Florist - Opinions & Suggestions Wanted

BriarRose Posted: Feb 25, 2003 07:08 PM

Florist - Opinions & Suggestions Wanted

A friend of mine is getting married this October at the Swan Club. She was just going to book the house florist. Well I had to come on here to get suggestion form you guys b4 I could let her plunk down 2 grand on a florist she knows nothing about. All her other vendors she booked were recommended by friends. So what are you ladies doing and anyone you think is a must see? The House Florist is the Glen Head Flower Shop I checked and they are not a member of the BBB so I dont even know what there performance is like. Any of you heard of them or seen there work? Keep the suggestions flowing...

Suz Posted: Feb 25, 2003 09:04 PM

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I've never heard of them. But my florist is wonderful. I'm using Flower Michele. A lot of girls on here are using them and have used them in the past and have been really happy with them.

littlecat Posted: Feb 25, 2003 09:40 PM

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I am doing Burton's. They give a great price. You don't always have to use recommended people. It is usually cheaper to get a non-recommended person because they don't jack up the price to pay the reception place a commission.

SeptemberBride03 Posted: Feb 25, 2003 09:52 PM

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Flower Michele is the best - do a search - you'll see tons of recommendations and great posts about them. John is incredible at designing the perfect arrangements for your day.

LaurenG Posted: Feb 26, 2003 08:50 AM

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I have to agree, Flower Michele , John is very creative, not pushy, i actually wanted some things that he talked me out of and siad it was a waste, i 100% Trust and reccomend him. Good Luck !

jar823 Posted: Feb 26, 2003 09:00 AM

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My family is in the flower business. My aunt Rose has been doing wedding flowers since I remember. Her name is Rosemarie Torre. She is doing my wedding of course with the help of my mother. My mom used to own a florist until a recent sale. She wanted to retire. Anyways if you are interested in a phone number and address just FM me.

BriarRose Posted: Feb 26, 2003 09:32 AM

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Thanks on the suggestions. I will pass on the info to her so she can check out all her options.

CippyLoo Posted: Feb 26, 2003 09:36 AM

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Flower Michele is great, John gets really excited talking about flowers, it's realy cute!

shelzyp Posted: Feb 26, 2003 09:54 AM

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I second Flowers by Rosemarie, I met with her last week and she was really nice, and I have heard nothing but rave reviews about her. THe only problem was that I wanted candelabra's and she did not have any, otherwise I would be using her. But we are goign with Burton's that was recommended to me by a friend.

Julybaby Posted: Feb 26, 2003 12:27 PM

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I'm also getting married at the Swan Club and they recommended Glen Head Flower Shop. I have found nothing about them. I instead booked Milleridge Florist - both Laurie and Christ are absolutely awesome!

ddunne23 Posted: Feb 26, 2003 12:31 PM

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Milleridge Florist! Abosultely wonderful and they do amazing work!

Kristen Posted: Feb 26, 2003 12:33 PM

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I am using Glen Head Florist.....they have been our florist for years (i live near them). They did my sisters wedding 8 years ago. They do beautiful work but are a little expensive.

eroxgirl Posted: Feb 26, 2003 12:39 PM

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We're going with Burtons. Inexpensive and I like their work!

michele31 Posted: Feb 26, 2003 01:40 PM

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We used Burtons and were very, very happy. I recommend she sees at least 2 before just picking one out of book.

JoRo Posted: Feb 26, 2003 03:44 PM

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We are using Sugar Magnolias! Heidi (the owner) is wonderful!! They are a bit expensive, but just amazing!
I visited with Flower Michele too. They are great to go to get ideas and a price comparison! If you are not sure about what you want, definitely see more than one florist!! Good luck!

princess99 Posted: Feb 26, 2003 04:18 PM

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Colonial florist in Bellmore is amazing- see Claudio.

BriarRose Posted: Feb 26, 2003 04:48 PM

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Thanks again for all the help. I just emailed my friend with a link here so she can check out all the suggestions you came up with.

JodiBabe Posted: Feb 26, 2003 07:47 PM

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I am also using Sugar Magnolias! Heidi is amazing!

J.Lo24 Posted: Feb 26, 2003 07:59 PM

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Burtons or Flower Michele - I am using Burton's. You get a lot for your money and they are willing to work with you. Very reasonable and 2 of my friends used them and were very happy. The flowers in their pictures looked beautiful.