Florists --- need recommendations

camerakrazie Posted: May 15, 2006 06:26 PM

Florists --- need recommendations

Who did you use and what were you quoted? I am gonna start making phone calls to florist...Not sure what my budget is....I am thinking 3k....I would like to meet with Flower Michele but its in Mineola and so far from me since I live out east...and I know when it gets closer to the wedding I will probably go out to see them more to see the centerpieces etc....

I was wondering if anyone has used Keyth from Lovin Oven Florists or Sugar Magnolias in Stonybrook?

sugarkube4 Posted: May 15, 2006 07:28 PM

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I used Pedestals and Robert is the ONLY one to work with.. He's the Director there and when I met with him, he saw my vision and embellished it.. by the time I was done, I was hugging and kissing him!! and was under $3000 and I had more expensive flowers too!!

lilred13 Posted: May 15, 2006 07:30 PM

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I am using LA Blossom. Laurie is in Huntington if that isnt too far. I gave her our budget and I am getting what I want in my budget. She is highly recommended on here. HTH

haleyzcomet Posted: May 15, 2006 07:31 PM

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I am using James Cress Florist. His work is phenominal!!!

Mrs_C_in_'07 Posted: May 15, 2006 07:40 PM

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I've heard good things about Burton's too. I think they are in Huntington. I haven't done flowers yet, so I can't help too much. Just passing on what I've heard!

brittny817 Posted: May 15, 2006 07:40 PM

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There are lots of great florists out there Smith & Peck and Flowers by Brian to name a couple. I would really try and make the time to meet with John or Mike from Flower Michele. I am getting A LOT of great flowers (20 centerpieces, 6 Bo-k's my bo-k, ceremony flowers, candles ect) for under 3K.

Ser29 Posted: May 15, 2006 07:49 PM

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try simply elegant.. they are really great and low in price.. flowersmichelle is good but pricey

kam0813 Posted: May 15, 2006 08:07 PM

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i'm a big cheerleader for flower michele but i've heard great things about sugar magnolias and keyth from lovin oven....la blossoms is awesome also

FDWedding07 Posted: May 15, 2006 08:25 PM

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I am using Mike from Flower Barn he is in Seaford.

Mooshyboo Posted: May 15, 2006 08:44 PM

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I went and saw Heidi @ Sugar Magnolia's on Saturday She was a doll but not sure what the numbers are going to be - she is mailing my proposal - I will keep you updated as far as how she is priced (my maid of honor knows someone that used her last year and had all great things to say but she did say she was pricey) She had some great ideas as well...I am going to call Flower Michele tomorrow...(I am out east also but I am getting married in Nassau...hopefully my day is available...)

I have had my first disappointment today I called for a makeup trial and I was told she is already booked for my day (9/15/07) - so all the ladies that are procrastinating WEEEEE have to get on the ball...

bride2b24 Posted: May 15, 2006 09:44 PM

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we are using flower michele........hes worth the trip!!!! something makes me think they have an office further out east.....good luck!

NY031978 Posted: May 15, 2006 11:33 PM

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Burtons!

lisalisa27 Posted: May 15, 2006 11:50 PM

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I wanted to know about sugar magnolia she sent me something in the mail, but my hall also recommended some great things. I am so not hoping to spend 3000 that is expensive. I don't need centerpieces, just bo-ks and my flower and for the guys...

Cheryl826 Posted: May 15, 2006 11:56 PM

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I'm a huge fan for Flower Michele also. John is definitely worth the trip. I have heard good things about Burtons in Huntington.

Unapearla Posted: May 16, 2006 08:40 AM

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I am using Signature Florist in Bellmore. They do beautiful work.

JazzyT Posted: May 16, 2006 08:49 AM

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Im using Flower Michele...he worked with in budget

SeptBride70 Posted: May 16, 2006 10:42 AM

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Posted by haleyzcomet

I am using James Cress Florist. His work is phenominal!!!

second james, his work is pure perfection: i've seen him at other weddings and my sister booked him and her wedding is this august!

i'm booked with keyth. since i'm a lovin oven bride i was able to get a better deal with keyth b/c i'm booked with FF-- otherwise i would have went with james. but keyth's work is amazing!! he is so great to work with and very talented artisticly. he was able to make my flowers SO unique yet still classic and elegant. i love LOVE LOVE him and completely recommend him.

i'm even using him for my e-party cp's this july and will definitely post pics. so far i have pics from a bridal showcase i went to at FF.. they are in my album (see below for link)....

GOOD LUCK CHOOSING A FLORST HTH!!!!

SHOWCASE WITH KEYTH'S FLOWERS!!!!

dianadrw Posted: May 16, 2006 10:54 AM

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I am using Simply Stems. Sandi is amazing and worked w/ my budget.

I met w/ Heidi at Sugar Magnolias. She is one of the sweetest people I have ever met. But, unfortunately, her quote was about $5K. She is definitely expensive, but her work is gorgeous.