recommended. I didn't worry about it. I'm getting my sample this Sat- I hope I get to keep it!! My slaes person said that she'd make a bo-k out of the flowers tho- so I might take that home instead?