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Our14wedding Posted: Sep 10, 2013 07:45 AM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 07:45 AM

Florist....

I met with a florist that did amazing work. He is used to doing hi-end events where money is no issue. He gave us a proposal which I asked him to revise due to my budget and he said no. He will only give a proposal if we sign a contract and leave a deposit. Has anyone else encountered this?

Chaz Posted: Sep 10, 2013 08:09 AM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 08:09 AM

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He'll only give you a price quote if you leave a deposit?

That sounds seriously shady.

katielynn Posted: Sep 10, 2013 08:10 AM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 08:10 AM

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That doesn't make any sense.

I agree with Chaz. That sounds shady to me.

luckyerialc Posted: Sep 10, 2013 08:13 AM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 08:13 AM

Re: Florist....

Posted by Chaz

He'll only give you a price quote if you leave a deposit?

That sounds seriously shady.

This. Something sounds off for sure.

Terriechick Posted: Sep 10, 2013 08:46 AM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 08:46 AM

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I would not sign anything with them at all!! It sounds like the cost is going to be RIDICULOUS.. Who negotiates after signing??

Fashion Bride Posted: Sep 10, 2013 08:52 AM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 08:52 AM

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I can refer you to my friend Flowers by Victoria, she does really awesome boutique style work - FM if you want her info

emmac Posted: Sep 10, 2013 09:19 AM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 09:19 AM

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Don't do it..I'm sick of vendors thinking they have the upper hand, they need our business more than we need theirs!! You have plenty of florist to chose from on Long Island.

Angie2014 Posted: Sep 10, 2013 09:26 AM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 09:26 AM

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That definitely sounds sketchy. I would definitely want to know how much I'm paying before I sign a contract. FH and I have not encountered your situation with any vendor we've met so far, so I don't think it is normal.

Kroedel87 Posted: Sep 10, 2013 10:16 AM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 10:16 AM

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Yeah, very sketchy. You have to know your final price before you sign!

mrsj2014 Posted: Sep 10, 2013 10:18 AM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 10:18 AM

Re: Florist....

Posted by luckyerialc

Posted by Chaz

He'll only give you a price quote if you leave a deposit?

That sounds seriously shady.

This. Something sounds off for sure.

both these and redicilous in my opinion

dariamarie2 Posted: Sep 10, 2013 10:21 AM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 10:21 AM

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I would most definitely not sign anything. That sounds very shady.

butrfly1rm Posted: Sep 10, 2013 10:28 AM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 10:28 AM

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NO WAY! Which florist was that?

Soon2BeMrsMango Posted: Sep 10, 2013 10:49 AM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 10:49 AM

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There are way too many great florists out there. I would not give him my business.

NIKOLE Posted: Sep 10, 2013 10:58 AM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 10:58 AM

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Sketchy...The florist we're thinking of using flat out said 'I don't want any money until you book' and he's working on our samples for us to look at Saturday!

Caity828 Posted: Sep 10, 2013 10:58 AM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 10:58 AM

Re: Florist....

Posted by emmac

Don't do it..I'm sick of vendors thinking they have the upper hand, they need our business more than we need theirs!! You have plenty of florist to chose from on Long Island.

This!!

MsErikaLynn Posted: Sep 10, 2013 12:16 PM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 12:16 PM

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sketchy!!

Our14wedding Posted: Sep 10, 2013 01:58 PM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 01:58 PM

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I didn't think that was the norm but i also haven't booked many vendors yet. Apparently i have to make a second appointment if i want to make changes, he wont give me a price oner the phone or in an email. There are plenty of other florists out there that i can check out. Any suggestions on florists in nassau or queens?

Percz2418 Posted: Sep 10, 2013 02:42 PM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 02:42 PM

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Super weird! Your the customer so you are the one who really should be dictating terms. There are too many other florists who do great work and will give you a quote on the spot after the consultation.

Brunettelizzie29 Posted: Sep 10, 2013 02:47 PM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 02:47 PM

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I agree..sounds a little shady

MsErikaLynn Posted: Sep 10, 2013 03:40 PM+

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Posted: Sep 10, 2013 03:40 PM

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nobody should make you sign anything without giving you the price and details of what you are getting. I know a lot of vendors don't give pricing unless it's face to face so that is fine but you shouldn't have to sign anything.