Florist help

RedHead Posted: Feb 14, 2004 05:00 PM

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I got qoutes from Jack and Rose, FLowers by Brian, Pedestals, and James Crest. Nothing came near 6000. I think there has got to be something wrong here that you aren't realizing. Either you want an emense amount of floral decoration OR you are picking expensive flowers. I too looked into the Lily of the Valley and they are VERY expensive..so if that was in your quotes then some of this makes sense but just for hydrengeas..that is a little weird

What were you getting for 6000????

Rob-luvs-me Posted: Feb 14, 2004 05:45 PM

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I have 5 Bm's and was looking at about 13-15 centerpieces and looked at flowers by brian, flower Michele, Pedestals (I am using them) and about 8 other florists.

I would say your quotes are high - unless you are doing something VERY extravagant - I am using all calla lilies (which I have been told are expensive flowers) and with the exception of one place NOT on your list I was quoted 3k-4k - so I would say that I would ask for some kind of a breakdown - are you getting a Huppah (sp?) or something else that might raise your price? Also a low centerpiece is not necessarily less expensive - it could be you are using A LOT of flowers in them -

jar823 Posted: Feb 14, 2004 06:29 PM

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My aunt and cousin do wedding flowers.

Flowers by Rosemarie
She is located in sayville.

Weddings is what she specializes in, and I think the price you were quoted is obsurd!

If you are interested in her info, FM me.
I am pretty sure she has packages, or can work with you on whatever ideas that you have.

MrsERod Posted: Feb 14, 2004 06:33 PM

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Posted by luvsun27

Try Flowers by Emil Definately will give you a better price...and he is really nice to work with. He is also a vendor on this board.

I SECOND FLOWERS BY EMIL!! WE WERE ON A BUDGET AS WELL - I CAN TELL YOU FIRST HAND, CARMINE WILL BEAT ANY PRICE YOU GET...DEF GIVE HIM A CALL

Smolokoff Posted: Feb 14, 2004 07:43 PM

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OMG!!!! Those prices are ridiculous!!! Call The Flower Barn in Syosset. I can get you the number if you need it. They are doing my wedding, including 15CP's, 7 buttonierres, bo-k for me, MOH, 3BM's, throwaway, hall table, and throw-away for less than $2000. We are having almost all roses, but they are my favorite flowers, and to me they are most romantic anyway so I don't mind. But even if they use other flowers, I can't see it being $6000!!!!

butterfly20 Posted: Feb 14, 2004 07:46 PM

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jack and rose.. im spending 1,000... 10 tables, 1moh, 2bm.. various other things..

minniebride14 Posted: Feb 14, 2004 07:49 PM

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Try Murphy's Florist in Bayside, Queens. Kevin is wonderful, professional, honest and EXTREMELY talented! He TRULY does work with YOUR budget and doesn't toot his own horn. His work is 'different', as opposed to run-of-the mill. And, he will NOT try to boost his business or his name when you meet with him. I have been dealing with him for regular flowers for years, and he did my silk bouquet for my wedding. FABULOUS!

Jordan Posted: Feb 14, 2004 08:39 PM

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What flowers are you using for your tables? Hydrangeas can run $$$ and orchids for SURE. It depends on the look and types that you are going for but still, $6k is a lot. I wasn't quoted anywhere near that from Flower Michele and I am having mostly English roses, mini calla lillies and various other flowers - in a very untraditional CP - something he's never done before.

I've heard Jack and Rose is less expensive but I didn't find him to be as creative as I had hoped for what I was looking for.

minniemouse Posted: Feb 15, 2004 06:53 PM

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OMG Sounds extremely outrageous for $6000 on flowers.
I have not started to look for a florist yet but I am hoping to spend less than $2000.
Will $2000 cover??? Me, moh, 3bm, 4 corsages, 8 boutins, 15-17 low table centerpeices, some flowers on chuppa.

Simple and pretty flowers are all I need.
I don't need fancy ones.
Someone please tell me my $2000 will cover?

July2004Bride Posted: Feb 15, 2004 08:03 PM

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Definitely check out Flowers by Emil!

monters Posted: Feb 15, 2004 08:06 PM

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minniemouse - you have fm!

Robeymuse Posted: Feb 15, 2004 08:19 PM

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Posted by samsbride

When I asked about Lily of the Valley for a bouquet - they said they wouldn't work and are too expensive. Nothing was said about the other flowers I chose

Lily of the Valley can be very expensive if you get it out of season. I see you are getting married in August and they are a spring flower.
FH got me a bouquet of Lily of the Valley the night we got engaged in December...he had to have them flown in from Scandanavia (sp?) and it cost him $280! (hehehe, I found the receipt a year later after I moved in )
Anyway, that might be why...
other than that, I am using Flower Michele, I have hydrangea in my centerpieces (18 total) plus 6 BM...and it is costing me half of what you were quoted.