Florist

Definitely check other florists for prices. You may luck out and find someone who can do it for less and still do good work.

if you consider using flowers other than roses, you may be able to get some better pricing search around - florist pricing varies ALOT!

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Posted by hsacks23r

Well I was going to go w/more of a reg everyday florist not ones that specialize in weddings to possibly save-- but one has all ready said it might be a problem because of delivery???

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i think everyday florists availability and pricing are more effected by peak seasons too - since they will have to make ALOT of arrangements for Mother's day/v-day (and can't just focus on the few weddings they have that week). I was worried about delivery/flowers staying fresh and if an 'everyday' florist could handle such a large project - so I went with a 'wedding florist'

OH NO, YOU HAVE TO SHOP AROUND, GET THE PRICES NOW, MAYBE THEY WONT REALIZE IF YOU DONT SAY IT. GOOD LUCK

Guess i'll just shop arround and see

That is not true. Don't let them tell you that the flowers are more $$ that weekend. So you have to pay more. I am getting married on Mother's Day and 2 florists told me that and the 6 others didn't. So try and get other quotes from people.

FYI - Simply Stems was the best I saw. FM me if you want to know why.

Try John from Flower Michele - he was great at suggesting what was in season in the colors we wanted. Either way, shop around - from what I was tood the flowers are ordered two weeks ahead of time anyway, holidays shouldn't have that much of an affect. Also you can try to go with something seasonal instead of roses? Just an idea. There are so many good florists out there, just do a search on this board and you'll find what you need.

Good Luck!

:)

-Kathy

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Posted by kmkelly

Try John from Flower Michele - he was great at suggesting what was in season in the colors we wanted. Either way, shop around - from what I was tood the flowers are ordered two weeks ahead of time anyway, holidays shouldn't have that much of an affect. Also you can try to go with something seasonal instead of roses? Just an idea. There are so many good florists out there, just do a search on this board and you'll find what you need.

Good Luck!

:)

-Kathy

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I was going to rec John as well since the ONLY business he does is weddings, holidays shouldnt affect his prices. Good Luck!

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Posted by kmkelly

Try John from Flower Michele - he was great at suggesting what was in season in the colors we wanted. Either way, shop around - from what I was tood the flowers are ordered two weeks ahead of time anyway, holidays shouldn't have that much of an affect. Also you can try to go with something seasonal instead of roses? Just an idea. There are so many good florists out there, just do a search on this board and you'll find what you need.

Good Luck!

:)

-Kathy

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Are they located in suffolk???

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Posted by hsacks23r

I would think getting amrried after the holiday weather its valintines day or mothers day the prices would be less not more??

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NO WAY! Supply & Demand...Unfortunate but a reality!

The flower shop's distributors jack up their prices, and in turn the flower shop has to then place that on the consumer.

Happens with most of everything - ever notice how much the cosmetics/perfume counters increase right around Christmas???? I noticed it a few years ago, when I went to go 'refill' my everyday perfume. It was two weeks before Christmas, the bottle normally costs me $75, and they jacked up that same bottle to $105

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Posted by ChristineAE

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Posted by hsacks23r

I would think getting amrried after the holiday weather its valintines day or mothers day the prices would be less not more??

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NO WAY! Supply & Demand...Unfortunate but a reality!

The flower shop's distributors jack up their prices, and in turn the flower shop has to then place that on the consumer.

Happens with most of everything - ever notice how much the cosmetics/perfume counters increase right around Christmas???? I noticed it a few years ago, when I went to go 'refill' my everyday perfume. It was two weeks before Christmas, the bottle normally costs me $75, and they jacked up that same bottle to $105

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I agree w/ that but what happens AFTER the prices go down-- that is what I mean

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Posted by hsacks23r

I would think getting amrried after the holiday weather its valintines day or mothers day the prices would be less not more??

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They usually order your flowers for delivery a few days to a week before your wedding. SO that could affect prices. I like Goldi am getting married 4 day's after V-day, and I'm having ALL roses, and I really didn't feel the price was out of control.

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Posted by hsacks23r

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Posted by ChristineAE

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Posted by hsacks23r

I would think getting amrried after the holiday weather its valintines day or mothers day the prices would be less not more??

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NO WAY! Supply & Demand...Unfortunate but a reality!

The flower shop's distributors jack up their prices, and in turn the flower shop has to then place that on the consumer.

Happens with most of everything - ever notice how much the cosmetics/perfume counters increase right around Christmas???? I noticed it a few years ago, when I went to go 'refill' my everyday perfume. It was two weeks before Christmas, the bottle normally costs me $75, and they jacked up that same bottle to $105

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I agree w/ that but what happens AFTER the prices go down-- that is what I mean

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I haven't the slightest clue...but from me being a PROCRASTINATOR....I can make the assumption that it takes a while for the prices to go down b/c there are always folks that come in after the actual day has passed b/c they forgot or just didn't do it.