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Did you girls have a contract with your florist?

shepppy Posted: Jan 06, 2003 12:07 AM+

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Posted: Jan 06, 2003 12:07 AM

Did you girls have a contract with your florist?

My florist said to just send the deposit & I'm not sure if its customary to have a contract. Thanks!

lilmrs Posted: Jan 06, 2003 12:09 AM+

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Posted: Jan 06, 2003 12:09 AM

Re: Did you girls have a contract with your florist?

we have a lose contract, it is not very specific as to the type of flowers but how many and such.

endlessluv429 Posted: Jan 06, 2003 12:15 AM+

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Posted: Jan 06, 2003 12:15 AM

Re: Did you girls have a contract with your florist?

I just booked BURTONS officially yesterday and I gave them the deposit & they gave me a contract--not overly specific-just times & places & the total cost & # of things needed---all subject to change since I have a long time, but I just wanted to book them because I know they book up fast! They told me the same thing, that I could just leave a deposit and do it all by mail but I wanted to go there and have it in hand--just me being anal once again! LOL

wacky Posted: Jan 06, 2003 07:04 AM+

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Posted: Jan 06, 2003 07:04 AM

Re: Did you girls have a contract with your florist?

I gotr a contract stating what they are throughing, the coata of the flowers and specifics n what flowers they are using.

kittyke Posted: Jan 06, 2003 07:47 AM+

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Posted: Jan 06, 2003 07:47 AM

Re: Did you girls have a contract with your florist?

I had to send a deposit first for them to write up the contract, I could have brought it in person and received the contract there, but right now putting it in the mail was easier, it is not going to be a specific contract until I pick the exact flowers and arrangements I want.

jennbaby Posted: Jan 06, 2003 07:49 AM+

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Posted: Jan 06, 2003 07:49 AM

Re: Did you girls have a contract with your florist?

No mine is a family friend so I get whatever I want

JoRo Posted: Jan 06, 2003 08:36 AM+

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Posted: Jan 06, 2003 08:36 AM

Re: Did you girls have a contract with your florist?

more like an invoice, but it lists out everything and the prices for them, and the dates, etc.

Sassy Posted: Jan 06, 2003 08:37 AM+

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Posted: Jan 06, 2003 08:37 AM

Re: Did you girls have a contract with your florist?

I have a very specific contract

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Jan 06, 2003 08:42 AM+

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Posted: Jan 06, 2003 08:42 AM

Re: Did you girls have a contract with your florist?

I'm using Flower Michele and I have a contract. It does list specific flowers and dollar amount, but I have discussed some alternatives with John and can change (delete or add flowers) and the price will be adjusted accordingly.

ss2002 Posted: Jan 06, 2003 08:45 AM+

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Posted: Jan 06, 2003 08:45 AM

Re: Did you girls have a contract with your florist?

Yes! I'd recommend getting everything in writing from all of your vendors!!!

Diane Posted: Jan 06, 2003 10:14 AM+

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Posted: Jan 06, 2003 10:14 AM

Re: Did you girls have a contract with your florist?

I agree....get a contract in WRITING!!!!! This wa in case anything happens, you have it!!!

StayandJohn Posted: Jan 06, 2003 10:16 AM+

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Posted: Jan 06, 2003 10:16 AM

Re: Did you girls have a contract with your florist?

We made sure we had a detailed contract for everything. That just doesnt sound right, you better make sure they draw one up for you. They can pull some major BS somewhere down the line.

RichsBride Posted: Jan 06, 2003 10:23 AM+

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Posted: Jan 06, 2003 10:23 AM

Re: Did you girls have a contract with your florist?

My florist contract was pretty detailed-we made lots of changes along the way but every detail was written on it. I wouldn't feel comfortable any other way.
We hear about brides that get bouquets that don't look anything like what they asked for-I don't think you'd have any recourse without a contract.