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nyc2603 Posted: Dec 13, 2002 12:35 PM+

nyc2603 MEMBER SINCE: 8/02 TOTAL POSTS : 44 WEDDING DATE: May 26, 2003

Posted: Dec 13, 2002 12:35 PM

Florist Recommendations

Hi Everyone!

I just phoned Burton's Florist but my date is booked - their cousin is getting married on my date.

Anyway - I know there prices are very good - wholesaler costs. Can anyone recommend similar florists?

Much appreciated!!

wacky Posted: Dec 13, 2002 12:45 PM+

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Posted: Dec 13, 2002 12:45 PM

Re: Florist Recommendations

We are going with Stefans Florists in Cedahurst, they seemed to work with your budget

curly2003 Posted: Dec 13, 2002 12:49 PM+

curly2003 MEMBER SINCE: 6/02 TOTAL POSTS : 6619 WEDDING DATE: Sep 26, 2003

Posted: Dec 13, 2002 12:49 PM

Re: Florist Recommendations

I am using A Florid Affair (vendor on this board). They have prices similar to Burton's.

LisaT Posted: Dec 13, 2002 12:49 PM+

LisaT MEMBER SINCE: 7/01 TOTAL POSTS : 5894 WEDDING DATE: Apr 27, 2002

Posted: Dec 13, 2002 12:49 PM

Re: Florist Recommendations

just replied in your other post - Flower Michele!! Awesome and reasonably priced.

Flower Michele

debbus Posted: Dec 13, 2002 12:57 PM+

debbus MEMBER SINCE: 3/02 TOTAL POSTS : 592 WEDDING DATE: Sep 27, 2002

Posted: Dec 13, 2002 12:57 PM

Re: Florist Recommendations

Everyone must know by know how much I love Flowers by Liz!

If I wrote forever, (don't wory, I won't!) I couldn't tell you how amazing everything was. I am her biggest fan.
Priced her against Burtons and she won hands down. I doubt anyone could have done a better job!

Edited to add, www.flowersbyliz.com Lots of great pictures on her sight!

Sassy Posted: Dec 13, 2002 01:21 PM+

Sassy MEMBER SINCE: 7/02 TOTAL POSTS : 11475 WEDDING DATE: May 31, 2003

Posted: Dec 13, 2002 01:21 PM

Re: Florist Recommendations

Check out FlowerDen (they are located in Brooklyn, but are worth every minute of the trip)
Reasonable prices, beautiful work. They did Shamma's flowers, will do mine, and a few other Brides on this site.
Here's a link to their website:

Flower Den

Good Luck with your search

Sassyz75 Posted: Dec 13, 2002 01:25 PM+

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Posted: Dec 13, 2002 01:25 PM

Re: Florist Recommendations

I'm using the Milleridge Florist. I used to work as a banquet manager there and they do nothing but beautiful work.

shamma Posted: Dec 13, 2002 01:34 PM+

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Posted: Dec 13, 2002 01:34 PM

Re: Florist Recommendations

I second Flowerden. Give them a call and check them out. Gigi is wonderful and so easy to work with and you can't beat the price

sept20yay! Posted: Dec 13, 2002 01:35 PM+

sept20yay! MEMBER SINCE: 11/02 TOTAL POSTS : 1887 WEDDING DATE: Sep 20, 2003

Posted: Dec 13, 2002 01:35 PM

Re: Florist Recommendations

I sing the praises of Stefans florist. I love the team there... Neal or Steve. The flowers are always fresh and unbelievable and they do a great job with your money. Making it stretch--- 56 years experience. They are awesome!!!!

Sasha96 Posted: Dec 13, 2002 05:01 PM+

Sasha96 MEMBER SINCE: 6/02 TOTAL POSTS : 3296 WEDDING DATE: Apr 12, 2003

Posted: Dec 13, 2002 05:01 PM

Re: Florist Recommendations

I'm using Flower Michele also and would recommend you check them out! John is so nice and has such great ideas about how to pull a floral theme together!

nyc2603 Posted: Dec 13, 2002 05:19 PM+

nyc2603 MEMBER SINCE: 8/02 TOTAL POSTS : 44 WEDDING DATE: May 26, 2003

Posted: Dec 13, 2002 05:19 PM

Re: Florist Recommendations

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR GREAT RECOMMENDATIONS!!!!

