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Is asking for a flower sample 3 months in advance too early?

Jodi73 Posted: Aug 13, 2003 05:06 PM+

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Posted: Aug 13, 2003 05:06 PM

Is asking for a flower sample 3 months in advance too early?

I just got off with the receptionist at my florist and she was making it like I was totally crazy to want to see a sample so far in advance. Am I crazy???LOL

nrvbrd Posted: Aug 13, 2003 05:07 PM+

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Posted: Aug 13, 2003 05:07 PM

Re: Is asking for a flower sample 3 months in advance too early?

My wedding is next month.

I saw a sample in April.

Xelindrya Posted: Aug 13, 2003 05:08 PM+

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Posted: Aug 13, 2003 05:08 PM

Re: Is asking for a flower sample 3 months in advance too early?

We are all crazy... it's called being a bride!

I don't know if it's too early. I know that the rose I want is peak during September. My wedding is Oct next year. I probably wont see a sample next year until nearly the wedding date. I hope to shop around this year in September to see what's what.

The flowers are supposed to be fresh as can be, so maybe you can ask to see samples of what she's doing for other people?? Just a thought.

denakimou Posted: Aug 13, 2003 05:15 PM+

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Posted: Aug 13, 2003 05:15 PM

Re: Is asking for a flower sample 3 months in advance too early?

I don't think anything is crazy when we are spending so much money to make the day perfect They should understand that.

Jodi73 Posted: Aug 13, 2003 05:17 PM+

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Posted: Aug 13, 2003 05:17 PM

Re: Is asking for a flower sample 3 months in advance too early?

Thanks girls. The problem is, I have no clue what I want so I wanted them to give me some ideas!

sophie78 Posted: Aug 13, 2003 05:53 PM+

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Posted: Aug 13, 2003 05:53 PM

Re: Is asking for a flower sample 3 months in advance too early?

I am getting married in Sept of next year. My florist already made a sample. It was his idea. I thought it was early, but how are you supposed to book them until you see it?

jenny2penny Posted: Aug 13, 2003 05:56 PM+

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Posted: Aug 13, 2003 05:56 PM

Re: Is asking for a flower sample 3 months in advance too early?

I want to look this year at the flowers in season for september. I don't think 3 months is too early. You have your colors, dresses, etc all picked out, what difference does it make now, or closer to the craziness?

WeDidIt! Posted: Aug 13, 2003 05:57 PM+

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Posted: Aug 13, 2003 05:57 PM

Re: Is asking for a flower sample 3 months in advance too early?

Not crazy at all. I am getting married this month and I saw a sample about 2 1/12 months ago.

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Aug 13, 2003 07:17 PM+

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Posted: Aug 13, 2003 07:17 PM

I saw my sample last November and my wedding is this Sept. Why wait until the last minute in case you don't like it? If you do like it, then its one more thing that the florist doesn't have to do closer to the date.

h2k Posted: Aug 13, 2003 07:34 PM+

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Posted: Aug 13, 2003 07:34 PM

Re: Is asking for a flower sample 3 months in advance too early?

Not crazy at all. I saw my flower sample 3 months before. One flower I wanted was not in season, so they substituted with a similar flower and color for the sample.

palebride Posted: Aug 13, 2003 07:42 PM+

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Posted: Aug 13, 2003 07:42 PM

Re: Is asking for a flower sample 3 months in advance too early?

i'm getting married in aprila nd my florist told me to call to make an appointment to see a sample in november!!!

and you are paying a lot of money...you should be able to see it when you want to

princess99 Posted: Aug 13, 2003 07:52 PM+

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Posted: Aug 13, 2003 07:52 PM