Flowers!

Csarelakos Posted: Aug 12, 2012 01:08 PM

Flowers!

So I've booked my venue, dj and photographer. I figure my fav part is coming up, FLOWERS! There are SO many different florists I don't know where to begin. Can any of you ladies offer any suggestions of where you felt you had great customer service and someone who really respected your budget and so forth? I've heard amazing things about Burtons and am thinking of going to Pedestals because I fell in love with Christopher at a bridal show. Thanks!!

KroertGS Posted: Aug 12, 2012 01:50 PM

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Towers Flowers in Nesconset!! Brigette is amazing. She created my bouquet, bm bouquets, centerpieces at the first appointment, and she stayed well within my tiny budget. Love her!

Lau1007 Posted: Aug 12, 2012 03:03 PM

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I met with three florists:
Flowers By Brian--they were great, and really seemed to get the look and vibe I was going for. They seemed very knowledgeable, and were able to pull some different flowers so I could see shades and whatnot. They're prices were reasonable, I thought, and the girl I met with was great about getting back to my emails very quickly.

Distinctive Floral--they were the most expensive of the florists I met with. Maybe it was because there were a lot of appointments the day I was there, but I felt like they weren't that invested in my ideas. The consultant kept assuming what I would want or need without asking, and when I corrected her she had this attitude like 'Oh, really?' I know other brides have had great experiences with them, but I didn't care for them and wouldn't have felt comfortable with them doing my wedding.

B*urtons--their price was the best by far. Since they don't charge by flower, I was able to expand on my original ideas and add pricier flowers in without having to worry. They were very accomodating, and made some good suggestions I never even thought of. I ended up booking with them a couple of days after my meeting.

I've heard Pedestals does beautiful work, but I have no personal experiene with them. Good luck!

xoxlilqtexox1 Posted: Aug 12, 2012 07:29 PM

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You could also try Designs by Rose in Howard Beach. It's a mother daughter team. They work with your budget and they do a beautiful job.

Luna0613 Posted: Aug 12, 2012 07:50 PM

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I am working with the Bayport Flower House. Joann was amazing to work with and she worked within our budget with ease. She has great design taste as well to help you complete your vision. Definitely worth checking out.

soon2bmrsammo Posted: Aug 12, 2012 09:28 PM

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You should check out Rose Marie Torre. She's located in Sayville. I'm using her for my wedding. She does amazing work for a great price!

renrico Posted: Aug 12, 2012 11:26 PM

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James Cress in Smithtown!!!

dawnbon26 Posted: Aug 13, 2012 08:45 AM

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Hidden Essence - Michelle is wonderful and VERY low priced.

Rivera2be Posted: Aug 13, 2012 09:39 AM

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Designs by Rose!

mara1017 Posted: Aug 13, 2012 09:57 AM

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I used Virgil at Pedestals and he was AMAZING!

Csarelakos Posted: Aug 13, 2012 08:07 PM

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Thanks ladies! I have an appt with Christopher at Pedestals but I'm just worried I won't stay in my budget with them!

pinkbunny Posted: Aug 13, 2012 08:51 PM

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Posted by xoxlilqtexox1

You could also try Designs by Rose in Howard Beach. It's a mother daughter team. They work with your budget and they do a beautiful job.

Loved her !

BrideTime1013 Posted: Aug 13, 2012 10:29 PM

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Thanks this post helped me a ton!!

6weekstobliss Posted: Aug 14, 2012 09:52 AM

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I met with a few, but we ended up booking Oberle's in East Meadow-so reasonable, and love them

mattandjess2013 Posted: Aug 14, 2012 10:04 AM

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We have appointments with Wicks, Stylish Events, Chic... A Floral Boutique, and Hidden Essence for the next two weeks. I'll let you know how it goes!

adele and mark 2013 Posted: Aug 14, 2012 12:25 PM

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Posted by Lau1007

I met with three florists:
Flowers By Brian--they were great, and really seemed to get the look and vibe I was going for. They seemed very knowledgeable, and were able to pull some different flowers so I could see shades and whatnot. They're prices were reasonable, I thought, and the girl I met with was great about getting back to my emails very quickly.

Distinctive Floral--they were the most expensive of the florists I met with. Maybe it was because there were a lot of appointments the day I was there, but I felt like they weren't that invested in my ideas. The consultant kept assuming what I would want or need without asking, and when I corrected her she had this attitude like 'Oh, really?' I know other brides have had great experiences with them, but I didn't care for them and wouldn't have felt comfortable with them doing my wedding.

B*urtons--their price was the best by far. Since they don't charge by flower, I was able to expand on my original ideas and add pricier flowers in without having to worry. They were very accomodating, and made some good suggestions I never even thought of. I ended up booking with them a couple of days after my meeting.

I've heard Pedestals does beautiful work, but I have no personal experiene with them. Good luck!

THIS! I met with Flowers by Brian and B*urtons. I loved both but booked with B*urton's for a few reasons. Like Lau1007 mentioned, you aren't charged by the type of flower used, but by the size (high, low, full, sparce). I made it known that I don't want roses for my wedding, which, because they are so popular, are usually ordered in bulk and are cheaper to use. Because I didn't want them, it was most likely I'd be spending more for my flowers but not a B*urton's. Also, John who we met with was so knowledgable about flowers and has been doing this for so long, he and my mom (a horticulture major in college) got along great and I'm certain between the two of them my wedding is going to be beautiful. Also, we only needed to put $50 down to hold our date. A month or two before my wedding I will go in to actually pick my flowers and see samples. That means I can change my mind a million times between now and then (which I'm sure I will) and spend time doing other things and not even think about flowers or bothering the florist until then. One more thing, they only do weddings, which means as John put it, 'we don't do funerals which means we don't get interupted.' It makes tons of sense. Funerals are not planned and can interupt a business like a florist. Sorry if that sounds callous but it's true. Every flower that is ordered is for your wedding alone. No, you're not going to get a beautiful warehouse of flower samples there. It's a small house and you sit at a small desk in front surrounded by silk flower bouquets. I'll admit, that freaked me out a bit but I think it's more for gauging size and shape. You walk through their work space to use the restroom and can have a peek at pieces and a quick conversation with the workers. Ultimately, I felt very comfortable with them and can't wait for next year. Good luck!

net267 Posted: Aug 14, 2012 12:46 PM

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Posted by KroertGS

Towers Flowers in Nesconset!! Brigette is amazing. She created my bouquet, bm bouquets, centerpieces at the first appointment, and she stayed well within my tiny budget. Love her!

I second this! Bridgette is great!