How many florists do you think I should contact?

endlessluv429 Posted: Dec 13, 2002 05:53 PM+

endlessluv429 MEMBER SINCE: 10/02 TOTAL POSTS : 4396 WEDDING DATE: Nov 06, 2004

Posted: Dec 13, 2002 05:53 PM

Re: Florist Recommendations

I find it hard to believe that someone beat out BURTONS prices?!?

Did that include ANY flower you can pick? That is part of the benefit with them...your flowers were beautiful! Hook me up with that number lol

egreen3792 Posted: Dec 13, 2002 07:22 PM+

egreen3792 MEMBER SINCE: 2/01 TOTAL POSTS : 342 WEDDING DATE: Dec 31, 1969

Posted: Dec 13, 2002 07:22 PM

Re: Florist Recommendations

Another vote for Stefan's......................Neal was wonderful to work with and everything was perfect.

mnis Posted: Dec 13, 2002 07:27 PM+

mnis MEMBER SINCE: 3/02 TOTAL POSTS : 71 WEDDING DATE: Jun 07, 2003

Posted: Dec 13, 2002 07:27 PM

Re: Florist Recommendations

I am using Pedestals Florist in Mineola.

fleeflee Posted: Dec 14, 2002 10:02 PM+

fleeflee MEMBER SINCE: 7/02 TOTAL POSTS : 750 WEDDING DATE: Sep 21, 2003

Posted: Dec 14, 2002 10:02 PM

Re: Florist Recommendations

I'll second (or third) Flower michele!

debbus Posted: Dec 15, 2002 10:31 AM+

debbus MEMBER SINCE: 3/02 TOTAL POSTS : 592 WEDDING DATE: Sep 27, 2002

Posted: Dec 15, 2002 10:31 AM

Re: Florist Recommendations

I told Liz what flowers I was looking for and she figured out the price. Asked for the same things at Burtons. She really was less.
The one price for any flowers doesn't work for everybody. What if you want daisy and not roses?
I chose Roses, freesia, stock, snapdragons ans lots of berries and much more. Mini pumpkins and table flowers in real pumpkins, etc.
Can't hurt to check her out.
I could rave on and on.
Deb

tarakinspa Posted: Dec 16, 2002 10:29 AM+

tarakinspa MEMBER SINCE: 3/02 TOTAL POSTS : 2479 WEDDING DATE: May 18, 2003

Posted: Dec 16, 2002 10:29 AM

Re: Florist Recommendations

Wow deb we have similar taste, i booked watermill, bellarino, mori lee dress and just talked with flowers by liz, hopefully her prices are as good as you say!

HappyEverAfter Posted: Dec 30, 2002 04:56 PM+

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Posted: Dec 30, 2002 04:56 PM

Re: Florist Recommendations

OK, its all about flowers for me now...I have procrastinated to long on wedding planning

Here are the florists that I am planning to set up appts with, let me know if I missed a good recommendation-

Flower Michele
Flowers by Brian (house florist at hall)
Pedestals
Burtons
Flowers by Liz

jwalters27 Posted: Dec 30, 2002 05:00 PM+

jwalters27 MEMBER SINCE: 10/02 TOTAL POSTS : 222 WEDDING DATE: Aug 16, 2003

Posted: Dec 30, 2002 05:00 PM

Re: Florist Recommendations

I booked Flowers By Brian but I didn't look at anyone else. Brian's MIL is a friend of my mom so we went to see him and just booked. Looks like he does beautiful work. Def go see him.

sn00k4 Posted: Dec 30, 2002 05:01 PM+

sn00k4 MEMBER SINCE: 2/02 TOTAL POSTS : 741 WEDDING DATE: Mar 08, 2003

Posted: Dec 30, 2002 05:01 PM

Re: Florist Recommendations

I'm using Peter Morello (Sweet Violet Floral Design)... he's in brooklyn... does amazing work...

If you want his contact information just let me know...