flower pricing in shock!

meele Posted: May 05, 2007 11:53 AM

flower pricing in shock!

So I just got the price of flowers. I picked all flowers that will be in season and a very small amount of roses , just a couple in the boquets.
The center pieces I picked from a book that stands high twists up and has flowers on the top where 200 a piece. Does that sound right? For a grand total of 5,963
Does this sound excessive? I have not checked around b/c supposely this florist is a family friend.

butapecan3 Posted: May 05, 2007 11:55 AM

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wow
My bok is 24 roses and is 195
BM bok 6 roses $35 each
Centerpieces mixed tulips spidermums $75 each
Mens and mother flowers 7.50-13.50 each
The total i paid was less then 2000

meele Posted: May 05, 2007 11:58 AM

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what florist r u using?

NY031978 Posted: May 05, 2007 11:59 AM

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wow!! thats alot!!!!

Pencils Posted: May 05, 2007 12:20 PM

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Roses aren't expensive flowers. They're so common now that they're not expensive. High centerpieces can be quite expensive, as they are a lot of work and I'm sure they're expensive to transport. Still, that sounds very high to me. It's complicated with the florist being a family friend, but I think you should talk to a few other florists. You might find out that your family friend isn't so much of a 'friend' after all. The only pro florists I dealt with (I'm doing most of my own flowers) are the small local florist doing corsages and flower girl halos for me, and Burton's. Burton's had very reasonable prices, I didn't go with them because they were booked on my date and couldn't deliver. Talk to them and see what they have to say.

meele Posted: May 05, 2007 12:24 PM

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Thanks I will. Can anyone recommend any other florists?

cookiemonster Posted: May 05, 2007 12:24 PM

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that is very, very high. i would look elsewhere.

Mrs.NicolaXoXo Posted: May 05, 2007 12:28 PM

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I'm actually using white/cream roses and callalillies (a few) in my center pieces. Although roses are not as expensive as some flowers, my centerpieces are a little over 200 a piece. Quantity is also a factor. I have very high centerpieces with 6 dozen roses in each piece. I'm also have crystal accents added to my pieces (chains). Therefore, even though I'm using roses, they are still expensive for each piece. Try going to Burtons-I know they are usually cheaper. I'm using pedestals because Burtons would have been more for me (I would have had to rent each candelabra because they did not have the ones I wanted) otherwise I would have used Burtons.

FlowerBride Posted: May 05, 2007 12:34 PM

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roses are very inexpensive unless, like the above bride mentioned, you using 6dozen per CP.
your quote sounds insanely high.
check out flower michele. john will work to your budget and make it happen.

werock0709 Posted: May 05, 2007 01:07 PM

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Posted by cookiemonster

that is very, very high. i would look elsewhere.

I agree!! Seek elsewhere.

chacha Posted: May 05, 2007 01:13 PM

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i am having the saew problem---i was quoted $175 a table for these branches with orchids twisted on them ( i have to see the sample this thursday) and then little things here and ther but at almost 25-30 tables it's insane!

Summer07Bride Posted: May 05, 2007 01:14 PM

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Thats seems ridiculously high!!! I would definitely contact other places.

KRISTYRUSSELL Posted: May 05, 2007 03:18 PM

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Large tall center pieces usually cost about 175.00-275.00 per piece, it is a lot of money, I know, But we went with it and are within the price range above, our centerpieces are amazing, I just love them. But there are so many choices, keep looking around until you find something you love.

Kelly79 Posted: May 05, 2007 03:20 PM

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that price sounds extremely high.

i would suggest Burton's

Bride4Mike07 Posted: May 05, 2007 03:45 PM

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That's a bit much! My total is $1500. My CP is in album, I have 10 of those, and I have 4 BM boks, 1 MOH, my bok, 2 mother's corsages, 1 gdma corsage, 8 bouttoniers...They'll also set up the garden w/ tulle and pillars! You should shop around some more...

jennd311 Posted: May 05, 2007 04:09 PM

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sounds very excessive

have you tried Flower Barn in Seaford?

Aug07OFCbride Posted: May 05, 2007 04:39 PM

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Posted by werock0709

Posted by cookiemonster

that is very, very high. i would look elsewhere.
I agree!! Seek elsewhere.

ditto that!!

oldladybride Posted: May 05, 2007 04:47 PM

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I was at a showcase where thay had tall centerpieces and the price was no more than 175 and I think it was lower than that. Your estimate does sound very high.
I have not gone flower shopping cause FH can get the flowers and we just need florist for arrangements. But I've been checking the boards so I have an idea when he gives me his price if it's reasonable. FH has florist picked out too so I just hope the price will be ok. This florist btw is Murphy & Co who is supposed to be one of the best designers on LI. FH says he is really nice guy and fair so you might want to see his stylings too.

Anyway, if you read some reviews here I saw that Burton's can give you very good prices but in some cases they are More money so check others too. Designs by Rose ( I think in Queens) has had alot of good things said about them so maybe check ther too.

nycgirl79 Posted: May 05, 2007 05:11 PM

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That's VERY high. What kind of flowers are you using? As a pp mentioned, roses are actually the cheapest flower to use. I'm having high cp's with all roses, and am paying $110 each. Definitely talk to Flower Michele!