I recently went to two florists. I went to visit Flowers by Brian (Watermill house vendor) as well as Flower Michele. I loved both of them equally and got quoted very similar prices. My question is is there any advantage to going with a house vendor over a non-house vendor? Also does anyone have any feedback on Flowers By Brian? I know everyone on this site LOVES Flower Michele, so I don't need anything on them. TIA!!
I don't think there is any difference. Sometimes a house vendor is more familiar with the space and the protocol of the location, but any good florist will do just fine. Sometimes you get a discount if you use a house florist. I used James Cress Florist for our wedding at Watermill...and we did get a slight discount.
I believe that a vendor becomes a 'house vendor' is because they give the hall a cut of their profits if you use them; vendors pay to be a 'house vendor.' I don't think it matters which vendors you use.
I'm a fellow Watermillie. I'm using Flower Michele. I was a little put off by FBB at an expo I went to, so I never met with them personally. I don't know if there are any advantages to using a house vendor. Good luck - go with your gut!
IMO, I would go with Flower Michele because they have only good reviews on here and Flowers by Brian is mixed reviews. All of Flower Michele's pics I have seen have been beautiful and when we saw them at Oheka the bouquets were outstanding!!!
flowers michell is the way to go john is amazing flowers by brian is nuts his personality is crazy and so are his prices johns flowers are beautiful
